Family Fun Days at Cape May the perfect summer destination

Want a family-friendly summer destination? Come on down to Cape May, N.J., and enjoy a day full of fun activities on the historic lighthouse grounds, on Wednesdays now through Aug. 22

Family Fun Days provide kids with hands-on activities like pirate hat-making, along with performers and kid-friendly entertainment. Adults are not left out — they may browse among the crafts vendors, all at the base of the 1859 lighthouse. Climb the 199 steps to the top and enjoy the best view of the Jersey Cape.

Family Fun Days, Wednesdays, through Aug. 22 from 9 am to 2 pm. Admission is free to activities on the grounds and there is a separate admission to climb the lighthouse: $8 for adults and $5 for children (ages 3–12).

Cape May Lighthouse [Cape May Point State Park, Cape May, N.J., (800) 275–4278; www.capemaymac.org]. For information on restaurants, accommodations, and shopping, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508 or visit www.capemaychamber.com or www.capemaylodging.com.

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Nestled in the heart of Lynbrook Village, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with the Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!

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BAMkids

BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3&mdash;11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world. BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs on their website to learn more about their opportunities for creative online engagement!