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We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss
Why: Meet the man behind SpongeBob and enjoy live performances.
When: Friday August 2, 12-9 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: Get your hands dirty with a slime-y creation
When: Friday August 2, 3-7 pm
Where: Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East and Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Head to the visitor's center for an afternoon of old-fashioned fun.
When: Saturday August 3, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Fort Lee Historic Park, Fort Lee
What: Super Sidewalk Saturday
Why: Weekend fun includes arts & crafts, face painting, balloons, contests, and more.
When: Saturday August 3, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
What: Lake Tappan Day
Why: BYO paddle or rent one and spend the day on the open water.
When: Saturday August 3, 8:30 am-3 pm
Where: Lake Tappan, Old Tappan
What: Play Fore! The Kids
Why: Along with golf, the day includes tennis, pickleball, and more.
When: Monday August 5, 9 am
Where: Montammy Golf Club, Alpine
What: Butterfly Feeding
Why: Get up close with the butterflies and create your own seed ball.
When: Fridays through Sundays through August 11, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Magical Meet & Greets
Why: Join Belle and the Prince for a party with live performances.
When: Sundays through August 18, 1-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
Why: From the Housewives to VPR, Bravo fans can immerse themselves in these can't-miss shows.
When: Opens Thursday August 1
Where: 11 Hanover Square, NYC
What: Monster Jam
Why: High-flying stunts at this monster show.
When: Friday August 2, 7 pm-Saturday August 3, 1 pm and 7 pm
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark
Why: Pick a bouquet, enjoy some music, and explore the rest of the farm.
When: Weekends starting August 3-August 18, 10 am
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
Why: Carnival rides and games plus entertainment for all ages.
When: Now through Saturday August 3, weekends 12-10 pm, weekdays 3-10 pm
Where: 1350 Strykers Rd., Phillipsburg
Why: Pick a bouquet and have fun on the farm while you're there.
When: Now through Sunday August 25
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
Upcoming Events:
Why: Shop arts & crafts, ake a tour of the museum, and treat yourself to some sweets.
When: Saturday August 10, 10 am-5 pm
Where: The Hermitage Museum, 335 North Franklin Tpke, Ho-Ho-Kus
Why: Come enjoy a glass (or two) of local wine plus plenty of fun on the farm.
When: Saturday August 10-Sunday August 11, 12-5 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Werimus Rd., Hillsdale