We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not To Miss:
Why: Dancing in the dark plus food and fun times.
When: Friday February 28, 6-7:30 pm
Where: Stew Leonard’s, Paramus Park Mall, 421 Paramus Park Mall, Paramus
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
Why: Spend the morning with Elsa and friends.
When: Saturday February 29, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden Sate Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
What: Super Science Saturday
Why: Drone-racing, egg-dropping, rocket-launching FUN.
When: Saturday February 29, 9 am-1:30 pm
Where: Ridgewood High School, 627 E Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Alchemy Crystal sounds bowls will be played to relax, rejuvinate and balance the body’s energies.
When: Saturday February 29, 8-9 pm
Where: 42 Bergen St., Englewood
Why: Celebrate science by letting your child explore books, experiments and activities that stimulate their minds.
When: Saturday February 29, 10 am-1 pm
Where: YMCA of Greater Bergen County, 360 Main St., Hackensack
Why: Add some luck and Irish excitement to your day at this festive parade.
When: Sunday March 1, 1 pm
Where: Park Avenue, Rutherford
Why: Shop from local artist for home items, jewelry and more.
When: Sunday March 1, 10 am-5 pm, $3
Where: Paramus High School, 99 E. Century Rd., Paramus
What: Celebrate Dr. Seuss
Why: Crafts, stories and a visit from the Cat in the Hat.
When: Monday March 2, 3:30 pm
Where: Northvale Public Library, 116 Paris Ave., Northvale
Why: Celebrate Seuss with stories, gifts and a visit with the animals on the farm.
When: Monday March 2, 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
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:
What: Jurassic World Live Tour
Why: Life-sized dinos hit the stage in an action-packed adventure based on the movie.
When: Thursday February 27-Sunday March 1, check schedule for times, starting at $15
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Learn about the maple tree and try a little DIY syrup making.
When: Saturday February 29, 12-1 pm, 2-3 pm,
Where: Green Meadown Waldorf School, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd., Chestnut Ridge
Why: Train lovers unite for this weekend-long model train display, plus lots of activities for all kids.
When: Saturday February 29-Sunday March 1, 10 am-4 pm
Where: NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Why: All kids are welcome to get their sports on with fitness classes, water aerobics, obstacle courses and much more.
When: Saturday February 29, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Chelsea Recreation Center, 430 W. 25th St., NYC
Why: Check out the beautiful dolls on display, and make your own!
When: Sunday March 1, 1-2 pm, $12
Where: Japan Society, 333 East 47th St., NYC
What: The Chocolate Expo
Why: Because you deserve a sweetly satisfying day (plus characters and activities for the kids!)
When: Sunday March 1, 10 am-7 pm, kids/$10, adults/$15
Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY
What: New York International Children’s Film Festival
Why: Films for every age and every interest.
When: Now through Sunday March 15, check schedule for times, $14.50
Where: 225 Broadway, NYC
Why: Get a special look at the giraffe barn and meet the giraffe keeper.
When: Weekends through March 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: ZeroSpace:The Museum
Why: A hands-on digital art experience that lets kids create.
When: Now through Sunday March 22, check schedule for times, kids/$25, adults/$35
Where: 136 W. 33rd St., NYC
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:
Why: Come in costume to enjoy bouncing, games, prizes, characters and more.
When: Sunday March 8, 1-4 pm, $25
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Shamrock Brew Fest
Why: A day for the adults with brews, games, music and more.
When: Sunday March 8, 1-5 pm, $49-$59
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
