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Events Not To Miss:
What: Fairy and Gnome Festival at Abma’s Farm
Why: Craft Fairy Things (u know, wings and such) + meet Abma’s Fairy!
When: Saturday, May 31st, 11am to 3pm
Where: 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff
What: The Big Playhouse Meet Mr. and Mrs. Mouse
Why: Mickey and Minnie will be on hand for tons of fun.
When: Saturday, May 31st, 3:30 to 5pm, $32/child
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
What: Gourmet Food Truck Festival
Why: Eeeeaaats! And more eats. 20 Mobile Trucks serving yummy fare, plus local artisans and live music.
When: Sunday, June 1st, 11am to 8pm, FREE
Where: Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus
What: JCC Thornauer School of Music Open House
Why: A Musical Petting Zoo and Free Sample Classes
When: Sunday, June 1st, 1pm to 3pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Tenafly
What: Fort Lee Arts and Music Festival
Why: Free Facepainting, Bounce Houses, Craft Vendors and Music on the main stage.
When: Sunday, June 1st, 10am to 6pm
Where: 309 Main Street, Fort Lee
What: Montvale Street Fair
Why: Includes the Kids’ Traveling Shindig, with kiddie rides, pony rides, face painters, clowns, and more.
When: Sunday, June 1st, 10am to 5pm
Where: Paragon Drive, Montvale
What: Closter 1st Annual Artists and Artisans Show
Why: Artisans and crafts gather with childrens’ activities like face painting, hair feather extensions, glitter tattoos, plus free popcorn and music.
When: Sunday, June 1st, 11am to 3pm
Where: Closter Commons, 570 Piermont Road, Closter, NJ
What: Tenafly 5K Run and Dog Walk
Why:Exercise your doggie will also love- includes a dog parade!
When: Sunday, June 1st, 7:45 registration
Where: Tenafly Middle School
What: Westwood Crafts in the Park
Why: Over 100 Crafts, Artisans and More.
When: Sunday, June 1st, 10am to 5pm
Where: 3rd Ave/Broadway, Westwood
What: Kids Cook Rainbow Cupcakes
Why: Let them play frost in someone else’s kitchen
When: Monday, June 2nd, 1pm, ages 3-5, $10
Where: Chef Central, Rte 17N Paramus
What: Kendall and Kylie Jenner Book Signing at Bookends
Why:The Teen Sensations come to town for a booksigning of their recently penned teen read: Rebels City of Indra
When: Tuesday, June 3rd, 7pm
Where: 211 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood
What: Sunset Yoga at Wyckoff Y
Why: BYOM (bring your own mat) and center.
When: Tuesday, June 3rd 6:30pm, $10 non members
Where: Spring Lake Beach
What: Dan Gutman Book Signing at Bookends
Why: The Kid-fave author of My Weird School Series and Genius Files is coming to town (and will crack your kid up)
When: Thursday, June 5th 4pm
Where: 211 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood
If you’re heading out of Bergen….
What: Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog at Liberty Science Center
Why: Explore Clifford’s doghouse. Climb up a nine-foot Clifford and slide down his tail, just like Emily Elizabeth does on the TV show. Use a conveyor belt to help fill Clifford’s big dog bowl with bones. Create sand art and search for treasure at T-Bone’s Beach. Browse the Norman Birdwell Art Retrospective and see 40 years (that’s 280 in dog-years!) of Clifford art and stories.
When: Now through September 7th.
Where: Liberty Science Center, 22 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City
Upcoming:
What: Norwood Carnival
Why: Rides, Games, Food and Fun
When: Thursday, June 5th through Saturday, June 7th
Where: Immaculate Conception Grounds
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
