We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not To Miss:
What: Arts in Oakland
Why: Live performances for kids and adults, plus art classes and kids zumba.
When: Friday June 11-Sunday June 13, check schedule for event times
Where: Oakland Public Library & Veterans Park
Why: Meet the T-Rex and take some pics of the 15-footer.
When: Saturday June 12, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Crafts in the Park
Why: Shop (local) til you drop and enjoy food and more fun.
When: Sunday June 13, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Broadway and 3rd Ave., Westwood
What: Nature Day!
Why: A day of celebration with animals, scavenger hunts, crafts, fire and much more.
When: Sunday June 13, 10 am-1 pm, 1:30-4:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Shop local, and enjoy crafts and rides.
When: Sunday June 13, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Plaza Rd. and Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn
Why: Bring your appetite for sweets and savory eats, plus pony rides, crafts and more.
When: Sunday June 13, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: Bake up some delish treats with your little.
When: Wednesday June 16, 4:30 pm
Where: The Flavor Labs, 514 Livingston St., Norwood
What: L.E.A.D Fest Carnival
Why: Rides, games, food and fun.
When: Now through Sunday June 20, Wednesdays-Fridays, 5-11 pm, Weekends 12-11 pm, $5
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza Blvd., 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
What: Barnyard Petting Zoo
Why: Get your tix in advance to spend a day with the animals, plus pony rides are back.
When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Spend a beautiful day on the farm with sweets and scents.
When: Opens Saturday June 12, 8 am-3 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
Why: Wheels and food truck meals plus pony rides and train rides on the farm.
When: Sunday June 13, 9 am-3 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley, NJ
What: Xpedition Dino
Why: Drive through a dino-sized adventure with 30 life-sized dinosaurs.
When: Now through Tuesday September 7
Where: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson Township
What: Hot Wheels Race to Win
Why: The famous cars are rolling in the latest interactive exhibit.
When: Now through Monday September 6, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: SUE the T.Rex Experience
Why: A roaring good time with high-tech simulations, replica skeleton and more prehistoric fun.
When: Open through January 9
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Upcoming:
What: State Fair Meadowlands
Why: A BIG day of fun with rides, games, food and entertainment.
When: Friday June 18-Sunday July 11, check schedule for times
Where: State Fair Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
Why: The dinos are back and bigger than ever.
When: Summer Season opens Saturday June 19 through September 5, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Field Station: Dinosaurs, Overpeck County Park, Fort Lee Rd., Leonia
