We rounded up our favorite picks for fun family friendly events in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Events Not To Miss:
What: Personalized Ice Cream Tasting at Ben & Jerry’s
Why: A 6 item ice cream tasting menu hosted by your very own Flavor Guru? Yes, please.
When: Only on Valentines Day, $35 per couple, kids are welcome with the registration of an additional person.
Where: Ridgewood, Hoboken, Edgewater & Englewood
What: Valentine’s Cupcake Decorating Party at The Big Playhouse
Why: A morning of fun, music, and cupcake decorating for the littles.
When: Friday, February 13, 10am-12pm, $25 per child
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
What: Fifty Shades of Grey Premiere Party
Why: A special viewing of the infamous movie to benefit The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation.
When: Friday, February 13, 10am (doors open at 9:15am), Single Ticket $75
Where: Edgewater Multiplex Theater, 339 River Rd., Edgewater
What: Valentine’s Cupcake Decorating for Kids
Why: Take the little ones to decorate their own sweet holiday cupcakes.
When: Friday, February 14, 3-6pm, ages 3+, $3
Where: Whole Foods Market, Ridgewood
What: Cupid’s Chase 5k Run
Why: Be a part of a race for charity that occurs in 27 race locations.
When: Saturday, February 14, 10am
Where: Glen Rock Pool, 390 Doremus Ave., Glen Rock
What: Junior Chef Class: Stir-Frying
Why: Your junior chefs will learn how to stir fry it up at this fun class.
When: Saturday, February 14, 10am, Ages 9-13, Registration required
Where: Williams Sonoma at Tices Corner, Woodcliff Lake
What: Natural Sweethearts at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Meet live animal sweethearts and decorate cookies at this Valentine’s Day party.
When: Saturday, February 14, 12-1:30pm, 4+/$12
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Valentine’s Day Craft Party
Why: Valentine crafts along with pizza, cupcakes, face painting, and more!
When: Saturday, February 14, 12pm, $40
Where: Couture Craft Studio, 10 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick
What: Daddy and Daughter Sweetheart Tea
Why: The apple of Daddy’s (or Grandpa’s!) eye can have a tea party with her very own sweetheart.
When: Saturday, February 14, 3:30-5pm, Adult/$21, Child/$15
Where: Harmony Tea Room, 224 Fairview Ave., Westwood
What: Parents Night Out at Pro Martial Arts Karate
Why: No babysitter for the big night? No prob. Your kiddo will have an awesome night with pizza, movies, games and activities.
When: Saturday, February 14, 5-9pm, ages 4-13, $35-$55, Call 201-857-5111 to RSVP
Where: 140 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick
What: Family Day Open Play at West Rock Indoor
Why: INDOOR FUN! bring the family…inflatables, sports and more.
When: Sunday, February 15, 1pm to 5pm, $15/pp
Where: Pralle Lane, Nanuet, NY
What: Sweethearts Royal Ball
Why: Wear your royal best for this fun character breakfast all about LOVE.
When: Sunday, February 15, 10am, $49.99
Where: The Graycliff, 290 Moonachie Ave., Moonachie
What: Maple Sugaring at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Learn how to make nature’s candy…
When: Sunday, February 15, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Chinese New Year at the Bergen County Zoo
Why: Celebrate the year of the sheep!
When: Thursday, February 19, Noon-3pm
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Daddy & Daughter Valentine’s Day Party
Why: Send off your loves to enjoy story-time, pictures with a princess, a dessert buffet, and open play fun.
When: Saturday, February 14, 1-3pm, $45 per child, Daddies are free, Reservations required.
Where: Hudson’s House of Play 40 Riverwalk Place, West New York
What: NYC Restaurant Week
Why: Over 300 restaurants participating this year. Bon Appetit!
When: Monday, February 16- Friday, March 6
Where: various locations throughout the city
Upcoming:
What: New Jersey Winter Wine Festival
Why: Put your Uber App to work and enjoy a festive evening with 150+ selected wines and jazz music.
When: Friday, February 20, 7-10pm, $79, 10% off for Bergen Mama readers with code BERGENMAMA plus enter our giveaway for two free tickets!
Where: Hilton Short Hills Hotel, Short Hills
What: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse at NJPac
Why: A play about Lilly the mouse and her adventures at school. Perfect for ages 3-5.
When: Saturday, February 21, 2pm, Tickets start at $13
Where: 1 Center St., Newark
What: Masters of Illusion at BergenPac
Why: A stage phenomenon that will make you believe the impossible.
When: Thursday, February 26, 8pm, Tickets start at $29
Where: 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: WP Presents! Greg Kennedy
Why: This innovative juggler from Cirque Du Soleil takes you on a jaw-dropping visual adventure!
When: Saturday, February 28, 2pm, Adults/$12, Children/$10
Where: William Paterson University, Wayne
