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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: Art at Abma’s
Why: Arts and crafts fun for all ages with Made to Measure.
When: Thursdays starting May 20, 4 pm
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Parents Night Out
Why: This FREE night for ages 2-13 includes a camp sampler with everything from games to arts and crafts, giving you the night off.
When: Friday May 21, 5-9 pm, register at [email protected] or 201-282-5225
Where: Fountain Fitness Center, 1150 NJ-17, Ramsey
What: Canoe Day
Why: Spend the day on the duck pond with the fam.
When: Saturday May 22, 12-3 pm
Where: Demarest Nature Center, 90 Park Street, Demarest
What: Pondering Ponds
Why: Play by the pond and meet some water friends.
When: Saturday May 22, 2-3 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Soak up the spring food truck season plus music, drinks, pony rides, and more games for everyone.
When: Saturday May 22, 11 am-7 pm
Where: St. Philip The Apostle School, 488 Saddle River Rd., Saddle Brook
Why: Drive In movies are back at Demarest Farms.
When: Now through Sunday August 29, check schedule for times
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Spring In Living Color
Why: Color your day in this series of Insta-worthy immersive floral activations.
When: Now through Sunday June 6, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Macy’s Court Level 2, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Barnyard Petting Zoo
Why: Get your tix in advance to spend a day with the animals, plus pony rides are back.
When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm, Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: SUE the T.Rex Experience
Why: A roaring good time with high-tech simulations, replica skeleton and more prehistoric fun.
When: Opens Saturday May 22 through January 9
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: For the Birds! Workshop
Why: High-flying fun with games, crafts and garden adventures to learn about the birds.
When: Saturday May 22, 10 am
Where: City Green, 171 Grove St., Clifton
What: Spring Festival
Why: Scavenger hunt, music, crafts, games and more to celebrate spring.
When: Saturday May 22, 10 am-3 pm
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale
Why: BYOBlanket for a great lineup of live music and food.
When: Sunday May 23, 1-6 pm, $25-$30
Where: Giralda Farms, Chatham Township
Why: Take a hayride, explore the maze, go on a scavenger hunt and more.
When: Now through Sunday May 23, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, One Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Why: Elephants, tigers, giraffes and rhinos are just some of the animals you’ll meet on this adventure.
When: Daily, $19.99-$24.99, 9 am-3:45 pm
Where: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flag Blvd., Jackson
Upcoming:
What: L.E.A.D Fest Carnival
Why: Rides, games, food and fun.
When: Thursday June 3-Sunday June 20, Wednesdays-Fridays, 5-11 pm, Weekends 12-11 pm, $5
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus