We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Events Not To Miss:
What: Overpeck Park Carnival
Why: Carnival season is upon us!
When: Thursday April 19-Sunday April 22, Thursdays and Fridays 5 pm-10 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 1 pm-10 pm
Where: Overpeck Park, Challenger Road, Leonia
Why: Stories and crafts for them, shopping for you.
When: Friday April 20, 9:30 am
Where: Whole Foods, 300 Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Why: Spend the afternoon with meeska, mooska Minnie Mouse.
When: Friday April 20, 3:30-5:30 pm, $28 per child, $49.50 for two children
Where: The Big Playhouse, 312 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood
Why: Visit the greenhouses and create your very own garden.
When: Saturday April 21, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Abmas Farm, 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff
Why: Celebrate the planet and spend the day on the farm.
When: Saturday April 21, 12-3 pm, $15
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Road, New Milford
Why: Bring your walking shoes for art, crafts, rides and music at this huuuge street fair.
When: Saturday April 21-Sunday April 22, 11 am-5 pm
Where: 39 Leroy Street, Tenafly
Why: The loveable tiger and friends hit the stage as they learn what it takes to be King.
When: Saturday April 21, 1:30 pm and 5 pm, $15-$79
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Why: Enrich your child’s summer and see what this exciting program offers.
When: Saturday April 21, 1-3 pm
Where: Dwight-Englewood School, 315 E Palisade Ave., Englewood
Why: Live animal shows, bees and butterflies, face painting and performances to celebrate the planet.
When: Saturday April 21, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Northern Valley Regional Demarest High School, 150 Knickerbocker Road, Demarest
Why: Test your fishing skills and catch the biggest trout for prizes.
When: Saturday April 21, 8 am-3 pm
Where: Pascack Brook between St. John’s R.C. Church in Hillsdale and Brookside Place in Westwood
Why: Bring your appetite for this pop up food hall with authentic eats.
When: Thursdays-Saturdays through June 30, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Tons of food trucks, crafts and entertainment for everyone.
When: Sunday April 22, 1-5 pm, $5, kids under 7 free
Where: Academy of the Holy Angels, 785 Hillside Avenue, Demarest
Why: The B Hive Organic Salon gets you eco-aware with live animal shows, plus rides and games, crafts and food trucks.
When: Sunday April 22, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Beechwood Park, 380 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale
Why: Crafts, a petting zoo and eco-friendly games.
When: Sunday April 22, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Van Neste Memorial park, East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
What: Snakes Aren’t Slimey!
Why: They’re not just scary -- learn how snakes are beneficial to humans.
When: Sunday April 22, 3-4 pm, non-member/$10, member/$5
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
Why: Into the night, these three superfriends take you on an action-packed adventure.
When: Monday April 23, 6 pm, $29.50-$99.50
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Why: Food, fashion and fun to raise money for the Hope Residence for Mothers with Children at Eva’s Village., $80
When: Tuesday April 24, 6:30-11 pm
Where: Seasons, 644 Pascack Road, Washington Township
What: Candace Cameron Bure
Why: Make your house fuller with a signed copy of the actress’ new book, Kind is the New Classy.
When: Tuesday April 24, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Why: Tour the school and hear from administrators.
When: Wednesday April 25, 9 am-11 am for Lower School (ages 3-grade 5), 11 am-1 pm for Middle School (grades 6-8), Friday April 20, 8:15-9 am for Upper School Tours (grades 9-11)
Where: Dwight-Englewood School, 315 East Palisade Avenue, Englewood
Why: The Pretty Little Liars actor and photographer signs his new book Hollywood.
When: Wednesday April 25, 7 pm
Where: Barnes and Noble, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Sheep-to-Shawl
Why: Kids will have a blaa-aa-aast dyeing wool, making crafts and seeing the animals.
When: Saturday April 21-Sunday April 22, 10 am-5 pm, kids/$10 (online $8), adults/$18 (online $16)
Why: Green crafts and activities for the whole family, from bee keeping to composting.
When: Saturday April 21, 10 am-2 pm
Where: City Green Farm Eco-Center, 171 Grove Street, Clifton
Why: Get some morning fitness in for a cause, then enjoy a family-friendly fair.
When: Saturday April 21, Race begins at 10 am, Fair at 11 am-4 pm
Where: Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City
What: Weekend Farm Fun
Why: Pony rides, wagon train rides and corn kingdom down on the farm.
When: Saturday April 21, 12-4 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Being Green Fest
Why: Make your own herbs and Japanese food, and learn simple ways to help the environment.
When: Saturday April 21, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street, NYC
Why: Hit the streets of Millburn to shop, and enjoy entertainment.
When: Sunday April 22, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Millburn Avenue between Main and Spring Street, Millburn
What: Stirling Street Fair
Why: Eat, play, love to shop at this fun fair.
When: Sunday April 22, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 393 Main Avenue, Stirling
Why: The beloved character with the fancy vocabulary comes to life in this sweet performance.
When: Weekends through April 22, 1 pm, kids/$15, adults/$18
Where: Forum Theatre, 314 Main Street, Metuchen
What: The Orchid Show
Why: A stunning display of the beauty of the orchid.
When: Through Sunday April 22, 10 am-6 pm, kids/$12, adults/$28 weekends, kids/$10, adults/$23 weekdays
Where: New York Botanical Gardens, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
What: Superhero Day!
Why: Grab your capes for a day of super fun activities and a visit from Captain America and Supergirl.
When: Saturday April 28, 1-3 pm, $25 per child and one adult. Reserve by April 22.
Where: Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union
Why: A FREE hour of climbing with your littlest ones.
When: Monday April 23, 11 am
Where: Palisades Climb, 4590 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
What: Pete the Cat
Why: You’ll be rockin’ along with the groovy cat based on the popular books.
When: Monday April 23, 4 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown
What: Abundance & Gratitude
Why: Attract abundance and gratitude in your life, and make your own gratitude jar.
When: Friday April 27, 7-10 pm, $97 includes food and drinks, register in advance
Where: Lucky Elephant and Wellness Studio, 132 Park Avenue, New City
What: Rockland Free Fair
Why: Carnival season is on with this old-time style fair, packed with shows, rides, and animals.
When: Open through Sunday April 29, Monday-Friday 5-11 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 12-11 pm
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
Why: Visit Thomas on the Island of Sodor without leaving Jersey.
When: Open through May 13, 2018
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Why: Live long and prosper as you go on an otherworldly adventure.
When: Open through May 28
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Why: Swifties: Step inside the life of the hugely popular singer, who hand-picked personal photos, videos and lyrics for display.
When: Open daily, 11 am-6 pm
Where: GRAMMY Museum Experience, Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry Street, Newark
Upcoming:
Why: You’ll go wild for the world’s most spectacular animals on stage.
When: Sunday April 29, 1 pm and 4 pm
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Why: Plenty to shop from plus rides, a petting zoo and tattoos for the kids.
When: Sunday April 29, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 101 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood
