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What: Bethenny Frankel at Bookends
Why: Skinnygirl, mama to Bryn and RHONY celeb will sign her new children’s book “Cookie meets Peanut”.
When: Tuesday, September 23, 7pm
Where: 211 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood
Events Not To Miss:
What:Les Tout Petit Famous Backroom Sale and Model Search
Why: Factory Prices on Celeb Favorite Kid Styles, leggings, dresses and other hot items. Plus, take your try-ons outside the dressing room to be considered for their new Lookbook!
When: Now through Saturday!
Where: 600 Grand Ave, Ridgefield, 201-941-8675
What: Shriners Circus
Why: Send in the Klowns…The Klown Club of Mecca will be making kids laugh, smile and raising money for charity- that’s no joke.
When: Thursday, September 18th – 21st, tickets start at $7, check website for times
Where: German Masonic Park, 120 Western Hwy, Tappan
What: Franklin Lakes Day and Town Fair
Why: Rides, Games, Music, and Touch-a-Truck!
When: Friday, September 19, 6pm to 9pm, Saturday, September 20th, 11am to 8pm
Where:DeKorte Drive in front of Borough Hall, Franklin Lakes
What: BATSTOCK at Meadowlands Environmental Center
Why: Join New Jersey’s “Bat-Man” at this intimate “meet and greet-a-bat”.
When: Friday, September 19, 6pm
Where:2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst
What: ECCR Annual Country Fair
Why: Pony rides, paint a pumpkin, make a scarecrow, homemade sweets, cotton candy, snow cones and a baking contest!
When: Saturday, September 20, 10am-4pm (Rain Date: Saturday, September 27)
Where: Municipal Field, Wyckoff
What: Ridgefield Park Fall Festival Street Fair
Why: Over 100 exhibitors, games, face painters, kids activities, festival foods, and more!
When: Saturday, September 20, 10am-5pm
Where: Main St, Ridgefield Park
What: Mahwah Day
Why: Parade, facepainters, balloon art, Dog Show, Food and FIREWORKS!
When: Saturday, September 20, 12:30pm to 8pm
Where: Commodore Perry Field, Mahwah
What: Ridgewood Fall Craft and Art Street Fair
Why: More than 145 quality exhibitors offering hand crafted items, fine art, and photography. Live music, food, and events for kids!
When: Sunday, September 21, Noon-5pm
Where: Downtown Ridgewood, East Ridgewood Ave & North Maple Ave
What:Waldwick Day
Why: Games, merchants and a DUCK DERBY!
When: Sunday, September 21, 11am to 4pm
Where: Borough Park, Waldwick
What: Book Discussion with Dr. Irwin Berkowitz
Why: Local pediatrician Dr. Irwin Berkowitz will talk about his new book, “Instructions Not Included: A Pediatrician’s Prescription for Raising the Best Kids on the Block”.
When: Tuesday, September 23, 9:15am
Where: Bergen County Y, 605 Pascack Rd., Township of Washington
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Fall Family Fun Day
Why: A Hula Hoop performance, crafts, hot dogs, and ice cream at this fun day at the Museum.
When: Sunday, September 21, Noon-4pm
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken
What: Oktoberfest at Crystal Springs Resort
Why: One of the largest Oktoberfests in our area, kids games and carnival rides, pie eating contest, oktoberfest feast and BEER.
When: Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st, admission $7, kids under 5 are free!
Where: Crystal Springs Resort, Sussex County
Upcoming:
What: Hackensack Street Festival
Why: Bounce houses, a dinosaur fossil dig, an obstacle course, face painting, Ethnic foods, and much more at Bergen County’s largest Street Fair!
When: Saturday, September 27, 10am-6pm
Where: Main Street, Hackensack
What: InFUSE Fundraiser in memory of Alyse Pinto
Why: 30 minute fitness classes, Brittany’s Bootcamp, Juice Bar Specials and Giveaways.
When: Sunday, September 28th 9am to 3pm, $20/person to benefit Englewood Infusion Center
Where: Retro fitness Tenafly, 103 Summit St. Tenafly
What: The Wiggles at Bergen PAC
Why: Come see the world’s most popular children’s group on their “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” Tour.
When: Sunday, September 28, 1pm, Tickets start at $35
Where: 30 N. Van Brunt Street, Englewood
