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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
What: Dinosaur Dominion
Why: Go back in time and rediscover the dinos.
When: Saturday June 25, 2-3 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Food, games, music and firefighting fun.
When: Saturday June 25, 2-6 pm
Where: 13 Kline St., Harrington Park
What: Chowdown in Maywood
Why: Come hungry, have fun and be happy at this day of food and activities for every age.
When: Saturday June 25, 11 am-6 pm
Where: 205 Maywood Ave., Maywood
Why: Meet the author/actress and actor as they sign their new book City of Likes.
When: Tuesday June 28, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: 2022 Butterfly House
Why: High flying fun as you walk among the butterflies.
When: Now through Sunday September 4, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
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: Farm Festival
Why: Head to the farm for live music, live animals and shopping.
When: Thursday June 23, 6 pm
Where: City Green, 171 Grove St., Clifton
What: Lake DeForest Day
Why: Paddle and play at this day on the water.
When: Saturday June 25, 7 am-3 pm
Where: Lake DeForest, 41 Strawtown Rd., New City
Why: Empanadas galore, plus other eats and entertainment.
When: Saturday June 25, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Weasel Brook Park, 1 Westervelt Pl., Clifton
Why: Games, hayrides, sports and snacks to support the nonprofit Norwescap.
When: Saturday June 25, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: Stranger Con
Why: Enter the upside down with the stars of Stranger Things.
When: Saturday June 25-Sunday June 26, 10 am-6 pm
Where: NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
What: Blippi the Musical
Why: The popular screen character hits the stage in this interactive performance.
When: Sunday June 26, 1 pm and 5 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
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:
Why: Celebrate the 4th with games, eats live music and of course, fireworks.
When: Sunday July 3, 2-8:30 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
