But while you're having a good time, you better not forget Mom, with Mother's Day falling on May 9. For those with an affinity for the symphony, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, which has gained outstanding national and international acclaim, will perform in Atlantic City, also May 2. And on that same day, history and heritage are celebrated in Mount Holly at a juried arts and craft show, where carriage rides, guided historic tours, music, dancing and a hometown parade will fill your entire day. The exhibit occurs in conjunction with the museum's regular exhibits of fine American folk art which include vintage bird decoys from its extensive holdings.
Admission is free.
So enjoy fine dining, a picnic area, free pony rides and clown face paintings. And speaking of bicycles, see probably the world's foremost collection of bicycles, some dating back to 1851, at the Metz Bicycle Museum in Freehold. David Metz himself, who has been collecting bikes for decades, will personally lead you on a tour of the museum where you'll also see other mechanical types of antiques and marvels of early history, nearly 1,500 items. The New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission is New Jersey's lead economic development agency. Included among its functions is increasing travel and tourism development for its contribution to the quality of life, prosperity and economic well-being of state residents.