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Book Ahead: The Circus is rolling into the YJCC Bergen County on Sunday, June 22nd for a day of entertainment under the big top with Elephants, Zebras and tons of entertainers your family will love. Snag tickets now, these shows are a sell out! (The Kelly Miller Circus at the YJCC Bergen County, Sunday, June 22nd, 12pm and 4pm, tickets are $6 for kids and $10 for adults)
Events Not To Miss:
What: Norwood Carnival
Why: Rides, Games, Food and Fun
When: Thursday, June 5th through Saturday, June 7th
Where: Immaculate Conception Grounds, Norwood
What: Donaldson Farm Strawberry Festival
Why: Hayrides, Pony Rides, Strawberry Pickin’, Music and more.
When: Saturday, June 7th, noon to 4pm
Where: 358 Allen Road Hackettstown, (908) 852-9122
What: Let’s Cook Together Tea party
Why: Make tea sandwiches, scones and tea with your little.
When: Saturday, June 7th, 10:30am, $50 for two
Where: Chef Central, Rte 17N Paramus
What: Wyckoff Day
Why: Rides, games, Ducky Derby, Chili Cook Off, and Cookie Bake Off
When: Saturday, June 7th 11 to 5pm
Where: Wyckoff Y, 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff
What: Hackensack Riverkeeper Reservoir Challenge
Why: Kayak Races, Nature Walks, Mayor’s Cup Challenge, Lunch avaiable for purchase
When: Saturday, June 7th, 8am to 4pm (Rain Date: Sunday, June 8th)
Where: Oradell Resevoir, Lake Shore Drive, Haworth
What: Livin’ It Up Schoolhouse Rock Spring Carnival
Why: Summer Carnival with rides, games, face painting, and goody bags
When: Sunday, June 8th 12pm to 5pm (Rain Date: June 22nd)
Where: Winton White Stadium, Durie Ave, Englewood
What: Closter Nature Center Pond Celebration
Why: Animal Shows, Pond Scooping, Canoe Rides, Crafts n’ more.
When: Sunday, June 8th, 1pm to 4pm, FREE
Where: Ruckman Pond, Closter
What: Fair Lawn Street Fair and Craft Show
Why: Live music, Crafters, Artists, Inflatable rides, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, and Games
When: Sunday, June 8th, 11am to 5pm
Where: Fair Lawn Avenue and Plaza Road, Fair Lawn
What: Woodcliff Lake Education Foundation Run
Why: Fundrasier, 5k/10k run, Medals awarded, Food, Music, and Vendors
When: Sunday, June 8th, 10k @ 8:30am, 5k @ 10:30am
Where: Dorchester School, Woodcliff Ave, Woodcliff Lake
What: Canoe Day at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Canoes Rides, Live Animal Encounters (hello Salamanders!), hikes, crafts and Picnics to be had.
When: Sunday, June 8th, 11am to 2pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, Pfister’s Pond, Tenafly
What: Taste of Westwood
Why: Live Music, Silent Auction, Food, Wine and Beer Tasting
When: Sunday, June 8th, 6pm to 9pm
Where: Westwood Community Center, 55 Jerfferson Avenue, Westwood
What: Taste of Ridgewood
Why: Restaurant food tastings, Cash Beer Garden, Live performances, Kids activities
When: Sunday, June 8th, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Nest Square & E. Ridgewood Av, Ridgewood
If you’re heading out of Bergen….
What: Cindarella the Remix at NJPAC
Why: Girl power rules in this all-new, hip-hop version of the classic fairytale!
When: Saturday, June 7th, 2pm
Where: Imagination Stage, NJPAC, 1 Center St, Newark
Upcoming:
What: Brick Fest Live Lego Festival
Why: Lego fans little and big report for a lego-stravaganza.
When: Friday, June 11th through Sunday, June 13th
Where: Meadowlands Expo Center
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: 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
