We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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What: Photos With Santa
Why: Celebrate the season with holiday smiles from your little ones.
When: Friday November 8-Tuesday December 24, 11 am-8 pm, $39.99-$49.99
Where: Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
What: Magic Show Bounce
Why: Bouncing and magic in this fun night out.
When: Friday November 8, 6-7:45 pm
Where: BounceU, 70 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus
What: It’s Santa Photo Time
Why: Bring your kids’ best smiles for a holiday photo with Santa.
When: Friday November 8-Tuesday December 24, check schedule for times and reserve your FastPass, $29.99-$49.99
Where: The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
Why: Have a roaring good time with a visit from the Jersey Dinos.
When: Friday November 8, 11 am-1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Princess Sing-Along
Why: Warm up your vocals to join Elsa and Anna for a fun sing-along.
When: Saturday November 9, 10-10:30 am, 11-11:30 am, 12-12:30 pm, 1-1:30 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Seasonal Scavenger Hunt
Why: Solve clues with your family as you hike along the trail.
When: Saturday November 9, 2-3 pm, $5
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Grab your pup for an easy hike through the nature center.
When: Saturday November 9, 10 am
Where: Demarest Nature Center, Wakelee Dr., Demarest
Why: Visit with the blue pup and enjoy coloring and giveaways.
When: Saturday November 9, 11 am-1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Start shopping for the holidays now from jewelry, pottery and more vendors.
When: Sunday November 10, 10 am-5 pm, $3
Where: Paramus Catholic H.S. Craft Show, 425 Paramus Rd., Paramus
What: Open Cockpit Weekends
Why: Kids hop into the pilot seat of a number of aircraft and pretend to take flight.
When: Saturday November 9-Sunday November 10, 10 am-4 pm, kids/$9, adults/$12
Where: Aviation Hall of Fame, 400 Fred Wehren Rd., Teterboro
Why: Meet with the Maine Campcierge™ for expert advice on top summer camps in Maine.
When: Tuesday November 12, 9:30 am-12 pm
Where: Café Angelique, 1 Piermont Rd., Tenafly
What: Margaret Cho
Why: The comedian bring her unique brand of comedy to Bergen.
When: Thursday November 14, 8 pm, $29-$59
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
Why: Stories, songs and plenty of bubbles your baby with love.
When: Thursdays November 14-December 12, 9:30-10:15 am
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E Clinton Ave., Tenafly
What: Holiday Craft Show
Why: Start crossing off your gift list and shop from hundreds of crafters.
When: Now through Sunday December 1, 10 am-5 pm, $8 for 3 visits
Where: The Hermitage Museum, 335 N. Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town for a tree lighting, activities and visit with Elsa.
When: Friday November 8, 5:30-7 pm
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
Why: Join Mickey, Woody and more fave Disney friends as they travel the world from Motunui to the Pride Lands.
When: Friday November 8, 11 am and 7 pm, Saturday November 9, 11 am and 3 pm, Sunday November 10, 11 am, 3 pm and 7 pm, tickets start at $15
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark
Why: Check out the winter wonderland filled with reindeer and holiday decor, then enjoy refreshments, Santa photos and more.
When: Saturday November 9, 2-6 pm
Where: Down to Earth Living, 1040 Rte. 45, Pomona
Why: Preview the Lantern Festival with a display of handcrafted animals under the glow of lights.
When: Now through Saturday November 16, 6 am-11 pm
Where: Liberty Park, 155 Cedar St., NYC
What: Christmas Con
Why: Meet the stars of your fave holiday movies in one place.
When: Friday November 8, 5-7 pm, Saturday November 9, 10 am-7 pm, Sunday November 10, 10 am-5 pm
Where: NJ Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
What: Rockefeller Tree Arrival
Why: Get a first look at this year’s mammoth tree, then stay for kids activities and entertainment.
When: Saturday November 9, 8 am-12 pm
Where: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC
Why: Party with your kids’ Disney faves as they sing and dance to holiday classics.
When: Saturday November 9, 12 pm and 4 pm, $39-$59
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
Why: Pro-hiker Roger Dubin leads a family-friendly hike through scenic trails.
When: Saturday November 9, 10 am-2pm
Where: Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain
Why: Kids run, climb, build and dig in the great outdoors.
When: Sunday November 10, 1-3 pm
Where: Essex County Turtle Bak Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Apple Cidering
Why: Learn how to press apple cider and sample a taste of it.
When: Sunday November 10, 1-2 pm, $8
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale
What: Winterfest
Why: Give your child the gift of operating heavy machinery, plus family activities and more.
When: Now through Sunday December 29, 11 am-5 pm, $29.95-$38.95
Where: Diggerland, 100 Pinedge Dr., West Berlin
Upcoming:
Why: Thousands of filmgoers unite to watch films highlighting the LGTQ community.
When: Thursday November 14-Sunday November 17, check schedule for times
Where: Teaneck Film Festival, 20 puffin Way, Teaneck
Why: Shop crafts, treats, housewares and more, plus food and tricky tray.
When: Saturday November 16, 10 am-4 pm
Where: The Church of the Atonement, 97 Highwood Ave., Tenafly
