We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Snag a seat and ride along the scenic Delaware River to meet the Easter Bunny and enter our giveaway for a chance to win 4 tickets here!
When: April 8, 9, & 15, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm, Child/$11, Adult/$18
Where: Phillipsburg, NJ
What: Peppa Pig Live!
Why: Join Peppa Pig and her family in this action-packed, all singing, all dancing adventure and enter our giveaway for a chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets here!
When: Thursday, April 27, 6pm, ticket prices vary
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark
Book Now:
Why: Visit with the sheep and alpacas and learn the process of turning wool into cloth.
When: Saturday, April 22 & Sunday, April 23, Ages 3-17/$8, Adults/$16
Where: Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Why: Sign up now for this decorating class with tons of extra special secrets and treats for your little one.
When: Saturday, April 15, 1-2:30pm, $60, Ages 6-12, RSVP to 201-485-8889
Where: 799 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Open play and a meet and greet with the spunky pig.
When: Friday, March 31, 3:30-5:30pm, $28
Where: 316 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood
Why: A sweet time with your little one.
When: Fridays, 10:30am-11am, Babies- Age 2, FREE
Where: 49 Park Ave., Westwood
Why: Because this is our kind of library.
When: Friday, March 31 (6-8pm, teens & tweens only, $5) & Saturday, April 1 (10am-5pm, all ages, $5 and adult only event 7-9pm, $25)
Where: Glen Rock Library, 315 Rock Rd., Glen Rock
Why: Get outside and read “Plant the Tiny Seed” on this nature walk.
When: April 1 thru June 30th. FREE, Pre-Registration Required
Where: 460 Dorms Ave., Glen Rock
Why: It’s baby/toddler-palooza at this high-energy, popular 45 minute playtime.
When: Every Saturday this month, 10:15am (up until 23 months) & 11am(ages 2-4), FREE
Where: 100 Ridge Rd., Mahwah
Why: Discover the natural terrain of the Lost Brook Preserve on this scenic run.
When: Saturday, April 1, 8:30-11am
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Build a Bunny Basket at Home Depot
Why: Kids build a bunny basket at this hands-on workshop.
When: Saturday, April 1, 9am-12pm, FREE
Where: Participating stores
Why: Your pre-schoolers chance to enjoy this awesome trampoline park.
When: Saturdays & Sundays, 9-10am, $10
Where: 80 Commerce Dr., Allendale
Why: A guided walk along the trails.
When: Sunday, April 2, 3-4pm, Ages 2+/$6
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: A 5 week race series for pre-schoolers up to the 8th grade.
When: Sunday, April 2 thru Sunday, May 7, $35
Where: 51 Brookside Ave., Cresskill
Why: Enjoy yummy pancakes with maple syrup tapped from a TNC tree.
When: Sunday, April 2, 10:30am- 1pm (every half hour), Ages 2+/$15, Pre-Registration required
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Preschoolers have fun pretending to be living the farm life.
When: Monday, April 3, 10:30am-11:30am, $10
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: After School Craft Time at Little Skye
Why: Stop by this adorbs boutique to shop and enjoy a craft.
When: Every Monday in April
Where: 171 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Why: Buffy comes to Bergen to sign her new cookbook meant to inspire busy Moms everywhere.
When: Tuesday, April 4, 7pm
Where: 271G Livingston St., Northvale
Why: Nibbles, sips, free services, and giveaways at this amazing spa.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 11:30- 8pm, Pre-Registration Required
Where: 12 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood
What: Les Tout Petis Spring Sample Warehouse Sale
Why: Sample sale with up tp 70% off merch your fashionista will love.
When: Wednesday, April 5 through Saturday, April 8
Where: 600 Grand Ave., Ridgefield
Why: Spring has sprung at a fav local farm.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 8am-6pm
Where: 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Alec Baldwin at Bookends
Why: Your favorite Baldwin comes to Ridgewood to sign his new book "Nevertheless".
When: Wednesday, April 5, 6pm
Where: 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: The famous scientist signs his new book “Jack and the Geniuses”.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 6:30pm
Where: 271G Livingston St., Northvale
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Butterfly Conservatory
Why: You can pre-book or just wing it for this fascinating exhibit which lets you walk through a world of live butterflies.
When: Now thru May 28
Where: American Museum of Natural History, NYC
Why: Up-close encounters with life-like dinos at this walk-through exhibit.
When: Saturday, April 1 & Sunday, April 2, 9am-7pm, $19
Where: Garden State Exhibit and Convention Center, 50 Atrium Dr., Somerset
What: UniverSoul Circus
Why: The best acts from all over the planet under one big top.
When: Now thru Sunday, April 2, Check website for time options, Tickets start at $19.50
Where: Floyd Bennett Fields @ Aviator Sports, Brooklyn, NY
Upcoming:
Why: Search the forest for naturally dyed eggs in camouflage colors.
When: Sunday, April 9, 11am,1pm, & 3pm, Adult & Child pair/$22, Pre-Registration Required
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Crafts and egg dyeing on the farm.
When: Saturday, April 8, 12-3pm, $15
Where: 575 River Rd., New Milford
