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Events Not to Miss:
Why: Meet the colorful and (very hungry!) caterpillar in person at this special storytime.
When: Friday, March 11, 4pm, FREE
Where: 229 Rock Rd., Glen Rock
Why: This Bunny takes pre-orders so hop to it!
When: Now thru Saturday, March 26
Where: 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: Teamwork with your favs.
When: Sunday, March 12, 12:30pm & 2pm, $10
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Hop over to the mall to get your picture taken with the Bunny.
When: Now thru Saturday, March 26
Where: Level 1, Near Kate Spade
Why: Take a leisurely stroll and look for signs of spring.
When: Sunday, March 13, 2-3pm, $5, Ages 6+, Pre-Registration Required
Where: 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
Why: Dress up in costumes and meet princesses at this new party venue.
When: Sunday, March 13, 12-4pm, FREE
Where: 49 Prospect Place, Hillsdale
Why: Enjoy breakfast, face painting, photos with the Bunny, and more.
When: Sunday, March 13, 9-11am, Ages 2+/$7, Pre-Registration required
Where: 283 Livingston Street, Northvale
Why: Because nothing says Spring like beautiful flowers.
When: Saturday, March 12, 11am-3pm, $5 per flower planted
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Meet the Hungry Little Caterpillar as he makes his Bergen County tour…
When: Sunday, March 13, 12pm, FREE
Where: 271G Livingston St., Northvale
What: St. Patrick's Day Parade
Why: Bag pipes, Irish step dancing, food trucks, and other fun celebrations of Irish culture here win Bergen.
When: Sunday, March 13, 2pm
Where: Washington Ave., Bergenfield
Why: Learn how to make nature’s candy…
When: Sunday, March 13, 12:30pm & 3:30pm, $10
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Get your daughter in on this trendy and fun yoga practice.
When: Monday, March 14, Ages 7+, Space is limited, Pre-Registration required
Where: 21 Arch St., Ramsey
Why: Learn team building skills with legos at this fun workshop.
When: Wednesday, March 16, 4:15-5:15pm, Grades 2-5, Pre-Registration required
Where: 100 Ridge Rd., Mahwah
Why: Decorate your eggs with the materials the library provides.
When: Wednesday, March 16, 3:30-5pm, FREE, Pre-Registration required
Where: 19 East Prospect St., Waldwick
Why: Make a pretty paper floor craft to take home.
When: Thursday, March 17, 3:30-5pm, Pre-K thru Grade 4, FREE
Where: 239 W. Midland Ave., Paramus
Why: Learn how to cook an entire holiday meal from scratch.
When: Thursday, March 17, 4pm, $35, Pre-Registration required
Where: 240 Rt. 17 N., Paramus
What: St. Patrick’s Day Bounce
Why: A holiday bounce party with arts and crafts, snacks, and more.
When: Thursday, March 17, 5-6:45pm, $14.95, Parents are FREE, Pre-Registration
Where: 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus
Why: Holiday themed storytime followed by an egg hunt.
When: Thursday, March 17, 3:30-4:30pm, Pre-school thru 3rd grade, FREE, Pre-Registration required
Where: 274 Main St., Hackensack
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Have your pick of amazing restos, at amazing prix fixe prices for lunch and dinner.
When: Now thru Saturday, March 20, $20.95 Lunch, $29.95 Dinner
Where: Participating Restaurants
Why: The Bunny Patch is a hoppin’ place with pictures, Pet Nights, and even an exercise class for the little ones with the Bunny himself.
When: Now through Easter for pictures, Pet Nights are Sundays (March 13 & March 20), and “Get Hoppin” class on Tuesdays at 10:30am & Thursdays at 9:30am
Where: West Nyack, NY
Why: The Greatest Show on Earth hits NJ.
When: Now thru March 13, Tickets start at $16
Where: Prudential Center, Newark
Why: An indoor introduction to birding and a walk in the Gardens that is fun for all ages.
When: Sunday, March 13, 1pm, FREE
Where: Carriage House Visitor Center, Ringwood
Why: Arts and crafts for toddlers.
When: Monday, March 14, 11am, 2.5 year old+, FREE, Pre-Registration Required
Where: Lord & Taylor, 2nd floor Children’s Department
Upcoming:
What: Bubbles and Books at Goldfish Swim School
Why: Enjoy family swim, milk and cookies, and a bedtime story
When: Friday, March 18, 6:30pm, Admission is one new children's book per family to benefit The Read To Know Foundation, Pre-Registration Required
Where: Goldfish Swim School, 327 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ
Why: An all-new musical adventure based on Barbara Park's popular book that is presented by the Theater for Children with Autism.
When: Friday, March 18, 10:30am, $8
Where: Shea Center for Performing Arts, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Rd., Wayne
Why: Bring your camera and appetite and spend the morning with the Easter Bunny.
When: Saturday, March 19, 9am-12:30pm
Where: 25 South Island Ave., Ramsey
Why: Bring your kids in their favorite Purim costumes to enjoy train rides, bounce houses, slides, games, a costume parade and much more. Stop by the Bergen Mama table and say hello!
When: Sunday, March 20, 1-4pm (Families with children with special needs can arrive at 12pm), Game and ride tickets $25 for 30 tickets
Where: 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
Why: Snag your spot for all natural easter egg dying and crafts at this popular farm before it sells out.
When: Saturday, March 26, 12-3pm, $12, Reservations recommended
Where: 575 River Rd., New Milford
