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Why: Take a train ride, meet the bunny and hunt for candy filled eggs.
When: Saturday March 28-Sunday March 28, Saturday April 3, 11 am-3:30 pm, kids/$12, adults/$18
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg
Events Not To Miss:
Why: American Dream guests get an up-close shot at the Kids’ Choice Awards 2021 Experience inside Nickelodeon Universe, with the best of TV, movie and music.
When: Saturday March 13, 7:30 pm, doors open at 4 pm
Where: American Dream, Nickelodeon Universe, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: Kids get crafty on the farm.
When: Saturday March 13, 9:30-10:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Where: Stokes Farm, 23 Dewolf Rd., Old Tappan
Why: Kids play in the festive space with a St. Patty’s Day menu, craft and gold hunt.
When: Saturday March 13-Wednesday March 17
Where: The Village Edgewater, 250 Old River Rd., Edgewater
Why: Star-studded performances to help save the bergenPAC stage and performing arts program.
When: Saturday March 13, 7:30 pm
Where: bergenPAC livestream
Why: Families with special needs children and adults enjoy Irish music, dancing, crafts and more fun.
When: Saturday March 13, 1-2:30 pm
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Join Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue for storytime and more.
When: Saturday March 13, 11 am
Where: The Curious Reader Facebook Live
Why: You’ll be green with envy as your kids bake festive donuts for St Patrick’s Day.
When: Monday March 15, 4:30 pm
Where: The Flavor Labs, 514 Livingston St., Norwood
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Learn about syrup and taste a taste of your own sweet stuff.
When: Sundays through March 28, 10 am-2 pm, $12
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Barnyard Zoo
Why: Visit the animals on the farm and grab a snack to feed them.
When: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 am-4:30 pm, $3
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Diggerland Opening
Why: Plenty of action and fun as this construction theme park opens its rides for the season.
When: Opens Saturday March 13, 11 am-5 pm, check schedule for days
Where: Diggerland, 100 Pinedge Dr., West Berlin
Why: Get moving and dance with these fave characters.
When: Mickey: Saturday March 13, 11:30-12 pm; Chase: Sunday March 14, 11:30-12 pm, $31.99
Where: Imagine That Museum, 4 Vreeland Rd., Florham Park
What: Sloomoo Institute
Why: A new, COVID-safe slimey experience, plus virtual slime class offerings each week.
When: Thursdays and Fridays, 3-8 pm, Saturdays 10 am-9 pm, Sundays 10 am-8 pm, check schedule for virtual class days and times
Where: Sloomoo Institute, 475 Broadway, NYC, slime classes are virtual
What: Petting Zoo
Why: Feed and play with the animals on the farm.
When: Sundays-Thursdays, 9 am-6 pm, Fridays-Saturdays, 9 am-5 pm, $5
Where: Nickel-O Stables, 369 Strawtown Rd., West Nyack
What: Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest
Why: This new event celebrates Elmo with a fuzzy Valentine celebration, pajama party, Elmo’s birthday parade and more.
When: Now through March 21, 10 am-1 pm, 2-5 pm select dates
Where: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne
Upcoming:
Why: Take a bite of happiness with this parent & me cookie decorating session and open play.
When: Tuesday March 23, 10 am, $25
Where: Paper Street Play, 40 Park Ave., Park Ridge
