We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not To Miss:
Why: A family-friendly show of dazzling illusions with some help with the kids.
When: Saturday February 22, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
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
Why: Dreams come true as your little one is treated to dress up, makeup, games and stories with Cinderella.
When: Sunday February 23, 11 am, $45
Where: Posh Princess Palace, 1 South Main St., Lodi
Why: Medium Craig McManus channels messages from spirits in the afternoon of audience participation.
When: Sunday February 23, 1-4 pm, $75
Where: The Hermitage, 335 Franklin Tpke., Ho-ho-kus
What: New Shanghai Circus
Why: Acrobats, jugglers, contortionists – oh my! Fun feats for all ages.
When: Tuesday February 25, 8 pm, $29-$59
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
Why: Build a snowman made of cheese, sauce and dough, and decorate with toppings of your choice.
When: Wednesday February 26, 10-11 am, $9.99
Where: Stew Leonard’s, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
What: Englewood’s Got Talent
Why: A talent showcase of singing, dancing, tricks and treats.
When: Thursday February 27, 7 pm, kids/$10-$12, adults/$15-$18
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
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: 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
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Films for every age and every interest.
When: Friday February 21-Sunday March 15, check schedule for times, $14.50
Where: 225 Broadway, NYC
Why: It’s never too late to celebrate your love of animals.
When: Saturday February 22, 6-10 pm, $70
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
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
What: The Little Match Girl
Why: Watch the new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s timeless story.
When: Saturday February 22-Sunday February 23, 2 pm, $29.50-$49.50
Where: St. Lukes Theatre, 308 West 46th St., NYC
Why: Put your ice skates on for Frozen-themed treats, Frozen music and more icy fun.
When: Now through Sunday February 23, 12-6 pm
Where: Pier 17, 89 South St., NYC
Why: All-day fun and learning from animal shows to a pop-up planetarium for kids of all ages.
When: Now through Saturday 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: Engineering Everywhere
Why: Enhance your child’s engineering skills with interactive experiences.
When: Now through Sunday February 23, normal operating hours, included with admission
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
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: Pearl River Train Show
Why: The annual train show rolls in with hundreds of models on display
When: Now through Sunday March 8, Saturdays 10 am-5 pm, Sundays 12-5 pm
Where: Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave., Pearl River
What: The Orchid Show
Why: Color your day with beautiful floral creations
When: Now through Sunday April 19, 10 am-6 pm, kids/$15, adults/$30
Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Upcoming:
What: Meet the Cat in the Hat
Why: Put on your best Suess costume for a fun character event.
When: Saturday February 29, 7 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St., Northvale
Why: Dino-sized fun with life-sized prehistoric creatures.
When: Saturday February 29, 2-4 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
