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We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
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
Why: The huge fair for a healthy community has tons of entertainment and fun for the fam.
When: Wednesday June 21-Friday June 23, 5 pm-close, Saturday June 24-Sunday June 25, 1 pm-close
Where: Overpeck County Park, 199 Challenger Rd., Ridgefield Park
What: State Fair Meadowlands
Why: Plenty of rides and games for all ages, plus live entertainment, music, fireworks, and more.
When: Thursday June 22-Sunday July 9, check schedule for times
Where: 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
What: NorwesFest
Why: This family fun day has rides, treasure hunts, sports, and so much more.
When: Saturday June 24, 11 am-2:30 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: Firefly Festival
Why: Enjoy crafts, music, pony rides, and nature as the fireflies light up the night.
When: Sunday June 25, 4-9 pm
Where: Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton
Why: Start the holiday celebrations of right with tasty eats from local food trucks, kids activities, and a nighttime fireworks show.
When: Sunday July 2, 12-10:45 pm
Where: Cliff Gennarelli Sports Plex, Garden State Plaza Pkwy., Paramus
Why: Celebrate with food trucks, family, and fireworks.
When: Tuesday July 4, 4-9 pm
Where: 278 River St., Hackensack
Why: Join the morning parade then enjoy celebrations into the night with music, fireworks, and more festivities.
When: Tuesday July 4, 6 pm
Where: Veterans Field, Ridgewood
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