We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Sponsored Post: Liberty Science Center will be galactic fun-filled all Spring break long. The newly opened Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium is hosting shows like Wonders of the Night Sky and To Worlds Beyond that explore the galaxy under its giant dome. Next find out where you would be stationed on the Star Trek Spaceship Enterprise in The Starfleet Academy Experience. Plus, for the little ones Big Bird and friends will take them to the Big Dipper and beyond in One World, One Sky. Then, your little ones become hands on astronauts with a stop at Space Station Liberty or Really Useful as they Explore the Rails with Thomas and Friends. Older kids and parents can feed their scientific curiosity with the Family Weekend Exploration Series, covering topics from coding and 3D printing to environmental disasters and bridge design. (Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, 201.200.1000)
Book Now:
What: Mackenzie Ziegler
Why: Dance Moms star takes pics and signs her new book, Kenzie’s Rules of Life.
When: Tuesday May 8, 6 pm, books for signing on sale now. Each child must purchase a book from Bookends for entry.
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Events Not To Miss:
Why: Join the Today Show host at this signing and cocktail reception.
When: Tuesday April 3, 5:30 pm, $50, includes autographed book, glass of wine and hor d’oeuvres
Where: This Old 76 House, 110 Main Street, Tappan
What: Kristin Cavallari
Why: Meet the TV personality and author of healthy lifestyle book True Roots.
When: Wednesday April 4, 7 pm
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 Egg Bunny Bounce
Why: A bouncing egg hunt and visit with the bunny.
When: Thursday March 29, 11 am and Friday March 30, 4 pm, $19.95
Where: BounceU, 70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus
Why: A super-fun time of games and bouncing with these superheroes.
When: Thursday March 29, 5-6:45 pm, $19.95
Where: BounceU, 70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus
Why: Hop over and stop in for some Easter Bunny fun.
When: Friday March 30, 3:30 pm, kids plus one adult/$28, two kids plus two adults/$49.50
Where: The Big Playhouse, 316B Kinderkamack Road, Westwood
Why: An Easter celebration fit for a princess: Easter makeup, mini-mani and Queen Elsa egg hunt.
When: Friday March 30-Saturday March 31, 10:30 am-12 pm
Where: Glitter and Glam, Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: Have fun and get fit doing bunny berpees and egg relays.
When: Saturday March 31, 2:30-4:30 pm
Where: Pop Fit Kids, Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
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 31, 10 am-11 am
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Easter Bunny Photo Time
Why: Hop on by for your child’s photo with the Easter Bunny.
When: Open 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: Open 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: Open through Saturday March 31, 10 am-9 pm, 11 am Saturdays
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, 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
What: Photos With the Bunny
Why: Reserve a FastPass time with the bunny, and avoid the wait!
When: Open through Saturday March 31, 10 am-1 pm, 2 pm-5 pm, 6 pm-9 pm
Where: The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Easter Bunny Maid Café
Why: A fun family night out with live bunnies and chicks, face painting and games, and performances.
When: Saturday March 31, 6-9 pm
Why: Hunt for eggs and hang with the Easter Bunny and his friends.
When: Saturday March 31, 10:30 am
Where: Veterans’ Memorial Park, 98-44 Westwood Avenue, Westwood
Why: Yummy eggciting fun with the Bunny.
When: Saturday March 31, 2 pm
Where: Demarest Nature Center, 90 Park Street, Demarest
What: Camouflaged Egg Hunt
Why: Find the natural-dyed eggs hiding in camo, and win a prize for the golden eggs.
When: Saturday March 31, 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, non-member/$12, member/$6
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
Why: Sports, art, swimming and trips for grades K-5 while school’s out.
When: Monday April 2-Thursday April 5, 9 am-4 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC o the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Avenue, Tenafly
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Spend Easter weekend with ALL the animals.
When: Friday March 30-Sunday April 1, 10 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, kids/$12, adults/$8
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
Why: You’re invited as Elmo and friends rock out on stage at this neighborhood party.
When: Friday March 30-Monday April 2, 10 am, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Why: Race down to see the hottest models the auto world has to offer.
When: Friday March 30-Sunday April 8, 10 am-10 pm, Sundays, 10 am-7 pm, kids/$7, adults/$17
Where: Jacob Javits Convention Center, 11th Avenue, between 34th and 40th Street, NYC
Why: Climb aboard for a day filled with kids entertainment, Bunny pics, an egg patch aboard a scenic train ride.
When: 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 31, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, kids under 12/$12, adults/$17
Where: Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany
Why: Take some eggs-traordinary pics with the Easter Bunny.
When: Through Saturday March 31
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
Why: A Muppet Babies theme playdate with face painting, games, and fun surprises.
When: Saturday March 31
Where: Newport Centre, 30 Mall Drive West, Jersey City
What: Easter Celebration
Why: Have an eggceptional time with a museum-wide egg hunt and easter egg crafts.
When: Saturday March 31-Monday April 2, 10 am-4:45 pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street, NYC
What: Macy’s Flower Show
Why: A stunning floral display with a twist on classic fairytales. Check schedule for activities, including breakfast with the Easter Bunny and paper flower crafts.
When: Open through Sunday April 8
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, kids/$19.99, adults/$7.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: The Orchid Show
Why: A stunning display of the beauty of the orchid.
When: Through Sunday April 22, 10 am-6 pm, kids/$12, adults/$28 weekends, kids/$10, adults/$23 weekdays
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 Blvd, Jersey City
Upcoming:
Why: The beloved book of cement mixers and dump trucks comes to life in this action-packed musical.
When: Sunday April 8, 1 pm and 4 pm
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
What: Mary Higgins Clark
Why: The Queen of Suspense signs her latest book, I’ve Got My Eyes On You.
When: Sunday April 8, 1 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
