Got a camp visiting day coming up? Camp expert Debbie Rosen Alfonso has some great tips on how to have the BEST DAY EVER! And there's still time for touring camps if you are thinking about sending your child off next summer. Remember- there's a camp for every kid! Give The Camp Experts Teen Summers a call and they will do the work for you (for FREE!). (Debbie Rosen Alfonso, Camp Experts Teen Summers, 201-391-6165, debbie@campexperts.com)We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Yummy Italian food, rides, outdoor concert and more.
When: Now thru Saturday, July 16, 6-11pm
Where: 299 Delafield Avenue, Lyndhurst
What: Get Pop-Cultured: Star Wars at Barnes & Noble
Why: Star Wars trivia, bingo, giveaways, cosplay and more
When: Friday, July 15 at 7pm, FREE
Where: At your local Barnes & Noble location
Why: Listen to The Nerds and watch Star Wars under the stars.
When: Saturday, July 16, Music at 7pm, Movie at Sunset, FREE
Where: 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee
Why: Enjoy a nature-themed story and meet some animals.
When: Saturday, July 16, 11:30am-12:15pm, Ages 3-7, $5
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Scaly Flat Rock Brook
Why: Get up close and personal with reptiles.
When: Sunday, July 17, 2-3pm, $8, Pre-Registration required
Where: 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
Why: Because it’s a lot closer than Central Park.
When: Sunday, July 17, 1-4pm, FREE
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
What: Field Station Dinosaurs
Why: The Dinos are back and at their new home in Bergen.
When: Now thru September 5, Tuesdays thru Sundays
Where: 40 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia
Why: Free Stroller Strides class, membership sales, refreshments, kid crafts, entertainment and prizes!
When: Tuesday, July 19, 8:45-11am, FREE
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Macy’s Court
Why: Just one of the cute events happening this week at this adorbs open play space.
When: Tuesday, July 19, 10am-1pm, babies thru 6 years old, , $35, Pre-Registration required
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Take your tot to decorate play cars, park them, and sit tight to watch a short movie. Too cute…
When: Thursday, July 14, 10am
Where: 144 Woodfield Rd., Twp. of Washington
Why: Finger lickin' good grub on the farm.
When: Thursdays, 5:30- 8:30pm
Where: 244 Weirimus Rd., Hillsdale
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: The turtles and their underground lair make the first stop of their national tour.
When: Now thru September 5
Where: 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Why: Enjoy a train ride on Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hat, music, jugglers, family fun activities and so much more!
When: July 15-17, 10am-6pm, Tickets start at $21, purchase tickets here
Where: 100 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg, NJ
Why: Dynamic laser art moves in time to amazing pop music for the win.
When: Tuesday thru Saturday at 5:15pm, Adult/$7, Kids/$5
Where: 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: City of Water Day
Why: A fun family day with free boat tours on all kinds of vessels, Disney kids activities, live music and more.
When: Saturday, July 16, 10am-4pm, FREE
Where: Maxwell Place Park, Hoboken
What: Summer in the Streets
Why: Kids games, live music, inflatables, food, vendors and more.
When: Saturday, July 16, 12-6pm
Where: Washington St., Toms River
What: Summer Movie Express
Why: Watch “Despicable Me 2” or “Home” for $1.
When: Tuesday, July 19 & Wed, July 20, 10am
Where: Regal Nanuet Stadium, Nanuet, NY
Why: Live Music, a farm stand, kids activities, lawn games and more at this BYO urban farm picnic.
When: Every Wednesday in July & August, 5pm
Where: 171 Grove St., Clifton
Upcoming:
What: NYC Restaurant Week
Why: Ladies, start you Open Table app…
When: Monday, July 25- Friday, August 19
Where: Participating restos
Why: Grab snacks for the kids, rose for the adults, and enjoy this sweet summer pastime.
When: Wednesday, July 27, sundown
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
