We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss
Why: Carnival rides and games light up the end of summer.
When: Wednesday August 21-Sunday August 25
Where: St. Philip, 488 Saddle River Rd., Saddle Brook
Why: More than 100 local vendors are out to shop.
When: Sunday August 25, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Veteran's Park, Westwood
What: Saint Joseph Feast
Why: Live entertainment entertains all plus food, rides, and games.
When: Friday August 30, 6-10 pm, Saturday August 31-Monday September 2, 4-10 pm
Where: 40 Spring St., Lodi
Why: Head back in time for this educational and fun event.
When: Saturday August 31, 11 am
Where: Fort Lee Historic Park, Fort Lee
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: Make and learn about the fall-friendly drink.
When: Sundays September 1-October 20, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Pick Your Own Apples
Why: Fall is on the way with PYO apples at Bergen County's own farm.
When: Weekends starting Sunday September 1-October 5
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Werimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Back to School Braids
Why: Head to school in style and book an appointment at this hair braiding event.
When: Wednesday September 4, 3-5 pm and Sunday September 8, 9 am-12 pm
Where: Vale Coffee Shoppe, 669H Westwood Ave., River Vale
What: Tamron Hall
Why: Meet the talk show host and author of the new book, A Confident Cook.
When: Wednesday September 4, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Butterfly Feeding
Why: Get up close with the butterflies and create your own seed ball.
When: Fridays through Sundays through August 25, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
Why: Head to the 16th century for old fashioned fun, entertainment, games, and much more.
When: Weekends from August 17-October 6, 10 am-7 pm
Where: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo
Why: Feast your eyes on this night of family fun.
When: Wednesday August 21-Sunday August 25, 5-10 pm
Where: Kaveney Field, Walnut & Grove St., Montclair
What: Summerfest
Why: The sunflower trail is open, plus craft vendors and plenty more fun on the farm.
When: Saturday August 24-Sunday August 25, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
