The Plaza at Harmon Meadow facts for kids

The Plaza at Harmon Meadow is a large and exciting place located in Secaucus, New Jersey. It's part of the Meadowlands area, which is only about six miles away from New York City. Think of it as a big community where you can find many different things all in one spot!

This huge area was created by a company called Hartz Mountain Industries. Their main offices are even located right here at the Plaza. They call it a "mixed-use community" because it has a mix of hotels, offices, shops, and restaurants. The Plaza covers a huge area of about 175 acres (which is about 0.7 square kilometers) and has over 3.5 million square feet (about 325,000 square meters) of space for all these different activities.

What You Can Find at Harmon Meadow Plaza

The Plaza at Harmon Meadow is much more than just a shopping center. It's a place where many things happen!

Fun and Entertainment

You can find a big movie theater with 14 screens, perfect for catching the latest films. There's also the Meadowlands Exposition Center, which is a large hall used for many different events and shows. It's like a giant space where conventions and exhibitions take place.

Shopping and Services

While it's not just a mall, The Plaza at Harmon Meadow does have a shopping area. It's also home to its very own post office, which is super convenient for everyone who works or visits there.

Getting to Harmon Meadow Plaza

The Plaza at Harmon Meadow is easy to find. It's located near major roads like Route 3 and Paterson Plank Road.

Public Transportation

You can also get there by bus! Several bus lines, like the 78, 85, 190, and 320, stop at the Plaza. Some of these buses can even take you all the way to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, making it easy for people from New York City to visit.

Exciting Events and Conventions

The Meadowlands Exposition Center at the Plaza is a popular spot for many cool events.

BronyCon

From June 30 to July 1, 2012, the Plaza hosted BronyCon. This was a big fan convention for the popular television show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Fans from all over came together to celebrate their favorite characters and stories.

East Coast Comicon

In 2015, the Meadowlands Exposition Center became the new home for the East Coast Comicon. This is a fun event where fans of comic books, movies, and pop culture gather. It moved to the Plaza from Asbury Park, bringing even more exciting events to the area.

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  The Plaza at Harmon Meadow

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  A wholesaler in Harmon Meadow