We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Events Not to Miss:
What: Kids Decorating Class! Halloween Houses
Why: Decorate and take home a Halloween Gingerbread House.
When: Thursday, October 29 & Friday, October 30, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm, Ages 3-10, $30
Where: Chef Central, 240 Rt. 17 N., Paramus
What: BYOB Craft Night at Couture Craft Studio
Why: Take a Mommy break and get crafty.
When: Thursday, October 29, 7-9pm
Where: 10 Franklin Tpke., Waldwick
What: Halloween Party at The Outlets at Bergen Town Center
Why: Face painting, costume contest, pumpkin decorating and more.
When: Thursday, October 29, 4-7pm, FREE
Where: Center Court near Whole Foods Market, Paramus
What: Halloween at the Meadowlands
Why: Hayrides, crafts, activities and a Spooky Walk for children ages 5-12.
When: Thursday, October 29, 5:30-8:30pm, $8 (Spooky Walk requires pre-registration for a time slot, but feel free to arrive early to enjoy the activities)
Where: DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
What: Goldfish Swim School Spooktacular Family Event
Why: Family swim, pizza, crafts, contests and more.
When: Friday, October 30, 6:30-8:00pm, FREE, RSVP to swimwyckoff@goldfishss.com
Where: 327 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff
What: Halloween Craft Party at Couture Craft Studio
Why: Halloween crafting, face painting, games, pizza, and more.
When: Friday, October 30, 4-6pm, Ages 4-10, $45 (Optional Drop Off available), Pre-Registration required
Where: 10 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick
What: Halloween Festival
Why: Hayrides, bounce houses, a dance party and more.
When: Friday, October 30, 5-6pm
Where: Tyron Field, 440 Washington Ave., Rutherford
What: Halloween Trunk or Treat at Abma’s Farm
Why: Competition for the best trunk, candy, a costume parade, and lots of fun at the Farm.
When: Saturday, October 31, 10am- 12pm, Pre-Registration required
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Tice’s Corner Fall Harvest Fest
Why: Trick or treating, face painting, bounce house and more.
When: Saturday, October 31, 10am-1pm, FREE
Where: 441 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Woodcliff Lake
What: Paramus Pumpkin Hunt
Why: Wear costumes and enjoy the hunt, inflatables, carnival games and more.
When: Saturday, October 31, 10am-12pm, FREE
Where: East Brook School, 190 Spring Valley Road, Paramus
What: Halloween Party with Cookie Monster at The Big Playhouse
Why: Join Cookie Monster and enjoy the balloon artist, creative free-play, and more.
When: Saturday, October 31, 1-3pm, $28 (plus one free adult), Pre-Registration required
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
What: 5th Annual John G. Blackgrove 5K Run for Education
Why: Because starting of Halloween off with a 5K means less candy guilt later.
When: Saturday, October 31, Check-In 8am, $26
Where: Mark Lane Field, River Vale
What: Mall-Wide Trick-or-Treat at Westfield Garden State Plaza
Why: Head to Guest Services on Level 1 (behind Tiffany & Co.) to pick up your Treat Bag and list of participating stores.
When: Saturday, October 31, 12-3pm
Where: 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Halloween Event at World of Wings
Why: Spooktacular scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, Halloween music and more.
When: Saturday, October 31, 10am-5pm (Included with general admission)
Where: 1775 Windsor Rd., Teaneck
What: Paws in the Park Halloween Dog Park-Tacular
Why: Music, food, face painting, treats, and your pooch in costume.
When: Saturday, October 31, 11am-1:30pm, FREE
Where: Fort Lee Dog Park, Bottom of Stillwell Ave., Fort Lee
What: Leonia Halloween Parade & Spooky Spectacular
Why: Enjoy an all-day Halloween celebration.
When: Saturday, October 31, Parade is at 10am, Spooky Spectacular at 1pm
Where: Recreation Center, 370 Broad Ave., Leonia
What: Westwood Ragamuffin Parade
Why: Parade your costumed cuties and enjoy the entertainment and goodies.
When: Saturday, October 31, 10am, Pre-school thru 3rd Grade
Where: Starts at railroad station, Westwood
What: High Exposure Spooktacular
Why: Get active and spooky with a live DJ, pizza, candy, costumes and more.
When: Saturday, October 31, 6-12pm, $25 ($5 for members), Space is limited, call 201-768-8600 to sign up
Where: 266 Union St., Northvale
What: Ghost Stories at Haworth Pond
Why: Bring your blanket, cozy up to a ghost story with cider, donuts, apples, and prepare to see some zombies.
When: Saturday, October 31, 7-8pm, FREE
Where: Haworth Pond, Haworth
What: Stone Soup - A Musical for Everyone at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
Why: A much loved folk tale about a clever guest who arrives too late—all the food is gone but he finds a way so he doesn’t go hungry. Perfect for kids ages 3 and up!
When: Sunday, November 1, 2-3pm, $12 in advance, $17 at the door
Where: 411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Guided Nature Walk at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Walk off the Halloween candy in the picturesque forest.
When: Sunday, November 1, 3-4pm, $5
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Live Free Yoga Yogathon Fundraiser
Why: Take a yoga class and support our furry friends at CLAWS.
When: Sunday, November 1, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm & 4:30pm, $20 per class
Where: 888 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Rockland Mommies Trunk or Treat
Why: A free and safe Halloween night.
When: Friday, October 30, 6pm, FREE
Where: Commuter Lot at Palisades Mall, West Nyack
What: Turtle Back Zoo Howl-O-Ween
Why: Candy stations throughout the Zoo and a “not-so-scary” train ride.
When: Saturday, October 31, 4-8pm, $6
Where: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Mall-O-Ween at Palisades Center
Why: Participate in the fun by picking up your Trick-or-Treat bags at the Guest Services desk located on Level 1 near The Cheesecake Factory.
When: Saturday, October 31, 12pm-5pm
Where: West Nyack, NY
What: Halloween Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History
Why: Trick-or-treat the iconic halls and enjoy the characters, crafts, music and more.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2-5pm, $14
Where: Central Park West at 79th St., NYC
What: Pier 13 Hoboken Halloween on the Hudson
Why: Food trucks and Halloween fun on the pier.
When: Saturday, October 31, 11am-3pm, FREE
Where: Pier 13, 1301 Sinatra Drive N., Hoboken
What: Lincoln Center Trick-or-Treat
Why: For the cultured goblin: crafts, photos, a parade, treats, and more.
When: Saturday, October 31, 11am, FREE
Where: Broadway (Between 62nd & 63rd St.), NYC
What: Storm King Children and Families: Sensing Cedar
Why: Use all of your sense to understand how cedar sculptures communicate.
When: Saturday, November 7, 1pm, Included with admission
Where: 1 Museum Rd., New Windsor, NY
What: West Rock Indoor Election Day Open Play
Why: A fun-filled day of sports, inflatable, crafts and more.
When: Tuesday, November 3, 10a,-2pm, Ages 5+, $30, Pre-Registration required
Where: 21 Pralle Ln., Nanuet, NY
Upcoming:
What: Andy Cohen at Books and Greetings
Why: Go meet the man responsible for all your television guilty pleasures promote his book “The Andy Cohen Diaries.”
When: Wednesday, November 4, 7pm
Where: 271G Livingston St., Northvale
What: Family Scavenger Hunt at Flat Rock Brook Nature Association
Why: Lots of outdoor fun for adventurous families.
When: Sunday, November 8, 2-3:30pm, $15, Pre-Registration required
Where: 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
What: Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic
Why: Snag tickets to see Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse and his famous pals take to the ice.
When: Wednesday, November 18 thru Sunday, November 22, Check website for showtime options, Tickets starts at $18
Where: Prudential Center, Newark
