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Events Not to Miss:
Why: Trees, shopping, chocolate treats, and more.
When: Thursdays and Fridays through December 20, 4-7 pm
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, New Milford
Why: Take your mind off holiday chaos with with this meditative, deep relaxation class.
When: Saturday December 7, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Where: Franklin Lakes Community Center, Franklin Lakes
What: Dutch Christmas
Why: Sinterklass visits the farm filled with baked goods, holiday wreaths, and gifts to shop.
When: Saturday December 7, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Garretson Forge & Farm, Fair Lawn
What: Tree Lighting
Why: The annual event has carolers, hot chocolate, and more holiday festivities.
When: Saturday December 7, 4:30 pm
Where: The Hermitage Museum, Ho-Ho-Kus
What: Breakfast with Shrek
Why: Join Santa Shrek for a delish meal and photo opps.
When: Saturday December 7, 10-11 am
Where: American Dream, East Rutherford
What: The Nutcracker
Why: Dancing, singing, and more holiday fun.
When: Saturday December 7, 11-12 pm, 12-2 pm
Where: Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Why: Get a little holiday magic at this classic Christmas performance.
When: Saturday December 7-Sunday December 8, 1 pm and 4:30 pm
Where: bergenPAC, Englewood
Why: Let kids do the gift shopping at this family-friendly market with crafts, raffles, and more.
When: Saturday December 7, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Wise Wonder Enrichment, Ridgewood
Why: Smile for pics with Santa and make ornaments, paint dreidels, and more holiday fun.
When: Saturday December 7, 2:30-5:30 pm and Sunday December 8, 3-6 pm
Where: Big Blue Swim School, Paramus
Why: Celebrate the holidays with vendors, food trucks, crafts, plus a tree and menorah lighting.
When: Sunday December 8, 2-6 pm
Where: Lion's Corner, Harrington Park
What: Orchard of Lights
Why: Take a drive through a dazzling display of holiday as you fa la la along to the tunes.
When: Now through Sunday December 29, 5-8 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
What: Photos With Santa
Why: Smile! Book your reservation to take a pic with Santa.
When: Now through Tuesday December 24, select times
Where: Bergen Town Center, Paramus
What: Santa Photos
Why: Have a happy holiday as you smile with Santa.
When: Now through Tuesday December 24, check schedule for daily times
Where: Paramus Park Mall, Paramus
What: Photos With Santa
Why: Make it a happy holiday and book your Santa smile sesh.
When: Now through Tuesday December 24, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Walk through a path of animal-themed lights, and enjoy a train ride and s'mores.
When: Now through Sunday January 12, 4-9 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, Paramus
Why: Back for the 9th year, enjoy a skate around the rink, bumper cars, and more wintry fun.
When: Now through Sunday January 5, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Van Saun Park, Paramus
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
Why: Enjoy the holiday spirit with festive music and family fun.
When: Sunday December 8, 11 am-1 pm
Where: Palisades Center, West Nyack
What: Brunch with Santa
Why: Join Santa for a farm-fresh meal, and cut your own tree while you're there.
When: Weekends through Sunday December 15, 10 am and 12 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, Chester
Why: 'Tis the season for food, fun, and holiday lights.
When: Saturday December 7, 5:30-7 pm
Where: Orchard Street, Nanuet
Why: Drive through the dazzling lights then visit the festive village with holiday treats.
When: Now through December 30, 5-10 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, Augusta
What: Holiday Lights
Why: Explore the trails lit up with animal lanterns, plus season fun like holiday trains, ice carving, and yummy treats.
When: Now through Sunday January 5
Where: The Bronx Zoo, Bronx
Why: The (mini) city lights up as model trains like Metro-North, Polar Express, and subways chug along.
When: Now through February 2025
Where: New York Transit Museum, Grand Central Terminal, NYC
What: Holiday Train Show
Why: The annual show is rolling in with NYC landmarks, scale model trains, and kids' activities on select days.
When: Now through Monday January 20, 10 am-6 pm
Where: New York Botanical Garden, NYC
What: Holiday Adventure
Why: LSC's annual holiday celebration is back with sock skating, a ride on the snowflake express train, candy cane ice cream, and more.
When: Now through Wednesday January 1, LSC hours
Where: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Upcoming Events:
Why: Light the festive tree while you enjoy treats, carolers, and more.
When: Thursday December 12, 5 pm
Where: Tice's Corner, Woodcliff Lake
