We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!

Purchase Now: Lightscapes in the Hudson Valley
Why: An awe-inspring illumination of amazing works of art at this not to be missed nighttime display.
When: Various dates and times from April 29 through May 30, Ages 3-17/$16, Adults/$20-$25, Bergen Mama readers click here to enter to win a FREE Family 4-Pack of VIP Tickets!
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Events Not to Miss:
What: The Mother of All Baby Showers
Why: An adults only event that is ALL about pregnancy, parenting and your growing fam plus save 20% on tickets with code Bergenmama
When: Friday, April 15, 5:30-9pm, Tickets start at $10
Where: Home & Kidz Furniture Gallery, 577 Winters Ave., Paramus
What: Dwight-Englewood 360° Summer Connections Open House
Why: Tour the beautiful campus and get a first-hand look at all of the exciting summer enrichment programs.
When: Saturday, April 16, 1-3pm, FREE
Where: Dwight-Englewood School Hajjar Auditorium, 315 East Palisade Ave, Englewood, NJ
Why: Because we are SO ready for carnival season.
When: Thursdays thru Sundays in April until Sunday, April 24
Where: 119 Challenger Rd., Ridgefield Park
What: Tenafly Street Fair & Craft Show
Why: Enjoy being outdoors with crafters, wine and cheese, vendors, and more.
When: Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17, 11am-5pm
Where: Downtown Tenafly
Why: Run for Habitat for Humanity and celebrate with fun afterwards.
When: Saturday, April 16, Registration at 8am, $25
Where: New Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
What: Kids Fishing Contest
Why: Trout will stocked so get your little fishermen or fisherwomen ready to compete.
When: Saturday, April 16, 8am-3pm, Ages 4-16, FREE
Where: Hillsdale Ave. & Broadway, Hillsdale
Why: A meet and greet with Marshall and fun open play.
When: Saturday, April 16, 10am- 12pm, $28
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
What: Master Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian at Neiman Marcus
Why: The creative director of the MFK Fragrance House comes to Bergen.
When: Saturday, April 16, 1pm, FREE
Where: Couture Salon, Level 3, Paramus
Why: The talented (And cute!) twins come to Ridgewood to sign copies of their book Dream Home.
When: Sunday, April 17, 1pm, Pre-Registration recommended
Where: 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Farm animals, a petting zoo, live music, delicious foods, and much more.
When: Sunday, April 17, 11am-2pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
Why: After the recent weather doesn't a street fair sound perfect?
When: Sunday, April 17, 10am-5pm
Where: Along West Pleasant Ave., Maywood
What: Live Butterfly Feeding
Why: Come and get up close and personal as hundreds of butterflies feed, flutter and take flight all around you.
When: Now thru May 31st, 11am-6pm
Where: Paramus Park, Panera Bread entrance, Paramus
Why: 2-4 year olds have fun with songs, dance, and instruments.
When: Monday, April 18, 10:30am
Where: 20 Palisade Ave., Emerson
Why: Set aside an hour to enjoy nature and shake off cabin fever.
When: Tuesdays in April, 6-7pm, Adults and Kids 10+, $5
Where: 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
What: Summer Sneak Peak
Why: Try out all of the fun activities your child will experience during summer camp plus tour the facility and meet the staff.
When: Thursday, April 21, 4pm-7pm, FREE
Where: The Learning Experience, 861 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: A howling good time at the zoo!
When: Saturday, April 16- Sunday, April 17, 8:30-10am, Ages 5+, $30 per person
Where: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Earth Day Nyack
Why: Celebrate with live music, kids activities, vendors, food, and more.
When: Saturday, April 16, 10am-5pm
Where: Downtown Nyack, NY
Why: Don’t miss this short but beautiful bloom period of these beloved trees.
When: Weekends in April, now thru Sunday, April 25, 7am-1pm
Where: Branch Brook Park, Newark
Why: Honey everything at this fun farm event.
When: Saturday, April 16- Sunday, April 17, 10:30am-4pm
Where: 3 Circle Dr., Robbinsville
Why: Go and learn how you can be a super hero for our planet. A dollar off admission for super heroes in costume!
When: Saturday, April 16, 1-4pm
Where: Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
What: Sheep-to-Shawl Festival
Why: Celebrate spring with 18th century fun.
When: Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17, 10am-5pm
Where: Philipsburg Manor, 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Why: Discover how dinosaurs’ extraordinary story continues today and this brand new exhibit.
When: Now thru January 2017, 10am-5:45pm
Where: Central Park West at 79th St.
Upcoming:
Why: This fun 60-minute sensory-friendly production is open to children on the autism spectrum.
When: Friday, April 22, 10:30am, $8
Where: William Paterson’s Shae Center for Performing Arts
Why: The Zoo gets green with products, program info, and eco-friendly services.
When: Sunday, April 24, 10am-4pm, FREE
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus