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Events Not to Miss:
What: Field Station Dinosaurs
Why: Meet the mighty T-rex and have a roaring good time.
When: Saturday April 30, 2-3 pm and 4-5 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
What: Healthy Kids Day
Why: Zumba, basketball, face painting, animals and more to celebrate kids being healthy and active.
When: Saturday April 30, 11 am-1 pm
Where: Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak St., Ridgewood
What: Healthy Kids Day
Why: Keep kids active with yoga, swimming, rock climbing, mini golf and more.
When: Saturday April 30, 10 am-1 pm
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
What: Elmwood Park Street Fair
Why: Spring fun with shopping, food trucks, kids games and entertainment.
When: Saturday April 30, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 300 Market St., Elmwood Park
Why: Shop til you drop at this spring fest.
When: Sunday May 1, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Veterans Park, Westwood
What: Pollinator Partners
Why: Beeeee happy learning all about plants that attract pollinators.
When: Sunday May 1, 10 am-12 pm
Where: Thielke Arboretum, 460 Doremus Ave., Glen Rock
What: Westwood Springfest
Why: Crafts, antiques, gifts and treats.
When: Sunday May 1, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Veterans Park, Westwood
Why: Meet the former star of The Bachelor and author of the new book First Impressions.
When: Tuesday May 3, 6 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271 Livingston St., Northvale
What: Alton Brown
Why: The TV host signs his new book Good Eats: The Final Years
When: Wednesday May 4, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Julia Haart
Why: The star of My Unorthodox Life talks her new book, Brazen.
When: Thursday May 5, 11 am-2:30 pm
Where: Seasons, 644 Pascack Rd., Washington Township
Why: Enjoy songs and scenes from popular Broadway shows and hit movies.
When: Saturdays through June 25, 11 am and 1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you're heading out of Bergen:
What: Apple Blossom Carnival
Why: Celebrate spring with hayrides, games and carnival rides.
When: Friday April 29, 5:30-8:30 pm, Saturday April 30-Sunday May 1, 11 am-6 pm
Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Queens
What: Candytopia
Why: Because there's always reason to visit a museum of candy.
When: Friday April 29-Sunday July 31, 10 am-8:30 pm
Where: Candytopia New York, 111 W 32nd St., NYC
What: Dog's Day Out
Why: Bring your pup for a day of givewaways, entertainment, a puppy parade and more.
When: Saturday April 30, 12-3
Where: The Shops at Nanuet, 5101 Fashion Dr., Nanuet
What: Run for the Wild
Why: Start the day with a 5k or 3k and end with music and games, animals and costumed characters.
When: Saturday April 30, 8 am and 9:30 am runs, special activities all day
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Why: Go on a poppin' adventure with acrobats, music and of course, bubbles.
When: Saturday April 30, 3 pm and 7 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
What: Butterfly House
Why: Get lost among 1,000 monarchs and painted ladies at this popup exhibit.
When: Now through Sunday May 8
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Hayrides, pony rides and more fun on the farm.
When: Weekends through May 15, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, One Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Dinosaur Safari
Why: The dinos are roaring back, bigger and better than before.
When: Now through Sunday October 30, during zoo hours
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Upcoming Events:
Why: Bring your squad for a beautiful and delish night out on the farm.
When: Friday May 6, 6:30-9 pm
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
