We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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What: Open House
Why: Tour the school, meet the staff and learn about the play-based program.
When: Friday April 12, 9:15 am
Where: The Leonard and Syril Rubin Nursey School at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Spring Fling
Why: Enjoy the warming temps and games, crafts and an egg hunt.
When: Saturday April 13, 12-3 pm
Where: Wood Park, 370 Broad Ave., Leonia
What: Trot Into Spring
Why: Easter egg hunts throughout the day, plus food trucks, face-painting and more spring fun.
When: Saturday April 13, 12-4 pm, $5 or $20 per family
Where: Bergen County Horse Rescue, 350 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah
Why: Meet the staff and learn about how the multicultural program may be a good fit for your family.
When: Saturday April 13, 9:30-11:30 am
Where: The French American Academy, 1092 Carnation Dr., New Milford
Why: Meet the engaged duo and authors of Lucy & Clark: A Story of Puppy Love.
When: Saturday April 13, 1 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St., Northvale
Why: Bring the little ones for an egg-citing story with the bunny.
When: Saturdays April 13 and 20, 9:30-10 am
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Restaurant District Court Level 2, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Learn about the camps, meet the staff and enjoy fun fitness activities.
When: Saturday April 13, 11 am-1 pm
Where: Bethany Community Center, 605 Pascack Rd., Washington Township
Why: Visit with the bunny for pics then shop to benefit the All is Well Foundation.
When: Saturday April 13, 10 am-12 pm
Where: All is Well Boutique, 257 Everett Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Have a super cool afternoon eating ice pops with Elsa plus open play.
When: Saturday April 13, 10 am-12 pm, $30
Where: The Big Playhouse, 312 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Enjoy the outdoors plus characters, crafts and animals.
When: Saturday April 13, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Visit the the school and camp, meet staff and learn about the fun your children can have.
When: Saturdays April 13, May 4, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Palisades Country Day School & Camp, 248 Herbert Ave., Closter
Why: Kids run for eggs, enjoy treats and photos with the Easter Bunny.
When: Saturday April 13, 2 pm
Where: Wakelee Field, 243 County Rd., Demarest
Why: Candy for everyone, plus sweet pictures with the Easter Bunny.
When: Saturday April 13, 10 am, breakfast: kids/$5, adults/$15
Where: River Vale Country Club, 660 Rivervale Road, River Vale
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Collect a basketful of eggs and take pics with the Easter Bunny and his friends.
When: Saturday April 13, 10:30 am
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Westwood
What: Open Cockpit Weekends
Why: Kids hop into the pilot seat and pretend to take flight in a number of aircraft.
When: Saturday April 13-Sunday April 14, 10 am-4 pm, kids/$9, adults/$12
Where: Aviation Hall of Fame, 400 Fred Wehran Rd., Teterboro
Why: Music, pics with Peter Cottontail, and egg hunts and prizes for kids and moms.
When: Saturday April 13, 10 am-12 pm
Where: Crestwood Lake, 300 West Crescent Ave., Allendale
What: Breakfast With Bunny
Why: Enjoy delish food with the Easter Bunny, plus photos, games and crafts.
When: Saturday April 13, 9:30-11:30 am, kids/$10, adults/$15
Where: Park Ridge Elks Lodge, 13 Sulak Lane, Park Ridge
What: Pirate School
Why: A hilarious, sensory-friendly kids cabaret for your little mateys.
When: Saturday April 13, 1 pm and 3 pm, $19
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
Why: Take a time out from your hectic day to enjoy stories with the author of The Three Vikings.
When: Saturday April 13, 11 am-12 pm
Where: The Curious Reader, 229 Rock Road, Glen Rock
Why: Get outside and enjoy pony rides, music, a parade and animals.
When: Sunday April 14, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: History buffs will love learning about stone tools, kids will love the cornhusk doll craft and scavenger hunt.
When: Sunday April 14, 1-5 pm, adults/$12, students/$7
Where: Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge
Why: Get a little morning exercise for a good cause.
When: Sunday April 14, 9 am
Where: Rochelle Park Area, 40 Railroad Ave., Rochelle Park
What: Camouflaged Egg Hunt
Why: A twist on the typical egg hunt as kids search for camo-colored eggs to win prizes.
When: Sunday April 14, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, 1-2 pm, 2:30-3:30 pm, $15
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Bring your nature lovers for an afternoon of learning, live bugs and fun activities.
When: Sunday April 14, 2-3 pm
Where: Mary S. Topolsky Garden, Hackensack River Greenway, 640 River Rd., Teaneck
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Meet Peter Cottontail and fill your baskets with eggs.
When: Sunday April 14, 1-2 pm
Where: Tryon Field, 52 Darwin Ave., Rutherford Rutherford
What: IKEA Spring Break Event
Why: Weeklong activities including spin art, cushion cover decorating and frame painting keep you and the kids happy.
When: Monday April 15-Thursday April 18, all day
Where: IKEA Paramus, 100 Ikea Dr., Paramus
Why: Celebrate Passover with the whole fam at this delicious seder.
When: Saturday April 20, 6 pm, kids/$25, adults/$60, RSVP to 201-891-4466 by Monday April 15
Where: Temple Beth Rishon, 585 Russell Ave., Wyckoff
What: Stassi Schroeder
Why: The Vanderpump Rules star signs her new book, Next Level Basic.
When: Tuesday April 16, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Carnival season is back, with rides, games and treats during spring break.
When: Tuesday April 16-Friday April 19, 6-10 pm, Saturday April 20, 2-10 pm, $30 per armband
Where: Feller Place, Bogota
Why: Learn about the challenging curriculum, innovations and special activities in this faith-based school.
When: Tuesday April 16, 6-8 pm
Where: Saint Joseph School, 305 Elm Street, Oradell
Why: Get slimed and decorate chic eggs.
When: Wednesday April 17, 3 pm and 5:30 pm, $25
Where: EMC Fine Arts, 103 Armour Place, Dumont
What: Easter Egg Bunny Bounce
Why: Grab those eggs while you bounce and meet the Easter Bunny.
When: Thursday April 18, 11:30 am-1:15 pm and Friday April 19, 4-5:45 pm, $19.95
Where: Bounce U, 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus
What: Easter Bunny Photos
Why: Bring your kids’ best smiles for cute pics with the bunny.
When: Now through Saturday April 20, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Easter Bunny Photo Time
Why: Skip the line and reserve your time with the Easter bunny in advance -- now hop to it!
When: Now through-Saturday April 20, 10 am-8 pm
Where: The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
What: Easter Bunny Pictures
Why: An adorable bunny for your adorable kids.
When: Now through Saturday April 20, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: Check out photos from kids and adults from the Nature Center.
When: Now through Tuesday April 30, 9 am
Where: Closter Public Library, 280 High Street, Closter
What: Photos With The Bunny
Why: Come out for a cute photo-op with the bunny.
When: Now through Saturday April 20, 11 am-8 pm, Pet Photos Tuesdays April 9 and April 16, 5-9 pm
Where: The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Overpeck Park Carnival
Why: Spring is in full swing with rides, games, treats and prizes.
When: Now through, Sunday April 28, Fridays 5-10 pm, Weekends 1-10 pm,
Where: Overpeck Park, 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Easter Eggs-Perience
Why: Crafts, candy, the Easter bunny and fun activities for the fam.
When: Friday April 12-Sunday April 14, 12-3 pm
Where: Macy’s Herald Square, 151 West 34th St., NYC
What: Earthfest 2019
Why: Celebrate earth with all-day performances, dancing, comedy and hands-on science.
When: Saturday April 13, all day, free with admission
Where: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St., NYC
Why: A weekend full of activities for everyone, from family fun to bloomfest.
When: Family Day: Saturday April 13, 11 am-3 pm, Bloomfest: Sunday April 14, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Branch Brook Park, Lake Street & Park Avenue, Newark
Why: Get out and enjoy carnival rides, hayrides, games and fun on the farm.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 13-Sunday April 14, 11 am-6 pm, $15
Where: Queens County Farm Museum in Queens Farm Park, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral, Queens
Why: Farm-fresh all you can eat plus special activities with the Easter Bunny.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 13-Saturday April 20, 10 am and 11:30 am, kids/$29.99, adults/$26.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Why: Journey through Jersey, take pics with the Bunny and enjoy treats on board.
When: Saturday April 13-Sunday April 14, Saturday April 20, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, kids/$12-$15, adults/$17-$20
Where: Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany
Why: Hop over for stories and pics with the Easter Bunny and animals up-close.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 13-Sunday April 21, 10 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, kids/$12, adults/$8
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Sheep-to-Shawl
Why: Kids will have a blaa-aa-aast dyeing wool, making crafts and seeing the animals
When: Saturday April 13-Sunday April 14, 10 am-5 pm, kids/$8, adults/$16
Where: Philipsburg Manor, 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Why: Enjoy brunch with the bunny, plus special appearances by princesses and a clown.
When: Saturday April 13, 10:30 am-12 pm, $25
Where: The Pearl River Saloon, 45 West Central Ave., Pearl River
Why: A fun day of animal stories, East Bunny -- and other animal -- meet & greets.
When: Weekends from Saturday April 13-Sunday April 21, 10 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, kids/$12, adults/$8
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
Why: Kids can collect 4 eggs, meet the bunny and enjoy entertainment aboard the train
When: Saturday April 13-Sunday April 14, Saturday April 20, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, kids/$12, adults/$18
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg
What: Easter Express
Why: Take a ride on the tracks with the Easter bunny.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 13-Sunday April 21, 12-4:30 pm, trains leave every 30 minutes, $5
Where: The New Jersey Museum of Transportation, Allaire State Park
What: The Rainbow Fish
Why: Bring color into your day with this puppet-filled adaptation of the classic book.
When: Saturday April 13, 11 am, $20
Where: NJ PAC, 1 Center St., Newark
What: Open House
Why: Tour the campus and learn about how the outdoor fun can work for you.
When: Saturday April 13, 1-4 pm
Where: The Nature Place Day Camp at Green Meadow Waldorf School, 307 Hungry Hollow Rd., Chestnut Ridge
Why: Join well-known Bonsai artist for all your Bonsai styling needs.
When: Saturday April 13, 9 am-4 pm
Where: Down to Earth Living, 1040 Route 45, Pomona
Why: Egg-cellent activities from egg hunts to crafts, plus meet and greets with animals.
When: Sunday April 14, 11 am-3 pm, $15
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale
Why: 5 books, 1 musical revue, and tons of laughs.
When: Monday April 15, 4 pm, $12-$15
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown
What: Rockland Free Fair
Why: Rides for all ages plus shows and a petting zoo.
When: Thursday April 18, 5-11 pm, Friday April 19-Sunday April 28, 1-11 pm, two wristbands $35
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
Why: Whiskey is coming…to this GoT-inspired adult night out.
When: Thursday April 18, 6-10 pm, $20-$26 online
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Wagon rides, egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny and real baby farm animals
When: Weekends through Monday April 22 (excluding April 21), 10 am-4 pm, kids/$19.99, adults/$8.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Cottontail Limited
Why: Climb on board for a ride on the train, Easter Egg hunt and Bunny meet-and-greet.
When: Weekends through Saturday April 20, including Friday April 19, 11 am-5 pm, kids/$12, adults/$16
Where: Black River & Western Railroad, Stangl Road & State Route 12, Flemington
What: Bunny Towne
Why: Meet and take pics with the bunny, and don’t miss the pet nights and sensory-friendly bunny cares event.
When: Now through Saturday April 20, 10 am-8 pm, Sundays 11 am-7 pm
Where: Palisades Center, West Court, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
Why: Get a look into the top predator with life-sized dinos, fossils and virtual reality.
When: Open through August 9, 2020, 10 am-5:45 pm, kids/$13-$16.50, adults/$23-$28
Where: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St., NYC
Why: Play detective for the day and solve a murder mystery.
When: Now through Monday May 27, available with combination or premium pass
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Dancing, singing and plenty of hug time with Poppy and friends.
When: Now through Sunday May 12, 10 am-9 pm weekdays, 9 am-8 pm weekends, $25
Where: 218 West 57th Street, NYC
Why: Explore the Pride Lands with Kion and friends.
When: Now through Sunday September 8, 9 am-4 pm, Tuesday-Fridays, 9 am-5:30 pm, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Upcoming:
What: Easter Egg Bunny Bounce
Why: Jump high and low for hidden Easter eggs, plus a visit from the bunny.
When: Friday April 19, 4-5:45 pm, $19.95
Where: Bounce U, 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus
Why: Get in some last-minute easter fun with crafts and dyeing on the farm.
When: Saturday April 20, 10 am-12 pm, $15
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Julian Lennon
Why: The singer/songwriter and son of Beatles rock star signs his new book Love the Earth.
When: Tuesday April 23, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
