We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Kids will love this interactive musical adventure as they watch Daniel and his friends explore their much-loved Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
When: Sunday, March 19 at 2pm and 5:30pm, purchase tickets here or CLICK HERE for a chance to win 4 tickets!
Where: bergenPAC, 30 N Van Brunt St, Englewood
Why: Snag a seat and ride along the scenic Delaware River to meet the Easter Bunny and CLICK HERE for a chance to win 4 tickets!
When: April 8, 9, & 15, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm, Child/$11, Adult/$18
Where: Phillipsburg, NJ
Book Now:
Why: Celebrate the arrival of spring at this always sold out event.
When: Saturday, April 29, 10am-3pm, Ages 2-14/$20, 15+/$40
Where: Pocantico Hills, NY
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Meet the famous kitty and enjoy the open play.
When: Friday, March 10, 3:30-5:30pm, Babies-6 years old, $28
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Have some active wintery fun right here in Bergen.
When: 7 days a week, $21-$26, Check schedule for times
Where: 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah
Why: A sweet time with your little one.
When: Fridays, 10:30am-11am, Babies- Age 2, FREE
Where: 49 Park Ave., Westwood
Why: It’s baby/toddler-palooza at this high-energy, popular 45 minute playtime.
When: Every Saturday this month, 10:15am (up until 23 months) & 11am(ages 2-4), FREE
Where: 100 Ridge Rd., Mahwah
Why: Meet the author and illustrator at a special storytime.
When: Saturday, March 11, 11am-12pm, FREE
Where: 229 Rock Rd., Glen Rock
What: Campgaw Cardboard Classic
Why: Participate or watch "vehicles" made of cardboard try and make down a slope.
When: Saturday, March 11, $15 per sled, Ages 7+, Pre-Registration required 201-327-7800
Where: 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah
Why: Your pre-schoolers chance to enjoy this awesome trampoline park. This Saturday is a "Frozen" character event! ($15)
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 9-10am, $10
Where: 80 Commerce Dr., Allendale
Why: Learn how to celebrate body diversity with Mary Beth Augustine.
When: Sunday, March 12, 12-1pm, FREE
Where: 411 East Clinton Ave, Tenafly
What: Meet the Animals of the Closter Nature Center
Why: Meet and greet the animals.
When: Sunday, March 12, 2pm
Where: 154 Ruckman Road, Closter
Why: Meet and greet the animals.
When: Sunday, March 12, 2pm
Where: 154 Ruckman Road, Closter
Why: Moon bounce, slides, games, prizes, life-size cartoon characters, cotton candy, a costume parade and more. Come to the Bergen Mama table and say hello!
When: Sunday, March 12, 1-4pm (12pm entrance for children with special needs)
Where: 411 East Clinton Ave, Tenafly
Why: Carnival games, laser tag, arts and crafts and more.
When: Sunday, March 12, 11am-1pm, Kids/$10, Adults/$18
Where: 585 Russell Avenue, Wyckoff
Why: Learn how to get the most out of your body by increasing strength, endurance and flexibility, resulting in increased productivity.
When: Tuesday, March 14, 6:30pm
Where: 411 East Clinton Ave, Tenafly
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival
Why: Amazing films from all over the world.
When: Now thru Sunday, March 19, $13
Where: Participating theaters
Why: Amazing films from all over the world.
When: Now thru Sunday, March 19, $13
Where: Participating theaters
What: Butterfly Conservatory
Why: You can pre-book or just wing it for this fascinating exhibit which lets you walk through a world of live butterflies.
When: Now thru May 28
Where: American Museum of Natural History, NYC
Why: An international performance group of visual artists, puppet performers, and masked musicians who unite to create bizarre and hilarious larger-than-life sized characters.
When: Saturday, March 11, 2-5pm, Kids/$12, Adults/$15
Where: Shea Center for Performing Arts, Wayne
Why: World class demonstrations for your little space cadet.
When: Sunday, March 12, 1-4pm, $3 donation
Where: PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater
Why: Science based lessons about the world of animals.
When: Sunday, March 12 & Monday, March 13, 10-11:30am, Ages 4-5, $25
Where: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
Why: The Cat in the Hat stars in an engaging afternoon of mischief.
When: Sunday, March 12, 1:30pm & 4:30pm, Ages 3-10, Tickets start at $12
Where: 100 South Street, Morristown
Why: Little tots are leprechauns for the morning.
When: Monday, March 13, 11am-12pm, FREE, RSVP 845-348-1000 opt. 0
Where: Besso Community Room; Level 4 near the Ice Skating Rink
Upcoming:
Why: Fun farm activities from hatching baby chicks to planting a garden.
When: Monday, April 10 thru Thursday, April 13, 9am-3pm, Ages 5-10, $280 for full week enrollment (single and multiple day enrollment available.)
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Because everyone is Irish at this fun event.
When: Saturday, March 18 & Sunday, March 19, 11:30am-7pm, Adults/$5, Kids FREE
Where: 85 Archertown Rd., New Egypt
Why: Hang with the NYC Drone Film Festival and explore the fun of these tiny flying machines.
When: Sunday, March 19, FREE with Museum Admission
Where: 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
