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Events Not To Miss:
What: Cups or Cakes Grand Opening
Why: A Sweet Boutique featuring 21 fro-yo flavors, soft serve ice cream and a full bakery will launch with a Live DJ Party, balloon art, facepainters and free samples for the 1st hour.
When: Friday, Oct. 4th, 3pm to 6pm & Saturday, Oct. 5th, 1pm to 4pm
Where: 300 Ridge Rd., Mahwah
What: Closter Music Festival
Why: Tour Closter with a music and food festival.
When: Thursday, October 3rd (opening night) through Sunday, October 6th, check website for times.
Where: Various locations in Closter, check website for details.
What: Jungle Jack Hanna: Into the Wild at Bergen PAC
Why: Live animals in Bergen. Yup.
When: October 5th, 4pm, tickets start at $29
Where: Bergen PAC, Van Brundt Street, Englewood
What: Fabulous Fall Festival
Why: Games, Rides and More at this town classic.
When: Saturday, October 5th, 9am to 5pm
Where: Graydon Pool, Ridgewood
What: Fresh & Fancy Farms Harvest Festival
Why: Think cider donuts, seasonal crafts, jam, facepainting, pumpkin painting and more!
When: Sunday, October 6th, 1pm to 4pm, FREE!
Where: 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Glen Rock Street Fair
Why: Hit the streets for crafts, vendors, pony rides and a petting zoo.
When: Sunday, Oct. 6th, 11am to 4:30pm
Where: Rock Rd. & Maple Ave., Glen Rock
What: Hawks Over the Hudson
Why: Meet hawks, owls, eagles and falcons.
When: Sunday, October 6th, 12pm to 4pm, FREE!
Where: State Line Lookout, Palisades Parkway, Alpine
What: Jessica Seinfeld Book Signing at Chef Central
Why: Meet, Greet and Eat while picking up a copy of her new book “The Can’t Cook Book”
When: Tuesday, October 8th, 6:30pm
Where: Chef Central, 240 Rte 17 North
If you’re heading over the bridge.….
What: Harvestfest at Stone Barn Center
Why: A large scale harvestfest on the farm. Grab casual fare, pick eggs and more.
When: Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 3pm, rain or shine, click here for tickets
Where: 630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills, NY
Upcoming:
What: 32nd Annual Oktoberfest Craftshow
Why: Canoe & Inflatable rides, food and handmade crafts
When: Saturday, October 12th, 10am to 5pm (rain date October 19th)
Where: Demarest Duck Pond, 243 County Rd., Demarest
What: Steen School Harvest Festival
Why: Sand art, pumpkin patch, bounce houses and pony rides!
When: Saturday, October 12th, 12pm to 6pm
Where: Olsen Park, 162 West Main Street, Bogota
What: Nyack Street Fair
Why: Featuring handcrafts, unique retail, antiques & collectibles at the Hudson River Town.
When: Sunday, October 13th, 10am to 5pm
Where: Main St. & Broadway, Nyack, NY
What: Haunted Forest at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Live forest creatures (think wolves, flying squirrels and porcupines) a campfire and nosh.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, tours depart every 15 minutes from 5 to 7:30 PM, $15, registration recommended
Where: Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
What: The Amazing Ridgewood Race
Why: A family that plays together, stays together. Try this treasure hunt throughout the town of Ridgewood.
When: Saturday, October 19th, 1pm to 4pm
Where: www.ridgewoodguild.com, Ridgewood
