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Events Not to Miss:
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
Why: Have a hoppy Easter and snap a photo with the bunny.
When: Friday March 1-Saturay March 30, check schedule for daily times
Where: Westefield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Join author Ali Terese as she signs and chats about her new book Free Period for ages 8 to 12.
When: Sunday March 3, 4 pm
Where: The Curious Reader, 229 Rock Rd., Glen Rock
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
Why: Put away the pots and pans and support local restos in downtown Westwood.
When: Now through Sunday March 3
Where: Participating restaurants, Westwood
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
Why: Sip and sample reds, white, and top bourbon from around the country.
When: Thursday March 7, 7-9 pm
Where: The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
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 through March 24, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm and Sundays 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: Super Pet Expo
Why: Bring your furry friend for a day filled with celeb dog shows, dog ballpit, celeb catwalk, and so much more.
When: Friday March 1-Sunday March 3, check schedule for daily times
Where: NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
What: Visit the Bunny
Why: Hop over to the Palisades Center for smiles and snaps with the Easter bunny.
When: Friday March 1-Saturday March 30, 11 am-6:45 pm
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: This popular event lets you taste the sweet stuff and tap your own tree.
When: Saturday March 2, 12-4 pm
Where: The Nature Place Day Camp, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd., Chestnut Ridge
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: 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: Enjoy a breakfast with sweet maple syrup and learn about the tree to table process.
When: Saturday March 9, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am
Where: James A. McFaul Environmental Center, 150 Crescent Ave., Wyckoff
Why: The beloved kids' book comes alive on stage along with even more Eric Carle classics.
When: Sunday March 10, 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
