Sponsored Post: Give the kids a summer to remember at YWCamp@Mahwah or YWCamp@Dumont! With two convenient locations, both packed with traditional camp fun, the YWCA meets the needs of every family!We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Put away the pots and pans and support local restos in downtown Westwood.
When: Thursday February 22-Sunday March 3
Where: Participating restaurants, Westwood
What: Lantern Festival Gala
Why: The Sunflower Dance and Music Center shows some moves and cultural diversity in this performance.
When: Sunday February 25, 2-5 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
What: Flip Circus
Why: You'll flip out over the acrobatics, eye-popping stunts, and all-around good time under the tent.
When: Now through Monday March 4, select times
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Learn about maple trees, turn sap to syrup, and sample the sweet stuff.
When: Sundays through March 17, 11:30 am and 1 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Paw Patrol Pups Off Duty
Why: Enjoy a FREE performance of everyone's favorites super pups
When: Saturdays, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm and Sundays 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm through March 24
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: Train Show
Why: The annual train show is back, bringing Thomas & Friends, and more.
When: Now through Sunday March 10, Saturdays 10 am-5 pm, Sundays 12-5 pm
Where: Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave., Pearl River
Why: Enjoy a day of science (and a Taylor Swift laser light show) while school's out.
When: Now through Sunday February 25, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: An eye-popping, interactive show of soapy science.
When: Sunday February 25, 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
Why: Bold fashion is brought to life on a runway of floral designs.
When: Now through Sunday April 21
Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Upcoming Events:
Why: The circus brings the lols plus acrobatics, stunts, dancing, and more.
When: Thursday February 29-Sunday March 3, check schedule for daily times
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark
What: Hota Kotb
Why: Meet the Today Show co-anchor as she signs her new children's book, Hope Is a Rainbow.
When: Monday March 4, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
