Sponsored Post: You're invited to play FORE! The Kids! This important fundraiser includes a fun day of Men’s & Women’s Golf, Tennis & Pickleball, & Mah Jongg or Canasta. Come play with us to support the JCC’s youth programming, services, and camps on August 5th!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
