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Events Not to Miss:
Why: Hands-on science fun includes games, slime, and more.
When: Thursday November 21, 9 am-12 pm
Where: American Dream, East Rutherford
What: Orchard of Lights
Why: Take a drive through a dazzling display of holiday as you fa la la along to the tunes.
When: Friday November 22-Sunday November 29, 5-8 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
What: Kick Off to the Holidays
Why: Smile! Book your reservation to take a pic with Santa.
When: Friday November 22-Tuesday December 24, select times
Where: Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Why: Enjoy a delicious dessert follow by open play.
When: Saturday November 23, 10-10:45 am
Where: Northern Valley Sports Academy, Closter
Why: Kick off the holiday season and shop local gifts.
When: Saturday November 23, 10 am-3 pm
Where: Wyckoff YMCA, Wyckoff
Why: Santa arrives on the Toys R Us train with a dance party and more festive fun.
When: Saturday November 23, 11 am
Where: American Dream, East Rutherford
Why: Elmo, Cookie Monster, and more friends sing, laugh, dance, and play live on stage.
When: Sunday November 24, 2 pm and 6 pm
Where: bergenPAC, Englewood
Why: Enjoy the music-inspired story of a curious bird on a big adventure.
When: Sunday November 24, 3-4 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Thurnauer School of Music, Tenafly
Why: Caroling, cocoa, crafts, and of course, Santa.
When: Sunday November 24, 3 pm
Where: Wyckoff YMCA, Wyckoff
What: Santa Photos
Why: Have a happy holiday as you smile with Santa.
When: Now through Tuesday December 24, check schedule for daily times
Where: Paramus Park Mall, Paramus
What: Photos With Santa
Why: Make it a happy holiday and book your Santa smile sesh.
When: Now through Tuesday December 24, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Walk through a path of animal-themed lights, and enjoy a train ride and s'mores.
When: Now through Sunday January 12, 4-9 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, Paramus
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
Why: Drive through the dazzling lights then visit the festive village with holiday treats.
When: Friday November 22-December 30, 5-10 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, Augusta
What: Holiday Lights
Why: Explore the trails lit up with animal lanterns, plus season fun like holiday trains, ice carving, and yummy treats.
When: Friday November 22-Sunday January 5
Where: The Bronx Zoo, Bronx
Why: It's time again for the trains to visit in model displays, collectible toys, and more.
When: Saturday November 23-Sunday November 24
Where: New Jersey Expo Center, Edison
What: Turkey Tales
Why: Get up close with a live turkey and learn about the Thanksgiving bird.
When: Sunday November 24, 10 am and 1 pm
Where: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall
Why: The (mini) city lights up as model trains like Metro-North, Polar Express, and subways chug along.
When: Now through February 2025
Where: New York Transit Museum, Grand Central Terminal, NYC
What: Holiday Train Show
Why: The annual show is rolling in with NYC landmarks, scale model trains, and kids' activities on select days.
When: Now through Monday January 20, 10 am-6 pm
Where: New York Botanical Garden, NYC
