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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: St. Anthony's Carnival
Why: Family fun, rides, games, treats, and more.
When: Thursday May 11-Friday May 12, 6 pm, Saturday May 13-Sunday May 14, 3 pm
Where: 1799 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck
Why: Celebrate YOU with a delicious, farm-to-table meal among friends.
When: Friday May 12, 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Canoe Day
Why: Spend the day by the pond, plus birdhouse and birdfeeder building.
When: Saturday May 13, 10 am-3 pm
Where: Demarest Duck Pond, 24 Park St., Demarest
What: Maywood's Chowdown
Why: The food truck fest brings fun for kids and entertainment for all.
When: Saturday May 13, 11 am-6 pm
Where: 205 Maywood Ave., Maywood
Why: Get Mom a last-minute gift! Receive a beautiful flower arrangement and special gift from Eddie V's when you spend $100.
When: Saturday May 13, 10 am-9 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Storytime by the Pond
Why: Head to the nature center for stories around the pond, plus plenty of exploration time.
When: Saturday May 13, 11:30 am
Where: Closter Nature Center, 154 Ruckman Rd., Closter
What: Monster Jam
Why: Truckloads of fun at this action-packed show.
When: Saturday May 13, 7 pm
Where: MetLife Stadium, One MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
What: LibraryCon '23
Why: Fun for all ages includes a costume contest, superhero crafts, gaming room, artists alley, and much more.
When: Saturday May 13, 12-3 pm
Where: Ramsey Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave., Ramsey
What: Sunday Farmer's Market
Why: The season is back with tasty vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment
When: Sundays starting May 14-October 29, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Mother's Day Walk
Why: Enjoy a day with the fam on the trails of TNC.
When: Sunday May 14, 11 am-1 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: Bring the kids for hayrides, pony rides, and more farm fun.
When: Now through Sunday May 21, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Why: Enjoy rides for all ages plus wristband nights.
When: Now through Sunday May 14, check schedule for times.
Where: Palisades Center, 1612 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
What: Born to be Shorn
Why: Watch the shearing of a sheep up close and learn all about wool.
When: Saturday May 13, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., Morristown
What: Howie Mandel
Why: The comedian and judge on AGT brings the lols.
When: Friday May 12, 8 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
Upcoming Events:
Why: The trucks are rolling in at this fun family day.
When: Thursday May 18, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
Why: Enjoy live animal and science shows, plus more earth-related celebrations.
When: Saturday May 20, 10 am-3 pm
Where: 24 Industrial Ave., Ridgefield Park