Family Friendly AC

Here are some family friendly events going on this week in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Wacky Wednesdays at the Absecon Lighthouse 11:00 am – 3:00 PM
Victorian Tea Party, Pirates, Mermaids, Christmas in July, & Sea life
$10 for kids, $5 for adults

At Resorts there are three new exciting circus shows!

Cirque Polynesian Show
Fire eaters, dancers and acrobats perform death defying feats and create a fun luau vibe that Atlantic City has never seen before.  This talented cast will dazzle audiences with stunts like the wheel of death and spinning motorcycle acts in addition to  renowned aerialist and contortionists.
7:30pm shows Tuesday through Sunday
Adults: $30 – 45
Children $ 12 – $18

Great American Circus Show
Clowns, trapeze acts, high wire stunts and more are the perfect combination of fun and excitement for all ages.  Featuring a talented cast of 20, Atlantic City’s Great American Circus adds an element of family fun to Atlantic City’s entertainment scene.
1:00pm shows on Saturday and Sunday
4:30pm shows on Wednesday through Sunday
Adults: $18 – $35
Children: $9 – $16 (Children under 3 are FREE
 

For Adults ONLY!
Cirque Risque – The Naked Circus Show Schedule:
What is sure to become the most talked about casino show in the country, Cirque Risque – The Naked Circus will undoubtedly capture the audience’s attention.  The sexiest show in Atlantic City, Cirque Risque will feature daring acrobatics and high flying acts performed nearly nude.
11pm shows Tuesday through Sunday
Adults: $39 – $69

Kozak the Magician
Tropicana Casino And ResortAtlantic City,NJ08401
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.

Movies Under The Stars
Location: Bartram Place Beach 
Showing: Jul 22 – Men In Black
Jul 29 – Toy Story 3

Location:  Kennedy Plaza: Mississippi Avenue & The Boardwalk
July 24 – Alice in Wonderland
July 31 – Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, Part I

All Movies start at dusk!

Stay hydrated to beat the heat!  Have a great week in AC!

@Family Friendly AC

Wanna take your kids to see something like this without lugging a bunch of heavy scuba equipment?

You can!

I did on my visit to the IMAX Theatre at Tropicana Casino and Resort when we were invited, as part of our Bloggers at the Beach, family blogging event to view Coral Reef Adventure.

“Pollution, overfishing, and overuse have put many of our unique reefs at risk. Their disappearance would destroy the habitat of countless species…” — Bill Clinton, former United States of America President, August 1996

That is a serious message. Coral Reef Adventure is a serious movie, but not too serious that the kids can’t enjoy. Rated G, Coral Reef Adventure is appropriate for all audiences. The message of the movie is easy enough for a school-age child to understand. And for your preschoolers:  the pictures, the marine life, the deep sea divers, and of course, the music will keep them glued to their seats and smiling till the end.

Coral Reef Adventure tells the story of an explorer’s discovery of the damage the coral reefs have experienced and the peril most of them are still in. During the 45-minute documentary we learn how one explorer teams up with underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall to capture on film the endangered coral reefs of the South Pacific and the worldwide team effort to save them, even at times putting their own lives in danger. 

As moms and dads with our children viewing this, the images were so clear and vivid, we felt we were swimming with the explorers. We all wanted to be right there swimming with the explorers and filmmakers, doing our part to reverse the damage that has been done. It was a cool experience to have with our kids, especially considering most of us aren’t going scuba diving anytime soon. (Although we would love to.)

The film is narrated by Liam Neeson and features songs written and recorded by Crosby, Stills & Nash.  Coral Reef Adventure plays most mornings at the Tropicana IMAX Theatre. You can buy tickets at their box office or online at Ticketmaster. Tickets generally start at $12 each. We encourage you to take your family to see it. The producers of Coral Reef Adventure have also created a Fun Zone for kids at their site. To check out the games and activities they have click here. To visit the rest of our photos from the movie, visit our Facebook Gallery.

In full disclosure, Family Friendly Atlantic City received free tickets to view the Coral Reef Adventure. However, no additional compensation was provided to write this post. Our opinions are honest and our own. Major funding for Coral Reef Adventure was provided by the National Science Foundation. Produced in association with the Museum of Science, Boston, and the National Wildlife Federation.