
We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not To Miss:
Why: Bring your best smile behind the mask for pics with the Bunny.
When: Thursday March 18-Saturday April 3, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
What: Bunny Photo Experience
Why: Book in advance for fun, socially-distanced snaps with the Easter Bunny.
When: Thursday March 18-Saturday April 3, 12:15-6:30 pm
Where: The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
What: Easter Picture Time
Why: Capture hoppy Easter memories posing with the bunny.
When: Thursday March 18-Saturday April 3, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramys Park, Paramus
What: Folk Art
Why: Create an original Embossed Tin wall hanging.
When: Saturday March 20, mini makers/9:30-10:30 am, creative kids/11:30 am-1 pm
Where: Stokes Farm Greenhouse, 23 Dewolf Rd., Old Tappan
Why: Bring the whole fam to the kitchen for this at-home matzah workshop just in time for Passover.
When: Sunday March 21, 11 am-12 pm
Where: JCC of Northern New Jersey virtual event
What: YMCA Cookie Challenge
Why: Decorate cookies and serve them to a panel of judges for the chance to take home some treats.
When: Monday March 22, 5:30-6:30 pm, $25
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
What: Secor Farms Opening
Why: Visit the farm for fresh spring flowers, Easter baskets and decorations as they open for the season.
When: Monday March 22, 9 am-5:30 pm
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont, Ave., Mahwah
What: Spring Art + Play
Why: Join Abrakadoodle for an art lesson and creation and open play
When: Monday March 22, 3:30-6 pm ages 4-6; Thursday March 25, 10 am ages 20-4
Where: 40 Park Ave., Store 1, Park Ridge
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:
Why: Catch an eye-catching light show set to today’s greatest hits from your car.
When: Thursday March 18-Sunday March 21, 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm, $14.99
Where: 1 Six Flags Blvd. Jackson Township
What: Diggerland Rides
Why: Truck loads of action and fun at this construction theme park.
When: Open Saturday March 20-Sunday March 21, 11 am-5 pm, open daily starting Saturday March 27, 11 am-6 pm
Where: Diggerland, 100 Pinedge Dr., West Berlin
What: Guided Family Day Hike
Why: Get a taste of the spring air with a hike that passes a waterfall, lakes and a vista plus view of NYC.
When: Saturday March 20, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Mahwah
Why: Enjoy special performances during the opening cermonies of this beautiful event.
When: Saturday March 20, 6 pm opening ceremonies, through April 11
Where: Virtual Events
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: Dave & Busters Reopens
Why: With safety precautions in place, the beloved video game arcade spot reopens at the mall
When: Now open, 12-9 pm
Where: Palisades Center, 4661 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
Why: Join the Easter Bunny for a socially-distanced day of photos and fun.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through April 3, 3-6 pm
Where: The Cottage Jersey City, 136 Monticello Ave., Jersey City
Upcoming:
What: Easter Egg-stravaganza
Why: Celebrate with an egg hunt, egg dyeing, bounce house and Easter bunny visit.
When: Saturday March 27, 1:30-2:45 pm, Sunday March 28, 12:15-1:30 pm, $30
Where: Northern Valley Sports Academy, 100 Oakland Ave., Closter
Why: Farm fresh breakfast plus toys and coloring with the Easter Bunny.
When: Saturday March 27-Sunday March 28, 10 am and 12 pm, $38
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Easter Bunny Train Ride
Why: Take a ride with the bunny and plenty of entertainmentto a scenic Easter egg hunt.
When: Saturday March 27-Sunday March 28, Saturday April 3-Sunday April 4, 11 am-3:30 pm
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg