
We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Yummy Italian food, rides, outdoor concert and more.
When: Now thru Saturday, July 16, 6-11pm
Where: 299 Delafield Avenue, Lyndhurst
What: Get Pop-Cultured: Star Wars at Barnes & Noble
Why: Star Wars trivia, bingo, giveaways, cosplay and more
When: Friday, July 15 at 7pm, FREE
Where: At your local Barnes & Noble location
Why: Listen to The Nerds and watch Star Wars under the stars.
When: Saturday, July 16, Music at 7pm, Movie at Sunset, FREE
Where: 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee
Why: Enjoy a nature-themed story and meet some animals.
When: Saturday, July 16, 11:30am-12:15pm, Ages 3-7, $5
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Scaly Flat Rock Brook
Why: Get up close and personal with reptiles.
When: Sunday, July 17, 2-3pm, $8, Pre-Registration required
Where: 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
Why: Because it’s a lot closer than Central Park.
When: Sunday, July 17, 1-4pm, FREE
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
What: Field Station Dinosaurs
Why: The Dinos are back and at their new home in Bergen.
When: Now thru September 5, Tuesdays thru Sundays
Where: 40 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia
Why: Free Stroller Strides class, membership sales, refreshments, kid crafts, entertainment and prizes!
When: Tuesday, July 19, 8:45-11am, FREE
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Macy’s Court
Why: Just one of the cute events happening this week at this adorbs open play space.
When: Tuesday, July 19, 10am-1pm, babies thru 6 years old, , $35, Pre-Registration required
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Take your tot to decorate play cars, park them, and sit tight to watch a short movie. Too cute…
When: Thursday, July 14, 10am
Where: 144 Woodfield Rd., Twp. of Washington
Why: Finger lickin' good grub on the farm.
When: Thursdays, 5:30- 8:30pm
Where: 244 Weirimus Rd., Hillsdale
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: The turtles and their underground lair make the first stop of their national tour.
When: Now thru September 5
Where: 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Why: Enjoy a train ride on Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hat, music, jugglers, family fun activities and so much more!
When: July 15-17, 10am-6pm, Tickets start at $21, purchase tickets here
Where: 100 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg, NJ
Why: Dynamic laser art moves in time to amazing pop music for the win.
When: Tuesday thru Saturday at 5:15pm, Adult/$7, Kids/$5
Where: 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: City of Water Day
Why: A fun family day with free boat tours on all kinds of vessels, Disney kids activities, live music and more.
When: Saturday, July 16, 10am-4pm, FREE
Where: Maxwell Place Park, Hoboken
What: Summer in the Streets
Why: Kids games, live music, inflatables, food, vendors and more.
When: Saturday, July 16, 12-6pm
Where: Washington St., Toms River
What: Summer Movie Express
Why: Watch “Despicable Me 2” or “Home” for $1.
When: Tuesday, July 19 & Wed, July 20, 10am
Where: Regal Nanuet Stadium, Nanuet, NY
Why: Live Music, a farm stand, kids activities, lawn games and more at this BYO urban farm picnic.
When: Every Wednesday in July & August, 5pm
Where: 171 Grove St., Clifton
Upcoming:
What: NYC Restaurant Week
Why: Ladies, start you Open Table app…
When: Monday, July 25- Friday, August 19
Where: Participating restos
Why: Grab snacks for the kids, rose for the adults, and enjoy this sweet summer pastime.
When: Wednesday, July 27, sundown
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood