We rounded up the BEST things to do in Bergen County on our Weekend PLAYlist!
Sponsored Post: Mondays don’t have the best reputation, but Palisades Center is giving the maligned weekday something to be proud of now that its Munchkin Monday Summer Concert Series has returned. For the third year in a row, the shopping center will offer free, kid-focused musical shows two Monday afternoons a month. Each will feature some of the area’s most popular children’s performers ranging in style from country to rock as well as popular children’s hits. (You know what they are.) This month, the events – which will also include prizes and treats for your mini crooners – are set to take place on August 7 at 11am in the East Court on Level 1 near H&M and Uniqlo and August 21 at 11am in the Lord & Taylor Court... which means we know what you’ll be doing after you’re done singing along. Get your Munchkin Monday VIP card here. (Munchkin Monday Summer Concert Series, Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, New York)Events Not to Miss:
Why: A classic summer carnival to start off the week.
When: Now through Saturday, August 5
Where: Forum School Parking Lot, Waldwick
Why: Because even the beach waits for shopping.
When: Now thru Saturday, August 5
Where: Downtown Ridgewood
Why: Authentic Italian food, games, rides, live entertainment and more.
When: Now through Sunday, August 6, 6-11:00 p.m.
Where: 110 Main St., Fort Lee
Why: Snag an autograph, enjoy the Kids’ Zone, and watch these champs in action.
When: Select days now until Monday, August 14, check website for schedule, FREE
Where: Quest Diagnostics Training Center, East Rutherford
Why: Just one of the cute events happening this week at this adorbs open play space.
When: Friday, August 4, 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 pm, babies thru 6 years old, $28, Pre-Registration required
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Nothing like outdoor movies and popcorn to ring in summer.
When: Friday, August 4, 8:30 -11 p.m., FREE, BYO Chair/Blanket
Where: Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Get a touch of farm life by digging up potatoes and bringing them home.
When: Saturday, August 5, 10:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m., $7 for a 5lb bag of potatoes, Pre-Registration required
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Classic Rock by The Nice Guys and then Casablanca under the stars.
When: Saturday, August 5, music 7-8:30 p.m., movie at sunset, FREE
Where: Fort Lee Community Center, Fort Lee
Why: Take a walk in the forest or learn about our feathered friends.
When: Sunday, August 6, 3- 4 p.m. $6 & 6:30-8 p.m. $10
Where: 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly
Why: Music, kids entertainment, and peaches everything.
When: Sunday, August 6, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where: Main Street Train Station, Ramsey
What: Field Station Dinosaurs
Why: The Dinos are back and better than ever!
When: Check website for summer hours and special events.
Where: Overpeck County Park, 40 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia
Why: A summertime hiking adventure for the littles.
When: Tuesday, August 8, 10 a.m., Ages 7+, FREE
Where: Kearney House, Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin
Why: Escape the heat with a FREE summer flick.
When: Tuesdays & Wednesday until August 16, 10 a.m.
Where: Bow Tie theaters (Bergenfield & Hoboken)
Why: Moonstruck under the stars.
When: Wednesday, August 10, 8:30 p.m., FREE
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
What: Hillsdale Family Fun Night
Why: Kids activities and live music.
When: Wednesday, August 9, 6:00 p.m., FREE
Where: Veteran’s Park, Hillsdale
What: Mad Science Summer Camp
Why: High energy demonstration of fun, education and science for kids of all ages.
When: Every Wednesday & Saturday until August 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., FREE, VIP packages available for $10
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Level 2 by Macy’s and Ruby Tuesday
Why: Finger lickin' good #eeeeats on the farm.
When: Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: 244 Weirimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Enjoy the free popcorn and watch The Sand Lot under the stars.
When: Thursday, August 10, 8 p.m., FREE
Where: Veterans Park, Westwood
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: NYC Restaurant Week
Why: Dine at your fav NYC hotspots for an amazing price.
When: Now through Friday, August 18
Where: Participating restos
What: New Jersey State Fair
Why: Every day has something different at this action-packed family fair.
When: Now thru Sunday, August 13, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Kids/$6, Adults/$14
Where: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta
Why: Every little kid is a farmer at this imaginative event.
When: Now through Labor Day, ages 2-5
Where: 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Why: Meet astronauts, take a look at NASA technology and more at this cutting-edge event.
When: Now through Sunday, August 6, Kids/$24, Adults/$33
Where: Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., NYC
What: Jets Training Camp
Why: See the stars in green and white in action.
When: Saturday, August 5, 5:30 p.m., FREE (Tickets required)
Where: Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, 1 Jets Drive, Florham Park
Why: Over 25 gourmet food trucks and live music at this fun outdoor event.
When: Saturday, August 5, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Where: Firemans Field, Rockaway
Why: Channel your inner paleontologist with dino adventures that will make you roar.
When: Now through Monday, September 4
Where: 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Why: 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance.
When: Weekends and Labor Day starting Saturday, August 5 through October 1, Ages 5-12/$12, Adults/$25
Where: Tuxedo Park, NY
What: 3rd Annual Princess Ball
Why: Princesses, shopping, live music, face painting, glitter tats and more.
When: Sunday, August 6, 1-5 p.m., Kids under 12 are FREE, Adults/$10 before August 4 or $15 at the door
Where: 1 Pal Drive, Wayne
Why: Take the little kids to rock out.
When: Monday, August 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY
Why: Enjoy this FREE summer show based on the hilarious book series.
When: Now through August 18. Check website for show times.
Where: The Lucille Lortel Theatre, NYC
Why: A modern retelling of three classic Hans Christian Andersen tales ideal for kids ages 3-9.
When: Now thru fall 2017. Check the website for all available dates and times, kids/$8, adults/$12
Where: The Cottage at Central Park
Why: Dress like a pirate and set your sail to the Hudson Valley where games, adventures and treasures await!
When: Weekends now through August 26 & 27, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (entry every 15 min.), online admission: adults/$12, ages 3-17/$6, at the door: $14 & $8
Where: Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow, NY
What: Wolf Sanctuary
Why: Take a tour and watch the wolves roam their natural landscape.
When: Saturdays & Sundays, ages 4+/$11, adults/$12. Tours last 60-90 min.
Where: Lititz, PA
What: Summer Movie Express
Why: $1 movies for kids and a break from the heat.
When: Tuesdays & Wednesdays through August 23, 10 a.m.
Where: Regal Nanuet Stadium, Nanuet, NY
Why: Live Music, a farm stand, kids activities, lawn games and more at this BYO urban farm picnic.
When: Wednesdays in August, 6:00 p.m.
Where: 171 Grove St., Clifton
Upcoming:
Why: Wine tastings, live music, yummy food and more on the farm.
When: Saturday, August 12 & Sunday, August 13, 12 -6 p.m., $12
Where: 244 Wierimus Lane, Hillsdale
Why: Shop these unique vendors in support of the historic museum.
When: Saturday, August 12, 10 a.n.- 5 p.m., $4
Where: 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Hohokus
