We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Our Roundup of Egg-citing Easter Events can be found RIGHT HERE!Events Not To Miss:
What: Overpeck Park Carnival
Why: Spring is in full swing with rides, games, treats and prizes.
When: Friday April 5-Sunday April 28, Fridays 5-10 pm, Weekends 1-10 pm
Where: Overpeck Park, 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park
What: Psychic Medium Kim Russo
Why: Meet the psychic medium and author of The Happy Medium.
When: Friday April 5, 7 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St., Northvale
What: Easter Bunny Photos
Why: Bring your kids’ best smiles for cute pics with the bunny.
When: Friday April 5-Saturday April 20, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: WWE’s Alexa Bliss
Why: The WWE superstar signs her new book WWE: The Official Cookbook.
When: Friday April 5, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Fill your basket with goodies and eggs.
When: Saturday April 6, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Where: Petruska Park, 475 N Farview Ave., Paramus
Why: Let your pup run loose and enjoy a dog fashion show, plus the Easter Bunny, music, treats and more.
When: Saturday April 6, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Fort Lee Dog Park, 519 Stillwell Ave., Fort Lee
Why: A fun family day filled with music, crafts, science and animals.
When: Saturday April 6, 12-4 pm
Where: Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Bring a basket to collect from thousands of eggs, and look for the gold coin to win extra prizes.
When: Saturday April 6, 10 am-12 pm
Where: Finch Park, 194 Church Street, Ramsey
Why: Check out art and listen to the story Wishes for Fishes.
When: Saturday April 6, 11 am-12 pm
Where: The Curious Reader, 229 Rock Rd., Glen Rock
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: A fun egg hunt plus hair, makeup and crafts for the gals.
When: Saturday April 6, 6-8 pm, $35
Where: Sweet & Sassy, 216 E Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Visit with the bunny for pics then shop to benefit the All is Well Foundation.
When: Saturdays April 6 and April 13, 10 am-12 pm
Where: All is Well Boutique, 257 Everett Ave., Wyckoff
What: Spring Boutique
Why: Shop gifts for all the special occassions in your life, from fashion to décor.
When: Sunday April 7, 10 am-5 pm-Monday April 8, 9 am-4 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: The Annual Soup Supper
Why: Soup and bread, community and fun.
When: Sunday April 7, 5-7 pm, kids/$5, adults/$10
Where: The Closter Nature Center, 154 Ruckman Rd., Closter
Why: Delish sweet and savory food truck eats, art, music, crafts and performances.
When: Sunday April 7, 12-4 pm, $5, kids under 7 free
Where: Academy of Holy Angels, 315 Hillside Ave., Demarest
What: Harlem Wizards
Why: Basketball tricks and comedy at this interactive family show.
When: Sunday April 7, 2 pm, $15-$35
Where: Westwood Jr./Sr. High School, 701 Ridgewood Rd., Township of Washington
Why: Take a paw-some pic with two furry friends.
When: Monday April 8, 7-8:30 pm
Where: The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
Why: Skip the supermarket and tickle the tastebuds at this yummy event.
When: Tuesday April 9, 6-8 pm, $35
Where: The Terrace at Biagio’s, 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Egg hunts for all ages and photos with the Bunny.
When: Wendesday April 10, 3:30 pm
Where: Oresko Oval, Tenafly
What: Author Jeff Kinney
Why: Meet the author of the uber popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
When: Wednesday April 10, 4 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St., Northvale
Why: Tour the school, meet the staff and learn how the program can work for your family.
When: Wednesday April 10, lower school 9 am-11 am, middle school 11 am-1 pm
Where: Dwight-Englewood School, 315 East Palisade Ave., Englewood
Why: If you’re in the thick of it, check out parenting techniques to survive these tricky years.
When: Wednesday April 10, 6:30-8 pm
Where: Englewood Health, 350 Engle Street, Englewood
What: 2019 Fashion Show
Why: Fashion, food and fun for a cause.
When: Wednesday April 10, 6:30 pm, $80
Where: Seasons, 644 Pascack Rd., Washington Township
What: Easter Bunny Photo Time
Why: Skip the line and reserve your time with the Easter bunny in advance -- now hop to it!
When: Now through-Saturday April 20, 10 am-8 pm
Where: The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
What: Easter Bunny Pictures
Why: An adorable bunny for your adorable kids.
When: Now through Saturday April 20, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: Check out photos from kids and adults from the Nature Center.
When: Now through Tuesday April 30, 9 am
Where: Closter Public Library, 280 High Street, Closter
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Spring is in the air with weekend events from bike races to family fun.
When: Saturday April 6-Sunday April 14, check schedule for event times.
Where: Branch Brook Park, Lake Street & Park Avenue, Newark
Why: Get out and enjoy carnival rides, hayrides, games and fun on the farm.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 6-Sunday April 14, 11 am-6 pm, $15
Where: Queens County Farm Museum in Queens Farm Park, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral, Queens
Why: Farm-fresh all you can eat plus special activities with the Easter Bunny.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 6-Saturday April 20, 10 am and 11:30 am, kids/$29.99, adults/$26.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Bunny Brunch
Why: Alice, the Mad Hatter and of course the Easter Bunny host a dance party and mall parade.
When: Saturday April 6, 9 am, kids/$20, adults/$22
Where: Nyack Levity Live, 4210 Palisades Center Dr., A-401, West Nyack
Why: Wagon rides, egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny and real baby farm animals
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 6-Monday April 22 (excluding April 21), 10 am-4 pm, kids/$19.99, adults/$8.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Cottontail Limited
Why: Climb on board for a ride on the train, Easter Egg hunt and Bunny meet-and-greet.
When: Weekends starting Saturday April 6-Saturday April 20, including Friday April 19, 11 am-5 pm, kids/$12, adults/$16
Where: Black River & Western Railroad, Stangl Road & State Route 12, Flemington
Why: The annual train show’s chugging in with steam and diesel trains, plus Thomas and Friends.
When: Saturday April 6-Sunday April 7, 1-5 pm, $6
Where: Garden State Model Railway Club, 575 High Mountain Rd., North Haledon
What: Peg + Cat Live!
Why: The hilarious PBS show brings the lols to the stage plus music and interactive fun.
When: Sunday April 7, 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm, $12-$25
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown
Why: Hundreds of crafts, toy and food vendors plus music, rides and more for everyone.
When: Sunday April 7, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Main Street & Broadway, Nyack
Why: Journey through Jersey, take pics with the Bunny and enjoy treats on board.
When: Sunday April 7, Saturday April 13-Sunday April 14, Saturday April 20, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, kids/$12-$15, adults/$17-$20
Where: Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany
What: Young Learner Day
Why: Little learners get the chance to meet animals, read to therapy dogs and explore science.
When: Monday April 8, 9 am-4 pm, free with admission
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Step into spring with colorful florals from another world.
When: Open through Sunday April 7, regular store hours
Where: Macy’s Herald Square, 151 West 34th St., NYC
What: Bunny Towne
Why: Meet and take pics with the bunny, and don’t miss the pet nights and sensory-friendly bunny cares event.
When: Now through Saturday April 20, 10 am-8 pm, Sundays 11 am-7 pm
Where: Palisades Center, West Court, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
Why: Get a look into the top predator with life-sized dinos, fossils and virtual reality.
When: Open through August 9, 2020, 10 am-5:45 pm, kids/$13-$16.50, adults/$23-$28
Where: American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St., NYC
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
Upcoming:
Why: Have a super cool afternoon eating ice pops with Elsa plus open play.
When: Saturday April 13, 10 am-12 pm, $30
Where: The Big Playhouse, 312 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Enjoy the outdoors plus characters, crafts and animals.
When: Saturday April 13, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Carnival season is back, with rides, games and treats during spring break.
When: Tuesday April 16-Friday April 19, 6-10 pm, Saturday April 20, 2-10 pm, $30 per armband
Where: Feller Place, Bogota
What: Stassi Schroeder
Why: The Vanderpump Rules star signs her new book, Next Level Basic.
When: Tuesday April 16, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Celebrate Passover with the whole fam at this delicious seder.
When: Saturday April 20, 6 pm, kids/$25, adults/$60, RSVP to 201-891-4466 by Monday April 15
Where: Temple Beth Rishon, 585 Russell Ave., Wyckoff
