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Events Not To Miss:
Why: 90 minutes of private play for up to 10 people plus Valentine’s crafts and a sweet and special menu.
When: Thursday February 11-Sunday February 14, 90-minute time slots between 11:30 am-6 pm, $100
Where: The Village Edgewater, 250 Old River Rd., Edgewater
What: School Break Day Camp
Why: An outdoor adventure of nature, learning, crafts and stories.
When: Friday February 12, Monday February 15-Friday February 19, 9 am-3:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Enjoy open play, treats, music and movement at this Valentine’s Day-themed family fun day.
When: Friday February 12, 11:30 am-1 pm, $27
Where: Tay + Te, 240 Pegasus Ave., Northvale
What: Cake Pops
Why: Bake up some cake pops to enjoy as a holiday treat.
When: Friday February 12, 4:30 pm, $39
Where: The Flavor Labs, 514 Livingston St., Norwood
Why: Get in on the fun with American Dream’s special holiday activities.
When: Saturday February 13: Galentine’s Day Skate, 4-8 pm, Sunday February 14: Valentine’s Day Date Skate, 4-8 pm, Tuesday February 16: Lunar New Year Concert, 3-5 pm
Where: American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
What: Valentine’s Day Zumba
Why: The whole family can fall in love with this dance workout class.
When: Sunday February 14, 12:15-1 pm, $5
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Take a walk watching the birds then get crafty.
When: Sunday February 14, 10-11 am
Where: Teaneck Creek Conservancy, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck
Why: Rock climbing, parkour and games will let kids leave feeling like an American Ninja Warrior.
When: Monday February 15-Friday February 19, 9 am-12 pm or 9 am-3 pm
Where: High Exposure Climbing, 266 Union St., Northvale
What: Presidents Day Camp
Why: Drop the kids off for games, dancing, gymnastics, art and more fun.
When: Monday February 15, 12:30-3:30 pm
Where: My Gym Glen Rock, 522 Broad St., Glen Rock
What: Holiday Week Open Bounce
Why: Let them burn off some energy some a socially-distant bouncing.
When: Monday February 15-Tuesday February 16, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, 2-4 pm
Where: BounceU, 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus
What: Morning Sports Camp
Why: Kids spend the morning playing different sports and games.
When: Tuesday February 16-Thursday February 18, 9-11:30 am, $25-$35
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
What: Mini Camp
Why: Drop off the kids for play and art with Abrakadoodle.
When: Tuesday February 16, 1-3 pm, $40
Where: Paper Street Play, 40 Park Ave. #1, Park Ridge
What: Darryl Strawberry
Why: Join the former pro-baseball player for a zoom webinar about his book Turn Your Season Around.
When: Wednesday February 17, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Get into the winter spirit with ice skating, a carousel and train ride and more.
When: Now through Sunday February 21, $10
Where: Van Saun Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Celebrate with a program that your whole family can enjoy, from Hamantashen Baking to Costume Making.
When: Events through Thursday February 25, 8 am-5 pm
Where: Jewish Community Center of Norther New Jersey Zoom meeting
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Learn about syrup and taste a taste of your own sweet stuff.
When: Sundays through March 28, 10 am-2 pm, $12
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Winter Story Walk
Why: Explore the book Big Snow at this outdoor reading experience.
When: Daily
Where: Thielke Arboretum, 460 Doremus Ave., Glen Rock
What: Barnyard Zoo
Why: Visit the animals on the farm and grab a snack to feed them.
When: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 am-4:30 pm, $3
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Tubing at Campgaw
Why: Kids young and old will love the thrill of racing down the hill.
When: Daily, $20-$30
Where: Campgaw Mountain, 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Superhero Weekend
Why: A super weekend filled with Thor’s Hammer challenge, a heroes dance party, superhero laser show and more.
When: Saturday February 13-Tuesday February 16, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Maple sugaring, live raptors, magic shows and more.
When: Saturday Febuary 13-Monday February 15, 9:30 am-3:15 pm, $6
Where: Trailside Nature and Science Center, 452 New Providence Rd., Mountainside
Why: Put on your dancing shoes for the ultimate Valentine’s Day party.
When: Sunday February 14, 12 pm and 5 pm, $20
Where: Livestream
Why: Festive décor, free crafts and more safe celebrations.
When: Now through Sunday February 28, 8 am-4:30 pm, kids/$2, adults/$6
Where: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing
Why: Ride along with Daniel Tiger in the Grr-ific Exhibit or take a spin around the slippery sock skating rink.
When: Thursdays and Fridays 10 am-4 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Ice skating, treats and more frozen fun.
When: Now through March 7, 8 am-11 pm, reservations required
Where: Bryant Park, 5th Ave., NYC
What: Petting Zoo
Why: Feed and play with the animals on the farm.
When: Sundays-Thursdays, 9 am-6 pm, Fridays-Saturdays, 9 am-5 pm, $5
Where: Nickel-O Stables, 369 Strawtown Rd., West Nyack
What: Bear Mountain Ice Rink
Why: Take a skate around the rink and enjoy the outdoors.
When: Monday-Tuesday, 10-11:30 am, 12-1:30 pm, Friday 8-9 pm, Weekends 10 am-9:30 pm
Where: Bear Mountain Ice Rink, 3020 Seven Lakes Dr., Tomkins Cove, NY
Why: Smile and spend the day with the alpacas.
When: Saturdays., 1-4 pm, $15
Where: Humor Me Farm, 50 Clinton Rd., Newfoundland
What: Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest
Why: This new event celebrates Elmo with a fuzzy Valentine celebration, pajama party, Elmo’s birthday parade and more.
When: Now through March 21, 10 am-1 pm, 2-5 pm select dates
Where: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne
