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We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss
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
What: Kite Flying Festival
Why: High-flying fun includes rides, face painting, music, and a hands-on kite-flying experience.
When: Saturday August 31, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Overpeck County Park, Challenger Rd., Ridgefield Park
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
Why: The magician brings the lols in this mind-blowing performance.
When: Sunday September 8, 4 pm
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
Why: Head to the 16th century for old fashioned fun, entertainment, games, and much more.
When: Now through October 6, 10 am-7 pm
Where: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo
What: Fall Harvest Festivals
Why: Enjoy live music while you pick your own goodies, plus wagon rides, a corn maze, and more.
When: Weekends starting Saturday September 7-Sunday October 27, 9 am-4:15 pm
Where: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Junction
Upcoming Events:
What: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
Why: Grab your merch and Hello Kitty goods while the truck is in the neighborhood.
When: Saturday September 7, 10 am-7 pm
Where: Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Enjoy a full lineup of fun including events, free classes, and so much more.
When: Sunday September 8, 10 am-1 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Stassi Schroeder
Why: Meet the Bravoleb and best-selling author of You Can't Have It All.
When: Wednesday September 11, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
