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SNAG TICKETS NOW! to the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Event and take the family on a night-time adventure through thousands of illuminated pumpkins arranged in designs of everything from T Rex’s to Flower Gardens, dates sell out early so hurry!
Events Not To Miss:
What: Allendale Food Fest 2014
Why: Food Truck alert! Kettle corn, Thai Food, Belgian Waffle Treats, and other delicious eeeats on the go…
When: Saturday, September 6, 9:30am-2:30pm
Where: West Allendale Avenue, Allendale
What: JCC Rockland’s Rock the Block with Touch-A-Truck
Why: Parents can workout, kids activities, plus kids can come safely explore an army Humvee, RV, police car, fire truck, and more!
When: Sunday, September 7, 11am-2pm, $3 in advance, $5 at door per child, Children under age 1 and adults are free, Beep-free hour from 10-11am
Where: 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack
What: Butterfly Release at Garretson Farm
Why: Calling all butterfly lovers… Monarch butterflies will be released at this certified way station.
When: Sunday, September 7, 1:30-3pm
Where: 4-02 River Road, Fairlawn
What: Fall Crafts in the Park
Why: Shop beautiful fall crafts by over seventy exhibitors while feasting on sausage and peppers, kettle korn, and italian ice. Yum!
When: Sunday, September 7, 10am-5pm (Rain or Shine)
Where: Veterans Park, Westwood
What: Cidering at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Press and then taste your make-your-own cider!
When: Sunday, September 7, 12:30 to 1:30, $10 non member
Where: Hudson Ave, Tenafly
What: CFA’s National Day of Service Event
Why: Come bring your little ones to help out at this healthy food packing event to benefit children in need in the Englewood Public schools.
When: Thursday, September 11, 4-6pm, Suggested minimum donation for participating adults is $45
Where: Englewood Field Club, 341 Engle Street, Englewood
What: Kathy Wakile at Books and Greetings
Why: Grab a copy of her book of SWEET desserts- and meet the RHONJ star
When: Thursday, September 11, 7pm to 8pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Feast of San Gennaro
Why: It’s back! Celebrate Italian-American culture with the world’s biggest cannoli and annual pizza eating contest. Your diet can wait until Monday…
When: Thursday, September 11- 21
Where: Mulberry Street, Little Italy, NYC
What: Dinosaur Train Corn Maze
Why: Grab the Steam train to a Dino-Themed Corn Maze, forage and old mine for gemstones and enter the pumpkin bouncy house- spend the day and picnic too!
When: Through October 26th, tickets start at $10 for children
Where: 99 Elizabeth Street Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Upcoming:
What: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Open House
Why: A FREE day at the J! Experience sample classes, enjoy the water park, pools, instrument petting zoo, ballonologist, face painter, moon bounce, and more!
When: Sunday, September 14, 1-4pm
Where: 411 East Clinton Avenue, Tenafly
What: Family Overnight Safari at Bronx Zoo
Why: Sleeping in your own tent, in the company of zebras, snow leopards, and more, plus fun & educational activities
When: Sept 13th-14th, Sept 27th-28th , 5yrs old and up, $185pp
Where: The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Souterhn Blvd, Bronx, NY
