We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Sponsored Post: Help your little performer hone their skills with one of the variety of summer programs offering opportunities in music, dance or theater at The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC. Multiple sessions will be offered during July and August for all ages and levels of study. All classes and workshops are taught by teaching artists and most programs include a performance at the end of the session showcasing the students’ achievements for friends and family. Programs include: Muscial Theater Camp, Open Dance Classes, Dance Intensives, and the Early Stars early childhood music program. Register and pay in full by Tuesday, May 1st and receive $100 off tuition when using the code EB2018. (For more information, visit Bergenpac.org, call 201.482.8194 or email education@bergenpac.org)Events Not To Miss:
What: Parish Carnival
Why: Food, games and a new expanded kiddie section for the littles.
When: Tuesday June 5-Saturday June 9, 6-10 pm, $25 wristbands if purchased before June 4
Where: Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale
Why: Bond with your baby as you get physically and mentally fit.
When: Friday June 8, 10-11 am
Where: Garden State Public Market, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Comedy, magic and sharks in an interactive, action-packed show.
When: Friday June 8, 4-5 pm
Where: Rutherford Public Library, 150 Park Avenue, Rutherford
Why: Pony rides, petting zoo, rides, food and music.
When: Saturday June 9, 1-6 pm
Where: Picnic at Davies Field, Jack J Healy Drive, Fireworks at Park Ridge High School, 53 Park Avenue, Park Ridge
What: Family Yoga
Why: Family zen time as you connect with nature and each other.
When: Saturday June 9, 9:30-10:20 am, $15/session non-member, $75/6-week session non-member
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
What: Strawberry Festival
Why: Delish NJ strawberry treats, plus games and shopping for everyone.
When: Saturday June 9, 12-5 pm
Where: Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church, 318 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River
Why: You’re invited for a FREE day of swimming, games, a dance party, car show and kids art show.
When: Saturday June 9, 12-8 pm, activities from 3-6 pm
Where: Oradell Swim Club, 428 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Oradell
What: Father’s Day Workshop
Why: Dads and kids spend the morning cooking and baking.
When: Saturday June 9, 10:30 am-12 pm, $40
Where: The Crafty Kitchen, 51 Prospect Place, Hillsdale
What: Ocean Conservation Day
Why: Crafts, animals and learning workshops to celebration friends of the sea.
When: Saturday June 9, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus
What: Yoga and Brunch
Why: Moonchild yoga for them, bodyArt yoga or trapeze for you.
When: Saturdays through June 23, 9:45-10:45 am
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Yoga on the Lawn
Why: Beginners to advanced yogis can recharge with this FREE 75-minute outdoor class.
When: Sunday June 10, 9-10:30 am
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Taub Campus, East Clinton Avenue, Tenafly
What: Montvale Street Fair
Why: Stroll and shop while kids enjoy pony rides, kiddie rides and tons more fun.
When: Sunday June 10, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale
What: The Racefaster Mile
What: The Racefaster Mile
Why: See how fast you can run a mile, and let the kids enjoy their own fun run.
When: Sunday June 10, 9 am-12 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Creepy Crawlies
Why: Take a hike and discover the world of crawling critters.
When: Sunday June 10, 2-3 pm
Where: Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood
Why: See which dogs have the chops to win the show, plus dog performances, games, music and adoption opportunities.
When: Sunday June 10, 12-4 pm, $2-$5
Where: Cresskill High School, 1 Lincoln Drive, Cresskill
Why: Arts & crafts, food, rides and fun strolling the streets.
When: Sunday June 10, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Dowtown Fair Lawn
What: Nature Day
Why: Get your green on enjoying nature hikes, canoe rides, animals, a butterfly house and more outdoor family fun.
When: Sunday June 10, member/$4, non-member/$8, member family/$12, non-member family/$24
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
What: Melissa Etheridge
Why: The female rock icon performs.
When: Tuesday June 12, 8 pm, $49-$129
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Why: Store-bought has nothing on these hand-made hand-meals.
When: Thursday June 14, 3:45-5 pm, $28
Where: Clay Paper Scissors Studio, 380 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell
What: Trivia & Game Night
Why: Make it a game night and test your trivia skills, plus wine and beer.
When: Thursdays through June 28, 6 pm
Where: Garden State Public Market, 1 Garden State Plaza, Suite 1305, Paramus
What: Garden State Public Market
What: Garden State Public Market
Why: Bring your appetite for this pop up food hall with authentic cuisines.
When: Thursdays-Saturdays through June 30, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Field Station: Dinosaurs
Why: Go back in time and have a roaring good day with the dinos.
When: Open weekends through June 24, Tuesdays through Sundays June 25-September 2, 10 am-6 pm, $15.50 day pass
Where: Overpeck County PArk, 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia
What: 2018 Butterfly House
Why: Walk amongst the colorful insect or watch a butterfly emerge from a cocoon.
When: Open Wednesdays-Sundays through September 2, 11 am-3 pm, 1 adult and 2 children non-members/$5
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
What: 2018 Butterfly House
Why: Walk amongst the colorful insect or watch a butterfly emerge from a cocoon.
When: Open Wednesdays-Sundays through September 2, 11 am-3 pm, 1 adult and 2 children non-members/$5
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Carnival rides, games plus tons of food.
When: Thursday June 7-Sunday June 10, 6-10 pm, $25 wristbands on June 7 and June 10.
Where: Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, 113 Chiego Place, Roselle Park
Why: Raffles, rides, games and a children’s play area.
When: Thursday June 7-Friday June 8, 6-10pm, Saturday June 9, 5-10 pm
Where: Corpus Christi Parish Community, 234 Southern Boulevard, Chatham
What: West Nyack Greek Festival
Why: Celebrate Greek culture with homemade pastries, crafts, games and rides.
When: Thursday June 7, 5:30-10 pm, Friday June 8 and Saturday June 9, 12-10 pm, Sunday June 10, 12-8 pm
Where: Exit 7, Palisades Parkway
What: Wharton Carnival
Why: Special events each night, from Latin music to acar show and family day on Sunday.
When: Friday June 8, 4-10:30 pm, Saturday June 9, 2-10:30 pm, Sunday June 10, 2-9 pm, $2 admission, $25 wristbands
Where: MacKinnon Middle School, 137 East Central Avenue, Wharton
Why: Come for your carnival faves.
When: Through Saturday June 9, 6-11 pm, $1 (kids under 10 free), $30 bracelets
Where: Horseshoe Lake, 72 Eyeland Avenue, Succasunna
Why: A-listers are out for this huge fitness, fashion, beauty and art event.
When: Saturday June 9-Sunday June 10, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Pier 94, 711 12th Avenue, Manhattan
Why: Have an overnight animal adventure.
When: Saturday June 9-Sunday June 10, 5 pm-8:30 am
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
What: New City Street Fair
Why: Stroll and shop, plus bouncing, face painting and crafts for the kiddies.
When: Sunday June 10, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Main Street, New City
Why: Stroll and shop, plus bouncing, face painting and crafts for the kiddies.
When: Sunday June 10, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Main Street, New City
What: Primitive Living Skills
Why: It’s Bear Grylls for young beginners as they learn nature survival skills.
When: Sunday June 10, 10 am-12:30 pm
Where: The Nature Place Day Camp Threefold Education Center, 285 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge
What: Wayne Day 2018
Why: Rides for the kids, firetrucks and animals at this community event.
When: Sunday June 10, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Wayne Valley High School, 551 Valley Road, Wayne
What: Kidchella Montclair
Why: Activities, music and entertainment for all.
When: Sunday June 10, 12-5 pm
Where: Montclair Community Pre-K, 49 Orange Road, Montclair
Why: A sweet day of strawberry treats and farm fun.
When: Weekends through June, 11 am-5 pm, pay one price/$14.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Stone Barns Center Weekend Admission
Why: Farm activities from meeting pigs and bees to collecting eggs.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am-5 pm, $22
Where: Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills
Why: Farm activities from meeting pigs and bees to collecting eggs.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am-5 pm, $22
Where: Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills
What: Arthur’s World
Why: Join Arthur and his friends and family in this interactive learning exhibit.
When: Open through September 16, free with admission
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Why: Swifties: Step inside the life of the hugely popular singer, who hand-picked personal photos, videos and lyrics for display.
When: Open daily through October 19, 11 am-6 pm
Where: GRAMMY Museum Experience, Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry Street, Newark
Upcoming:
Why: Bee in-the-know and enjoy week-long family events about this buzz-worthy insect.
When: Sunday June 17-Saturday June 23, see schedule for event times Kickoff Friday June 15, 6-8 am
Where: Ridgewood, NJ
Why: Ages 5-12 get their hands dirty with fossil digs, building dinosaur models and getting up close with dinosaur eggs.
When: Monday June 18-Wednesday June 20, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
