We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Get your kid's closet spring-ready at this affordable shopping event.
When: Thursday March 22-Friday March 23, 10 am-5 pm, Saturday March 24, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Les Tout Petits, 600 Grand Avenue, Ridgefield
Why: Pics and balloons with the world’s most famouse pig.
When: Friday March 23, 3:30, $28/child, $49.50 two children, one adult free per child
Where: The Big Playhouse, 316B Kinderkamack Road, Westwood
What: 2018 Baby Expo
Why: Pre-natal experts help you learn about all things baby, plus be sure to visit Bergen Mama!
When: Saturday March 24, 10 am-1 pm
Where: Pascack Valley Medical Center, 250 Old Hook Road, Westwood
Why: Eggs, candy and the bunny for all to enjoy.
When: Saturday March 24, 10 am, kids/$5, adults/$15
Where: River Vale Country Club, 660 Rivervale Road, River Vale
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Find the special eggs and win prizes.
When: Saturay March 24, 10 am
Where: Carlock Field, Thiem Ave., Rochelle Park
What: Bagels With the Bunny
Why: Get Easter-ready at this bunny breakfast, with crafts, games and prizes.
When: Saturday March 24, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, kids/$8, adults/$5
Where: Hasbrouk Heights Junior Woman’s Club, 320 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights
Why: The Easter Bunny arrives for an egg hunt and story, plus a jumbo egg filled with Lego toy for the first 100 children, so get there early!
When: Saturday March 24 and Saturday March 31, 10 am-11 am
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Easter Bunny Photos
Why: Book your spot for a hoppy photo with the Easter Bunny.
When: Saturday March 24, 1- am-5 pm
Where: All is Well Boutique, 257 Everett Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Spring into the season with crafting and egg dyeing.
When: Saturday March 24, 12-3 pm, $15
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Road, New Milford
What: Spring Egg Hunt
Why: Eggs and bunnies for the whole family.
When: Saturday March 24, 9:30 am
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, Front Corral, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
What: Healthy Kids Day
Why: Health for kids’ minds and bodies, through games, healthy cooking, arts and crafts.
When: Saturday March 24, 10 am-1 pm
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, Front Corral, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Find the golden egss, win prizes, the pose with the Easter Bunny.
When: Saturday March 24, 11 am
Where: Westervelt-Lydecker Grounds, across from Old Mill Pool, Woodcliff Lake
What: Oradell Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Eggs for everyone at this hunt.
When: Saturday March 24, preschool/1 pm, kindergarten/1:30 pm
Where: Doug Parcells Athletic Complex, Ridgewood Ave., Oradell
What: Annual Egg Hunt
Why: A fun time for the whole family at this egg hunt.
When: Saturday March 24, 1 pm
Where: Roosevelt Common, Tenafly
What: Paramus Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Games, inflatables and plenty of eggs.
When: Saturday March 24, 10:30 am
Where: Petruska Park, 475 N Farview Ave., Paramus
What: Spring Campfire
Why: Learn about plants and animals in the summer as you sink your teeth into s’mores.
When: Saturday March 24, 6-8:30 pm, members/$5, non-member/$10. For families with kids ages 5 and up.
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Hillsdale Egg Hunt
Why: Get those baskets ready, then stay for playground playtime after the hunt.
When: Saturday March 24, 9 am
Where: Beechwood Park, Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: Prizes, Peter Cottontail, music, plus a special moms-only hunt.
When: Saturday March 24, 10 am
Where: Crestwood Lake, Allendale
Why: The hunt is on, so grab your baskets.
When: Saturday March 24, 10 am
Where: Borough Hall, 930 River Road, New Milford
Why: BYO basket, plus pics with Peter Cottontail.
When: Sunday March 25, grades 1-3/12:30 pm, ages 1-kindergarten/1:15
Where: Tryon Field, 52 Darwin Ave., Rutherford
What: Kid’s Easter Egg Class
Why: Play pastry chef for the day making French-inspired Easter Egg macarons.
When: Sunday March 25, 11 am-1:30 pm, $85
Where: Dana’s Bakery HQ, 69 Wesley Street, Suite 2, South Hackensack
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: Daniel Tiger’s visits your neighborhood.
When: Sunday March 25, 1:15 pm, , $28/child, $49.50 two children, one adult free per child
Where: The Big Playhouse, 316B Kinderkamack Road, Westwood
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Learn about how sap become syrup, and sample your own.
When: Sunday March 25, 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: Pet Night
Why: It’s your furry friend’s turn to take the paw-fect pic with the bunny.
When: Mondays March 26, 5-8 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: Decorate and devour a personal bunny cake.
When: Tuesday March 27, 4-5 pm, $35
Where: Ridgewood Culinary Studio, 223 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood
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
What: Easter Bunny Photos
Why: Hop on the Easter Bunny’s lap and bring your smiles.
When: Through Saturday March 31, 10 am-9 pm, 11 am Saturdays
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: The hero pups are back, and set sail on a pirate adventure.
When: Thursday March 22-Sunday March 25, check schedule for times
Where: Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, NYC
What: Sun-Earth Day
Why: Hand-on activities for young and old scientists.
When: Saturday March 24, 11 am-4 pm
Where: The American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, NYC
What: Astro Family Day
Why: Look through a telescope, experiment in the lab and journey to Mars in the super science day.
When: Saturday March 24, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
Why: Climb aboard for a day filled with kids entertainment, Bunny pics, an egg patch aboard a scenic train ride.
When: Saturday March 24, Sunday March 25, Saturday March 31, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm and 3:30 pm, kids/$11, infants/$4, adults/$18
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg
What: Easter Bunny Express
Why: Embark on a train ride filled with the Easter Bunny and holiday treats.
When: Saturday March 24, Sunday March 25, Saturday March 31, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, kids under 12/$12, adults/$17
Where: Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany
Why: Celebrate girl power through films, stories, performances and family-friendly activities.
When: Saturday March 24-Sunday March 25, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W 83rd Street, NYC
Why: These Easter fundays have hayrides, farm animals, an egg hunt, games and photos with the Bunny.
When: Through Sunday April 8, check schedule for times
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: Macy’s Flower Show
Why: A stunning floral display with a twist on classic fairytales. Opening day bring tons of activities plus family fun day with Princess Peppa Pig.
When: Opens Sunday March 25, through Sunday April 8
Where: Macy’s, 151 West 34th Street, NYC
What: NYC Food Truck Fest
Why: NYC’s best food trucks and food vendors line up to fill you up with everything from crepes to empanadas.
When: Sunday March 25, 10 am-5:30 pm
Where: 100 West 77th Street, NYC
Why: Spend the day shopping for all your home needs.
When: Sunday March 25, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Wayne Valley High School, 551 Valley Road, Wayne
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:
What: Kristin Cavallari
Why: Meet the TV personality and author of healthy lifestyle book True Roots.
When: Wednesday April 4, 7 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston Street, Northvale
Why: A great hopportunity to dine with the Easter Bunny.
When: Thursday March 29, 8:30-10:30 am, $7
Where: The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Easter In the Park
Why: Fun with the bunny, and music, games, arts & crafts, treats and more.
When: Saturday March 31, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Memorial Park, E. Ridgewood Ave., Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
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