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Events Not to Miss:
What: Norwood PTO Carnival
Why: Support the community with a little family fun.
When: Thursday May 30-Saturday June 1, check schedule for time
Where: 453 Broadway, Norwood
What: Sunny Hostin
Why: Meet The View co-host and author of Summer on Highland Beach.
When: Friday May 31, 6 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, 271 Livingston St., Northvale
What: Pond Celebration
Why: A day of fun at the pond brings canoe rides, pond science, music, and more outdoor fun.
When: Saturday June 1, 1-4 pm
Where: Closter Nature Center, 154 Ruckman Rd., Closter
What: Wyckoff Day
Why: Celebrate community with live music, rides, and games.
When: Saturday June 1, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Get out on the water to kayak, canoe, fish, and more during this day of outdoor entertainment.
When: Saturday June 1, 8 am-4 pm
Where: 440 Lake Shore Dr., Haworth
What: Monster Jam
Why: Jam-packed, high-speed, truck loads of fun.
When: Saturday June 1, 7 pm
Where: MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford
Why: Grab your shopping bags to stock up on local goods.
When: Sunday June 2, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Downtown Fair Lawn
What: Magical Meet and Greets
Why: Meet beloved royalty in this Princess Dreams event with photos and fun.
When: Sunday June 2, 1-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
Why: Learn management strategies during this seminar led by an ADHD specialist.
When: Sunday June 2, 7:30 pm
Where: Hemp & Honey, 824 Broad Ave., Ridgefield
What: Memberships Open House
Why: Take a tour of the J and see first-hand what the hype is all about.
When: Sunday June 2, 10 am-1 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Crafts in the Park
Why: Adults and kids can shop the crafts and enjoy the cakes and more.
When: Sunday June 2, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Veteran's Park, Westwood
Why: Kids zone and treats for them, music and local shopping for you.
When: Sunday June 2, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 216 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights
Why: Slides, rides, and prizes at this family-friendly carnival.
When: Tuesday June 4-Saturday June 8, 6-10 pm
Where: Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Tpke., Allendale
What: L.E.A.D Fest Carnival
Why: This huge carnival has rides, games, and fun for all ages.
When: Now through Sunday June 9, Wednesdays-Fridays 5pm-close
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: Food Truck Festival
Why: This family fest for all brings bungee trampolines, ponies, food trucks, and live music.
When: Saturday June 1, 12-7 pm
Where: Donaldson Farm, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
What: Plus Polish Festival
Why: Celebrate Polish culture with music and dance, food and drink, and plenty of entertainment.
When: Saturday June 1, 11 am-10 pm and Sunday June 2, 11 am-9 pm
Where: 89 Western Hwy., Tappan
Why: Come for the parade, stay for the music, food, face painting, and live performances.
When: Saturday June 1, 12 pm
Where: Memorial Park, Nyack
Why: Balloons, food trucks, arts & crafts are ON at this fest.
When: Saturday June 1-Sunday June 2, 2-8:30 pm
Where: Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57, Washington, NJ
Why: With hundreds of vendors to shop and kids' activities, it's a full day of entertainment
When: Sunday June 2, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Main St., Nanuet
What: PYO Strawberries
Why: Strawberry season is back with delicious berries and more farm fun.
When: Now through Sunday June 16, 9 am-6 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
Why: Explore the world of Barbie as you try out a variety of careers in the eyes of the iconic doll.
When: Now through Monday September 2, 10 am- 5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Upcoming Events:
Why: Montvale's huge street fair has entertainment, food, and shopping for kids, adult, and everyone in between.
When: Sunday June 9, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 101 Paragon Dr., Montvale
