The new playground at Eno's Pond County Park allows all children, regardless of what disabilities they may or may not have, to have fun.
A BMX stunt show, bicycle classes, safety skill courses, giveaways and more are in store for the rodeo, hosted by Lacey police.
Tell us your poison story! Open to all students K-12th grade.
Construction will begin soon at the county park in Lacey, allowing kids with disabilities to enjoy the playground.
Be aware of hidden dangers at home and in school that can lead to potentially dangerous mishaps and calls to the poison control center.
There are tons of great free and family-friendly nature trails, playgrounds and more in Ocean County. Learn about them at the Lacey Library:
Summer is almost here, and the township's popular floating waterpark is reopening June 15. See the hours here:
Although Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, it’s a busy time for everyone, including the state’s poison center.
If you need your car seat checked or installed, the Lacey Township Police Department can help.
In honor of Patriot Day, children and families can meet their local police officers and learn how they keep Lacey safe.
Walk around Hebrew Park and enjoy giveaways, refreshments, a DJ and more.
Looking to get your hands on some of those tasty treats? Here's where you can find Girl Scout cookie booths.
Parents in Ocean County with young children are spending about 12.9 percent of their income on child care, according to a new report.
Looking for great haunts, decorated houses, trunk or treats and more? Patch has some of the best to check out in and around Lacey.
Enjoy the parade, pumpkin decorating, a photo scene and more at the Charles A. Smith Community Center in October.
In time for Halloween, visit the Lacey Township Historical Society to learn about ghosts, carve pumpkins, enjoy refreshments and more.
Summer is almost here! The township's fun floating waterpark opens on June 18.
Registration for Lacey's "Summer in the Parks" program opens on Monday.
Get your pictures with the Easter Bunny on April 9 at Popcorn Park Zoo.
Families can register for Lacey's “Summers in the Parks” program online or in person at the recreation office.
Looking for pumpkins and other fun fall activities? Here are some Lacey-area pumpkin patches to check out.
The inflatable water park is only open to Lacey residents this year as a precautionary measure.
Lacey Rec. will show the movie July 31 at Jones Road Field.
The dance will take place at Lacey Township High School.
Here's how to stay safe on what will now be Nov. 1 in Lacey.
Trick-or-treating has been moved to Friday because of a bad forecast on Halloween.
It's almost time for kids to get in costume and get candy and giveaways along the trail.
The Friday night even will also feature a "Party Crashers" mobile gaming trailer.
Registration for Fall/Winter classes at Lacey Recreation is now OPEN
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
Summer is the hungriest time of year for some families and No Kid Hungry is making sure children get their fill.
The inflatable park was put in Lake Barnegat this week. It'll open June 22 or sometime within a week after.
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If you're looking for something relaxing to do, drive around and see the finalists in the town's best lights contest.
If you finished getting your lights up over the weekend, let us see them so we can share them with your Patch neighbors!
You can enter your home in the contest and have it published in a list of homes bringing a festive glow to the holidays.
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Information about this upcoming family event
There will be a DJ and a gaming trailer for those who want to get out and practice their tricks on the ramps.
Celebrations at the branches Friday afternoon will commemorate its many services.
Businesses and nonprofits will be on hand to give out goodies to ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses.
Somehow, seeing New York City in ruins, with all that destruction, this New Jersey family - my family - found a way to heal.
Kim and Fred Spratt were trapped in Europe, waiting four months for their daughter to recover. The twin's brother died.