We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Brunch on the farm with the bunny but activities and
When: Saturday April 4-Sunday April 5, 10 am and 12 pm, $25
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
Events Not To Miss:
Why: Register for a 4-session play-based class to meet other moms and bond with baby.
When: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 am
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Dinosaur Tea Party
Why: Dino-tastic day of stories, crafts and activities.
When: Friday February 14, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3 pm
Where: Midland Park Memorial Library, 250 Godwin Ave., Midland Park
Why: A sweet escape for you and your loved one.
When: Friday February 14, 4-6 pm, $20
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: February Fun Day
Why: Crafting, snacks, animals and more!
When: Friday February 14, 9 am-1 pm,
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Arts and crafts, donut decorating, play and more fun.
When: Friday February 14, 10 am-12 pm, $31
Where: Tay Plus Te, 240 Pegasus Ave., Northvale
What: Xtremely Cupid
Why: Join Spiderman, Elsa and more friends for play, cotton candy, dancing, face painting and tons more.
When: Friday February 14, 3-6:30 pm,
Where: Xtreme Energy, 250 South Van Brunt St., Englewood
Why: Spend Valentines’ Day with your Mickey and Minnie.
When: Friday February 14, 10 am-12 pm, $35
Where: The Big Playhouse, 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Skip the sitter and give them their own V-day fun with manis, crafts, facials and games.
When: Friday February 14, 7-9 pm, $40
Where: Posh Princess Palace, 1 South Main St., Lodi
Why: For the outdoorsy type, take a high with that special someone and enjoy s’mores by the fire.
When: Friday February 14, 7-9 pm, members/$10, non-members/$15
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Look for birds on the trail and learn about the birds at the center.
When: Saturday February 15, 10-11:30 am, member/$4, non-member/$6
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Tap the trees and help turn sap to syrup.
When: Saturday February 15, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, $15 or $25/family
Where: The Hermitage, 335 Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
Why: Kids will bubble over with excitement for this fun and interactive show.
When: Saturday February 15, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Let your little one jump and enjoy Valentine’s Day-theme activities and snacks.
When: Saturday February 15, 9-11 am, $22
Where: Sky Zone, 80 Commerce Dr., Allendale
Why: Your fave Frozen characters join in on the fun.
When: Sunday February 16, 5-6:45 pm, $24.95
Where: Bounce U, 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus
What: Blippi Live!
Why: Your kids’ fave YouTuber brings his character to life on stage through this fun performance.
When: Monday February 17, 2 pm and 6 pm, $29.50-$99.50
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
Why: Bowl for charity and keep the kids occupied while school’s out.
When: Monday February 17, 9:30-11:30 am, $14
Where: Montvale Lanes, 14 W. Grand Ave., Montvale
Why: Keep ‘em busy with fun field trips, swimming, sports and more.
When: Monday February 17-Friday February 21, 8:45 am-3:30 pm, member/$100 a day, non-member/$110 a day
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Xtremely Wild
Why: Embrace your wild side with STEM activities, animal charades, DIY safari hat and play.
When: Tuesday February 18, 10 am-12 pm, $30
Where: Xtreme Energy, 250 South Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Find a maple tree and tap for sap.
When: Weekends through Sunday March 22, 2-3 pm and 3:30-4:30 pm, member/$5, non-member/$10
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Race down a snowy mountain in a tube or practice ski skills in the cool outdoors.
When: Mondays-Thursday, 2-8 pm, Fridays, 1-10 pm, Saturdays 8:30 am-10 pm, Sundays 8:30 am-8 pm, $22-$45
Where: Campgaw Mountain, 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah
Why: Tour the camp and get ready for a summer of fun.
When: Monday February 17, 10 am an 1:30 pm
Where: Deerkill Day Camp, 54 Wilder Rd., Suffern
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: The Little Match Girl
Why: Watch the new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s timeless story.
When: Weekends starting Saturday February 15-Sunday February 23, 2 pm, Thursday February 20, 8 pm, $29.50-$49.50
Where: St. Lukes Theatre, 308 West 46th St., NYC
What: Engineering Everywhere
Why: Enhance your child’s engineering skills with interactive experiences.
When: Friday February 14-Sunday February 23, normal operating hours, included with admission
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: Pearl River Train Show
Why: The annual train show rolls in with hundreds of models on display
When: Saturday February 15-Sunday March 8, Saturdays 10 am-5 pm, Sundays 12-5 pm
Where: Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave., Pearl River
Why: Get outside and enjoy live music, food trucks, snow tubing and more.
When: Saturday February 15-Sunday February 16, 10 am-9 pm
Where: Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park, 7 Windermere Ave., Greenwood Lake, NY
What: The Orchid Show
Why: Color your day with beautiful floral creations
When: Saturday February 15-Sunday April 19, 10 am-6 pm, kids/$15, adults/$30
Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Why: All-day fun and learning from animal shows to a pop-up planetarium for kids of all ages.
When: Saturday February 15-Sunday February 22, 10 am-5 pm, kids/$24, adults/$33
Where: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86, West 46th St. and 12th Ave., NYC
What: Super Saturdays
Why: Get the kids moving with the workout stations, music, inflatables and more FREE fun.
When: Saturdays in February, 10 am-12:30 pm
Where: Eastern Christian School, 50 Oakwood Ave., North Haledon
Why: Music, comedy and of course, plenty bubbles.
When: Sunday February 16, 2-3 pm, $18
Where: Rittershausen Theater, 131 North Midland Ave., Nyack
What: NJ Hi Railers Train Show
Why: Check out the trains rolling in, from vintage to modern.
When: Sunday February 16, 10 am-4 pm, kids ages 5-12/$2, adults/$7
Where: NJ Hi-Railers, 185 Sixth Ave., Paterson
Why: Get a special look at the giraffe barn and meet the giraffe keeper.
When: Weekends through February 29, 2-2:30 pm, $50
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Paddington Gets in a Jam
Why: Take a hilarious adventure with Paddington bear in this kid-friendly comedy.
When: Now through Sunday March 8, Fridays 10 am and 4 pm, weekends 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm
Where: DR2 Theatre, Union Square, NYC
What: Mega Model Trains
Why: A huge model train display with scenic views for the choo choo-loving child.
When: Third weekend of each month, Saturday 11 am-5 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
Upcoming:
What: 2020 Summer Explorations
Why: Visit the campus, meet the staff and get a taste of fun summer activities.
When: Sunday February 23, 12-2 pm, Sunday March 8, 1-3 pm
Where: Elisabeth Morrow School, 435 Lydecker St., Englewood
