We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Up close and personal with DPW trucks, crafts, games, and more.
When: Thursday, July 21, 9-11am, FREE
Where: 144 Woodfield Rd., Twp. of Washington
Why: Chow on Lukes Lobster, Polkadot Cupcakes and tons of other food trucks, live music, kids activitites, a beer garden, and more.
When: Saturday, July 23, 11am-6pm, Ages 5+$5
Where: 335 N. Franklin Turnpike, Hohokus
Why: A wacky book about a madcap moose adventure.
When: Saturday, July 23, 11am, FREE
Where: The Shops at Riverside, Hackensack
Why: Learn to cook great recipes with some swanky new tools.
When: Saturday, July 23, 10am, Ages 8-13, $30 (includes the Williams-Sonoma Junior Chef Gadget Set)
Where: 225 Riverside Square, Hackensack
Why: Fun for kids and adults with shopping, characters, NFL players, DJ, bounce house and more.
When: Sunday, July 24, 1-4:30pm
Where: 1 Tice Rd., Franklin Lakes
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: Just one of the cute events happening this week at this adorbs open play space.
When: Tuesday, July 26, 10am-1pm, babies thru 6 years old, , $35, Pre-Registration required
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: Kids entertainment, food vendors, classic cars, and showing support for homegrown vendors.
When: Tuesday, July 24, 11am-4pm
Where: American Legion Post #1, 399 Broad Ave., Leonia
Why: When the pool just seems like too much, hit up a FREE movie.
When: Tuesday, July 26 & Wednesday July 27, 10am, FREE
Where: Bow Tie theaters (Closter, Washington Twp. & Hoboken)
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
Why: Kid’s activitites, lemonade and treats, face painting and more, all to support PCD.
When: Wednesday, July 27, 1:30-3pm
Where: 171 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
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: 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
Why: Rides, entertainment, and zeppoles: fugetaboutit!
When: Friday, July 22 thru Sunday, July 24
Where: 704 Jefferson St., Hoboken
Why: Yummy corn on the cob, wagon rides, pony rides, crafts, and so much more.
When: Saturday, July 23 & Sunday, July 24 and Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31, 10:30am-4pm
Where: 3 Circle Dr., Robbinsville
What: NYC Restaurant Week
Why: Ladies, start you Open Table app…
When: Monday, July 25- Friday, August 19
Where: Participating restos
Why: Amazing “trek tech” experience as you become a cadet at the Starlet Academy. Check out the overnights too!
When: Now thru October 31, Ages 5+/$18, Adults/$25
Where: Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., NYC
What: Summer Movie Express
Why: Watch “The Peanuts Movie” or “Minions” for $1.
When: Tuesday, July 19 & Wednesday, July 20, 10am
Where: Regal Nanuet Stadium, Nanuet, NY
Why: Jurassic World, a cozy blanket, and a perfect summer night.
When: Wednesday ,July 27, Sundown, FREE
Where: Pier A Park, Hoboken
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:
Why: Because even the beach stops for shopping.
When: Thursday, July 28- Saturday, July 30, 10am-6pm
Where: Downtown Englewood
Why: A family day not to miss with face painting, character meet and greets, dancing, and more. All kids will receive a free $20 with a purchase of $20.
When: Saturday, July 30, at 12-3pm, FREE
Where: Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY
What: Storytime LIVE with Curious George
Why: Hang out with everyone's favorite monkey and enjoy storytime, art & crafts, fun games, face painting and more.
When: Saturday, July 30, at 11am, FREE
Where: Kiddie Academy of Northvale, 271 Livingston St., Unit 269 L-O, Northvale
