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Why: Four days of carnival rides and games, food and fun.
When: Wednesday June 15-Saturday June 18, 5:30-10 pm
Where: Wilde Memorial Park, 683 Maple Ave., Glen Rock
What: Oakland Carnival
Why: Rides for all ages, treats and games at this fun town event.
When: Wednesday June 15-Saturday June 18, check schedule for daily times
Where: Oakland Town Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Oakland
What: 2022 Butterfly House
Why: High flying fun as you walk among the butterflies.
When: Thursday June 16-Sunday September 4, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Bring the whole fam for a fun night out.
When: Now through Saturday June 18, 6-10 pm
Where: Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Tpke, Allendale
What: Open Cockpit Day
Why: Hop into the pilot's seat and pretend to take flight.
When: Saturday June 18, 10:30 am-4 pm
Where: The New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame, 400 Fred Wehran Dr., Teterboro
Why: Food vendors, food trucks, entertainment and activities for the whole family.
When: Sundays through November 20, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Enjoy songs and scenes from popular Broadway shows and hit movies.
When: Saturdays through June 25, 11 am and 1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you're heading out of Bergen:
What: Pearl River Carnival
Why: The annual carnival is back with rides, food and games.
When: Thursday June 16-Sunday June 19
Where: Central Ave. Field, Pearl River
Why: Music, vendors, a beer garden and food truck are rolling in.
When: Saturday June 18, 11 am-6 pm
Where: 50 Hinchman Ave., Wayne
Why: Music, food trucks, pick your own and Jersey Girl Brews.
When: Saturday June 18-Sunday June 19, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: The Masked Singer
Why: The hot reality show hits NJ live on stage with celeb guests and new performances.
When: Saturday June 18, 8 pm
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
Why: Spend the day on the farm with dad plus PYO berries, a delish brunch and farm fun.
When: Saturday June 18-Sunday June 19, 9-10:30 am
Where: Alstede Farms, One Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Why: PYO strawberries and get down with some fun on the farm.
When: Weekends through Sunday June 19, 8 am-5 pm
Where: Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
What: Candytopia
Why: Because there's always reason to visit a museum of candy.
When: Now through Sunday July 31, 10 am-8:30 pm
Where: Candytopia New York, 111 W 32nd St., NYC
What: Dinosaur Safari
Why: The dinos are roaring back, bigger and better than before.
When: Now through Sunday October 30, during zoo hours
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Why: Immerse yourself in the world of the popular show, from Hawkins Lab to the Palace Arcade.
When: Now through Sunday July 31, Wednesdays-Fridays 4:30-9:30 pm, Weekends 10:30 am-9:30 pm
Where: Duggal Greenhouse, 63 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn
Why: The beloved book series makes its way to NJ plus Piggie and Elephant, Knuffle Bunny and more characters.
When: Now through Monday September 5, open during museum hours
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Upcoming Events:
What: State Fair Meadowlands
Why: The big fair is back with rides, games, prizes and lots of live entertainment.
When: Thursday June 23-Sunday July 10, check schedule for daily times
Where: Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
