We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not To Miss:
What: Garfield Carnival
Why: Book your tix in advance for rides, food and games.
When: Wednesday April 28-Sunday May 2, Wednesday-Friday 6-10 pm, Weekends 2-10 pm
Where: Columbus Park, 394 Outwater Ln., Garfield
What: Ice Queen Party
Why: A meet and greet with the Ice Queen, stories and more play.
When: Saturdays May 1 and May 8, 11 am-12:30 pm, $38
Where: Tay + Te, 240 Pegasus Ave., Northvale
What: Crafty Critter
Why: Get up-close visit with a live animal and enjoy art and activities.
When: Saturday May 1, 2-3 pm, $8
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Take an educational hike and pick up trash to help the planet.
When: Saturday May 1, 10 am
Where: Demarest Nature Center, Wakelee Dr., Demarest
Why: Music, games, activities and enough food trucks to eat your heart out.
When: Sunday May 2, 11 am-7 pm, kids/$5, adults/$7
Where: 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Kids create a custom Mother’s Day gift for a mom they love.
When: Monday May 3-Tuesday May 4, 1 pm and 2:30 pm, $14.99
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: The first annual celebration includes delicious Mexican eats and drinks.
When: Wednesday May 5, 6:30-9 pm, $65
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Lala Kent
Why: Join the Vanderpump Rules star and Lisa Vanderpump as she talks about her new book Give Them Lala.
When: Thursday May 6, 6 pm
Where: Bookend virtual, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Chow down at one of the many food options at GSP to earn rewards.
When: Now through Sunday May 2, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza., Paramus
What: Spring In Living Color
Why: Color your day in this series of Insta-worthy immersive floral activations.
When: Now through Sunday June 6, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Macy’s Court Level 2, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Barnyard Petting Zoo
Why: Get your tix in advance to spend a day with the animals.
When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Urban art master Tracy Stum brings an innovative space of optical illusions.
When: Open daily 11 am-7:15 pm
Where: TiLT, American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Kearny VFW Carnival
Why: Carnivals are coming back with rides, games, food and fun for all.
When: Thursday April 29-Saturday May 8, 5-10 pm Thursday-Friday, 1-10 pm weekends
Where: Frank A. Vincent Marina, Passiac Ave., Kearny
Why: Take a pic with the famous tiger then head to the Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood exhibit!
When: Fridays April 30 and May 7, 11 am-2:30 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Take a hayride, explore the maze, go on a scavenger hunt and more.
When: Now through Sunday May 9, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, One Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Wild About Animals
Why: Step inside the Butterfly House, watch the Animal Laser Show, learn the Bee Dance and more. Plus
When: Now through Sunday May 9, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Elephants, tigers, giraffes and rhinos are just some of the animals you’ll meet on this adventure.
When: Daily, $19.99-$24.99, 9 am-3:45 pm
Where: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flag Blvd., Jackson
Upcoming:
Why: Run in-person in the 5K, or enjoy a 1 mile run/walk in the Kids Fun Fun/Family Health Walk (let kids dress up in their fave cape for the superhero theme in the fun run course!) Plus virtual 5K, 10K, half-marathon and more!
When: Sunday May 9-Sunday May 16,
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly
