We rounded up our favorite picks for fun family friendly events in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Events Not To Miss:
What: Photos with the Easter Bunny at Westfield Garden State Plaza
Why: Have your picture taken and daily Easter Egg Hunt with prizes, plus receive $10 to use for Valet Parking!
When: Through Easter, daily 10am to 9pm.
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus, Macy’s Court
What: Days of Daffodils at Abma’s Farm
Why: Spring has FINALLY sprung so go visit the daffodils, enjoy the daffodil wine (who knew?), and breathe a well deserved sigh of relief.
When: Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21, 10am-5pm
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Imagination Movers at William Patterson University Shea Center for Performing Arts
Why: From Disney Junior’s hit music-and-comedy TV series, Imagination Movers bring their eclectic pop sensibility and fun lyrics to the stage plus meet the cast after the show.
When: Friday, March 20, 7pm, Tickets start at $25
Where: 300 Pompton Road, Wayne
What: Mrs. Potts Tea Party at Wyckoff Y
Why: Meet Belle and other characters as you sip tea and munch on sandwiches.
When: Saturday, March 21, 12:30-1:30, kids $15, adults $10, advanced tix req. (201) 891-2081
Where: Wyckoff YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff
What: Easter Baking
Why: Hop on over and bake a delicious cake in the Easter Bunny’s likeness.
When: Saturday, March 21, 10am, Ages 5-13, FREE
Where: Williams Sonoma Locations
What: Teen Chef Challenge
Why: Enter your very own future superstar chef or just go and be dazzled by the 11-17 year old talent.
When: Saturday, March 21, 10:30am
Where: Chef Central, Rt. 17 North, Paramus
What: Great Expectations: Helping Girls Realize their Potential
Why: An empowering planning workshop for girls ages 11-18.
When: Saturday, March 21, 8am-2pm, $10, $15 per parent, Pre-registration required
Where: 100 University Plaza, Hackensack
What: Spring Campfire
Why: Gather around the campfire for stories and s’mores.
When: Saturday, March 21, 6pm & 7:30pm, $10, Ages 5+
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Pancake Brunch & Maple Sugaring
Why: Enjoy pancakes off of the grill with real maple syrup as you learn all about Nature’s candy.
When: Sunday, March 22, Every half hour from 10:30am thru 2pm, $15
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Giants of Generosity 2nd Annual Celebrity Food & Wine Show
Why: Sample plates from Jersey’s finest eateries and mingle with celeb chefs while helping raise funds for needy families.
When: Sunday, March 22, 1pm to 4pm, Tickets $65
Where: The Clinton Inn, Tenafly
What: Make a Difference Concert
Why: Meet today’s hottest social media stars at this benefit concert that celebrates the power of change.
When: Sunday, March 22, 12pm, Tickets start at $20
Where: Just Jake’s, 30 Park St., Montclair
What: Signs of Spring Walk at Flat Rock Brook
Why: Come stretch your legs and shake off the Winter blues…
When: Sunday, March 22, 2-3pm, $8
Where: 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: NJ Wine & Food Festival
Why: A plethora of amazing wine and food events and the chance to mingle with top chefs, winemakers, sommeliers, and fellow wine lovers.
When: Friday, March 20 thru Sunday, March 22, Pre-registration required
Where: Crystal Springs, Vernon
What: The Orchid Show at NYBG
Why: An orchid display to be admired, plus classes and programs held throughout.
When: Through April 19th
Where: NYBG, Bronx, NY
What: Family Art Project at Wave Hill
Why: Arts and crafts with an Orchid flower theme.
When: Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22, 10am-1pm, FREE admission until noon
Where: Wave Hill, Bronx, NY
Upcoming:
What: Easter Bunny at The Big Playhouse
Why: Cookie decorating, open play, and the Easter Bunny!
When: Thursday, April 2, 3:30-5:30pm, $22 per child, Pre-register now before it sells out
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
What: Popovich Pet Theater at BergenPAC
Why: A family show with a unique cast of 30 performing pets!
When: Saturday, March 28, Tickets start at $29
Where: 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Sleeping Beauty Dreams as NJPac
Why: The enchanting fairy tale takes a contemporary and whimsical look at this puppet theater show.
When: Saturday, March 28, 2pm, Tickets are $13-$25
Where: 1 Center St., Newark
