Things to Do in Bergen County Week of August 31

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We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist! 
 
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Why: Get lit as you stroll through thousands of Jack O'Lanterns plus new entertainment this year.
When: Friday September 16-Sunday November 20, select times
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
 
Events Not to Miss:
 
Why: Games, music and a wide variety of festival eats.
When: Friday September 2, 6-10 pm, Saturday September 3-Monday September 5, 4-10 pm
Where: 40 Spring St., Lodi
 
Why: Farm fresh apples are ripe for the picking. 
When: Opens Saturday September 3-Friday September 30, 8 am-3:30 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
 
Why: Meet an animal and explore your artistic side.
When: Saturday September 3, 2-3 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
 
Why: Dancing, singing, crafting and play with Peppa Pig
When: Sunday September 4, 4-6 pm
Where: The Village Edgewater, 250 Old River Rd., Edgewater
 
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:
 
Why: Enjoy a ride in the sky plus live entertainment and family fun.
When: Friday September 2, 2:30-8:30 pm, Saturday September 3-Sunday September 4, 5:30 am-8:30 pm
Where: Tymore Park, Union Vale, NY
 
Why: Spend the day enjoying fall fun on the farm.
When: Friday September 2-Saturday September 24 (apples), Monday October 31 (pumpkins) 
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
 
Why: Get ye family to the faire filled with live performances, activities, rides and games.
When: Saturday August 27-Sunday October 9, 10 am-7 pm
Where: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo, NY
 
Upcoming Events:
 
Why: High-flying acrobatics, tricks and eye-popping fun.
When: Friday September 9-Monday September 26, check schedule for daily times
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
 
Why: Try new classes and enjoy live entertainment for the kids.
When: Sunday September 11, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
 
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