We rounded up our favorite picks for fun family friendly events in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not To Miss:
What: The Great Trade-In Event at Toys R Us
Why: Babies are messy, we get it. Trade it in your yucky gear and get 25% off all brand new gear and furniture.
When: Friday, January 23 thru February 21
Where: Toys R Us stores
What: Macrame Workshop at Bazaar Star Beadery
Why: A day of macrame mania your little crafter will love.
When: Saturday, January 24, 11am-5pm, $35
Where: 216 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Ultimate Chef Bergen County: Round 3
Why: Get a taste of top local chefs battling it out.
When: Saturday, January 24, 11am
Where: Chef Central Paramus, 240 Rt. 17 North, Paramus
What: Sid the Science Kid Live! at BergenPAC
Why: Sid and his friends take on wonders and discoveries throughout this awesome stage show.
When: Sunday, January 25, 2pm & 5pm, Tickets start at $10
Where: 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Sleeping Beauty
Why: Fifteen-year-old JCC Performing Arts Student, Benjamin Wenzelberg, performs his award winning, full-length opera—for the first time in its entirety—at the JCC!
When: Sunday, January 25, 4:30pm, Non-Member Tickets start at $10
Where: 411 E. Clinton Ave, Tenafly
What: Ridgewood Restaurant Week
Why: 10 days of special pricing on pre-fixe, tantalizing 3 course menus from some of our favorite eateries.
When: January 25-29
Where: Participating Restaurants, Ridgewood
What: Granny’s Green Machine at The Closter Nature Center
Why: Teach the kids how fun it is to be green.
When: Sunday, January 25, 3pm-4:30
Where: 154 Ruckman Rd., Closter
What: Allegro Arts Academy Grand Re-Opening
Why: Face painting, door prizes, treats, and more.
When: Sunday, January 25, 12-3
Where: 445 Industrial Rd., Carlstadt
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Sesame Street Presents: The Body & Meet Elmo Live!
Why: An interactive adventure plus a chance to meet everyone’s favorite monster live.
When: Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25, 11-11:45am,
Where: Liberty Science Center , Jersey City
Upcoming:
What: Chugginton Live! at NJPac
Why: Your little one’s favorite choo choo trains from Disney Jr. in action.
When: Friday, January 30, 3pm & 6pm, Tickets starts $29
Where: 1 Center St., Newark
What: Mummenschanz at BergenPAC
Why: See the Swiss mask theater troupe perform their unique form of visual theater.
When: Friday, January 30, 7:30pm, Tickets start at $39
Where: 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood