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Tour the AriZona Iced Tea factory with kids

In September 2024, I went to the AriZonaLand grand opening and media tour of its new factory in Keasby, NJ. And then I waited for them to open for public tours. I waited. And waited. And finally in November 2025, they opened. So now I can publish my post on touring the AriZona Iced Tea factory with kids.

AriZonaLand iced tea factory. Copyright Deborah Abrams Kaplan

Since my tour was more than a year ago, it’s possible some things have changed. I plan to go back. But in the meantime, here’s what you’ll see at the AriZona Iced Tea factory with kids.

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Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour With Kids

I’ve been to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty a handful of times since I’ve lived in New Jersey Each time I learn something new. But after taking the Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour with kids (have you even heard of it?) I now know even more. This is a great tour to take with kids – though the official age to go is 13+ (more on that later). You see a whole different side of Ellis Island – literally and figuratively.

One of the Ellis Island hospital wards for contagious men. Copyright Deborah Abrams Kaplan
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Robbinsville Temple With Kids

I’d been wanting to check out the Robbinsville Mandir (technically the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir) in Robbinsville, since it opened in 2023. It’s been a year now, and my in-laws were coming in town. A perfect time to visit. Though it turns out they had already been on a previous trip with another family member. Oops!

Going into the Robbinsville Hindu temple complex. Copyright Deborah Abrams Kaplan

So this post will be less about the actual history and more about what you’ll see there. Note that on weekends, national holidays and Hindu festivals, you need a (free) reservation. They do check those before you enter the complex. Of course going to the Robbinsville temple with kids is easier on a weekend or holiday!

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Corteo – Cirque du Soleil with kids

I love Cirque du Soleil performances. They are always a cut above circus-type performances, with its creativity. Last year we were treated to Crystal, a Cirque du Soleil show on ice. Tomorrow night we’re seeing Corteo – Cirque du Soleil with kids at the Prudential, with acrobatics and yes – clowns! The show will be in town through June 18, so don’t miss it!

Corteo. Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
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Mitsuwa With Kids: Edgewater

I love foreign grocery stores and all the better when they’re in my backyard! After visiting Sojo Spa in Edgewater, we headed to Mitsuwa Marketplace. Unfortunately not everything was open, since it was 7:00 pm. I especially wanted to visit Kai Creamery to get some funky ice cream but they were closed. We still had fun looking around.

Cafe KAI Sweets at Mitsuwa Marketplace. Copyright Deborah Abrams Kaplan
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Grounds for Sculpture at Night With Kids

We’ve been to the Grounds for Sculpture a few times during the day and loved it. It’s a huge place with a lot to see, and many fun and playful sculptures the kids will enjoy. The picture below was the first stop, and the projections on the sculpture kept changing, as did the lights on the trees behind on the right – which I think is the last of the exhibits – it’s a row of trees you walk through that’s pretty in the daytime too.

Grounds for Sculpture at night with kids – fun colors and lights! Copyright Deborah Abrams Kaplan
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