Sponsored Post: Experience Holiday Magic at Palisades Center in West Nyack this weekend! With shopping, dining, activities PLUS their Holiday Festival Concert Series and a pre-booked visit to Santa, you can check everyone off your gift list and experience some time efficient holiday joy!We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Trees and treats and this farm fun activity.
When: Thursdays and Fridays through December 16, 4-7 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
Why: Snap a shot with Santa and enjoy kids' activities and last-minute holiday shopping from local vendors.
When: Saturday December 17, 4-7 pm
Where: Big Blue Swim School, 305 Route 17 South, Paramus
What: Tenugui Workshop
Why: Learn the art of Japanese wrapping, then stay for gift shopping (and sushi!) at the pop up shop.
When: Saturday December 17, 2:30-4 pm
Where: Jugemu, 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill
Why: Watch a live performance of the classic tale, with a twist.
When: Saturday December 17, 7 pm, Sunday December 18, 4 pm
Where: The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
Why: Shop for your last-minute gifts and stop by the mimosa bar for a little treat for you.
When: Saturday December 17, 11-4 pm
Where: Hunt & Orchard, 30 Cottage Pl., Ridgewood
Why: Decorate a super sweet house with your sweet family.
When: Saturday December 17 and Sunday December 18, 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Where: Stokes Farm, 23 Dewolf Rd., Old Tappan
Why: Crafts and craft beers at the farm.
When: Saturday December 17-Sunday December 18, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Stokes Farm, 23 DeWolf Rd., Old Tappan
Why: Visit Santa at his house in Ridgewood.
When: Saturday December 17, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
What: Happy Hanukkah Workshop
Why: Bake rugelach with your mini me.
When: Sunday December 18, 9:30-11 am
Where: The Crafty Kitchen, 12-14 Emerson Plaza, Emerson
What: Holiday Lights Parade
Why: Come out for the annual parade and holiday celebration.
When: Sunday December 18, 6 pm
Where: Prospect Firehouse, 238 W Clinton Ave., Bergenfield
Why: Visit the farm's Christmas village — and Santa — in December.
When: Santa available weekends in December through December 18, 12-3 pm, Village open 8 am-7 pm Saturdays, 10 am-5 pm Sundays
Where: Lupardi's Nursery, 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
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: The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Why: The classic ballet gets updated with a contemporary twist.
When: Saturday December 17, 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
Why: Walk through the manor and enjoy the spirit of the holidays.
When: Fridays-Sundays through December 18, 10 am-4 pm
Where: 1304 Sloatsburg Rd., Ringwood
What: Brunch With Santa
Why: Have a happy holiday filled with farm fresh foods with Santa and his helpers.
When: Weekends through December 18, 10 am and 12 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, One Alstede Farms Ln., Chester
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
Upcoming Events:
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
