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We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
What: Kids at AD: Paw Patrol
Why: Enjoy an episode of the show, and Easter craft, and meet Chase.
When: Thursday March 28, 4-5:30 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
What: Easter Bunny
Why: Stop (or hop) by to see the Easter Bunny and snap a pic.
When: Friday March 29, 12 pm and 4 pm, Saturday March 30, 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Where: Stokes Farm, 23 DeWolf Rd., Old Tappan
What: Easter Storytime
Why: Join the bunny for a story, craft, and snack.
When: Friday March 29, 11 am and 4 pm
Where: Vale Coffee Shoppe, 669 Westwood Ave., River Vale
Why: Snap your smiles with the bunny, while kids enjoy Easter-themed crafts.
When: Saturday March 30, 1-3 pm
Where: Big Blue Swim School, 305 Route 17 South, Paramus
What: Eggstravaganza
Why: The egg hunt is on with treats and prizes.
When: Saturday March 30, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Easter in the Park
Why: Easter Bunny, games, music, eggs, and more.
When: Saturday March 30, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
What: Extraordinary Egg Hunt
Why: BYO Basket for a camouflage egg hunt at the nature center
When: Saturday March 30, 10 am-3:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Meet the Easter Bunny
Why: It's books and bunnies and this family-friendly, pre-Easter event.
When: Saturday March 30, 12 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, 271 Livingston St., Northvale
Why: Take a pic with the bunny and get free take-home activities when you book online.
When: Now through Saturday March 30, 11 am-6:45 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
What: Bunny Photo Experience
Why: Smile for the perfect Easter memories.
When: Now through Saturday March 30, 2-7 pm, 11 am-7 pm starting March 16
Where: The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
Why: Have a hoppy Easter and snap a photo with the bunny.
When: Now through Saturay March 30, check schedule for daily times
Where: Westefield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Photos With the Bunny
Why: Head to the mall for hoppy pics with the Easter Bunny.
When: Now through Saturday March 30, 11:15 am-6:45 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
What: Easter Eggstravaganza
Why: Celebrate the holiday with games, bounce houses, face painting, and sweets.
When: Sunday March 31, 11 am-12 pm
Where: East Brook Middle School, 190 Spring Valley Rd., Paramus
Why: The actress signs her newest, most delicious book, Indulge.
When: Wednesday April 3, 6 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, 271 Livingston St., Northvale
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
Why: Take a ride over the bridge or through the tunnel to this massive car show.
When: Friday March 29-Sunday April 7, 10 am-10 pm
Where: Jacob Javits Convention Center, 11th Ave. between 34th and 40th Streets
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Why: The annual hunt is on where kids can fill up a basket of eight and enjoy other treats
When: Friday March 29-Saturday March 30, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: Eggstravaganza
Why: Farm fun includes hayrides, animals, egg hunts, games, rides and more.
When: Friday March 29-Saturday March 30, Saturdays and Sundays April 6-April 14, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Take a tour of the farm and learn about turning sap to syrup.
When: Saturday March 30, 10 am-3 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Easter Bunny Train Ride
Why: Hop on board for a ride to the egg hunt with the bunny.
When: Now through Sunday March 31, weekends only, 11 am-3:30 pm
Where: The Delaware River Railroad, Phillipsburg, NJ
Why: Celebrate the season with spring fun on the farm.
When: Now through Sunday April 7 (Bunny Breakfast through March 30), 9 am-4 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, One Alstede Farms Ln., Chester
What: Visit the Bunny
Why: Hop over to the Palisades Center for smiles and snaps with the Easter bunny.
When: Now through Saturday March 30, 11 am-6:45 pm
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
Why: Bold fashion is brought to life on a runway of floral designs.
When: Now through Sunday April 21
Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
What: Wild About Animals
Why: Animals are springing up at LSC, including butterflies, alpaca, sheep, rabbit, parrot, and more.
When: Now through Sunday April 28
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City