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Events Not To Miss:
What: Art at Abma’s
Why: Kids make a bird house and bird treat, and can visit with the animals on the farm.
When: Thursday June 17, 4 pm
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: State Fair Meadowlands
Why: A BIG day of fun with rides, games, food and entertainment.
When: Friday June 18-Sunday July 11, check schedule for times
Where: State Fair Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
Why: The dinos are back and bigger than ever.
When: Summer Season opens Saturday June 19 through September 5, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Field Station: Dinosaurs, Overpeck County Park, Fort Lee Rd., Leonia
Why: Enjoy live music to celebrate Pride, plus the first 100 guests get an American Dream backpack.
When: Saturdays June 19 and June 26, 12-6 pm
Where: American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: Celebrate the longest day of the year with a night of hiking and BYO s’mores by the fire.
When: Sunday June 20, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: L.E.A.D Fest Carnival
Why: Rides, games, food and fun.
When: Now through Sunday June 20, Wednesdays-Fridays, 5-11 pm, Weekends 12-11 pm, $5
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
What: Oakland Town Carnival
Why: Rides, games, food and summer fun.
When: Wednesday June 23-Saturday June 26
Where: Rec Fields, Oak Street, Oakland
Why: Drive In movies are back at Demarest Farms.
When: Now through Sunday August 29, check schedule for times
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: The brand new Sea Life Aquarium and Legoland Discovery Center are now open for fun.
When: Open daily, 11 am-5:30 pm
Where: American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Pearl River Carnival
Why: The fun is back at this annual carnival with rides for all ages.
When: Thursday June 17-Sunday June 20
Where: Central Ave. Field, Pearl River
Why: Start the summer with a family fun night out.
When: Thursday June 17-Sunday June 20, 6 pm
Where: 26 Red Schoolhouse Rd., Spring Valley
Why: Pre-game live music and post-game fireworks.
When: Saturday June 19, 6:30 pm (band starts at 4:30 pm)
Where: New York Boulders, Palisades Credit Union Park, 1 Palisades Credit Union Park Dr., Pomona
Why: Food trucks, liquor trucks, live music and more.
When: Saturday June 19, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta
Why: Father’s Day on the farm bring pony rides, live music, berries and more.
When: Sunday June 20, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: Xpedition Dino
Why: Drive through a dino-sized adventure with 30 life-sized dinosaurs.
When: Now through Tuesday September 7
Where: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson Township
What: Hot Wheels Race to Win
Why: The famous cars are rolling in the latest interactive exhibit.
When: Now through Monday September 6, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: SUE the T.Rex Experience
Why: A roaring good time with high-tech simulations, replica skeleton and more prehistoric fun.
When: Open through January 9
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Upcoming:
What: Mad Science Shows
Why: Come sea what all the ocean fun is about in this day of science and surprises.
When: Friday June 25 and Saturday June 26, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
