We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Carnival season is back, with rides, games and treats during spring break.
When: Friday April 19, 6-10 pm-Saturday April 20, 2-10 pm, $30 per armband
Where: Feller Place, Bogota
Why: Come on get hoppy with the bunny, open play and balloons.
When: Friday April 19, 3:30-5:30 pm, $28
Where: The Big Playhouse, 312 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
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
Why: All ages will love these workshops including tennis, community service and STEM – and did we mention they’re FREE?
When: Saturday April 20, 9 am-1 pm
Where: Dwight-Englewood School, 315 E Palisade Ave., Englewood
Why: Bring the little ones for an egg-citing story with the bunny.
When: Saturday April 20, 9:30-10 am
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Restaurant District Court Level 2, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Celebrate Earth Day
Why: Greenhouse tours, kids activities and a planting party help you go green this weekend.
When: Saturday April 20, 12-3 pm, $5
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
What: Dead on Live
Why: Grab your tie dye for a night with the Grateful Dead tribute band.
When: Saturday April 20, 8 pm, $29-$39
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Easter In The Park
Why: Put on your best for pics with the bunny, and get your baskets ready for an egg hunt.
When: Saturday April 20, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
Why: Race to fill that basket then stay for playtime after the hunt.
When: Saturday April 20, 9 am
Where: Beechwood Park, Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale
Why: All ages are invited for a peanut-free easter egg hunt.
When: Saturday April 20, 10 am-12 pm
Where: Memorial Field, Township of Washington
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
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: Family Funmania 2019
Why: Celebrate with an egg hunt, performances, vendors and HOLI, festival of colors.
When: Sunday April 21, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Ross Dock Picnic Area at Palisades Interstate Park, Fort Lee
Why: Rides for all ages, games and bracelet nights for your spring break entertainment.
When: Monday April 22-Friday April 26, 6 pm-11 pm, Saturday April 27, 2 pm-11 pm
Where: Hillsdale Ave near train station., Hillsdale
What: Julian Lennon
Why: The singer/songwriter and son of Beatles rock star John Lennon signs his new book Love the Earth.
When: Tuesday April 23, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Storytime
Why: A morning of Frog and Toad – and fun!
When: Wednesday April 24, 9:30-10:20 am
Where: Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Hollywood comes to Ridgwood as the red carpet is rolled out for 150 film screenings, celeb appearances and parties.
When: Wednesday April 24-Thursday April 25, check schedule for times
Where: Bow Tie Cinema, Ridgewood
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
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
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Dinosaur Safari
Why: Take a ride back in time to learn about dinos, dig for fossils and enjoy more prehistoric fun.
When: Friday April 19-Sunday November 3, 10 am-5 pm, kids/$29.95, adults/$39.95
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
What: Conservation Week
Why: Meet endangered animals, explore hidden areas of the science center and learn about helping the environment.
When: Friday April 19-Sunday April 28, 9 am-4 pm Mon-Fri, 9 am-5:30 pm, Sat-Sun, with admission
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: Rockland Free Fair
Why: Rides for all ages plus shows and a petting zoo.
When: Friday April 19-Sunday April 28, 1-11 pm, two wristbands $35
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
What: Party for the Planet
Why: Take a break from hanging with the animals to learn about protecting the planet.
When: Saturday April 20-Sunday April 21, during regular zoo hours, with admission
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Earth Day Weekend
Why: Show the planet some love with a parade, music and learning about saving the plants.
When: Saturday April 20-Monday April 22, 12-5 pm, kids/$12, adults/$28
Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Why: Celebrate spring with cherry trees, plus Japanese dance and music.
When: Saturday April 20, 11 am-1 pm
Where: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Why: Search around the museum for colorful hidden eggs, then decode the Easter puzzle to win prizes.
When: Saturday April 20, 10 am-7 pm-Sunday April 21, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street, NYC
Why: Farm-fresh all you can eat plus special activities with the Easter Bunny.
When: Saturday April 20, 10 am and 11:30 am, kids/$29.99, adults/$26.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Hop over for egg hunts, carnival rides, bonnet contest and more fun with the bunny.
When: Saturday April 20, 11 am-4:00 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
Why: Put on your best bonnet for a stroll along Fifth Ave or come for the head-turning hats.
When: Sunday April 21, 10 am
Where: Fifth Ave., between 49th Street and 57th Street., NYC
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Thousands of eggs and prizes waiting to be found, plus golden eggs for the luckiest hunters.
When: Sunday April 21, 11:30 am
Where: Diggerland, 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin
Why: Journey through Jersey, take pics with the Bunny and enjoy treats on board.
When: Now through 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: Now through 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 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: Saturday April 20-Sunday April 21, 12-4:30 pm, trains leave every 30 minutes, $5
Where: The New Jersey Museum of Transportation, Allaire State Park
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: 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: Earth Day 50
Why: Go green and have fun with kids activities, live performances, art and more.
When: Tuesday April 23, 12-6:30 pm
Where: Union Square, East 17th and Broadway, NYC
What: NCT 127
Why: Put your dancing shoes on for KPOP group NCT 127.
When: Wednesday April 24, 8 pm
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark
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:
Why: Activities for the whole fam from food trucks and music to a petting zoo and nature show.
When: Saturday April 27, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Tenafly Middle School, 10 Sunset Lane, Tenafly
Why: Come hungry for the best sweet and savory food and drinks, plus face painting and activities for kids.
When: Sunday April 28, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Party for the Planet
Why: Visit the zoo and learn how to help the earth.
When: Sunday April 28, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
