We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Get out for the night for food trucks, music and fireworks.
When: Thursday July 8, 6 pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Bergenfield
What: BBQ Nights
Why: A tasty night of delish BBQ and live music on the farm.
When: Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Paint an Abma's Animal
Why: Release your child's inner artiste at Art at Abma's with Made to Measure.
When: Thursday July 8, 4 pm
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Rides, games and FUN.
When: Now through Saturday July 10, weekdays 6-10 pm, Saturday 2-10 pm
Where: West Borough Parking Lot between Wendy's and Friendly's, Hillsdale, NJ
What: Seasonal Scavenger Hunt
Why: Families work as a team to solve riddles and find clues.
When: Saturday July 10 and Sunday July 11, 1-2 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Pick Your Own Peaches
Why: PYO peaches is back on farm, and summer never tasted so good.
When: Opens Saturday July 10, 9 am-3 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Eat your heart out and enjoy family activities and more.
When: Sunday July 11, 11 am-7 pm, kids/$5, adults/$8
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: State Fair Meadowlands
Why: a BIG day of fun with rides, games, food and entertainment.
When: Now through Sunday July 11, check schedule for times
Where: State Fair Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
Why: Drive-in movies are the perfect nighttime activity with kids.
When: Now through Sunday August 29, check schedule for times
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: Join a look-alike Blippi for a performance and playtime.
When: Saturday July 10, 10:30 am
Where: Imagine That!!! Museum, 4 Vreeland Rd., Florham Park
What: Sunflower Picking
Why: Sunflower and zinnia season has begun, so bring your camera for Insta-worthy shots.
When: Saturday July 10-Saturday August 14
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Family Ag Day
Why: Family fun activities, music, animals, ice cream making and more.
When: Sundays July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 12, September 26, 9 am-1 pm
Where: Van Riper Hopper Museum, 533 Berdan Ave., Wayne
Why: Explore the legendary author's animals with live shows, music, games and much more.
When: Now through Sunday August 29, advance reservations required
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Why: Feeling blue? Check out Terhune's PYO patch, kids games, live music, tasty treats and tons more fun.
When: Saturday July 10-Sunday July 11, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton
Upcoming:
What: Dino Safari
Why: Travel back in time as the dinos take over Bergen County in this prehistoric drive-through experience.
When: Friday July 16-Sunday August 8, 10 am-9 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, West Parking Lot, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Ninja Mud Run
Why: Get your hands -- and body -- dirty going through obstacles during the course.
When: Saturday July 17, ages 6-12 10 am-1 pm, ages 13 to adults 1 pm-4 pm
Where: High Exposure Climbing, 266 Union St., Northvale
