Mark your calendars! Next Saturday, August 9th is Back to School Saturday at Garden State Plaza, with Disney Star Peyton List and Bergen Mama fashion editor/celebrity stylist Melissa Garcia hosting a full fall fashion runway show. 5 VIP Tickets and a chance to walk the runway are up for grabs. Enter to win 1 here!
Last chance to win tickets to see The Wiggles Live! Click here to enter.
The buzz on the fuzz: Peach Picking season has kicked off, find the best spots to pick here.
Events Not To Miss:
What: Marvel Universe Live
Why: Your little superheroes need to see their favorite characters.
When: Thursday, July 31st through Sunday, August 10th
Where: Izod Center, East Rutherford
What: Cats by the Bergen PAC Performing Arts School
Why: Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and amazing performances.
When: Friday, August 1st through Sunday, Aug 3rd, $25/ticket
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 N. Van Brundt, Englewood
What: Peppa the Pig at The Bronx Zoo
Why: Meet Peppa, snag a DVD or Book and make a craft for the famous Pig.
When: Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd
Where: Bronx Zoo, Bronx NY
What: Rubiks Cube US National Championships at Liberty Science Center
Why: 500 of the fastest “speed-cubers”go at it blindfolded, one-handed and with their feet (?)
When: Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd, all day
Where: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
What: Signing and Meeting with Derek Hough
Why: From Dancing with the Stars, Derek Hough, will sign his new book: Taking the Lead
When: Tuesday, August 5, 7pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: New York Renaissance Faire
Why: Jausts, knife-throwing, archery and damsels in distress. Bring the fam for some good ole’ turkey leg eatin’ and medieval times fun.
When: August 2nd through September 21st, 10am to 7pm, Kids 4 and under are free, Adults $24, Kids $11
Where: Sterling Forest, Tuxedo Park, NY
What: Summer on the Farm Weekend
Why: Egg Collecting, Popsicle Making, Livestock Tours and more…spend a day and have lunch on this amazing farm, without having to rise before dawn.
When: Saturdays and Sundays in August, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; prices of events vary, registration required.
Where: Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY
What: NJ State Fair at Sussex Playgrounds
Why: Petting zoo, games, rides, a horseshow and more!
When: August 1st through the 10th, check website for times
Where: Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta
Upcoming:
What: Back to School Saturday at Garden State Plaza
Why: Disney Star Peyton List, A Fashion Show of top Kids Fashions, Special Retail Offers and Live DJ!
When: Saturday, August 9th, 11am
Where: Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: New Jersey Botanical Gardens Summer Craft Fair
Why: Over 40 booths with crafts, kids stuff and fun.
When: Saturday, August 9th, 11am to 4pm
Where: NJBG, Ringwood, NJ
What: Pirate and Princess Extravaganza at a Love for Learning
Why: Facepainting, storytime, crafts and more.
When: Friday, August 15th, 5pm to 6:30pm, $15/child, adults free, must reserve by calling 201-566-7563
Where: 200 Grand Ave, Englewood
