
We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Take a train ride, meet the bunny and hunt for candy filled eggs.
When: Saturday March 28-Sunday March 28, Saturday April 3, 11 am-3:30 pm, kids/$12, adults/$18
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg
Events Not To Miss:
Why: Enable your budding artist’s creativity with a shamrock painting and collage.
When: Saturday March 6, 1-3 pm, $30
Where: Franklin Lakes Community Center, 1 Vichiconti Way, Franklin Lakes
Why: Enjoy an online storytime with your kids.
When: Sunday March 7, 3 pm
Where: The Curious Reader Online Event
What: Guided Nature Walk
Why: Take a walk on the trails with sensory experiences along the way.
When: Sunday March 7, 3-4 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Put on your dancing shoes for musical fun and play.
When: Tuesday March 9, 10 am, $22
Where: Paper Street Play, 40 Park Ave., Park Ridge
Why: Join the cupcake guru for a chat and Q&A about her successful business.
When: Wednesday March 10, 7-8 pm
Where: Hosted by the JCO of Northern Bergen County, Zoom
What: Maple Sugaring
Why: Learn about syrup and taste a taste of your own sweet stuff.
When: Sundays through March 28, 10 am-2 pm, $12
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Barnyard Zoo
Why: Visit the animals on the farm and grab a snack to feed them.
When: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 am-4:30 pm, $3
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Celebrate women in science with engaging activities and talks with female experts.
When: Saturday March 6, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Virtual
Why: Ice skating, treats and more frozen fun.
When: Now through March 7, 8 am-11 pm, reservations required
Where: Bryant Park, 5th Ave., NYC
What: Petting Zoo
Why: Feed and play with the animals on the farm.
When: Sundays-Thursdays, 9 am-6 pm, Fridays-Saturdays, 9 am-5 pm, $5
Where: Nickel-O Stables, 369 Strawtown Rd., West Nyack
What: Bear Mountain Ice Rink
Why: Take a skate around the rink and enjoy the outdoors.
When: Monday-Tuesday, 10-11:30 am, 12-1:30 pm, Friday 8-9 pm, Weekends 10 am-9:30 pm
Where: Bear Mountain Ice Rink, 3020 Seven Lakes Dr., Tomkins Cove, NY
What: Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest
Why: This new event celebrates Elmo with a fuzzy Valentine celebration, pajama party, Elmo’s birthday parade and more.
When: Now through March 21, 10 am-1 pm, 2-5 pm select dates
Where: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne
What: Sloomoo Institute
Why: A new, COVID-safe slimey experience, plus virtual slime class offerings each week.
When: Thursdays and Fridays, 3-8 pm, Saturdays 10 am-9 pm, Sundays 10 am-8 pm, check schedule for virtual class days and times
Where: Sloomoo Institute, 475 Broadway, NYC, slime classes are virtual
Upcoming:
Why: Kids get crafty on the farm.
When: Saturday March 13, 9:30-10:30 am and 11:30 am-1 pm
Where: Stokes Farm, 23 Dewolf Rd., Old Tappan
Why: Kids play in the festive space with a St. Patty’s Day menu, craft and gold hunt.
When: Saturday March 13-Wednesday March 17
Where: The Village Edgewater, 250 Old River Rd., Edgewater