We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Have some active wintery fun right here in Bergen.
When: 7 days a week, $21-$26, Check schedule for times
Where: 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah
What: Kids Night Out
Why: Because a night out for them, means adult fun for you.
When: Friday, January 20, 6:30-9pm, $25, Call 201-857-0922
Where: 10 Franklin Tpke., Ste. 6, Waldwick
Why: Open play and a hang with the sweetest tiger around.
When: Friday, January 20, 3:30-5:30pm, $28, Pre-Registration required
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
What: Mad Science Show
Why: Check out a fun live science show.
When: Friday, January 20, 6-6:45pm, FREE
Where: The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Why: A fun-filled story time with Mo Willems' hilarious new picture book.
When: Saturday, January 21, 11am, FREE
Where: Barnes & Noble, The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack
What: The Kake Studio Grand Opening
Why: Cupcake and cookie decorating, an ice cream sundae bar and a meet-and-greet with Elena from Bella Princess. #sweet!
When: Saturday, January 21, 12-3pm, FREE (Princess arriving at 1pm)
Where: 799 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes
Why: Ages 3-7 enjoy a nature-based story time and a visit from an animal ambassador.
When: Saturday, January 21, 11:30-12:15pm, $6/Individual, Pre-Registration required
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Your pre-schoolers chance to enjoy this awesome trampoline park.
When: Saturday, January 21 & Sunday, January 22, 9-10am, $10
Where: 80 Commerce Dr., Allendale
Why: It’s a pink musical explosion your little girl will adore.
When: Sunday, January 22, 1pm & 4pm, Tickets start at $15
Where: 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Why: Come dressed for the wintery weather and take a nature-themed adventure.
When: Sunday, January 22, 2-3pm, FREE
Where: 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
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: Over 50 exhibitors ready for you to check out.
When: Sunday, January 22, 9am-4pm
Where: 80 South Prospect Ave., Bergenfield
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
Why: Because a sweeter night does not exist!
When: Monday, January 23 thru Thursday, January 26, Reservations at 201-461-6651
Where: Franco’s Metro Restaurant & Bar, 1475 Bergen Blvd., Fort Lee
What: Hasbrouck Heights "MOPS" Mothers of Preschoolers
Why: Mommies & Mommies-to-be from any town: find your tribe! Childcare avail but you must reserve first.
When: Thursday, January 26, 7-9pm, RSVP to 862-239-6677
Where: Bible Baptist Church, 31 Passaic Avenue, Hasbrouck
Heights
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Elisabeth Morrow Singing Petting Zoo
Why: Musical instruments, face painter, free ice cream and more.
When: Sunday, January 22, 1-3pm, FREE
Where: 4800 Avenue at Port Imperial, Weehawken
Why: Musical instruments, face painter, free ice cream and more.
When: Sunday, January 22, 1-3pm, FREE
Where: 4800 Avenue at Port Imperial, Weehawken
Why: A walk-thru exhibit featuring more than 20 life-like dinos and more.
When: Saturday, January 21- Sunday, January 22, 9am-8pm, Child/$28, Adult/$24
Where: Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus
What: NYC Restaurant Week
Why: Enjoy amazing NYC #eeeeats at very un-NYC prices.
When: Monday, January 23 thru February 10, Lunch/$29, Dinner/$42
Where: Participating restos
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: Get artsy with the kids with this story time about Basquiat.
When: Saturday, January 21, 11-11:45 AM
Where: David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, 61 W. 62nd St., NYC
What: Munchkin Mondays
Why: It’s a cupcake decorating party for your munchkins.
When: Monday, January 23, 11am-12pm, FREE, RSVP required (call 845-348-1000)
Where: Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY
Why: Because 2-For-1 tickets is music to our ears.
When: Tickets on sale now for shows now thru Sunday, February 5
Where: Participating shows
What: All Aboard with Thomas and Friends: LAST WEEKEND
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: Hudson Restaurant Week
Why: Dishing out the deals along the Hudson.
When: Monday, January 23-Friday, February 3
Where: Participating Restaurants
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
Upcoming:
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
Why: The famous (and loud!) action-packed event is back.
When: Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29, Tickets start at $40
Where: 25 Lafayette St., Newark
