We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Kids and parents make mac n cheese and s'mores cookies.
When: Friday January 10, 6-8 pm
Where: The Flavor Labs, Norwood
What: Let It Glow
Why: It's your last chance to talk a walk through the path of animal lantern displays at the zoo.
When: Now through Sunday January 12, 4-9 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, Paramus
What: Hibernation Happenings
Why: Bring the kids for a winter walk, to meet an animal ambassador, and to learn about the ones that hybernate.
When: Sunday January 12, 11 am-12 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly
Why: Sing along with the popular Disney film (but shh, we don't talk about Bruno).
When: Sunday January 12, 1 pm and 4 pm
Where: bergenPAC, Englewood
What: Winter Family Hike
Why: Enjoy the crisp winter air with a family-friendly hike and marshmallows by the fire.
When: Sunday January 12, 1 pm
Where: Closter Nature Center, Closter
Why: Ditch the kitchen and eat out at one of Ridgewood's delish participating restaurants.
When: Sunday January 12-Thursday January 16
Where: Select restaurants, Ridgewood
Why: Hear the authors read from their new book about Irving's flight as the youngest person and first black man to fly around the world solo.
When: Tuesday January 14, 6:30 pm
Where: The Curious Reader, Glen Rock
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: New York Got Sole
Why: Calling all sneakerheads: come out for New York's biggest sneaker convention to buy, sell, and trade
When: Saturday January 11, 12-6 pm
Where: Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus
Why: Join the dancing pros as they hit the stage.
When: Sunday January 12, 3 pm and 7 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why: Take a skate around the outdoor rink with a view.
When: Now through Sunday March 2, 10 am-9:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am-7:30 pm Sundays
Where: Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Tomkins Cove, NY
Upcoming Events:
Why: Celebrat the Year of the Snake with performances and a lion dance finale.
When: Saturday January 18, 1-3 pm
Where: Fort Lee Jack Alter Community Center, Fort Lee
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Maple sugaring season is here! Get an up-close view of how sap turns to syrup.
When: Sundays January 19-March 16, 11:30 am and 1 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly