We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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What: Mixology Grand Opening Celebration Week: Fabulous Friday
Why: The hot boutique will be teaming up with Supreen for free brow shaping and makeup!
When: Friday March 16, 3-7 pm
Where: Mixology, 65 VerValen Street, Closter
What: Hoda Kotb
Why: Meet the Today Show host and author of the new children’s book I’ve Loved You Since Forever.
When: Tuesday March 20, 7 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, 271 Livingston Street, Northvale
Why: Go under the sea in this performance of the Disney classic.
When: Thursday March 15-Friday March 16, 7 pm, Saturday March 17, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sunday March 18, 3 pm, kids/$12, adults/$20
Where: Wyckoff YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Shopping and storytime.
When: Friday March 16, 9:30-10:30 am
Where: Whole Foods Market, 300 Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Why: The fun-loving hero pup pays a visit.
When: Friday March 16, 3:30-5:30 pm, $28/child, $49.50 two children, one adult free per child
Where: The Big Playhouse, 316B Kinderkamack Road, Westwood
What: Discover Science Fun Lab
Why: Kid scientists can bounce then head into the lab for a take-home experiment.
When: Friday March 16, 6-8 pm, $24.95
Where: BounceU, 70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: An Easter-themed girls night out with your little girl will leave her styling and smiling.
When: Saturday March 17, 6:30-8:30 pm, $40
Where: Ridgewood Sweet and Sassy, 216 E Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: The Easter Bunny arrives for an egg hunt and story, plus a jumbo egg filled with a Lego toy for the first 100 children, so get there early!
When: Saturday March 17, Saturday March 24 and Saturday March 31, 10 am-11 am
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Tumble Leaf Play Space, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Nature Story Time
Why: Animal storytime plus a surprise visit.
When: Saturday March 17, 10-10:30 am, $6
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Get in some spring shopping, while your little princess meets balloon-sculpting Cinderella.
When: Saturday March 17, 1-4 pm
Where: Lu Lu Belle, Closter, 97 Vervalen Street, Closter
What: Meet and Greet With Elmo
Why: All the way from Sesame Street comes the furry red monster.
When: Saturday March 17, 10 am-12 pm, $28/child, $49.50 two children, one adult free per child
Where: The Big Playhouse, 316B Kinderkamack Road, Westwood
Why: Join the author and illustrator for a fun story.
When: Saturday March 17, 11 am-12 pm
Where: The Curious Reader, 229 Rock Road, Glen Rock
What: Bunny & Bagels
Why: An Easter feast with games, crafts, raffles and the bunny.
When: Sunday March 18, 9:30-11 am, kids/$10, adults/$15
Where: Park Ridge Elks Lodge, 13 Sulak Lane, Park Ridge
Why: The police pup comes to play.
When: Sunday March 18, 10 am-12 pm, $28/child, $49.50 two children, one adult free per child
Where: The Big Playhouse, 316B Kinderkamack Road, Westwood
Why: Celebrate the life of Parkland student Alyssa Alhadeff at this community night filled with sports and tons of activities.
When: Sunday March 18, 5:30-8:30 pm, $10/person ($15 at door), $40/family
Where: Superdome Sports, 134 Hopper Ave., Waldwick
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Learn about how sap become syrup, and sample your own.
When: Sunday March 18, 12:30-1:30 pm, 2-3 pm, 3:30-4:30 pm, member/$5, non-member/$10
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Frog Conservation Day
Why: Spend the day with close encounters of the animal kind.
When: Sunday March 18, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Erika Jayne
Why: Don’t miss! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star signs her new book Pretty Mess.
When: Tuesday March 20, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Conscious Living Circle
Why: Ring in spring with this meditation and talking circle to celebrate the equinox.
When: Tuesday March 20, 7-9 pm, members/$20, non-members/$25
Where: Bar Method Closter, 91 Vervalen Street, Closter
What: Pet Night
Why: It’s your furry friend’s turn to take the paw-fect pic with the bunny.
When: Mondays, through March 26, 5-8 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
What: Easter Bunny Photo Time
Why: Hop on by for your child’s photo with the Easter Bunny.
When: Through Saturday March 31, check schedule for times. Reserve your spot at simonbunny.com.
Where: The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
What: Meet the Bunny
Why: Bring your eggcellent smiles and say cheese with the Easter Bunny.
When: Through Saturday March 31, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: LSC After Dark 80s Night
Why: Get into the 80s groove with tons of activities from this neon decade, plus a laser light show.
When: Thursday March 15, 6-10 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
What: Marvel Universe Live!
Why: Your favorite superheroes join forces to beat some of the most evil villains.
When: Thursday March 15-Sunday March 15, check schedule for times
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark
Why: Make time for tea time with your princess, plus yummy small bites and a craft.
When: Friday March 16, 4-5:30 pm, $50 for 2 people
Why: March along and join the festivities.
When: Friday March 16, 1 pm
Where: Starting from the Prudential Center on Mulberry Street, Newark
Why: Go green and check out the Irish dancing, floats and festive fun.
When: Saturday March 17, 11 am
Where: 5th Avenue between 44th Street and 79th Street, NYC
Why: Grab your leprechaun hats for a good green time.
When: Saturday March 17, 1 pm
Where: Begins at 66th Street and Madison Street, Guttenberg
Why: Wizards and muggles will love this Harry Potter-inspired enchanted scavenger hunt.
When: Saturday March 17, 10:30 am
Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., NYC
What: Outragehisss Pets
Why: A wild time with wild animals, up close.
When: Saturday March 17, 12-1 pm
Where: The Nature Place Day Camp @ Green Meadow Waldorf School, 307 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge
Why: Can you dig it? It’s the season opener for this heavy machinery wonderland.
When: Saturday March 17-Sunday March 18, 11 am-6 pm, under 42 inches/$29.95, over 42 inches/$34.95, season pass/$54.95
Where: Diggerland, 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin
What: Irish Arts Fest!
Why: Celebrate Irish culture with Celtic knotwork jewelry making, leprechaun hat and more.
When: Saturday March 17-Sunday March 18, 10 am-5 pm, included with admission
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street, NYC
Why: Join over 5,000 marchers for this huge celebration in the Irish town.
When: Sunday March 18, 1:30-3 pm
Where: Starts on Middletown Road, end at Central Ave., Pearl River
What: Bunny Brunch
Why: Play, eat and meet the bunny.
When: Sunday March 18, 10-11 am
Where: Dave & Busters, Palisades Center, 4661 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
Why: Kids will learn all about animals from Happy Tales Animal Sanctuary.
When: Monday March 19, 11 am-12 pm
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
What: Sea of Light
Why: Best seen in the dark, this installation will light up your children’s eyes and minds with its changing colors and choreographed movement.
When: Through March 2018, open daily 24 hours a day, lights show on the hour from 5-8 pm
Where: Seaport District NYC, 19 Fulton Street, NYC
Why: Grab a date and grab a bite to eat.
When: Through Sunday March 25
Where: Participating restaurants in Rockland and Hudson Valley
Why: Take some eggs-traordinary pics with the Easter Bunny.
When: Through Saturday March 31
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
What: The Orchid Show
Why: A stunning display of the beauty of the orchid.
When: Through Sunday April 22, 10 am-6 pm
Where: New York Botanical Gardens, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
Why: Visit Thomas on the Island of Sodor without leaving Jersey.
When: Open through May 13, 2018
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Why: Live long and prosper as you go on an otherworldly adventure.
When: Open through May 28
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Why: Travel through space with Big Bird, Elmo and friends.
When: Ongoing, check schedule for times
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Upcoming:
Why: Hop on board for a scenic trip filled with entertainment, eggs and of course, the bunny.
When: Saturday March 24-Sunday March 25, Saturday March 31, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm and 3:30 pm, kids/$11, adults/$18
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions,
What: Harlem Wizards
Why: B-ball tricks, games and comedy to entertain you and the kids.
When: Sunday March 25, 4 pm, students/$20, adults/$25
Where: Ramapo High School, 311 George Street, Franklin Lakes
Why: A one-of-a-kind visual experience which bring ordinary objects to life.
When: Thursday March 22, 8 pm
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
