We went Peach Picking at Demarest Farm in Hillsdale and got the scoop on why New Jersey Peaches are the best- See the Video Here!
Events Not To Miss:
What: Food Truck Rally by NJ Food Truck Association
Why:Over 14 of your favorite eeeats will be there with fresh yum!
When: Thursday, August 14th, 4pm to 9pm
Where:Overpeck Park
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
What: Back to the Garden Festival at Fresh and Fancy Farms
Why:Flower crowns, music, and fresh farm pickings.
When: Saturday August 16th, 1pm-4pm
Where:575 River Road, New Milford
What: Wine Festival at Demarest Farms
Why:Award winning NJ Wineries will be on hand for tastings, food and live music.
When: Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th, 12pm-6pm, $12/adults, $5/under 21
Where:244 Wiermus Rd., Hillsdale
What: The Dinosaur Train
Why:Take a ride back to the Jurassic Period where you will meet your favorite T-rex and Buddy, find real fossils, and dig for dinosaur bones!
When: Saturday August 16th, Sunday 17th, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th
Where:Delaware River Road Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St, Phllipsburg
What: Harrington Park Family Fun Fest
Why:Food, fun, games and rides to support the Homes for Veterans.
When: Saturday, August 16th, 11am-5pm
Where: Highland Field, Harrington Park
What: Maywood Summertime Street Fair
Why:Live music, zeppoles, pony rides, face painting, temporary tattoos and more.
When: Sunday August 17th, 10am-5pm
Where:100 West Pleasant Ave., Maywood
What: Abma’s Farm Corn Fest
Why:A fun event with games like corn-hole, corn eating contests, all with home grown corn!
When: Sunday, August 17, 11am-3pm
Where:700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Butterflies for Beginners at Teaneck Creek
Why:Nature walk and an introduction to identifying butterflies. Bring binoculars if you have them!
When: Sunday August 17th, 9:30am-11am
Where:20 Puffin Way, Teaneck
What: Color Splash Craft Party at Couture Craft Studio
Why:Come make tie dye bags, bubble art canvases, get your face painted, and rock a temporary tattoo.
When: Sunday, August 17th, 2pm & 4:30pm, ages 4-10, $35/call to reserve your spot 201-857-4440
Where:10 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Bossy Frog Band at Bronx Zoo
Why:High-energy banjo driven concert for the whole family.
When: Saturday August 16th and Sunday August 17th, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm
Where:Grizzly Corner, Bronx Zoo
Upcoming:
What: Night Moves at Turtle Back Zoo
Why:A guided tour to meet the creatures of the night. Bring a flashlight!
When: Friday, August 22nd, 8pm-10pm, $7/ Pre-registration & pre-payment is required, call 973-731-5800 x221
Where:560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Allendale Water Festival
Why:A great day of family fun with parent child relays, sand candle building contests, cannon ball competition, tube relays, and more!
When: Saturday, August 30th, 1-4pm (Rain Date: August 31, 1-4pm)
Where:Crestwood Lake Park, Allendale
