We rounded up our favorite picks for fun family friendly events and things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Save the Date:
What: FREE Spa Event at Massage Envy Closter
Why: Our gift to you. FREE 15-min chair massages, skin consultations, hand & arm massages, and refreshments.
When: Wednesday, February 11, 10am-2pm, Call 201-784-3333 to reserve and mention Bergen Mama
Where: 117 Vervalen Street, Closter
Events Not to Miss
What: Kids Class: Strawberry Cannoli
Why: Take the little loves to make pink strawberry cannolis, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
When: Friday, February 6, 4-5pm, ages 3-7, FREE
Where: Whole Foods Market, Edgewater
What: Bedtime Yoga at the YMCA Lake House
Why: Your little zen masters will love wearing their pajamas for yoga fun that ends with milk and cookies.
When: Friday, February 6, 6-7pm, ages 4-9, $10
Where: 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
What: Let’s Cook Together- Valentine’s Sweetheart Box
Why: Make an edible cookie gift box filled with chocolate truffles with your little sweetie.
When: Saturday, February 7, 10:30am, ages 3-10, $50
Where: Chef Central, 240 Rt. 17 N., Paramus
What: Backyard Birds Brush Up at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Work on your bird identification skills.
When: Saturday, February 7, 2-3pm, Adults & Kids 10+, Non-member/$5
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Laser Tag & Fun at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
Why: Lots of active fun for kiddos in grades 6-12.
When: Saturday, February 7, 7:30-10pm, Non-member/$35, Pre-registration by Friday, February 6, 3pm.
Where: 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: New Milford High School Flea Market, Craft & Collectible Show
Why: Quality merchandise, antiques, collectibles, and more.
When: Sunday, February 8, 9am-4pm
Where: 330 River Rd., New Milford
What: Birders without Borders: Eagle Watching on the Hudson River
Why: A full day of Bald Eagle watching along the Hudson River.
When: Sunday, February 8, 9:30am-4:30pm, ages 10+, Non-member/$20
Where: Car pooling from 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Maple Sugaring at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Learn how to make nature’s candy…
When: Sunday, February 8, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Camp Open House at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
Why: Come check out the exciting Neil Klatskin Day Camp.
When: Sunday, February 8, 1-3pm
Where: 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Casey Carle’s Bubblemania at BergenPAC
Why: A soapy spectacular loaded with visual comedy and bubbles for the entire family!
When: Sunday, February 8, 1pm & 3pm, $17
Where: 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Aladdin at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
Why: Go see the incredibly talented students of the JCC Drama School perform this classic musical.
When: Monday, February 9, 7pm, FREE
Where: 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Toddler Tuesday Valentine’s Day Party
Why: Arts and crafts, food sampling, and lots of fun.
When: Tuesday, February 10, 10-11am, FREE
Where: Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Discover the Dinosaurs
Why: Explore pre-historic life with this fun hands on exhibit.
When: Friday, February 6 (3-9pm), Saturday, February 7 (9am-9pm) & Sunday, February 8 (10am-7pm), Tickets start at $23
Where: Javits Center, NYC
What: Munchkin Monday with the Bossy Frog Band at Palisades Center Mall
Why: Kiddie-pallooza hits Rockland, expect screaming, raving toddlers.
When: Monday, February 9th, 10:30-11:30am
Where: East Court Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY
What: A Night at the Museum Sleepover
Why: The most epic sleepover EVER. Be among the lucky few to spend a night at the iconic AMNH in search of adventure!
When: Saturday, February 7, ages 6-13, $145
Where: American Museum of Natural History, NYC
Upcoming:
What: Daddy & Daughter Valentine’s Day Party
Why: Send off your loves to enjoy story-time, pictures with a princess, a dessert buffet, and open play fun.
When: Saturday, February 14, 1-3pm, $45 per child, Daddies are free, Reservations required.
Where: Hudson’s House of Play 40 Riverwalk Place, West New York
What: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse at NJPac
Why: A play about Lilly the mouse and her adventures at school. Perfect for ages 3-5.
When: Saturday, February 21, 2pm, Tickets start at $13
Where: 1 Center St., Newark
What: Masters of Illusion at BergenPac
Why: A stage phenomenon that will make you believe the impossible.
When: Thursday, February 26, 8pm, Tickets start at $29
Where: 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
