It's tough to be stuck in the house with the kids and it's also tough to be a local business right now! But our local businesses are adapting and many are offering activities, kits, curbside pickup, local delivery, live streams, online classes, and more, all to help keep the kids entertained and learning (and help keep you sane!) during their time at home. Here are some of our local children's businesses that have moved their content online or offer curbside pickup/delivery for activity kits.
Bookmark this page and check back frequently as I will be adding to it regularly!
Is your local business or one you know and love offering online activities or local delivery/curbside pickup for things to keep the kids busy during this time? I want to add it to this list! Email me at juliel@macaronikid.com to tell me about it!
| Online classes and live streams |
*listed alphabetically, FREE classes marked with an asterisk*
AIR Fitness New Providence
Streaming kids' fitness classes on Tuesday 4pm (ages 5-8), Tuesday 5pm (ages 9-12) and Sunday 10am (ages 6-12). Get 50% off one week of unlimited classes ($25 for a full week!) here.
Boogie Woogie Babies
Dance class with your baby! Folllow their Facebook or Instagram @boogiewoogiebabies for more info.
Brainiax Innovative Learning
Online classes and entertainment for all ages. Learn more here.
Express Yourself Studios*
Posting at-home art projects here.
Focused Physio*
Join physical therapist Jason and his daughter at the Powerful Parent Club with free live streaming parent/child workout classes. Times vary so check their Facebook for details and to join!
Genius Gems
Online STEM classes for all ages. Sign up here.
Home Sweet Home Music Lessons
Virtual one-on-one music lessons. Check it out here.
The Little Gym of Summit*
A gym experience at home - for free! Sign up by emailing tlgsummitnj@thelittlegym.com
Motion Arts Dance Studios*
Free group classes uploaded to their Instagram @motionartsdancestudios daily. Paid private lessons via FaceTime also available! Email alexa@motionartsdancestudios.com for more details on private lessons.
Proventus Kids*
Online coaching via Zoom for ages 18 months and up!
Revel Yoga*
Yoga for children aged 10-13. Schedule varies so check their site for details.
Rocket Improv*
North Jersey's only comedy/improv school is uploading improv prompts every day at 10am on their Facebook and Instagram @rocket_improv
Rockness Music*
Live streaming HOUSE PARTIES M-F at 10am and 3pm on their Facebook page.
Sew Leana
Learn to sew at home! Subscription service for all ages and levels with online lessons and supplies kits available for delivery or pickup.
Snapology of Summit*
STEM/Engineering using LEGOs! To participate in paid classes, students need their own LEGOs at home (about enough to fill a gallon sized Ziploc), an internet connection, and webcam with microphone. Sign up here. They'll also be offering free live classes from 3/24-3/27 and daily challenges WITH PRIZES on their Facebook page.
A Sound Start
Music classes in English and Spanish for littles via Zoom.
Zumbini with Allie*
Dance and music classes at your convenience. Learn more by following her on Facebook or Instagram @zumbiniwithallie
| Delivery/curbside pickup kits and goodies |
*listed alphabetically*
AR Workshop Westfield
DIY-to-go kits from $25. Customizable and a fun end product! Check it out here.
Best In Class Education Center
Six weeks of printed math or English packets curated for key grade level concepts in math and English for children in K-7 plus distance learning support including chat center help, video classes, Zoom office hours, and a homeschool guide for parents. Email southorange@bic.edu for more info.
Biddle and Bop
Toys for all ages, amazing outerwear (their rain suits are very popular and would be great for a hiking day or just the backyard!), all carefully curated, sustainably sourced, and top quality. Use code SOMA for free hyper-local delivery in South Orange, Maplewood, Millburn, West Orange, and those bordering. If you're within 20 miles of that range, send an email to jess@biddleandbop.com to find out when they'll be delivering in your town! Check out all the goodies here.
The Book House
Browse recommendations on the site to keep reading while you're home! There are also puzzles, activity books, games, stickers, book box subscriptions, and more. Free same-day local delivery on anything that's currently in stock.
The Busy Bee
Local delivery or curbside pickup of goodies from their online shop.
Color Me Mine
Buy a take-home pottery painting kit that you can either bring back to have fired or opt for the acrylic paint that will dry at home. Order here.
Crafted
At-home craft packs for ages 3-10. Free delivery within a mile of the Madison studio and curbside pickup if you fall out of that range!
Hopscotch at Home
Clothes and toys available for curbside pickup or free local delivery within SOMA. Call 973-327-3227 for curbside pickup, size options, or if there's something you want but don't see on the website.
Mud Clay Studio
Make a clay creation at home! Pick it up your materials at the studio in Madison, complete the project at home with a video tutorial, and drop it back off to be fired at your convenience! Order your kit here.
Oh! Canary Art Studio
Art kits for all ages, available for curbside pickup in South Orange or free local delivery in a few local towns!
Paper Ribbon + Wrap
Activity kits available for curbside pickup in Millburn. Check out some offerings here and contact them for other options!
Poppikit
Get a cake decorating kit to keep you busy and have a sweet treat while you're at it! Use code ATHOMEFUN25 for 25% off a cookie kit with a cake kit purchase. Free local delivery for those in SOMA, and porch pickup in Maplewood also an option. Check out as usual and add a note to have shipping refunded!
Sew Leana
Sewing kits for kids!
Toy Division Shop
So many toys and free same-day local delivery for orders placed before 2pm or curbside pickup.
Words Bookstore
Free local delivery (2 mile radius) and activities soon to come! Stay up to date by following them on Facebook.
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