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Events Not to Miss:
Why: Fun activities include yoga, snow globe-making, crafts, baking, and more.
When: Monday December 26-Friday December 30, 9-11 am
Where: The Village Edgewater, 250 Old River Rd., Edgewater
Why: Kids bake and decorate cookies and enjoy a light breakfast while school's out.
When: Monday December 26, 10 am-12 pm
Where: The Flavor Labs, 514 Livingston St,. Norwood
Why: Spend the break making crafts, playing games, and having fun while learning.
When: Monday December 26-Friday December 30, 9 am-3 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Kids spend the day playing a variety of games and sports during the break.
When: Monday December 26-Friday December 30, full and half day available
Where: Northern Valley Sports Academy, 100 Oakland Ave., Closter
Why: Ninja warrior courses, climbing, plus games and more.
When: Tuesday December 27-Friday December 30, full or half days available
Where: High Exposure Climbing, 266 Union St., Northvale
Why: Visit Santa in the garden, take a 'Toys 'R Us' train ride, and snap photos at the holiday scene.
When: Now through Saturday December 31, 7 am-10 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: The annual wintry celebration is back with ice skating, treats, rides, and more.
When: Now through Monday January 2, check schedule for available times
Where: Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
If you're heading out of Bergen:
What: Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Why: Celebrate the season with a eye-popping performance.
When: Monday December 26, 7 pm
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
Why: See the classic holiday performance with the New Jersey Symphony.
When: Select days through Tuesday December 27, select times
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
Why: Join Ryder and the team for a fun live show in Adventure Bay.
When: Friday December 30, 10 am, 2 pm, 6 pm and Saturday December 31, 10 am
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
Why: Walk through a magical light experience with surprises, sculptures, and family photo ops.
When: Now through Friday December 30, check schedule for available times
Where: Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem, NY
What: Magic of Lights
Why: Experience holiday magic as you drive through dazzling light displays and animations.
When: Now through Friday December 30, 5-10 pm weekdays, 5-11 pm weekends
Where: PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Pkwy., Holmdel
What: Holiday Lights
Why: Visit the zoo under the lights and get dazzled by over 50 animal displays.
When: Now through December 31, 5-9 pm
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
Why: Explore more than 2 million lights as you make your way to the village carnival.
When: Now through Friday December 30, 5-8 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl., Augusta
What: The Polar Express
Why: Climb aboard for this once-in-a-lifetime train ride from the iconic story.
When: Now through Friday December 30, check schedule for available times
Where: Whippany Station, Whippany
Why: King Tut comes to life as you explore the tomb and discover hidden facts.
When: Now through Sunday January 1, 10 am-8 pm weekdays, 9 pm weekends
Where: Pier 36, 299 South St., NYC
Why: Celebrate the season with this illuminating display of playful light installations.
When: Now through Sunday January 8, check schedule for time
Where: 1899 Park Blvd. East Meadow, NY
What: Holiday Lights
Why: Wander the animal-inspired lantern trails, plus holiday entertainment and tons of family fun.
When: Now through Sunday January 8, 9 am-5 pm
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Why: Sock skating rink, snowflake maze, holiday train, and so much more.
When: Now through Sunday January 1, normal operating hours
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
