Atlantic City NJ: New Beach Volleyball Courts

We love all that Atlantic City, NJ is continuing to grow into a Family Friendly destination. So many fun things have been happening over the last few months. We shared with you about the introduction of Duality, the new light show that will be shown daily on Boardwalk Hall this year.  Atlantic City is working to repupose unused/empty spaces around the city by creating free non-gaming attractions for the multitude of visitors that travel there.

Today, in celebration of their *new* Beach Volleyball Courts (how fun is that?!?),  The Atlantic City Alliance and The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority are hosting a Celebrity Volleyball Tournement! Today from 1pm-2pm, the tourney will be blasting in the sand, and then the volleyball courts will be open for public use.

What a fun idea – and we’re exited to try out those courts during our next visit!

Have you been to Atlantic City, NJ recently?  We’d love to hear about your experience!

Don’t Miss the NEW Atlantic City!

We shared with you the amazing introduction of Duality to the new family-friendly Atlantic City, NJ on Independence Day a few weeks ago.  Duality, the new 3-D light projection show created by Moment Factory, highlights the history of Atlantic City in an 8-minute visually stimulating experience projected onto Boardwalk Hall. Check out Duality in all of its splendor:

DUALITY – Atlantic City Sound and Light Show – July 4th from Moment Factory on Vimeo.


Some of you are thinking, “Aw shucks! I missed it! Now I’ll never experience the awesomeness of Atlantic City!”

Oh, how wrong you are, my friend!

Duality is here to stay!  The show will be performed twice an house ALL YEAR LONG!  Coupled with Atlantic City’s family-friendly overhaul, it is the perfect spot to do an end-of-summer getaway for the whole fan! Forget casinos and bachelor parties! Think beach time, great food, wholesome fun on the boardwalk, children’s museums, nature centers, dinner cruises, as well as many other special family-friendly events and attractions.   Atlantic City is now even pet-friendly! Yesterday they hosted a Pet Happy Hour sponsored by VH-1!

Literally: Fun for the ENTIRE family!

Don’t miss out on all of the great things happening in Atlantic City, and put it on your Summer Bucket List today! If you want more inspiration as you plan your visit, check out Atlantic City on Facebook and Twitter!

Have you visited Atlantic City recently? We’d love to hear about your experience – so leave a comment below or share with us on the Chesco Mom Facebook Page!

This post is brought to you with the support of the Atlantic City Alliance. Join the conversation about the new Atlantic City at #HowIDoAC on Twitter. Find them on Facebook and Twitter

Family-Friendly Atlantic City: Duality and 4th of July

The 4^th of July is tomorrow, and many families are trying to figure out how to spend the holiday. Should we trek up to the mountains? Should we gather with neighbors for a cookout? Should we stay home and relax? There is another option, friends! We’ve got two words for you:

Atlantic. City.

What?!  With my family?!?

YES!

Until recently, we’ve associated Atlantic City, NJ with fun weekend getaways, bachelor parties and casinos. Not anymore! Atlantic City has done some great work to become a family-friendly travel destination, thanks to the Atlantic City Alliance. Now there is fun for everyone in AC!

 Intrigued? Independence Day is the perfect chance to check out all of the Family Fun Atlantic City has to offer.

Aside from the beach, boardwalk and fireworks, Atlantic City Alliance has teamed up with Montreal-based media and entertainment studio, Moment Factory, to debut the breath-taking 3-D Light Show, Duality, directly after the fireworks show on July 4^th around 9:30pm. Moment Factory has worked on similar shows for Celine Dion and Madonna, so we know this will be spectaular!

Duality is an 8-1/2 minute light show that shares the story of Atlantic City’s rich history, which will be projected onto the facade of Boardwalk Hall. Spanning the decades of architecture, recreation, social progress and industrial achievements, Duality will utilize light and sound to amaze audiences. The show will be shown year round, twice an hour (subject to change on seasons and special events).

This is the first light show of it’s kind in Atlantic City, taking 3 months to build with a team of 35 members. How amazing would it be to bring your family and see the inaugural show?!

Here is a sneak preview of Duality (all photos courtesy of Moment Factory):

How did they do that?!? Check out some Duality behind the scenes action:

Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall from Moment Factory on Vimeo.

Start planning your trip today – it’s not too late! There are plenty ofFamily-Friendly activities in Atlantic City, and a vibrant nightlife for the parents to enjoy! For more information on Atantic City, click here.

This post is brought to you with the support of the Atlantic City Alliance. Join the conversation about the new Atlantic City at #HowIDoAC on Twitter. Find them onFacebook and twitter.

Down At The Shore! 07/22/11

It’s Hot! Really Hot! Fortunately the heat won’t last. Unfortunately, we will be experiencing several days of thunderstorms. Don’t fret! Here are some things you and your family can do this week to beat the heat and the storms.

Cape May:

Lunch with the Pirates

Fridays July 1st – August 25th 11:30-1:30pm

Bring your young swashbucklers to the Carriage House Tea Room & Café on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate for an interactive lunch with pirates. You hear stories and songs, but walking the plank is not allowed! Adults $18.00 Children $10.00

For more family friendly events in Cape May check out the Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities

Wildwood:

WWE Raw World Tour comes to town on Saturday

8 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Tickets start at just $15! Tickets are on sale now and are available through Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000, as well as the Wildwoods Convention Center Box Office. For more information call 609-729-9000

Ocean City:

Family Film & Fun Night

7:15pm at Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton’s Square – 810 Asbury. $4.50 per person or max $18 per family includes: movie, pizza, popcorn and drink. 7/26/2011 7:15:00 PM

The Fabulous Grease Band will be in town this week to check that out, and more events in OC click here.

A must stop for you children is Kidz Creations. They offer craft workshops, weekly summer camps, and more!

Atlantic City:

Wacky Wednesdays at the Absecon Lighthouse11:00 am – 3:00 PM

Victorian Tea Party, Pirates, Mermaids, Christmas in July, & Sea life

$10 for kids, $5 for adults

Don’t forget Resorts has two all new Family Circus Shows, and The Atlantic City Aquarium is always a fun indoor spot for the kids.

Kozak the Magician

Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2011

Tropicana Casino And Resort Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone: 609-340-4020 Admission: $23 for the show and $32 for dinner and the show.

Hours: Open Daily, Show time 5:00 pm for Dinner & 6:00 pm for the show.

A comedic night of magic is what one can expect from Kozak the Magician, who performs at the Tropicana Casino and Resort’s Comedy Stop for and extended engagement.

When all else fails, hit the arcade! Have a great week Down The Shore!

This post was written by Karen Sweitzer, A Magical Mommy. Busy Mommy to the fantastic four, cleaning and organizing specialist, who believes everything should smell good, and that finishing the laundry is like finding the end of a rainbow.

To find out ALL that happening at the shore and more, check out my calendar of events!