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Events Not To Miss:
What: Wheels for Meals - Ride or Walk in honor of Father’s Day and for a great cause!
Why: Dad bonding time for a great cause.
When: Sunday, June 15th, 7am- noon
Where: Rockleigh Jewish Home, 8 King Rd, Rockleigh
What: Wings and Wheels Expo at Teterboro Airport
Why:WW II Airplanes, helicopters and other unique aircraft, Military Vehicles, vintage and show cars, plus entertainment and fun kids activities
When: Saturday June 14th, 9am to 5pm, Sund, June 15th, 9am to 4pm, $15/adult
Where: Teterboro Airport
What: Family Scavenger Hunt at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Family bonding time under the treetop.
When: Saturday, June 14th, 2pm to 3pm, non members $10/$30 per family
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, Hudson Ave, Tenafly
What:Juneteenth Celebration
Why: Celebrate at this carnival with the Jabari Society with rides, food and a parade.
When: Thurs, June 12th through the 15th.
Where: Depot Square, Demarest Ave/Dean St., Englewood
What: Jack in the Box Open House
Why: Hear about their program and scope out the digs at their Alpine location.
When: Friday, June 13th, 10 to 3pm
Where: Jack In The Box School, 500 Hillside Ave, Alpine, 201-784-3900
What: Palisades Fair
Why: Petting zoo, a Banana Derby where monkeys race on the back of dogs, camel rides, and magic shows
When: Through June 22nd, opens at 5pm on weekdays, Noon on weekends
Where: Palisades Center Mall, West Nyack, NY
What: Yoga Under the Stars from Garden State Yoga and Whole Foods Ridgewood
Why: It’s a free one hour session of yoga under the stars (bring a mat)
When: Thursdays, June 12th and 26th, 6:30pm - FREE!
Where:Whole Foods Ridgewood Parking Lot
If you’re heading out of Bergen….
What: Big Backyard BBQ & Music Festival
Why: Live music, outdoor fun, and a selection of food and fixin’s
When: June 14th and 15th, 11am-5pm
Where: On Daffodil Hill, The NY Botanical Garden
What: Barney at Bronx Zoo
Why: Show & Meet and Greet
When: June 14th, 12:30pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm
Where: The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Upcoming:
What: American Girl Fashion Show Model Search
Why: A fundraiser for a great children’s cause, featuring historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls
When: Friday, June 20th 2- 5pm, Fri, June 20th and Sat., June 21st 11am to 2pm.
Where: The Shops at Riverside Level 1 o/s Barnes & Noble in Hackensack.
What: Kelly Miller Circus at the YJCC Bergen County
Why: All-new show with elephants, tigers, camels, ponies, circus stars including daring aerialists, agile acrobats and clowns, all under the big top.
When: Sunday, June 22nd, noon and 4pm shows, $6/child
Where: 605 Pascack Rd., Washington Twnship, 201-666-6610
What: Meadowlands State Fair
Why: Free entertainment, 150+ Rides, Attractions, and Action-Packed Fun
When: Starting Friday, June 20th through Sunday, July 6th
Where: State Fair Meadowlands, 102 New Jersey 120, East Rutherford
What: Couture Craft Fairy Party
Why: 2-6 years old (with mommy’s help for the littler ones), Includes wings, wands, the fairy house, peg fairy crafts, and snacks
When: Sunday, June 29th, 11am or 2pm
Where: Courture Craft Studio, 10 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ
What: Brick Fest Live Lego Festival
Why: Lego fans little and big report for a lego-stravaganza.
When: Friday, July .11th through Sunday, July 13th
Where: Meadowlands Expo Center
