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Events Not to Miss:
Why: Bring your best smiles for holiday pics on the farm.
When: Friday November 25, Saturday November 26, Saturday December 3, Saturday December 10, check schedule for available times
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: The annual wintry celebration is back with ice skating, treats, rides, and more.
When: Friday November 25-Monday January 2, check schedule for available times
Where: Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Winterfest
Why: Celebrate the season with holiday treats, ice sculptures, music and more family fun.
When: Saturday November 26, 12-3 pm
Where: Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
Why: Music, cider, stories, and games
When: Saturday November 26 and Sunday November 27, 1 pm
Where: Kearney House, Alpine
Why: Run or walk on the trails post-turkey day.
When: Sunday November 27, 9-11 am
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting, carolers, and hot chocolate.
When: Sunday November 27, 4 pm
Where: The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
What: Thanksgiving Craft Fair
Why: Start your holiday shopping now and grab some finds from local artists.
When: Sunday November 27, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Paramus High School, 99 East Century Rd., Paramus
What: Santa Story Time
Why: Enjoy stories and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
When: Tuesday November 29, Wednesday December 7, Tuesday December 13, check schedule for times
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Visit Santa in the garden, take a 'Toys 'R Us' train ride, and snap photos at the holiday scene.
When: Now through Saturday December 31, 7 am-10 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: Watch the trains rolling in, including Thomas and Friends.
When: Weekends starting Friday November 25-Sunday December 11, Saturday January 7-Sunday January 8, 12-5 pm
Where: 575 High Mountain Rd., North Haldedon
Why: Train lovers enjoy displays and get in some shopping.
When: Saturday November 26-Sunday November 27, 10 am-4 pm
Where: NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
Why: The classic holiday story comes to life with all your favorite characters on stage.
When: Sunday November 27, 2 pm and 6:30 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown
Why: The Food Network host brings an action-packed show with food, science, and fun.
When: Sunday November 27, 3 pm
Where: NJPAC, 1 Center St., Newark
What: Holiday Train Show
Why: Chug on over for a model train display featuring countryside scenes.
When: Now through Sunday December 4, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale
Why: Walk through a magical light experience with surprises, sculptures, and family photo ops.
When: Now through Friday December 30, check schedule for available times
Where: Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Rd., North Salem, NY
What: Magic of Lights
Why: Experience holiday magic as you drive through dazzling light displays and animations.
When: Now through Friday December 30, 5-10 pm weekdays, 5-11 pm weekends
Where: PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Pkwy., Holmdel
What: Holiday Lights
Why: Visit the zoo under the lights and get dazzled by over 50 animal displays.
When: Now through December 31, 5-9 pm
Where: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
Why: Explore more than 2 million lights as you make your way to the village carnival.
When: Now through Friday December 30, 5-8 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl., Augusta
What: The Polar Express
Why: Climb aboard for this once-in-a-lifetime train ride from the iconic story.
When: Now through Friday December 30, check schedule for available times
Where: Whippany Station, Whippany
Why: King Tut comes to life as you explore the tomb and discover hidden facts.
When: Now through Sunday January 1, 10 am-8 pm weekdays, 9 pm weekends
Where: Pier 36, 299 South St., NYC
Why: Celebrate the season with this illuminating display of playful light installations.
When: Now through Sunday January 8, check schedule for time
Where: 1899 Park Blvd. East Meadow, NY
What: Holiday Lights
Why: Wander the animal-inspired lantern trails, plus holiday entertainment and tons of family fun.
When: Now through Sunday January 8, 9 am-5 pm
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Upcoming Events:
Why: Trees and treats and this farm fun activity.
When: Thursday December 1, 4-7 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
Why: See the classic holiday performance come to life.
When: Saturday December 3-Sunday December 4, 1 pm and 4:30 pm
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
