LOOONNNGGG Break, So Many Things To Do In Bergen County and Beyond On Our Weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Santa Claus is coming to town and taking pics by the model railroad.
When: Friday December 20, 6-8 pm
Where: Mahwah Museum, Mahwah
What: Santa and Sports
Why: Meet, greet, and play at this grown-up and me class.
When: Friday December 20, 9:45 am
Where: Northern Valley Sports Academy, Closter
Why: Trees, shopping, chocolate treats, and more.
When: Thursdays and Fridays through December 20, 4-7 pm
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, New Milford
What: Parents' Night Out
Why: Drop them off to sew holiday pillows and pour candles.
When: Friday December 20, 5:30-8:30
Where: Clay, Paper, Scissors Studio
What: Visit With Santa
Why: Get into the holiday spirit with a visit with St. Nick.
When: Saturday December 21, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Memorial Park, Ridgewood
What: Holiday Arts & Crafts
Why: Join Slime Empire to make slime and enjoy more festive crafts.
When: Saturday December 21, 11 am
Where: Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Why: Celebrate the holidays with face paintings, balloons, crafts, and putt putt.
When: Saturday December 21, 12-4 pm
Where: American Dream, East Rutherford
Why: Spin the dreidel and enjoy gelt, games, crafts, and more.
When: Sunday December 22, 9 am-12 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC at the Palisades, Tenafly
Why: An action-packed day filled with rock climbing, obstacle courses, crafts, and NERF battles.
When: Monday December 23-Friday January 3, 9 am-12 pm and 9 am-3 pm
Where: High Exposure, Northvale
Why: School's out, nature activities are in at these age-appropriate full- and half-day camps.
When: Monday December 23-Tuesday December 31, 9 am-12 pm and 9 am-3 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly
What: Holiday Break Camp
Why: Kids enjoy sports, games, art, and more.
When: Monday December 23, Thursday December 26-Friday December 27, full- and half-day available
Where: Northern Valley Sports Academy, Closter
Why: No plans? No problem. Book an open play slot at Paper Street Play, and let your kids' imaginations run wild.
When: Monday December 23-Tuesday December 31 select days and times from 10 am-4 pm
Where: Paper Street Play, Park Ridge
Why: Drop off kids ages 4 to 8 for a day filled with active play and seasonal games.
When: Monday December 23-Thursday January 2, full and half day available
Where: The Little Gym Englewood, Englewood
What: Holiday Break Camp
Why: Get off devices and out in nature as they hike, craft, cook, and enjoy more engaging activities.
When: Monday December 23, Monday December 30-Tuesday December 31, 9 am-3 pm
Where: HealthBarn USA, Ridgewood
What: Photos With Santa
Why: Smile! Book your reservation to take a pic with Santa.
When: Now through Tuesday December 24, select times
Where: Bergen Town Center, Paramus
What: Santa Photos
Why: Have a happy holiday as you smile with Santa.
When: Now through Tuesday December 24, check schedule for daily times
Where: Paramus Park Mall, Paramus
What: Photos With Santa
Why: Make it a happy holiday and book your Santa smile sesh.
When: Now through Tuesday December 24, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Keep 'em busy at the pool, pickleball courts, art room, and more, with wintry themes each day.
When: Thursday December 26-Tuesday December 31, 9 am-4 pm
Where: Fountain Ridge Day Camp, Ramsey
Why: Kids ages 3 to 7 enjoy dance and theater, storytime, arts and crafts, and more.
When: Thursday December 26-Friday January 3, 9 am-3 pm select days
Where: The Village Edgewater, Edgewater; The Village Fort Lee, Fort Lee
Why: Choose from gingerbread house decorating, Polar Express cookies, holiday cookies, donuts, and so much more.
When: Select times on Thursday December 26, Friday December 27, Monday December 30, and Tuesday December 31
Where: Flavor Labs, Norwood and Paramus
Why: Join the Chabad of Paramus for songs and celebrations.
When: Thursday December 26, 6 pm
Where: Bergen Town Center, Paramus
What: Holiday Break Camp
Why: Kids get out energy playing wiffle ball, soccer, dodgeball, kickball, plus arts & crafts, board games, and more.
When: Thursday December 26-Friday December 27, Monday December 30, full- and half-day sessions
Where: The Fieldhouse, Northvale
Why: Bring the kid for a festive tour of the Hermitage, honoring The Nutcracker this year.
When: Friday December 27-Sunday December 29, 11 am
Where: The Hermitage, Ho-Ho-Kus
What: Orchard of Lights
Why: Take a drive through a dazzling display of holiday as you fa la la along to the tunes.
When: Now through Sunday December 29, 5-8 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
What: Hanukkah Celebration
Why: Celebrate the Festival of Lights at this menorah-lighting ceremony.
When: Monday December 30, 6-8 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Back for the 9th year, enjoy a skate around the rink, bumper cars, and more wintry fun.
When: Now through Sunday January 5, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Why: Walk through a path of animal-themed lights, and enjoy a train ride and s'mores.
When: Now through Sunday January 12, 4-9 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, Paramus
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
Why: New Jersey Symphony brings the magical show back to the stage for the holiday season.
When: Now through Thursday December 26, check schedule for daily times
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
What: Jurassic Quest
Why: Head to the prehistoric age and roam among lifesize dinos, plus so many interactive experience.
When: Friday December 27-Monday December 30, 9 am-6 pm
Where: New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, Edison
Why: Have a paw-some night as the pups save Adventure City, live on stage.
When: Saturday December 28-Sunday December 29, select times at 10 am, 2 pm, 6 pm
Where: NJPAC, Newark
Why: Create holiday collages inspired by artist Robert Warner.
When: Now through Monday December 29, 11 am-4:30 pm
Where: South Street Seaport Museum, NYC
Why: Drive through the dazzling lights then visit the festive village with holiday treats.
When: Now through December 30, 5-10 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, Augusta
What: Holiday Adventure
Why: LSC's annual holiday celebration is back with sock skating, a ride on the snowflake express train, candy cane ice cream, and more.
When: Now through Wednesday January 1, LSC hours
Where: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
What: Holiday Lights
Why: Explore the trails lit up with animal lanterns, plus season fun like holiday trains, ice carving, and yummy treats.
When: Now through Sunday January 5
Where: The Bronx Zoo, Bronx
Why: The (mini) city lights up as model trains like Metro-North, Polar Express, and subways chug along.
When: Now through February 2025
Where: New York Transit Museum, Grand Central Terminal, NYC
Why: NYC's famous landmarks come to life through gingerbread creations from popular bakers.
When: Now through Monday January 12, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Museum of the City of New York, NYC
Why: Take a skate around the outdoor rink with a view.
When: Now through Sunday March 2, 10 am-9:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am-7:30 pm Sundays
Where: Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Tomkins Cove, NY
What: Holiday Train Show
Why: The annual show is rolling in with NYC landmarks, scale model trains, and kids' activities on select days.
When: Now through Monday January 20, 10 am-6 pm
Where: New York Botanical Garden, NYC
