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Events Not to Miss
What: Wine and Bourbon Tasting for The Valley Foundation For Autism
Why: If wine and bourbon tastings and hand rolled cigars = resources for kids with special needs, we are there. (Literally. Come visit Bergen Mama at their table for giveaways and gabs.)
When: Thursday, October 20th, 7pm to 10pm, tickets $100 per person buy here or at the door.
Where: The Estate at Florentine Gardens, River Vale
What: Theory Trunk Show at Hartly’s
Why: Fall’s key wardrobe pieces like go-to black pants and chunky knits
When: Thursday, October 20th through Saturday the 22nd.
Where: Hartly, 104 Westwood Avenue, Westwood
What: Pumpkinfest!
Why: Pumpkin Carving, Balloon Animals, Face Painting
When: Saturday, October 22nd at 1pm (FREE!)
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 150 East Palisade Avenue, Englewood
What: Little Scoops Halloween Ice Cream Party
Why: Come in costume for games, crafts and music, and yes, Sundaes.
When: Friday, October, 21st 6:30 to 8pm ($12 per child), reservations recommended!
Where: Little Scoops 326 Harrington Ave, Closter, 201-768-6900
What: Haunted Forest at the Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Get Campy- Critters, Campfires and Crafts
When: Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd 3 -5pm, ($10 non members, children under 2 are free)
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, Hudson Ave, Tenafly
What: Grandma’s Kitchen Halloween Party
Why: No tricks here. Make Halloween treats and check out their haunted house.
When: Saturday, October 22nd 6:30 to 8:30 and Friday, October 28th through Sunday the 30th, Call for reservations (cakeandbake@aol.com 201.750.2301, $10 with the mention of Bergen Mama)
Where: 125 Paris Ave, Northvale
What: Orchard School Fun Day Fall Festival
Why: Everything to keep the tots entertained: Spook House, bouncy houses, carnival
When: Saturday, October 22nd 10am to 2pm
Where: 230 Demarest Road, Ridgewood
What: Halloween Idol, Costume and Karaoke Contest by the Japan US Alliance of NJ
Why: A chance to wear your Halloween attire AND sing karaoke
When: Sunday, October 23rd, 2pm (tickets start at $10)
Where: Southeast Senior Center, 228 Grand Ave, Englewood
What: Lemon and Fearless and Freckles Sample Sale
Why: Super-cute togs little ones and tweens will actually wear- at major discounts.
When: Wednesday, October 26th 9am to 3pm
Where: 7 Reuten Drive, Closter, Door B, 2nd Floor
If you are heading into the city….
What: MGD Jewelry Trunk Show at Bendels
Why: Catch fellow Bergen Mama Mindy Gold’s full collection of baubles. Think gemstone necklaces and earrings, and her coveted sienna wrap bracelets.
When: Thursday, October 20th through Saturday, October 22nd
Where: Henri Bendel, 712 5th Avenue, NYC
What: Urban Stages Presents “Jessie and the Case of the Missing Candy”
Why: Free culture in the form of an attention grabbing story, will make kids (and mama) happy
When: October, 23rd and 30th, 2:30pm (FREE! For ages 3 to 10)
Where: Urban Stages Theatre, 259 West 30th Street, NYC
