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Events Not to Miss:
Why: Plenty of rides, games, and fun for all ages.
When: Wednesday May 24-Sunday May 28, 6-11 pm
Where: 34 Maple Ave., Hackensack
What: LEGO City
Why: Hop on the LEGO City bus for games and prizes.
When: Thursday May 25, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Shake Shack Parking Lot, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: LEAD Carnival
Why: Enjoy rides and games, with wristbands and megapasses avail too.
When: Thursday May 25-Sunday June 11, 5-11 weekdays, 3-11 weekends
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Good food and great fun at this family day of eating and entertainment.
When: Saturday May 27, 11 am-7 pm
Where: 488 Saddle River Rd., Saddle Brook
Why: The dinos come roaring back over Memorial Day weekend.
When: Saturday May 27, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Field Station: Dinosaurs, 3 Overpeck Park Driveway, Leonia
Why: Kick off the unofficial start of summer with bouncing, face painting, music, and presentations to honor local residents.
When: Monday May 29, 11 am-6 pm
Where: Cedar Lane, Teaneck
What: Norwood PTO Carnival
Why: Kids of all ages will enjoy rides, games, and fun.
When: Wednesday May 31-Friday June 2, 6-10 pm, Saturday June 3, 2-10 pm
Where: Kennedy Field, 453 Broadway, Norwood
What: Sunday Farmer's Market
Why: The season is back with tasty vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment
When: Sundays through October 29, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: Bring the kids for hayrides, pony rides, and more farm activities.
When: Now through Monday May 29, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: NJ Renaissance Faire
Why: Come ye from near and far to enjoy a weekend full of old-time fun and games.
When: Saturday May 27-Monday May 29, Saturday June 10-Sunday June 11, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Burlington County Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd., Columbus, NJ
What: Springfest Craft Fair
Why: Kick off the holiday weekend with carriage rides, music, and crafts.
When: Saturday May 27-Sunday May 28, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
Why: This sweet day is filled with fruity fun on the farm.
When: Saturday May 27-Sunday June 11, 8 am-5 pm
Where: Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
Upcoming Events:
Why: This community day includes music, food, fun, and games.
When: Friday June 2, 4-9 pm
Where: Glen Rock High School, 400 Hamilton Ave., Glen Rock
What: Pond Celebration
Why: Enjoy nature during this day filled with canoe rides, arts & crafts, science, and more.
When: Saturday June 3, 1-4 pm
Where: Closter Nature Center, 154 Ruckman Rd., Closter
Why: Food trucks, kids entertainment, and vendors to chop.
When: Sunday June 4, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 216 Boulevard , Hasbrouk Heights
