Once a month, we're all about Sunday Funday for the whole family, sharing with you what to do in and around town while much of Bergen County is closed. It's our Weekend PLAYlist: Sunday Edition.
Events Not to Miss:
What: Holiday With the Animals
Why: Visit Santa and the animals at this special holiDAY at the zoo.
When: Sunday December 17, 10 am-3:30 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Dan Gutman
Why: The beloved children's book author greets fans and signs copies.
When: Sunday December 17, 11 am
Where: Books and Greetings, 271 Livingston St., Northvale
Why: Catch the classic Christmas tale, sugar plum fairies and all.
When: Sunday December 17, 3 pm
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
Why: Enjoy fun at the museum plus a holiday painting and DIY ornaments.
When: Sunday December 23, 2-4 pm
Where: TiLT Museum, American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: Celebrate 2024 with live music, a delish four-course meal, prosecco toast, and joyful vibe.
When: Sunday December 31, 10 pm-1 am
Where: Carpaccio, American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: Walk through a whimsical display of more than 1,000 Chinese lanterns that light up the night.
When: Now through Sunday January 7
Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens
What: Jurassic Quest
Why: The dinos are roaring in at this prehistoric adventure with lifelike herds.
When: Thursday December 28-Monday January 1, times vary per day
Where: New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Why: Winter just got a lot cooler thanks to LSC's winter train ride, sock skating rink, penguin presentation, and Mariah Carey laser show.
When: Tuesday December 26-Monday January 1
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Act like a kid in a candy store at this sweet experience that brings everyone's love of sugar to a magical place where you can eat off the walls.
When: Now through January 3, select times
Where: 610 5th Ave., Rockefeller Center, NYC
Why: Spread holiday happiness throughout your home and your loved ones' with a mini photo shoot with Santa. Plus, every Sunday you can bring your pet for Santa Paws pics.
When: Now through Sunday December 24, 11 am-7 pm, Santa Paws Sundays, December 3-December 17, 4-7 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
What: Trolls X Camp
Why: Inspired by the film filled with rainbows, sparkles, and songs, this Trolls experience lets kids feel the magic of the movie IRL.
When: Now through February 19, select times
Where: Camp 5th Ave., NYC
What: Nick the Halls
Why: American Dream's Nickelodeon Universe may be open daily, but visit on the weekends this month for a Merry, Merry Dance Party, performances on the Slime Stage, a Holiday Parade, and Elf Workshop, plus a NYE celebration on the 31st.
When: Fridays-Sundays, throughout the day
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
