Sponsored Post: Put away the pots and pans, and step away from the spatula. Restaurant Week is happening from June 10th - June 19th at Westfield Garden State Plaza, with over 20 deals and promotions offered at quick service and full service restaurants. You'll enjoy exclusive menu items, promotions and delicious meals at restaurants including Aroma Espresso Bar, Chic Sugars, Eddie V's, Grand Lux Café, Pokéworks and Shake Shack. Or, head to GSP's newest hot spot, Seasons 52, for fresh, seasonal dishes plus delicious cocktails and wine flights.Events Not to Miss:
What: LEAD Fest Carnival
Why: Live shows, food, rides and games.
When: Wednesday June 8-Sunday June 12, Wednesdays-Fridays 5-11 pm, Weekends 12-11 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Barbie Truck
Why: Doll fans can stock up on exclusive collectible Barbie beach-wear and more.
When: Saturday June 11, 10 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Nature Day!
Why: Brind the kids in the morning or afternoon for a day of nature crafts, activities, STEM and canoeing.
When: Sunday June 12, 10 am-1 pm, 1:30-4:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Crafts in the Park
Why: Shop and eat at this fun family event.
When: Sunday June 12, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Veteran's Park, Westwood
Why: Stroll, shop and play.
When: Sunday June 12, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 1 Paragon Dr., Montvale
Why: Enjoy a day of food trucks, pony rides, hatchet throwing and more family fun.
When: Sunday June 12, 11-7 pm
Where: Paramus Park Mall, Paramus
Why: Food, vendors and music at this fun family day.
When: Sunday June 12, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Plaza Road and Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn
Why: Bring the whole fam for a fun night out.
When: Tuesday June 14-Saturday June 18, 6-10 pm
Where: Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Tpke, Allendale
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: Pet Palooza
Why: Enjoy family fun, a pet fashion show and consider bringing home a forever furry friend, too.
When: Saturday June 11, 11 am-7 pm
Where: William G. Mennan Sports Arena, 161 E Hanover Ave., Morristown
Why: Thomas the train and more friends are rolling into to NJ.
When: Saturday June 11-Sunday June 12, 12-5 pm
Where: 555 High Mountain Rd., Haledon
Why: Celebrate birds with crafts, puppets and an up close look.
When: Saturday June 11-Sunday June 12, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
What: New City Street Fair
Why: Live music, arts & crafts, rides and more.
When: Sunday June 12, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Downtown New City
What: Youthfest
Why: Bounce houses, mini golf and balloon blasters at the home of the Boulders.
When: Sunday June 12, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Clover Stadium, Pomona
Why: Kids' activities, festival food, live music, candlemaking, dancing and much more.
When: Sunday June 12, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Museum Village, 1010 New York Route 17M, Monroe
What: Rockland Pride Sunday
Why: Celebrate Pride with kids activities for them, shopping and performances for you.
When: Sunday June 12, 12-5 pm
Where: 28 S. Franklin St., Nyack
Why: PYO strawberries and get down with some fun on the farm.
When: Weekends through Sunday June 19, 8 am-5 pm
Where: Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
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: Four days of carnival rides and games, food and fun.
When: Wednesday June 15-Saturday June 18, 5:30-10 pm
Where: Wilde Memorial Park, 683 Maple Ave., Glen Rock
