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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:
Why: Kids bake up some red, white and blue cupcakes.
When: Thursday July 1, 4-5:30 pm
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
Why: Stories and an up close look at some animals.
When: Saturday July 3, 2-3 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: State Fair Meadowlands
Why: A BIG day of fun with rides, games, food and entertainment.
When: Now through Sunday July 11, check schedule for times
Where: State Fair Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
What: Pick Your Own Peaches
Why: Everything is peachy keen at Demarest Farms’ PYO peaches.
When: Opens Sunday July 4
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Axe throwing, fun for kids, food and fireworks.
When: Sunday July 4, 2-8:30 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
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
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Citi Field Carnival
Why: Some summertime fun with food, games and rides.
When: Wednesday June 30-Sunday July 4, 4-10 pm weekdays and 12-10 pm weekends
Where: Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Corona, NY
What: Nyack fireworks
Why: Watch as this huge fireworks display lights up the night sky.
When: Sunday July 4, 9-9:30 pm
Where: Memorial Park, 51 Piermont Ave., Nyack
Why: Shop a number of local crafters plus rides, food and fun for the whole fam.
When: Sunday July 4, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Main Street, Little Falls
Why: Explore the legendary author’s animals with live shows, music, games and much more.
When: Opens Monday July 5-Sunday August 29, advance reservations required
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx