We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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When: Thursday January 16, 7 pm
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark
Events Not To Miss:
What: Pancakes for Parkinson’s
Why: Breakfast for a cause.
When: Saturday January 11, 9 am-12 pm, $5
Where: 349 Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale
What: Winter Wonderland
Why: Kids become an artist and create a snowflake canvas, winter watercolor and snowman clay sculpture.
When: Sunday January 12, 12-2 pm, member/$30, non-member/$40
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Your fave Broadway hits, from Les Mis to Phantom, on one stage.
When: Sunday January 12, 3 pm, $39-$99
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Seasonal Scavenger Hunt
Why: Bring the whole fam for a day of nature and bonding.
When: Sunday January 12, 2-3 pm, non-member/$5-$20
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Try a FREE music class filled with songs, movement, play and stories for your little ones.
When: Sunday January 12, 9:15 am and 10 am, Monday January 13, 9:30 am and 10:20 am, Sunday January 19, 3 pm and 4:15 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E Clinton Ave., Tenafly
Why: Skip the cooking and enjoy a 3-course meal out with your crew at a number of delicious restaurants close to home.
When: Sun., January 12-Thurs., January 16, Sun., January 19 and Sun., January 26-Thurs., January 30, 11 am-10 pm, $30.20 for 3-course, prix-fix menu
Where: Participating restaurants, Ridgewood
What: Frozen The Pool Party
Why: Escape the cold in the heated pool with a Frozen-themed party, including character visits and more fun.
When: Sunday January 12, 1:30-3:30 pm
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Tour the school and meet the staff while enjoying a fun family culinary experience.
When: Sunday January 12, 10:30 am
Where: Leonard & Syril Rubin Early Childhood Center at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly
Why: Race down a snowy mountain in a tube or practice ski skills in the cool outdoors.
When: Mondays-Thursday, 2-8 pm, Fridays, 1-10 pm, Saturdays 8:30 am-10 pm, Sundays 8:30 am-8 pm, $22-$45
Where: Campgaw Mountain, 200 Campgaw Rd., Mahwah
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Llama crafts and movies for them, shopping the sales for you.
When: Friday January 10, 6-8 pm
Where: Palisades Center, Color Me Mine, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
What: Teddy Bear Tea
Why: Tea and treats with your loved ones, and a special new friend.
When: Saturday January 11, 11 am and 1 pm, $30
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
What: Disney on Ice Dream Big
Why: Your kids’ Disney faves from Elsa to Moana hit the ice in this action-packed show.
When: Thursday January 16-Monday January 20, check schedule for times, $15-$230
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark
What: All Aboard With Thomas & FriendsWhy: Climb aboard the very useful engine and enjoy a day with the famous train and co.
When: Weekends through Sunday January 26, 9 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, January 20, 25-26, 11 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm
Where: New York Botanical Gardens, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Why: Ages 3 and up become artists as their learn to draw these fave characters.
When: Saturdays through February 15, 3 pm
Where: Palisades Center, Disney Store, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
What: Holiday Train Show
Why: Model trains chug through historic NY landmarks.
When: Now through Sunday January 26, 10 am-6 pm, kids/$18, adults/$30
Where: New York Botanical Gardens, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
What: Impulse Art Installation
Why: A winter wonderland of seesaws that radiate light and music while you ride.
When: Now through Saturday February 1
Where: Garment District Plazas, Broadway between 41st and 36th St., NYC
Why: Get a special look at the giraffe barn and meet the giraffe keeper.
When: Weekends through February 29, 2-2:30 pm, $50
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
Why: Hop over the bridge and enjoy a day -- or night -- out in the city ice skating with the cityscape background.
When: Now through Sunday March 15, check schedule for times, $15-$35
Where: Pier 17, 89 South St., NYC
Upcoming:
What: Lunar New Year
Why: Cultural performances, store specials and more entertainment to celebrate.
When: Saturday January 18, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: January Jam
Why: Activities, games, animals and snacks on the farm.
When: Monday January 20, 9 am-1 pm, $50
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Candace Cameron Bure
Why: Meet the actress as she signs her new book Grow, Candace, Grow.
When: Tuesday January 21, 6:30 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
