We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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What: Meet Gwyneth Paltrow at Williams-Sonoma Columbus Circle
Why: Goopies and the Gwyn obsessed can meet the mama herself + snag her newest book “IT’S ALL EASY: Delicious Weekday Recipes for the Super-Busy Home Cook".
When: Wednesday, April 13, 5:30-7pm, $40 (includes book), reserve your spot here.
Where: Williams- Sonoma, Columbus Circle, NYC.
Events Not to Miss:
What: Kiddie Academy Northvale Grand Opening
Why: Enjoy face painting, bounce house, balloon making, arts & crafts, cotton candy & more plus get a tour of the new space.
When: Saturday, April 9, 10am-1pm, FREE
Where: 271 Livingston St., Unit L-O, Northvale
Why: Enjoy face painting, bounce house, balloon making, arts & crafts, cotton candy & more plus get a tour of the new space.
When: Saturday, April 9, 10am-1pm, FREE
Where: 271 Livingston St., Unit L-O, Northvale
Why: Follow the engaging book, Such a Little Mouse, from tree to tree.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2pm
Where: 460 Dorms Ave., Glen Rock
Why: Meet Princesses, Knights, wear costumes, and be royal.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2:30-5pm, Children/$49.99, Adults/$29.99, Pre-Registration Required
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
What: Model Railroad Show
Why: Check our Thomas and other special trains at this intricate show.
When: Saturday, April 9- Sunday, April 10, 1-5pm, Adults/$6, 12 and under FREE
Where: 575 High Mountain Rd., North Haledon
Why: Round up the troops and have fun along the Nature Center trails.
When: Saturday, April 9, 2-3pm, Ages 4+, $5
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Check out the super fun Bubble-Trouble show.
When: Saturday, April 9, 10am- 1:30pm (30 min shows), FREE
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Macy’s Court, Paramus
What: Hike at Clinton Point
Why: An 8 mile spring (or so we hope) hike.
When: Saturday, April 9, 10am-3pm, FREE
Where: Meet at Englewood Picnic Area & Boat Basin
Why: Ride the train for free and meet with facilities that provide services for families of Autism.
When: Sunday, April 10, 10a.-4:40pm, FREE
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Go and meet the author of the popular Star Wars books.
When: Sunday, April 10, 12pm
Where: 271G Livingston St., Northvale
Why: Because, pizza.
When: Sunday, April 10, 11am-1pm, $40
Where: 137 Main St., Ramsey
What: Live Butterfly Feeding
Why: Come and get up close and personal as hundreds of butterflies feed, flutter and take flight all around you.
When: Now thru May 31st, 11am-6pm
Where: Paramus Park, Panera Bread entrance, Paramus
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Technology so your kids can feel what growing older feels like, oy.
When: Now thru Sunday, April 10
Where: Liberty State Park, Jersey City
What: Goodnight Moon
Why: The musical adaptation of the classic bedtime story.
When: Saturdays & Sundays in April until Sunday, April 24 (April 24 has Autism friendly performance at 5pm), Check website for showtimes, Kids/$15 & Adults/$25
Where: Mile Square Theatre, 1408 Clinton St., Hoboken
Why: Be the first to enjoy the season at this living history museum.
When: Saturday, April 9, 11am-4pm
Where: Museum Village, Monroe, NY
Why: Don’t miss this short but beautiful bloom period of these beloved trees.
When: Saturday, April 9- Sunday, April 25, 7am-1pm
Where: Branch Brook Park, Newark
Why: Honey everything at this fun farm event.
When: Saturday, April 9- Sunday, April 10 & Saturday, April 16- Sunday, April 17, 10:30am-4pm
Where: 3 Circle Dr., Robbinsville
Why: A kids’ carnival, games, live music, 300+ vendors and more.
When: Sunday, April 10, 10am-5pm
Where: Downtown Nyack, NY
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: An adults only event that is ALL about pregnancy, parenting and your growing fam plus save 20% on tickets with code Bergenmama
When: Friday, April 15, 5:30-9pm, Tickets start at $10
Where: Home & Kidz Furniture Gallery, 577 Winters Ave., Paramus
Why: Run for Habitat for Humanity and celebrate with fun afterwards.
When: Saturday, April 16, Registration at 8am, $25
Where: New Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
Why: A howling good time at the zoo!
When: Saturday, April 16- Sunday, April 17, 8:30-10am, Ages 5+, $30 per person
Where: 560 Northfields Ave., West Orange
What: Summer Sneak Peak
Why: Try out all of the fun activities your child will experience during summer camp plus tour the facility and meet the staff
When: Thursday, April 21, 4pm-7pm, FREE
Where: The Learning Experience, 861 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes
