We rounded up our favorite picks for fun family friendly events in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Events Not To Miss:
What: Hillsdale Fireman’s Carnival
Why: Food, rides, games, and guaranteed smiles…
When: Now thru Saturday, May 9 (6-11pm & Sat 2-9pm)
Where: Broadway & Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale
What: Spring In A Jar Workshop at Couture Craft Studio
Why: Keep this beautiful Springtime forever…
When: Friday, May 8, Ages 8+, 4:30pm, $25, Pre-registration required
Where: 10 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick
What: Superdome Sports Festival
Why: Live DJ, Bounce House, Characters, Face painting, and more!
When: Saturday, May 9, 11am-3pm
Where: 134 Hopper Ave., Waldwick
What: Star Wars Character Event at Books and Greetings
Why: Storm Troopers, Clone Troopers, and the author of the Ultimate Star Wars…
When: Saturday, May 9, 12pm
Where: 271G Livingston St., Northvale
What: Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley at NJ PAC
Why: Join Flat Stanley on his unexpected quest to see the world.
When: Saturday, May 9, 2pm, Recommended for grades K-4, Tickets start at $13
Where: 1 Center St., Newark
What: Seasonal Scavenger Hunt at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: Because families that stay together…
When: Saturday, May 9, 2-3pm, Family/$30, (Ages 4+)
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Mother’s Day at Fresh & Fancy Farms
Why: Plant your selected flower in a pot for Mommy.
When: Sunday, May 10, 10am-3pm, FREE
Where: 575 River Road, New Milford
What: Mother’s Day Walk at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: For the outdoorsy Mamas…
When: Sunday, May 10, 10am-12pm, $5
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Moms and Merriment at Flat Rock Brook
Why: Take a light hike with Mom and bring home a homemade planter.
When: Sunday, May 10, 2-3pm, $8, Moms are free
Where: 443 Van Nostrand Ave., Englewood
What: A Frozen Ice Cream Social
Why: Elsa, Anna, singing, games, stories, photos, and make your own DQ sundae.
When: Tuesday, May 12, 4:30-6pm, $22
Where: Dairy Queen, 13 Kinderkamack Rd., Emerson
What: Coping in a Changing World “From Toddlers to Tweens”
Why: Join a panel of experts as they address coping skills and resilience surrounding many important topics.
When: Tuesday, May 12, 7-9pm, Registration required
Where: YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
What: Curious George at BergenPAC
Why: Everyone’s favorite Monkey hits the stage with another curious tale.
When: Wednesday, May 13, 4pm, Tickets start at $10
Where: 30 North van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Touch-A-Truck
Why: Your little guy’s chance to get in ALL the cars.
When: Thursday, May 14, 9am-3pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
What: New York Yankee’s Jorge Posada at Books and Greetings
Why: Meet the All-Star as he signs his new book, My Life in Pinstripes.
When: Thursday, May 14, 4:30-6:30pm, Pre-registration required
Where: 271G Livingston St., Northvale
What: Spring Sidewalk Sale Days
Why: Because shopping is cardio too…
When: Thursday, May 14 thru Saturday, May 16, 9am-10pm
Where: Business District, Ridgewood
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Train Day at Turtleback Zoo
Why: All about the choos choos for your little conductor.
When: Saturday, May 9, 11am-4pm
Where: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Mother’s Day Rapunzel Painting Party at Hudson’s House of Play
Why: Sweet treats, open play, painting project, plus a visit from Rapunzel herself.
When: Saturday, May 9, 3:30-5pm, $45 per child, Reservations required
Where: 40 Riverwalk Place, West New York
What: Unionville Vineyards Spring Festival
Why: Spend a day outdoors in the countryside enjoying wine and food tastings, live music, and more.
When: Saturday, May 9, 12-6pm, Adults/$20, Ages 13+/$10
Where: Ringoes, NJ
What: Bronx Zoo Birdathon
Why: All ages and skill levels are welcome at this fun competition.
When: Saturday, May 9, 7am-12:30pm, Children/$15, Adults/$30 (Includes all day admission.)
Where: Bronx, NY
What: Lilac Garden Splendor at the New Jersey Botanical Garden
Why: Visit the sweet scented beauties that are at their peak.
When: Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10, 12-4pm, FREE
Where: Ringwood, NJ
Upcoming:
What: Dwight-Englewood Summer Connections Open House
Why: Visit the campus and see what all the buzz is about.
When: Saturday, May 16, 1-3pm, Pre-reigstration required
Where: Hajjar Auditorium at Dwight-Englewood School, 315 E. Palisades Ave., Englewood
What: Touch-a-Truck
Why: Police cars, fire trucks, bull dozers, Oh my!
When: Sunday, May 17, 10am-2pm, $25 for a family of 4 ($30 day of)
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
