Events Not to Miss:
What: Crafty Critter
Why: Animals and crafting for the win.
When: Saturday February 5, 2-3 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with live musical performances
When: Saturday February 5, 2-4 pm (Yang Fei Fei band), Sunday February 5, 12-3 pm (Bravura Youth Orchestra Concert)
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: Say cheese with the fam then get crafty.
When: Saturday February 5, 10:15-11:15 am
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: The sweetest time of year is back as you tap a tree and turn sap to syrup.
When: Sundays starting February 6-March 20, 10 am-1 pm, various sessions
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Celebrate Lunar New Year
Why: Enjoy plus crafts and stories to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.
When: Now through Saturday February 5, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: The realtor and Netflix show star signs her new book, Under Construction.
When: Tuesday February 8, 5 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: The Floral Escape
Why: Stop and smell the roses (and smile!) at the 10 immersive backdrops.
When: Now through Monday February 28, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you're heading out of Bergen:
What: Children's Science Event
Why: Kids learn and have fun while creating science experiments.
When: Saturday February 5, 2-4 pm
Where: Pag's Restaurant, 227 Franklin Ave., Nutley
Why: Bring your boy for games, crafts, snacks, photos and fun.
When: Saturday February 5, 1-3 pm
Where: Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union
Why: Hot chocolate, s'mores and snowshoeing.
When: Saturday February 5, 3:30-5 pm
Where: Icahn Stadium, Randall's Island Park, NYC
Why: Celebrate the Chinese New Year with lion dances and ribbon-twirling performances.
When: Saturdays February 5 and February 12, 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm
Where: Hudson Yards, By the New York Chinese Cultural Center in the Great Room, NYC
Why: Scavenger hunt, performances, crafts and art celebrations.
When: Saturday February 5, 12-3 pm
Where: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing
What: Blippi The Musical
Why: The popular character comes to life on stage in this engaging performance.
When: Tuesday February 8, 6 pm
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
Upcoming Events:
Why: Learning about chocolate never tasted so good.
When: Thursday February 10, 7 pm
Where: The Hermitage, 335 N Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
What: Mini & Me Paint n' Sip
Why: Valentine's Day painting sesh plus treats in the café.
When: Saturday February 12, 9-9:45 am or 10-10:45 am
Where: The Village Edgewater, 250 Old River Rd., Edgewater
