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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:
Why: Welcome spring with live music, bbq, beer, mechanical bulls, and more.
When: Saturday May 6, 12-5 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Baby Expo
Why: Expecting? Stroll and shop strollers and other must-have baby products.
When: Saturday May 6, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East and Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Food Truck Festival
Why: Come hungry for tons of vendors, bounce houses, face painting, and much more.
When: Sunday May 7, 12-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Springfest Fair
Why: Stroll and shop local arts and crafts, and pick up a treat along the way.
When: Sunday May 7, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, Broadway and 3rd Ave., Westwood
What: Remarkable Raptors
Why: Get up close with a live owl and hawk, and learn the backstory about the birds.
When: Sunday May 7, 11 am-12 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Paramus Food Truck Fest
Why: Tons of eats along with music, pony rides, animals, sand art, and much more.
When: Sunday May 7, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
What: Cresskill UNICO Carnival
Why: Enjoy rides, games, treats, and family fun.
When: Now through Saturday May 6, 5:30 pm; 5 pm Saturday
Where: Cresskill Swim Club, 3rd St., Cresskill
Why: Create a special and thoughtful homegrown flower for a Mom in your life that you love.
When: Monday May 8, 10:30 am, 3:30 pm, 4:14 pm, Tuesday May 9, 3:30 pm and 4:15 pm, Wednesday May 10, 10:30 am
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Andy Cohen
Why: Meet the face of Bravo and author of The Daddy Diaries.
When: Monday May 8, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: Get your spring on with this family fun carnival.
When: Thursday May 4-Sunday May 14, check schedule for times.
Where: Palisades Center, 1612 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
Why: Feast your eyes, and stomach, on more than 20 food trucks and activities for the whole fam.
When: Saturday May 6, 12-7 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl., Augusta
Why: For the first time, anyone can visit the farm for spring apple blossoms, hayrides, food trucks, and more fun.
When: Saturday May 6, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Riamede Farm, 122 Oakdale Rd., Chester
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
Upcoming Events:
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