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, grub, games and more.
When: Now thru Sunday, May 1
Where: 187 Wyckoff Ave., Ramsey
What: Spring Fling Carnival
Why: Rides, games, music, food, and we are there.
When: Friday, April 29 (6-11pm), Saturday, April 30 (2-11pm), and Sunday, May 1 (1-7pm)
Where: Morlot Ave. & Philip St., Fairlawn
Why: Wear your pajamas and see this engaging play adaptation of the beloved books.
When: Sunday, May 1, 1pm & 4pm, Tickets start at $15
Where: 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Kidney Walk
Why: Walk to fight kidney disease and enjoy the live music, kids activities, food, entertainment and more.
When: Sunday, May 1, 9:30am
Where: Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
Why: Chris Rock hilariously narrates two children stories.
When: Sunday, May 1, 3-4pm, Children/ $15, Adults/$25
Where: 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
Why: Because, food trucks.
When: Sunday, May 1, 1-5pm, $15
Where: 315 Hillside Ave., Demarest
Why: Support the beautiful Palisades and parks and enjoy the gorgeous view.
When: Sunday, May 1, 8:30am
Where: Ross Dock, Fort Lee
Why: Let the littles make mum-inspired cupcakes.
When: Tuesday, May 3, 1pm, Ages 3-5, $20
Where: Chef Central, 240 Rt. 17 N., Paramus
Why: Explore the natural world through through discovery stations, songs, and journeys outside.
When: Wednesday, May 4, 10-10:45am, 1.5-3 years old, $15
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Cresskill UNICO Annual Carnival
Why: Three days of rides, games, food, and more.
When: Wednesday, May 4 thru Saturday, May 7, 5:30pm
Where: Cresskill Pool Parking Area, 3rd St., Cresskill
Why: Three days of rides, games, food, and more.
When: Wednesday, May 4 thru Saturday, May 7, 5:30pm
Where: Cresskill Pool Parking Area, 3rd St., Cresskill
What: Movie Night Under the Stars
Why: Bring a blanket and chairs, keep an eye out for the ice cream truck, and watch "The Sandlot" out on the field to celebrate the beginning of baseball season.
When: Friday, May 6, 7pm
Where: Wakelee Field, Demarest
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: An awe-inspiring illumination of amazing works of art at this not to be missed nighttime display.
When: Various dates and times from April 29 through May 30, Ages 3-17/$16, Adults/$20-$25, Bergen Mama readers click here to enter to win a FREE Family 4-Pack of VIP Tickets!
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
What: Turtle Back Hatchlings
Why: Learn how to meet and greet animals gently and enjoy fun sensory activities.
When: Friday, April 29, 9-10am, Babies up until 24 months old, $20, Pre-Registration required
Where: 560 Northfields Ave., West Orange
Why: A day of family fun and learning with interactive games, hay rides, animals and more.
When: Saturday, April 30, 11am-3pm, FREE, $5 parking fee
Where: 120 Muser Dr., Cornwall, NY
Why: A weekend celebrating traditional and contemporary Japanese culture amongst the beautiful trees.
When: Saturday, April 30 & Sunday, May 1, 10am-6pm
Where: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Why: Celebrate the season with arts & crafts, storytelling, a virtual scavenger hunt, music, giveaways and more.
When: Sunday, May 1, 12-3pm
Where: One Ridge Hill Boulevard Yonkers, NY
Why: Artists, crafters, food vendors, kids activities and more.
When: Sunday, May 1, 11am-6pm
Where: Washington St., Hoboken
Why: Discover how dinosaurs’ extraordinary story continues today and this brand new exhibit.
When: Now thru January 2017, 10am-5:45pm
Where: Central Park West at 79th St.
Upcoming:
Why: Vendors, raffles, and fun entertainment to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
When: Thursday, May 5, 7-10pm
Where: Seasons, 644 Pascack Rd., Washington Twp.
Why: Shearing demonstrations, crafts, story time, and more.
When: Saturday, May 7, 10am-4:30pm
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
