We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Enjoy rock climbing, obstacle courses and lots more fun.
When: Saturday, January 14, Grades 2-6 (ages 8-12), $40/JCC member, $45/non-member, transportation and snack included, pre-registration required before 1/11
Where: High Exposure, 266 Union St., Northvale
Why: A super-fun sketch comedy musical based on fav stories written by kids around the country.
When: Saturday, January 14, 1pm & 3pm, $17
Where: 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Commerford’s Kids Fun Fair & Traveling Zoo
Why: Animals, rides, games and more at this traveling Zoo.
When: Saturday, January 14 thru Monday, January 16, Kids are FREE, Adults/$10 online, $15 at door
Where: Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr., Secaucus
Why: Because the family that scavenger hunts together…
When: Saturday, January 14, 2-3pm, $6/Individual, $30/Family, Pre-Registration required
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Your pre-schoolers chance to enjoy this awesome trampoline park.
When: Saturday, January 14 & Sunday, January 15, 9-10am, $10
Where: 80 Commerce Dr., Allendale
What: Baby Registry Breakfast at PBKids
Why: Meet with a Nursery specialist, get your registry started, and enjoy the complimentary breakfast.
When: Saturday, January 14, 9-11am, FREE
Where: The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack
What: How Do Dinosaurs Choose Their Pets? Storytime
Why: A fun-filled story time perfect for kids who love or yearn for a pet.
When: Saturday, January 14, 11am, FREE
Where: Barnes & Noble, The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack
What: Ridgewood Restaurant Week
Why: Delicious #eeeeats at some of the best spots in Bergen for $25.17 per person.
When: Sunday, January 15 thru Thursday, January 19
Where: Particpating Restos
Why: Delicious #eeeeats at some of the best spots in Bergen for $25.17 per person.
When: Sunday, January 15 thru Thursday, January 19
Where: Particpating Restos
Why: A sweet Mommy and Me program with stories, music and movement.
When: Every Monday this month, 10:30am-11:15am, FREE
Where: 100 Ridge Rd., Mahwah
What: The Big Playhouse Martin Luther King Holiday Play
Why: Drop the kiddos off for some open play on their day off.
When: Monday, January 16, 10am-12pm, $19.25, Pre-Registratoin required
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: A dreamy winter wonderland for you and your family's holiday fun, including Santa's North Pole, waffles and a beer garden- yasssss.
When: Thru January 15, Ages 6+/$15, Skate rental included in price of admission, (Tip- Buy your tickets online to avoid the line to get in.)
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Sukey and her puppet friends thrill your little one with music.
When: Tuesday, January 17, 10:30am, Registration required, FREE
Where: River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Rd., River Vale
Why: A charming 6 week program (bonus points for being a drop off!) for little ones with story time, snacks and a craft.
When: January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, and March 1., Ages 2-4, $20 a day/$120 for 6 week program, Pre-Registration required
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Celebrate the upcoming Lunar Year with an in-store Dance celebration (while you get your shopping on!).
When: Thursday, January 19
Where: The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Butterfly Conservatory
Why: You can pre-book or just wing it for this fascinating exhibit which lets you walk through a world of live butterflies.
When: Now thru May 28
Where: American Museum of Natural History, NYC
Why: Celebrate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a FREE afternoon of dance, music, visual arts and spoken word activities.
When: Saturday, January 14, 11am-2pm
Where: NJPAC’s Center for Arts Education, 24 Rector St., Newark
Why: Their fave Disney characters - on ICE!
When: Starts Friday, January 13th, 7pm, tickets start at $16
Where: Prudential Center, Newark NJ
Why: Because THIS is the year you actually make time for date nights.
When: Saturday, January 14, 5-8pm, $30-$40 (2 or 3 hours), Ages 2+, Pre-Registration required
Where: 1140 Maxwell Lane, Hoboken
Why: Talented artists turn huge blocks of ice into art.
When: Sunday, January 15, 2-5pm, Free with park Admission
Where: 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton
Why: Because 2-For-1 tickets is music to our ears.
When: Tickets on sale now for shows Tuesday, January 17 thru Sunday, February 5
Where: Participating shows
What: Newark Museum Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Why: Family activities, film, dance and much more at this special event.
When: Monday, January 16, 2017, 12-4pm, $5
Where: 49 Washington Street, Newark
What: All Aboard with Thomas and Friends
Why: Join Thomas on a fun-filled, sing-along, mini-performance adventure.
When: Now thru Sunday, January 22 (Check the website for the schedule), Ages 2-12/$18, Adults/$30
Where: Bronx, NYC
What: Ice Castles
Why: If you're looking for a winter weekend getaway w the kids, look no further. Over an acre of frozen ice walls, tunnels, towers, and archways that would make Elsa proud are waiting for you in New Hampshire.
When: Now thru Saturday, February 11, Ages 4+/$8.95, Ages 12+/$12.95
Where: 64 Railroad St., Lincoln, NH
Why: Ice skate at the iconic skating rink, do some holiday shopping, and eat tasty delights at this open air market.
When: Now thru March 5, 8am-10pm
Where: Between 5th & 6th Ave and 40th St. & 42nd Ave., NYC
Why: A winter wonderland across 250 acres with an expansive model train show, kids activities, live music and more. Check out their Bar Car nights for even more live entertainment and of course, yummy hot beverages!
When: Now thru January 16, Ages 2-12/$18, Adults/$30
Where: Bronx, NYC
Upcoming:
Why: The Gold Medal-Winning Olympian gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion comes to Ridgewood.
When: Sunday, January 22, 1pm, Reserve your book beforehand before they sell out!
Where: 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Snag tickets now to check out this incredible ice sculpture extravaganza (plus a kids ice slide, ice carousel, candy story and more!) with a fun carnival theme.
When: Friday, February 3 thru Sunday, February 26, Adults/$20, Kids/$15
Where: 94 Championship Place, Augusta
