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Events Not To Miss:
Why: Put away the dishes, eat in, take out, support local restaurants.
When: Sunday January 24-Thursday January 28, 11 am-10 pm
Where: Participating Ridgewood restaurants
What: Ramsey Farmers’ Market
Why: Browse local produce, baked goods and other foods and products.
When: Sundays through April, 10 am-1 pm
Where: Main St. Train Station, Ramsey
Why: Join the “Fuller House” actress and author of Candace’s Playful Puppy for a reading and Q&A.
When: Wednesday January 27, 7 pm, $18.99
Where: Bookends Zoom Webinar, link emailed near event date
Why: Rides (by land and by “sea”), mini golf, indoor skiing and so much more full-family entertainment.
When: Daily, check attractions for schedules
Where: American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: Get into the winter spirit with ice skating, a carousel and train ride and more.
When: Now through Sunday February 21, $10
Where: Van Saun Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Winter Story Walk
Why: Explore the book Big Snow at this outdoor reading experience.
When: Daily
Where: Thielke Arboretum, 460 Doremus Ave., Glen Rock
What: Barnyard Zoo
Why: Visit the animals on the farm and grab a snack to feed them.
When: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 am-4:30 pm, $3
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Feed the animals and go for a pony ride.
When: Saturday January 23, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, $15
Where: Imagine That, 4 Vreeland Rd., Florham Park
What: Frozen Ball
Why: Join Elsa for crafts, games and hot chocolate.
When: Saturday January 23, 1-3 pm, $25-$30
Where: Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union
Why: Ride along with Daniel Tiger in the Grr-ific Exhibit or take a spin around the slippery sock skating rink.
When: Thursdays and Fridays 10 am-4 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Ice skating, treats and more frozen fun.
When: Now through March 7, 8 am-11 pm, reservations required
Where: Bryant Park, 5th Ave., NYC
What: Petting Zoo
Why: Feed and play with the animals on the farm.
When: Sundays-Thursdays, 9 am-6 pm, Fridays-Saturdays, 9 am-5 pm, $5
Where: Nickel-O Stables, 369 Strawtown Rd., West Nyack
What: Bear Mountain Ice Rink
Why: Take a skate around the rink and enjoy the outdoors.
When: Monday-Tuesday, 10-11:30 am, 12-1:30 pm, Friday 8-9 pm, Weekends 10 am-9:30 pm
Where: Bear Mountain Ice Rink, 3020 Seven Lakes Dr., Tomkins Cove, NY
Upcoming:
What: Let’s Tie Dye Together
Why: Make your kid’s day a little brighter with a fun DIY tie-dye event.
When: Sunday January 31, 11 am, $32
Where: Posh Princess Palace, 1 South Main St., Lodi
