We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not To Miss:
Why: Get an up-close look at exotic, friendly animals.
When: Saturday February 8, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Kids wear their silliest socks to bounce and enter to win!
When: Saturday February 8, 7-8:45 pm, $18.95
Where: Bounce U, 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus
Why: Get spring-ready making a backyard birdhouse.
When: Saturday February 8, 10 am-1 pm, $15 per kit
Where: Demarest Train Station, 22-52 Park St., Demarest
Why: Decorate delicious cookies for Valentine’s Day – kids only!
When: Saturday February 8, 1-2 pm, $26
Where: Goodie Box Bake Shop, 374 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park
What: Dinosaur World Live
Why: A roaring-good time with the T-Rex and friends at this interactive experience.
When: Sunday February 9, 1 pm and 4 pm, $15-$39
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Winter Hike
Why: Don’t let the cold weather stop you from enjoying an afternoon forest adventure.
When: Sunday February 9, 3 pm
Where: Closter Nature Center, 154 Ruckman Rd., Closter
What: Cupcake Decorating Class
Why: Little ones get to decorate and indulge in a variety of cupcakes.
When: Monday February 10, 10 am-11 am
Where: Stew Leonard’s, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: Chocolate tastings to delight your senses.
When: Wednesday February 12, 7 pm, $15
Where: The Hermitage, 335 Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
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: Super Pet Expo
Why: Bring along your pet to play while you shop.
When: Friday February 7, 3-8 pm, Saturday February 8, 10 am-7 pm, Sunday February 9, 10 am-5 pm
Where: NJ Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Why: Model trains roll in, plus kids activities, modeling workshops and more.
When: Saturday February 8-Sunday February 9, 10 am-4 pm, $10
Where: Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr., Secaucus
Why: The famous show is back with cute pups competing to be top dog.
When: Saturday February 8-Tuesday February 11, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, $75
Where: Pier 94, 711 12th Ave. at 55th St. and West Side Highway, NYC
What: Chocolate Family Fun Day
Why: A super sweet days of chocolate tastings, crafts, demos and more.
When: Saturday February 8, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
Why: Get an up-close look at the endangered animal and learn about the species.
When: Saturday February 8-Sunday February 9, 8:30-10 am, $35
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
Why: Watch the conclusion of the original trilogy as the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performs the score.
When: Saturday February 8, 2 pm and 7:30 pm, $26-$110
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
What: Wine and Fudge Weekend
Why: Because you should never pass up an opportunity to enjoy chocolate and wine.
When: Saturday February 8-Sunday February 9, 12-4 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., Chester
What: Pete the Cat
Why: Rock out to the rockin’ cat as he goes on a groovy adventure with his friends.
When: Monday February 10, 4 pm, $12-$15
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
What: NYC Restaurant Week
Why: Make a date for a restaurant you’ve been dying to try.
When: Now through Sunday February 9, lunch/$26, dinner/$42
Where: Participating restaurants, NYC
What: NYC Broadway Week
Why: 2 for 1 tix for some of the hottest broadway shows.
When: Now through Sunday February 9, 2 for 1 tickets
Where: NYC
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: Mega Model Trains
Why: A huge model train display with scenic views for the choo choo-loving child.
When: Third weekend of each month, Saturday 11 am-5 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
What: Gazillion Bubble Show
Why: Because millions of bubbles are sure to entertain any kid.
When: Now through September 6, check schedule for times,
Where: New World Stages, 340 West 50th St., NYC
Why: The exhibit based on the PBS Kids series lets you discover your animal powers through interactive play.
When: Now through Sunday May 31, 9:30 am-4 pm Tuesdays-Fridays, 9 am-5:30 pm Weekends, free with admission
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Upcoming:
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Tap the trees and help turn sap to syrup.
When: Saturday February 15, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, $15 or $25/family
Where: The Hermitage, 335 Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
What: Blippi Live!
Why: Your kids’ fave YouTuber brings his character to life on stage through this fun performance.
When: Monday February 17, 2 pm and 6 pm, $29.50-$99.50
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
