We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Events Not to Miss:
What: Pokenight at the Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun Park
Why: Combining zoo animals and the Pokemon they look like.
When: Thursday, August 25, 5-5:30pm, FREE
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Just one of the cute events happening this week at this adorbs open play space.
When: Thursday, August 25, 10am-1pm, babies thru 6 years old, , $35, Pre-Registration required
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Finger lickin' good grub on the farm.
When: Thursdays, 5:30- 8:30pm
Where: 244 Weirimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: The park hosts outdoor free movies. Check out Kung Fu Panda 3 this week.
When: Thursday, August 25, 8pm, FREE
Where: 216 Forest Ave, Paramus
Why: Watch Hoosiers out in the park and enjoy the free popcorn.
When: Thursday, August 25, 8pm, FREE
Where: Veteran’s Park, Westwood
Why: Bring a chair and snacks and enjoy an outdoor movie.
When: Friday, August 26, 8-10pm, FREE, RSVP required at 201-722-0010
Where: 20 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Because this kind of bar is more our speed these days, enjoy FREE classes all weekend long.
When: Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 27, FREE, Pre-Registration strongly suggested
Where: 525 N. Dean St., Englewood
Why: Shop outdoors and support local creative vendors.
When: Sunday, August 28, 10am-5pm
Where: Veterans Park, Westwood
Why: Vendors, festival foods, pony rides, rock climb wall and more.
When: Sunday, August 28, 10am-5pm
Where: W. Pleasant Ave., Maywood
What: Field Station Dinosaurs
Why: The Dinos are back and at their new home in Bergen.
When: Now thru September 5, Tuesdays thru Sundays
Where: 40 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia
What: Rachel’s Rangers
Why: A children’s hike for your little explorers.
When: Tuesday, August 30, 10am-12:30pm, Ages 7+ FREE
Where: State Line Lookout, Alpine
Why: Rides, prizes, food and more.
When: Now thru Saturday, August 27, 6-10pm & 2-10pm on Saturday, Bracelet Night on Wednesday & Thursday
Where: 425 Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale
Why: Take a free yoga class first, and then relax with music under the stars.
When: Every Wednesday, Yoga at 6:30pm, Concert at 7:30pm
Where: Veteran’s Park, Hillsdale
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Dig for dinos at this special, limited-engagement event.
When: Now thru Labor Day, FREE with admission
Where: 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Over 30 farm fun activities, including hay rides, obstacle courses, ball arcades, corn maze and more.
When: Now thru September 11, 10am-5pm
Where: 451 State Rt. 94, Vernon
Why: 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance.
When: Weekends and Labor Day now thru October 2, Ages 5-12/$12, Adults/$25
Where: Tuxedo Park, NY
Why: The turtles and their underground lair make the first stop of their national tour.
When: Now thru September 5
Where: 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
What: Arthur Ashe Kids Day
Why: An unbelievable tennis and entertainment event featuring games, music, tennis activities, a star-studded concert, and some of the biggest names in tennis.
When: Saturday, August 27, Tickets start at $11.50
Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, NY
Why: Catch this mesmerizing show for the last time before it leaves town.
When: Now thru Sunday, August 28
Where: Theatre Row Theatres, 410 W. 42nd St., NYC
Why: Creepy or cool? Go and judge for yourself…
When: Sunday, August 28, 1-2pm, Free with admission
Where: West 249th St., Bronx, NY
Why: Dynamic laser art moves in time to amazing pop music for the win.
When: Tuesday thru Saturday at 5:15pm, Adult/$7, Kids/$5
Where: 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Amazing “trek tech” experience as you become a cadet at the Starlet Academy. Check out the overnights too!
When: Now thru October 31, Ages 5+/$18, Adults/$25
Where: Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., NYC
Why: Live Music, a farm stand, kids activities, lawn games and more at this BYO urban farm picnic.
When: Every Wednesday in August, 5pm
Where: 171 Grove St., Clifton
Upcoming:
What: NYC Broadway Week
Why: Because 2-for-1 tickets are something to get excited about.
When: Monday, September 5 thru Sunday, September 18
Where: NYC
Why: Since summer can’t last forever, snag tickets for this popular corn festival and embrace the upcoming season.
When: Saturday, September 3 thru Monday, September 5, Kids 3+/$8, Adults/$16
Where: Sleepy Hollow, NY
