We rounded up our favorite picks for fun family friendly events in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Events Not To Miss:
What: Overpeck Park Spring Carnival
Why: Because who doesn’t love a carnival?
When: Thursday, April 16 thru Sunday, April 19, Thursday & Friday/5-10pm & Saturday & Sunday/1-10pm
Where: 119 Challenger Rd., Leonia
What: Trunk Show at Marcia’s Attic for Kids
Why: Get your daughter camp or vacation ready at this amazing trunk show with lots of cool vendors, custom orders, personalized items, raffles, prizes and more.
When: Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18, 10am-6pm
Where: 29 N. Dean St., Englewood
What: Tenafly Spring Street Fair
Why: Enjoy being outdoors with crafters, wine and cheese, vendors, and more.
When: Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19, 11am-5pm
Where: Downtown Tenafly
What: Junior Chef: DIY Homemade Drinks
Why: Put that spring produce to work and have your kids learn how to make tasty fruit and veggie smoothies, juices, and slushies.
When: Saturday, April 18, 10am, Ages 5-13, FREE
Where: Williams-Sonoma Locations
What: Earth Day Wildflower Ramble
Why: Stop and smell the flowers on this leisurely walk.
When: Saturday, April 18, 1-2:30pm, Ages 9+, $5
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Tween Scene at the YJCC
Why: Think indoor pool, gym, games, movies, DJ, friends and snacks…
When: Saturday, April 18, 8:30-10:30pm, Ages 10-12, FREE
Where: 605 Pascack Rd., Township of Washington
What: NJ Ballet’s Shakespeare Evening at BergenPAC
Why: An evening of powerful highs and lows as two great tragedies, Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth, are told through dance.
When: Saturday, April 18, 8pm, Tickets start at $29
Where: 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Party for the Planet at Bergen County Zoo
Why: Grab your Zoo passport and get it stamped at all the fun exhibitors visiting for this Planet Earth Day party.
When: Sunday, April 19, 10am-4pm, FREE!
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Maywood Spring Street Fair
Why: Go enjoy the Spring weather at this fun street fair with food, vendors, and more.
When: Sunday, April 19, 10am-5pm
Where:100 W. Pleasant Ave. off Maywood Ave., Maywood
What: NJ Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty at BergenPAC
Why: Told with “storyteller narration” so the littles can keep up making this ballet grand entertainment for the entire family.
When: Sunday, April 19, 1pm & 4pm, Tickets start at $29
Where: 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Meet our Raptors & Earth Day Hike
Why: After meeting the resident raptors, take a hike around the preserve to learn how to make every day Earth Day.
When: Sunday, April 19, 2-3pm, All ages, FREE
Where: Flat Rock Brook Nature Association, 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
What: Wild & Crafty Mountain Tour at Bergen County Zoo
Why: Make a craft and take a tour of the mountain animals.
When: Tuesday, April 21, 11am-Noon, Ages 4-8, $10, Pre-registration required
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Earth Day Celebration at Fresh & Fancy Farms
Why: An afternoon of fun crafts such as paper bead necklaces and all natural bird feeders.
When: Wednesday, April 22, 3:30-5:30pm, Crafts range from $5-10.
Where: 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Canines, Cats, and Cocktails
Why: Have a fabulous night at this tricky tray dinner supporting the Closter Animal Welfare Society.
When: Thursday, April 23, Doors open at 5pm, $55, To purchase tickets calls (201) 768-0200 or email clawsadopt@yahoo.com.
Where: The Fiesta, Wood Ridge
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Earth Day Nyack
Why: Live music, kids activities, awesome vendors, and more.
When: Saturday, April 18, Noon-5pm
Where: Veterans Park Gazebo, Main Street & Cedar Street, Nyack
What: Bloomfest and Cherry Blossom Festival
Why: Grab the fam and a picnic lunch and take a run through the cherry blossoms- enjoy a stunt show, paddle boats, fishing derby and facepainting
When: Family Day, Saturday, April 18th
Where: Branch Brook Park, 115 Clifton Ave., Newark
What: Breakfast with the Gibbons at Turtle Back Zoo
Why: Swing over to the Zoo on this APE-ril morning to have breakfast with the resident gibbons and join in primate related activities and crafts.
When: Sunday, April 19, 8:00-10:30am, $20, Pre-registration required.
Where: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Day at the Fair at Grounds For Sculpture
Why: A good ol’ fashioned carnival with live Dixieland music, yummy food, hands-on workshops, petting zoo, face painting, and so much more.
When: Sunday, April 19, 11am-4pm
Where: 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, NJ
Upcoming:
What: VIPink Girls Night Out with HGTV’s Kitchen Cousins
Why: The perfect girls night out- grab your gal pals and party for a cause.
When: Sunday, April 30th, 6pm to 8pm, $20/pp, purchase tickets here
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Run for the Wild at the Bronx Zoo
Why: Participate in this family friendly 5k run or walk to support gorillas.
When: Saturday, April 25, 8am, Pre-registration required
Where: Bronx Zoo, NY
What: Food Truck & Arts Festival
Why: The food truck craze is well worth the hype so go enjoy the awesome food options along with the entertainment brought to you by the AHA Arts departments.
When: Sunday, April 26, Noon-5pm, Pre-Sale/$10, Door/$15, Kids under 10 free
Where: Academy of the Holy Angels, 315 Hillside Ave., Demarest
