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Events Not to Miss:
What: Welcome Winter Workshop
Why: Ages 3-8 bake and decorate snowball cookies plus a craft.
When: Saturday December 3, 9:30-11 am
Where: Crafty Kitchen, 12-14 Emerson Plaza, Emerson
What: Dutch Christmas
Why: Meet Sinterklaas and get in some holiday shopping.
When: Saturday December 3, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Garretson Forge & Farm, 4-02 River Rd., Fair Lawn
Why: Visit the farm's Christmas village — and Santa — in December.
When: Santa available weekends in December through December 18, 12-3 pm, Village open 8 am-7 pm Saturdays, 10 am-5 pm Sundays
Where: Lupardi's Nursery, 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
Why: Bring your best smiles for holiday pics on the farm.
When: Saturday December 3, Saturday December 10, check schedule for available times
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
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
Why: Carols, cocoa, and holiday fun.
When: Saturday December 3, 3 pm
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
What: Michael Imperioli
Why: Meet the Sopranos star and author of The Perfume Burned His Eyes.
When: Sunday December 4, 1 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Santa Story Time
Why: Enjoy stories and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
When: Wednesday December 7, Tuesday December 13, check schedule for times
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Visit with Santa and enjoy winter treats and caroling.
When: Thursday December 8, 5-7 pm
Where: Tice's Corner Marketplace, 441 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Woodcliff Lake
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
Why: Trees and treats and this farm fun activity.
When: Thursdays and Fridays through December 16, 4-7 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
Why: The annual wintry celebration is back with ice skating, treats, rides, and more.
When: Now through Monday January 2, check schedule for available times
Where: Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
If you're heading out of Bergen:
What: Holiday Lights
Why: Ring in the holidays with a tree lighting, visit with Santa, and live entertainment.
When: Friday December 2, 5 pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 15 Cedar St., Nyack
What: Brick Fest Live
Why: Immerse yourself in this huge interactive LEGO event with shows and more.
When: Saturday December 3-Sunday December 4, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Dr., Secaucus
Why: Watch the trains rolling in, including Thomas and Friends.
When: Weekends through Sunday December 11, Saturday January 7-Sunday January 8, 12-5 pm
Where: 575 High Mountain Rd., North Haldedon
Why: Walk through the manor and enjoy the spirit of the holidays.
When: Fridays-Sundays through December 18, 10 am-4 pm
Where: 1304 Sloatsburg Rd., Ringwood
What: Brunch With Santa
Why: Have a happy holiday filled with farm fresh foods with Santa and his helpers.
When: Weekends through December 18, 10 am and 12 pm
Where: Alstede Farms, One Alstede Farms Ln., Chester
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
Why: Sock skating rink, snowflake maze, holiday train, and so much more.
When: Now through Sunday January 1, normal operating hours
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Upcoming Events:
Why: Watch a live performance of the classic tale, with a twist.
When: Friday December 9, Saturday December 10, Saturday December 17, 7 pm, Sunday December 18, 4 pm
Where: The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
Why: Celebrate with Santa and arts & crafts.
When: Saturday December 10, 9 am-12 pm
Where: The Village Edgewater, 250 Old River Rd., Edgewater
