We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Sponsored Post: It isn’t everyday that you’ll find family-friendly shows and sensory sensitive performances for kids with special needs but WP Presents! has it all: pre-show craft times before family matinees and their Theater for Children with Autism Series. Performances include Pinkalicious the Musical and Click, Clack, Moo. Bring the whole family and get your tickets today! Check out the full schedule here. (WP Presents! Performing Arts at William Patterson University, 300 Pompton Rd., Wayne, NJ, Box Office: (973) 720-2371).
Have you checked out our Ultimate Guide to Halloween Events in Bergen County and beyond?
Events Not to Miss:
What: Nightmare on River Road
Why: An indoor haunted attraction, but only if you dare.
When: Weekends thru Sunday, October 30 (6-10pm & 2-6pm on Sunday), $15
Where: 854 River Rd., New Milford
What: Nightmare on River Road
Why: An indoor haunted attraction, but only if you dare.
When: Weekends thru Sunday, October 30 (6-10pm & 2-6pm on Sunday), $15
Where: 854 River Rd., New Milford
Why: A special character event at this fun play spot.
When: Friday, October 14, 4-6pm, Call 201-523-9495
Where: 465 Old Hook Rd., Emerson
What: Monster Mash Dance Party
Why: A fun halloween party with food, costumes and more.
When: Friday, October 14, 6-8pm, $7, Pre-registration required
Where: The River Vale Community Center, 628 Rivervale Rd., River Vale
Why: A tour full of animals for your little ghosts and ghouls.
When: Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16, departing every half hour from 4-6:30pm, Ages 2+/ $16, Pre-Registration required
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: First Presbyterian Church of Englewood
Why: A music show, magic show, pumpkins and lots of fun.
When: Saturday, October 15, 11am-1:30pm, FREE
Where: 150 E. Palisades Ave., Englewood
Why: An autumn day of visual art and live music.
When: Saturday, October 15, 11am -3:30pm
Where: Van Saun County Park, Paramus
What: Mac Bain Farm Harvest Festival
Why: Music, pumpkin painting, marshmellows and more.
When: Saturday, October 15, 3-5pm
Where: 203 Hickory Lane, Closter
Why: Food trucks, a petting zoo, local craft beers, live music and more.
When: Saturday, October 15, 12-5pm
Where: Historic New Bridge Landing, River Edge
Why: Bring teddy in for some T.L.C..
When: Saturday, October 15, 10am-2pm, Ages 2-10, Pre-Registration required
Where: The Valley Hospital Terrace, Ridgewood
What: Immaculate Heart Academy Open House
Why: Learn about IHA's college prep curriculum, new STEM program and get a first-hand experience of the spirit of their unique and close-knit community.
When: Sunday, October 16, 11-2pm, FREE, click here to register.
Where: 500 Van Emburgh Ave, Township of Washington
Why: Learn about IHA's college prep curriculum, new STEM program and get a first-hand experience of the spirit of their unique and close-knit community.
When: Sunday, October 16, 11-2pm, FREE, click here to register.
Where: 500 Van Emburgh Ave, Township of Washington
Why: Pay your local heroes a visit.
When: Sunday, October 16, 1:30-3:30pm, FREE
Where: 201 E. Glen Ave., Ridgewood
What: River Vale Day
Why: Rides, Inflatables, crafters, food and more.
When: Sunday, October 16, 11am-2pm
Where: Mark Lane Sports Complex, 400 Mark Lane, River Vale
What: The Great Fall Festival at Flat Rock Brook
Why: BBQ, Music, seasonal activities and more.
When: Sunday, October 16, 1-4pm, Ages 6-17/$10, Adults/$15
Where: 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
What: Woofstock in Tenafly
Why: A groovy day that's for the dogs.
When: Sunday, October 16, 11am-4pm
Where: Municipal Circle Park, Tenafly
Why: A groovy day that's for the dogs.
When: Sunday, October 16, 11am-4pm
Where: Municipal Circle Park, Tenafly
Why: Head over to this local spot and enjoy the fall festivitites including their BRAND NEW CORN MAZE.
When: Weekends thru Halloween, 10am-5pm
Where: 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
Why: Walk the park by lantern for this spooky night hunting for an escaped T-Rex and lots more dino fun.
When: Friday and Saturday nights, Now thru October 29, Dining with Dinos at 7pm, Tour at 8pm
Where: Fort Lee Road, Leonia
What: Hayrides at Abma’s Farm
Why: Because we love a good hayride on the farm.
When: Weekends, 10:30am-4pm, $5
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd, Wyckoff
What: Wayne Gretzky at Bookends
Why: Take your kids to meet The Great One.
When: Wednesday, October 19, 6:30pm
Where: 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Reform Warehouse Sale
Why: Shop til you drop at Reform's first ever Warehouse sale and snag high end activewear at up to 80% off.
When: Wednesday, October 19 thru Friday, October 21, 11:30am-6:30pm (Wednesday) and 10:30am-4:30pm (Thursday and Friday)
Where: 15 Broadway, Cresskill
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: A FREE performing arts festival for the kiddos.
When: Saturday, October 15, 11am-3pm, FREE
Where: Madison Square Park, NYC
What: BOO at the Boardwalk
Why: Trick or treating, pumpkin patches, a beach maze, and much more waiting for you on the boardwalk.
When: Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16 & Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23, 12-4pm
Where: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
Why: Get mentorship and hands-on access to technology that will make your Halloween costume beyond Pinterest worthy.
When: Saturdays: October 15, 22, 29, 10am or 1pm, Ages 12-18, Pre-registration required
Where: Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City
Why: A hay maze, hayrides, pumpkin launches, a special stunt show, costume contests, plus all the usual awesome rides and attractions.
When: Weekends thru Saturday, October 29, Included with a full-day admission ticket
Where: 100 Pinedge Dr., West Berlin
Why: Celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at the park with a ton of Halloween fun.
When: Weekends now thru Sunday, October 30
Where: Langhorne, PA
Why: Your little monkey get curious like George as they explore key concepts in science, math, and engineering.
When: Now thru January 8
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City
What: Bronx Zoo Boo at the Zoo
Why: Jack o’lantern creatures, a costume parade, a hay maze and more make this a really fun time to visit the Zoo.
When: Weekends now thru Sunday, October 30
Where: Bronx, NY
Why: The corn maze is OPEN! (and we love ourselves a good cornmaze), plus family fun including moon bounce, pony rides, and wagon trains.
When: Open daily, 9am-6pm, Tickets start at $6, prices vary based on day and time.
Where: 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Why: Irresistible pop music set to a spectacular laser show.
When: Tuesdays thru Fridays (4:15pm) & Saturdays (5:15pm) in October, Adults/$7, Kids/$5
Where: Liberty State Park, Jersey City
Why: Your littles will love the activities at this family farm with scenic views of the Hudson Valley.
When: Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16, 9am-5pm
Where: 2187 State Route 32, Modena, NY
What: The Great Pumpkin Train
Why: Choo Choo you way through the beautiful fall landscape and land at a pumpkin patch.
When: October Weekends (Check website for times)
Where: Delaware River Road Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg
Why: Amazing “trek tech” experience as you become a cadet at the Starlet Academy. Check out the overnights too!
When: Now thru October 31, Ages 5+/$18, Adults/$25
Where: Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., NYC
Why: Snag tickets now and take the family on a night-time adventure through thousands of illuminated pumpkins arranged in outrageous designs.
When: Various dates in October & November
Where: Van Cortland Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Upcoming:
What: Hillsdale Fright Night
Why: Wear your costume and take your pick from a non-scary path or a scary path, enjoy the bake sale, jump in the bounce house, and more.
When: Saturday, October 22, 6-9pm, Rain Date: Sunday, October 18
Where: Beechwood Park on the corner of Hillsdale Ave. & Everdell Ave., Hillsdale
What: Montvale Street Fair
Why: A giant street festival with a mechanical bull, live entertainment, climbing wall and more. Stop by the Bergen Mama table and say hello!
When: Sunday, October 23, 10am-5pm
Where: 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale
What: 10th Annual Food Film Festival
Why: Because t’s the only event in the world where guests get “Taste What They See on the Screen!” #genius
When: Thursday, October 22 thru Sunday, October 23, Tickets start at $75, Bergen Mama Readers enjoy 15%off all Tickets and VIP Passes: BERGEN15
Where: AMC Empire 25234 W42nd St., NYC
