
We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Take a pic with the bunny and get free take-home activities when you book online.
When: Friday March 8-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: Friday March 8-Saturday March 30, 2-7 pm, 11 am-7 pm starting March 16
Where: The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
Why: Enjoy a breakfast with sweet maple syrup and learn about the tree to table process.
When: Saturday March 9, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am
Where: James A. McFaul Environmental Center, 150 Crescent Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Music, stories, sing-alongs, and so much more.
When: Saturday March 9, 11 am
Where: Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: The parade is back with bagpipes, performers, and more festivities.
When: Sunday March 10, 2-4 pm
Where: Washington Ave., Bergenfield
Why: The beloved kids' book comes alive on stage along with even more Eric Carle classics.
When: Sunday March 10, 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
Why: Celebrate Easter with your pet and snap some egg-cellent photos with the bunny.
When: Mondays March 11 and March 18, 4-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
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: Maple Sugaring
Why: Learn about maple trees, turn sap to syrup, and sample the sweet stuff.
When: Sundays through March 17, 11:30 am and 1 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Paw Patrol Pups Off Duty
Why: Enjoy a FREE performance of everyone's favorites super pups
When: Saturdays through March 24, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm and Sundays 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
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
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: Kristin Chenoweth
Why: The award winning actress and singer performs some of the biggest hits.
When: Saturday March 9, 8 pm
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
Why: The huge, popular train show is rolling into NJ with model trains, activities for the whole family, and more.
When: Saturday March 9-Sunday March 10, 10 am-4 pm
Where: NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
What: Chocolate Expo
Why: This Wonka-inspired event brings the original movie's stars and plenty of the sweet stuff.
When: Saturday March 9-Sunday March 10, 10 am-6 pm
Where: NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Why: Celebrate the shamrock with food trucks and fun.
When: Sunday March 10, 12-5 pm
Where: New York Boulders, 1 Phil Tisi Way, Pomona
What: Wayne Valley Spring Show
Why: Treat yourself ahead of spring and shop local crafters.
When: Sunday March 10, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 551 Valley Rd., Wayne
What: Train Show
Why: The annual train show is back, bringing Thomas & Friends, and more.
When: Now through Sunday March 10, Saturdays 10 am-5 pm, Sundays 12-5 pm
Where: Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Ave., Pearl River
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