Events Not To Miss:
What: Walking With Dinosaurs—The Arena Spectacular
Why: This show features 20 life-size dinosaurs! Be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures return before your eyes.
When: Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27 (Times vary for each date)
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St, Newark
What: Quickcheck Balloon Festival
Why: Hot Air Balloon rides, fireworks, balloon glow, plus Live performances by Hot Chelle Rae, 3 Doors Down, and more!
When: Friday, July 25th-27th, 6:30am & 6:30pm Balloon Rides
Where: Solberg Airport, 39 Thor-Solberg Rd, Whitehouse Station
What: Englewood’s Sidewalk Sale
Why: Dirt Cheap Prices and FREE PARKING!
When: Thursday, July 24th-July 26th 10:00am-6:00pm (rain or shine)
Where: Downtown Englewood
What: Family Fair at Theatre Square at NJPAC
Why: Great onstage entertainment, arts and crafts and family fun.
When: Saturday, July 26th, 1pm to 4pm, FREE! (special package deals for upcoming shows will be sold!)
Where: Theater Square at NJPAC, 1 Center St, Newark
What: A Bug’s Life at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Creepy crawlies become fun (?) when you turn over logs and rocks to investigate the invertebrate world!
When: Saturday, July 26th 2:00pm-3:00pm, $8
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: NJMC Fifth Annual Butterfly Day – All ages
Why:Family Butterfly walks, lectures, contests and great prizes!
When: Sunday, July 27th, 10:00am-3:00pm
Where: Richard W. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst
What: Spiderman and Frozen Princesses Elsa and Anna Meet and Greet
Why: Fun music, photo-ops, and refreshments. Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
When: Saturday, July 26th (Spidey), Sunday, July 27th (Frozen) check-in @ 4:00pm, $38/child
Where: The Big Playhouse, 316 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood
What: Fit 4 Mom Anniversary Party
Why: A party for you AND baby! Lunch by Maggianos, Entertainment by Kidville Englewood, the Little Gym, Crafts by Bergen Mama, Raffles, and more
When: Wednesday, July 30, 11am-1pm
Where: Shops at Riverside
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Kratt Brothers Amazon Adventures at the Bronx Zoo
Why: Join the Kratt Brothers from the hit television series, “Wild Kratts” as they take to the stage to re-enact a rip-roaring, snorting, bellowing, screeching, flapping fun adventure for the whole family!
When: July 26th & 27th 12:00pm and 1:30pm (Show is approx. 30 mins.)
Where: Astor Court, The Bronx Zoo, Bronx NY
Upcoming:
What: Back to School Saturday at Garden State Plaza
Why: Disney Star Peyton List, A Fashion Show hosted by fashion editor/celeb stylist Melissa Garcia, Special Retail Offers and Live DJ!
When: Saturday, August 9th, 11am, wristbands will be given out starting Thursday, August 7th at 10am
Where: Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Demarest Farms Pick Your Own Peaches
Why: Featuring well-manicured trees, spectacular views, and tasty peach varieties
When: Beginning first week in August
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale
