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:
Why: Rides, games, food and fun.
When: Thursday April 25, 5-9 pm, Friday April 26, 5-10 pm, Saturday April 27, 2-10 pm, Sunday April 28, 12-5 pm
Where: 550 Washington St., Carlstadt
Why: Meet the famous sisters and enjoy balloons and open play
When: Friday April 26, 3:30-5:30 pm, $32
Where: The Big Playhouse, 312 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Rides for all ages, games and bracelet nights for your spring break entertainment.
When: Friday April 26, 6 pm-11 pm-Saturday April 27, 2 pm-11 pm
Where: Hillsdale Ave near train station., Hillsdale
Why: A bubble show, singalong and magic show are just some of the exciting weekly FREE entertainment.
When: Saturdays starting April 27-July 27, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
Why: Activities for the whole family from food trucks and music to petting zoo and nature show.
When: Saturday April 27, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Tenafly Middle School, 10 Sunset Lane, Tenafly
Why: Learn how you can support grieving children by training to become a volunteer for the national nonprofit.
When: Saturday April 27, 9 am-3 pm, email jtensley@comfortzonecamp.org to register
Where: West Bergen Mental Health Care, 120 Chestnut St., Ridgewood
Why: Meet the beloved character of the classic kids’ story.
When: Saturday April 27, 2 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St,. Northvale
Why: Take your bonsai tree to the next level.
When: Saturday April 27, 11 am-12:30 pm, $75
Where: Down to Earth, 1040 Route 45, Pomona
Why: High-speed motorcycle racing that will keep your heart pounding.
When: Saturday April 27, 4:30 pm, tickets start at $20
Where: MetLife Stadium, One MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
Why: Fun, nature-friendly activities for all include a scavenger hunt, crafts and sculpting.
When: Saturday April 27-Sunday April 28, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Thielke Arboretum, 460 Doremus Ave., Glen Rock
Why: Enjoy a day outdoors with the fam and a petting zoo, music, rides and tons more.
When: Saturday April 27-Sunday April 28, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Piermont Rd. and County Rd., Tenafly
Why: The ballet company performs their graceful interpretation of the classic fairtyales.
When: Sleeping Beauty: Saturday April 27, 8 pm, $23-$53, Cinderella: Sunday April 28, 1 pm and 4 pm, $19-$43
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
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: Rappin’ With Raptors
Why: Meet a hawk and owl and learn about predators.
When: Sunday April 28, 11 am-12 pm, member/$5, non-member/$10
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Shopping and food for you, rides and a petting zoo for them.
When: Sunday April 28, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 101 West Pleasant Ave., Maywood
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
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: Meet KISS guitarist and author of Backstage Pass.
When: Monday April 29, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Riverkeeper Program
Why: Check out photos from nature, and learn about protecting wildlife habitats.
When: Monday April 29, 7 pm
Where: The Closter Nature Center, 154 Ruckman Rd., Closter
Why: Meet the BH 90210 star and author of You’re Missing It!
When: Wednesday May 1, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Carnival games and rides, treats and friends.
When: Wednesday May 1-Thursday May 2, 6-10 pm, Friday May 3, 6 pm-midnight, Saturday May 4, 2 pm-midnight, Sunday May 5, 2-10 pm
Where: Veteran’s Park, Ridgefield
What: Tracy Morgan
Why: The hilarious actor and comedian signs his new book, The Last O.G. Cookbook.
When: Thursday May 2, 6 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, 271G Livingston St., Northvale
Why: Enjoy delish food and wine from some Bergen’s top spots.
When: Monday April 29, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W Burr Blvd., Teaneck
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Earth Day
Why: A huge celebration of the planet, plus earth-friendly activities and awareness.
When: Saturday April 27, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Liberty State Park, 299 Morris Pesin Dr., Jersey City
What: Dino Day
Why: Meet dino experts, make a dino egg and enjoy special musical guest visits.
When: Saturday April 27, 11 am-4 pm, kids/$7, adults/$10
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
What: Run for the Wild
Why: Run to support the wildlife conservatory society and enjoy entertainment, games and more.
When: Saturday April 27, 7 am-12 pm, kids/$40, adults/$50
Where: The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
What: Earth Day Festival
Why: Show the planet some love with nature crafts, beekeeping and composting.
When: Saturday April 27, 10 am-2 pm
Where: City Green, 171 Grove Street, Clifton
Why: Live music, vendors to shop, crafts and fun family activities.
When: Saturday April 27, 12-4 pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 15 Cedar St., Nyack
Why: A day of making your little one’s dreams come true, filled with princesses and royal entertainment.
When: Saturday April 27, 9 am-6:15 pm
Where: Saddle Brook Marriott, 138 New Pehle Ave., Saddle Brook
What: Sheep Shearing Fest
Why: Farm animals and farmers welcome spring with tons of fun activities.
When: Saturday April 27, 10 am-3 pm
Where: Stone Barns Center, 630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills, NY
Why: Live music, tea ceremonies, games and Japanese-inspired food to celebrate Japanese culture.
When: Saturday April 27-Sunday April 28, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Ave., Brooklyn
What: Hudson Valley KidVenture
Why: Spend the day entertaining the whole family with touch-a-truck, pony rides, magic, sports, andimals and tons more entertainment.
When: Saturday April 27-Sunday April 28, 11 am-4 pm, $8-$12
Where: Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie
What: Earth Week Celebration
Why: Got a green thumb? Get your hands dirty and learn how to love the earth.
When: Sunday April 28, 12-4 pm
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale
What: Wild Edibles
Why: Go green and take a bite out of nature at this earth feast.
When: Sunday April 28, 12-1 pm
Where: The Nature Place Day Camp @ Green Meadow Waldorf School, 307 Hungry Hollow Rd., Chestnut Ridge
What: Wild Earth Fest
Why: Celebrate the planet with live animals, food trucks, crafts, bouncing and much more.
When: Sunday April 28, 11 am-5 pm, $5
Where: Trailside Nature and Science Center, 452 New Providence Rd., Mountainside
Why: Bring the whole crew – including your pet – for pics, pony rides and pawesome activities.
When: Sunday April 28, 12-4 pm,
Where: Donaldson Farms Farm Market, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
What: Earthfest
Why: Fun on the farm from gem mining and face painting to beekeeping and live music.
When: Sunday April 28, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
What: Conservation Week
Why: Meet endangered animals, explore hidden areas of the science center and learn about helping the environment.
When: Now through Sunday April 28, 9 am-4 pm Mon-Fri, 9 am-5:30 pm, Sat-Sun
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: Now through Sunday April 28, 1-11 pm, two wristbands $35
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
What: BLACKPINK
Why: Get your groove on to one of the hottest K-pop groups.
When: Wednesday May 1-Thursday May 2, 8 pm, $83-$259
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
What: Dinosaur Safari
Why: Take a ride back in time to learn about dinos, dig for fossils and enjoy more prehistoric fun.
When: Now through Sunday November 3, 10 am-5 pm, kids/$29.95, adults/$39.95
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Upcoming:
Why: Help the sheep get summer-ready and enjoy crafts and stories.
When: Saturday May 4, 10 am-4:30 pm, free with zoo admission
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Kids hop into the driver’s seat of a number of vehicles, plus bouncing, face-paint, food and music.
When: Sunday May 5, 10 am-2 pm, $8-$10/individual, $25-$30/family
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: An intimate afternoon with the woman of many talents.
When: Sunday May 5, 4 pm, tickets start at $50
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Springfest Fair
Why: Festival foods, crafts and antiques to shop.
When: Sunday May 5, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 3rd Ave., Westwood
