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Events Not to Miss:
What: Abma's Farm Potato Dig
Why: Bring the little to dig up potatoes and bring them home for dinner.
When: Thursday August 11, 2-4:30 pm; Saturday August 13, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Wine Festival
Why: Treat yourself to a day of live music and local vino.
When: Saturday August 13-Sunday August 14, 12-6 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Summer Craft Show
Why: Shop unique crafts and treats from more than 75 vendors on display.
When: Saturday August 13, 10 am-5 pm
Where: The Hermitage, 335 N Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
Why: Tasty eats are rolling in.
When: Sunday August 14, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: A science show that's really on fire with interactive experiments.
When: Sunday August 14, 11 am and 12 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Little ones learn about plants and animals with the TNC master of puppets.
When: Sunday April 14, 10-10:30 am
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: St. Philip's Festival
Why: Rides, games, food and fun.
When: Wednesday August 17-Thursday August 18, 7-11 pm, Friday August 19, 6-11 pm, Saturday August 20-Sunday August 21, 5-11 pm
Where: St. Philip the Apostle, 488 Saddle River Rd., Saddle Brook
Why: Music, giveaways and podcast interviews with your fave TikTok stars.
When: Saturdays through August 20, 2-4 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: 2022 Butterfly House
Why: High flying fun as you walk among the butterflies.
When: Now through Sunday September 4, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
If you're heading out of Bergen:
What: Passaic County Fair
Why: Bring the fam for live music and all night fair fun.
When: Thursday August 11-Sunday August 14, check schedule for daily times
Where: Garret Mountain Reservation, 8 Mountain Ave., Woodland Park
What: A Day Out With Thomas
Why: Join Thomas the Train and friends for a fun ride.
When: Friday August 12-Sunday August 14, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg
Why: Enjoy life on the farm plus kids activities and fresh treats.
When: Saturday August 13, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
Why: Life's a peach at Alstede Farm's sweet breakfast with a side of farm fun.
When: Sunday August 14, 8:30 am-11:30 am
Where: Alstede Farms, One Alstede Farms Ln, Chester
What: New Jersey State Fair
Why: Rides, games and plenty of entertaining fun for everyone.
When: Now through Saturday August 13, check schedule for daily times.
Where: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta
Why: A sunny day of music, food and flower picking.
When: Fridays-Sundays through August 14, 10 am-8 pm
Where: Stony Hill Farms, 15 North Rd., 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: An animal meet and greet for all ages.
When: Sunday August 21, 11 am and 12 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
