Sponsored Post: Didn't quite make it out to the West Coast for Coachella this year?! JCC on the Palisades has you covered with their upcoming Kidchella Carnival, a family focused festival with rides for all ages. Mark your calender for Wednesday, July 12th, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm!We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: The annual carnival is back with rides for every age, food, games, and fun.
When: Now through Saturday June 17, check schedule for daily times
Where: Wilde Memorial Park, Glen Rock
Why: The street fair has plenty of entertainment for the whole family, plus food trucks to enjoy.
When: Saturday June 17, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 300 Market St., Elmwood Park
What: Lake DeForest Day
Why: Bring the fam for a day of paddling and games on the lake.
When: Saturday June 17, 7 am-3 pm
Where: Lake DeForest, 41 Strawtown Rd., New City
Why: It's tea time in Bergen County, plus games, stories, and more historical fun.
When: Saturday June 17, 1-4 pm
Where: The Hermitage, 335 Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
What: Open Cockpit Day
Why: Kids hop into the pilot's seat and prepare to take flight.
When: Saturday June 17, 10:30 am-4 pm
Where: The Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of NJ, 400 Fred Wehran Dr., Teterboro
Why: Take a hike as you celebrate the longest day of the year.
When: Sunday June 18, 7-9 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Sunday Farmer's Market
Why: The season is back with tasty vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment
When: Sundays through October 29, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Experience a feel good session with or w/o kids (daycare on site) BYO mat & water
When: Saturday June 17, 8am
Where: NEW Fitometry Health Club 129 S Broad Street, Ridgewood
What: BollyX Dance Outside
Why: Grab friends or family and experience the Bollywood style choreographed workout
When: Saturday June 17, 12pm
Where: Ridgwood Pedestrian Plaza, Ridgewood
If you're heading out of Bergen:
What: Berries and Brews
Why: Fun on the farm for you and your littles.
When: Saturday June 17-Sunday June 18, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
Why: This special day of mystery reveals the secrets of the soil.
When: Saturday June 17, 12-3 pm
Where: Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
What: Brew at the Zoo
Why: Celebrate summer with a round of brews with the aniamls
When: Friday June 16, 6-11 pm
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Why: Wander the fields and enjoy the view.
When: Saturday June 10-Sunday July 16, 10 am-5 pm, select days
Where: Happy Day Farms, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: St. Anthony's Feast
Why: Find food for every appetite plus rides for kids and adults.
When: Saturday June 17, check schedule for daily times
Where: 276 Diamond Bridge Ave., Hawthorne
Upcoming Events:
What: Oakland Town Carnival
Why: Enjoy fun for the whole family.
When: Wednesday June 21-Saturday June 24, check schedule for daily times
Where: Oakland Recreation Complex, 24 Lawlor Dr., Oakland
