Sponsored Post: Encourage your child's love of music at Bach to Rock in Wyckoff, which welcomes all ages, skill levels and musical interests. Kids learn guitar, piano, drums, voice, violin and trumpet among others. Or, hone their DJ skills with the Beat Refinery DJ School, which offers mixing, scratching and music production classes. Looking for some more fun? Host a celebration with Bach to Rock's birthday parties, where kids can jam with their friends.Events Not to Miss:
What: Art at Abma's
Why: Create a pom pom rainbow and enjoy some fun with animals on the farm.
When: Thursday June 30, 4-5 pm
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Crafty Critters
Why: Meet an animal and embrace your artistic side.
When: Saturday July 2, 2-3 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Celebrate with the party of the year that brings pony rides, kids activities, food, drinks and much more.
When: Saturday July 2, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Teaneck Armory, 1799 Teaneck Ave., Teaneck
Why: Enjoy a festive day with the parade, plus bands, clowns and floats.
When: Monday July 4, 9:30 am
Where: Glen Rock High School, Glen Rock
Why: Games, food, music and more 4th of July festivities.
When: Monday July 4, 12-4 pm
Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, Continental Ave., River Edge
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
For more July 4th Celebrations, click here!
What: State Fair Meadowlands
Why: The big fair is back with rides, games, prizes and lots of live entertainment.
When: Now through Sunday July 10, check schedule for daily times
Where: Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
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
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: A celebration of the nation by the water.
When: Monday July 4, 9:30 pm
Where: Memorial Park, 51 Piermont Ave., Nyack
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
