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Events Not To Miss:
What: Discover the Dinosaurs
Why: A lifelike Dino Experience featuring “touchable” dinos, a dig, inflatables and more.
When: Friday, January 3rd to Saturday, January 5th
Where: Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus
What: Teen Program Expo
Why: A chance to meet, greet and gather info on hundreds of top programs available to your teen.
When: Wednesday, January 15th, 7pm to 9pm, FREE!
Where: Demarest Northern Valley High School
What: Disney on Ice – 100 Years of Magic
Why: 18 unforgettable stories skated by your kids’ favorite Disney characters.
When: Friday, January 3rd through Sunday, January 5th.
Where: IZOD Center, 50 NJ 120, East Rutherford
What: Rock’n in a New Year
Why: Come bring in the New Year dancing with Kurt Gallagher, a popular local children’s musician.
When: Monday, January 6th, 4:10pm; FREE, Registration is required
Where: Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Rd., Mahwah
What: Julie Brower Teen Workshop
Why: Real Girls, Real Talk, Real Life: Empower your teen by teaching her how to handle real life situations and social media pressures.
When: Friday, January 10th, Ages 11-12: 5pm to 7pm, Ages 13-15: 7pm to 9pm
Where: Jumping Frog Pilates Studio, 145 Peirmont Rd., Tenafly
What: Julie Brower Teen Workshop
Why: With a mix of yoga and rock n’ roll, Meredith O’Connor will perform four of her top hits and talk to the group about anti-bullying
When: Saturday, January 11th, Limited to 30 girls Ages 11-13; Advance registration $25
Where: One Love Hot Yoga, 80 Chestnut St., Ridgewood
What: Theresa Caputo Show at NJ PAC
Why: Everyone’s favorite soothsayer reads audience members and talks of her own experiences.
When: Saturday, January 11th, 3pm; Tickets start at $39.75
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
What: Suburban Sole Swap
Why: Sneakerheads unite! Sneaker-savvy kids can bring their kicks and swap them with their friends, or just sell them!
When: Saturday, January 11th, 11am to 4pm; $10 tickets online and $15 at the door
Where: Holy Family Gym, Summit St., Norwood
What: Ultimate Chef Bergen County: Round 1
Why: Get a taste of top local chefs when Café Matisse vs. Haven Restaurant battle it out.
When: Saturday, January 11th, 11am, free demos and tastings
Where: Chef Central Paramus, 240 rt. 17 North, Paramus
What: Wyckoff YMCA Program Expo
Why: Demos, Art, Cooking and Lego Class Samples and Giveaways- enjoy!
When: Saturday, January 11 from 10am-1pm
Where: Wyckoff Y, 691 Wyckoff Avenue Wyckoff
What: Celebrate! The Party Showcase
Why: The showcase is just as much fun as the party! Find the best ideas, resources & venues for birthdays,bar mitzvahs, sweet sixteens,
When: Sunday, January 12th, 12pm to 4pm
Where: Park Ridge Marriot, 300 Brae Blvd., Park Ridge
What: Hartly’s Up to 90% Off Sale
Why: Shop “Steals” at the Stylish Store
When: Thursday, January 9th through Saturday, January 11th
Where: Hartly, 104 Westwood Ave, Westwood
What: Passion for Fashion at The Craft Lounge
Why: From sketching to fabric rendering, a great start to your mini-fashion designer’s dream.
When: Classes Start Thursday, January 16th, 3:30, $160 for 6 weeks ~ Ages 7 & up
Where: The Craft Lounge, Broad Avenue, Leonia
If you’re heading out of Bergen….
What: Julie Timor’s “The Magic Flute”
Why: Armed with a magical flute, witness the Prince go through a magical journey to rescue his Princess from the evil Sarastro.
When: Now through January 4th
Where: Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan
What: Holiday Train Show
Why: With a model train layout that will wow your little train buff.
When: Saturday, December 14th through Sunday, February 23rd.
Where: Transit Museum Gallery Annex and Store, Grand Central Station, 89 E. 42nd St., NY, NY
Upcoming:
What: Dance Theater of Harlem
Why: Experience poetry in motion when the legendary Dance Theatre of Harlem headlines the MLK celebration
When: Friday, January 17th, 7:30pm; Tickets range from $27 to $79
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
What: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Nursery School Open House
Why: From toddlers to kindergartners, check out their innovative programming and new facilities.
When: Wednesday, January 22nd, 9:30am
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Dan Gutman Book Signing
Why: Get up close and personal with the popular author of Genius Files and My Weird School Series at his latest book signing.
When: Friday, January 31st at 4:30
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston Street, Northvale
