We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Events Not to Miss:
Why: Did you snag tickets to this adorbs event yet? #hurry
When: Friday, October 21 (6-9pm) & Saturday, October 22 (10:30am-2pm & 6-9pm), Ages 3+/$6
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: WP Presents! Imagination Movers
Why: The Emmy Award-winning stars of the hit TV show return to the Shea Center for a fun and zany performance.
When: Friday, October 21 7pm, ticket prices start at $25
Where: 300 Pompton Rd., Wayne
What: Hillsdale Fright Night
Why: Wear your costume and take your pick from a non-scary path or a scary path, enjoy the bake sale, jump in the bounce house, and more.
When: Saturday, October 22, 6-9pm, Rain Date: Sunday, October 18
Where: Beechwood Park on the corner of Hillsdale Ave. & Everdell Ave., Hillsdale
Why: A walk and fun activities to help advance food allergy research.
When: Saturday, October 22, 12pm
Where: Wild Duck Pond, 1133 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: A parade, costume party and magic show for your little goblin.
When: Saturday, October 22, 9am
Where: Westwood Ave. & Rivervale Rd., Rivervale
What: Sugar and Skulls at Happy Hello
Why: Halloween crafting and sweet treats.
When: Saturday, October 22, 11am-1pm
Where: 33 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs
Why: Rides, games, crafts, and more.
When: Saturday, October 22, 11am-4pm
Where: 80 Ridge Rd., Mahwah
Why: Our stomachs are already growling…
When: Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23, 11am-5pm
Where: Piermont by Huyler Park, Tenafly
Why: Get up close and personal with these amazing planes.
When: Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23, $10/Adults, $8/Kids, 10am-4pm
Where: 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro
What: Montvale Street Fair
Why: A giant street festival with a mechanical bull, live entertainment, climbing wall and more. Stop by the Bergen Mama table and say hello!
When: Sunday, October 23, 10am-5pm
Where: 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale
Why: Press and make your own cider.
When: Sunday, October 9, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm, $11/Adult, $22/Adult & Child
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Diwali Mela 2016
Why: A cultural extravaganza with music, train ride, kids games, food and more.
When: Sunday, October 23, 12-7pm
Where: Overpeck County Park, 40 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia
Why: Enjoy arts and crafts and snacks under the Sukkah plus an entertaining, interactive performance by Yeladudes Theater
When: Sunday, October 23, 1-3pm, FREE and open to the public
Where: Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County, 275 McKinley Ave., New Milford
Why: Head over to this local spot and enjoy the fall festivitites including their BRAND NEW CORN MAZE.
When: Weekends thru Halloween, 10am-5pm
Where: 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
Why: Walk the park by lantern for this spooky night hunting for an escaped T-Rex and lots more dino fun.
When: Friday and Saturday nights, Now thru October 29, Dining with Dinos at 7pm, Tour at 8pm
Where: Fort Lee Road, Leonia
What: Hayrides at Abma’s Farm
Why: Because this farm has everything you need for local autumn fun.
When: Weekends, 10:30am-4pm, $5
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd, Wyckoff
What: Halloween Family Fun Day
Why: Costume contest, pumpkin decorating, balloon twister, and tons of entertainment
When: Thursday, October 27, 5:30-8:30pm
Where: The Outlets at Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East & Forest Avenue, Paramus
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Because it’s the only event in the world where guests get “Taste What They See on the Screen!” #genius
When: Now thru Sunday, October 23, Tickets start at $75, Bergen Mama Readers enjoy 15%off all Tickets and VIP Passes: BERGEN15
Where: AMC Empire 25234 W42nd St., NYC
What: BOO at the Boardwalk
Why: Trick or treating, pumpkin patches, a beach maze, and much more waiting for you on the boardwalk.
When: Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23, 12-4pm
Where: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
What: Harvest Fest on the Hill
Why: Pony rides, petting zoo, seasonal games, food tastings and more.
When: Saturday, October 22, 12-3pm
Where: Westchester Ridge Hill Shopping Center, 1 Ridge Hill Blvd. Yonkers, NY
What: Diggerfest at Diggerland USA
Why: A hay maze, hayrides, pumpkin launches, a special stunt show, costume contests, plus all the usual awesome rides and attractions.
Why: A hay maze, hayrides, pumpkin launches, a special stunt show, costume contests, plus all the usual awesome rides and attractions.
When: Weekends thru Saturday, October 29, Included with a full-day admission ticket
Where: 100 Pinedge Dr., West Berlin
What: Hoboken Harvest Festival
Why: Pony rides, pumpkin painting, hayrides, face painting and more along the Hudson.
When: Saturday, October 22, 11am-3pm
Where: Pier A Park, Hoboken
Why: Celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at the park with a ton of Halloween fun.
When: Weekends now thru Sunday, October 30
Where: Langhorne, PA
What: Heritage of West Nyack Fall Festival
Why: A fall celebration perfect for a Sunday with the family.
When: Sunday, October 23, 12-4pm
Where: Germonds Rd., Clarkstown, NY
Why: Your little monkey get curious like George as they explore key concepts in science, math, and engineering.
When: Now thru January 8
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City
Why: Pumpkin picking at this farm that is worth the drive.
When: Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23
Where: 2185 State Route 32 Modena, NY
What: Bronx Zoo Boo at the Zoo
Why: Jack o’lantern creatures, a costume parade, a hay maze and more make this a really fun time to visit the Zoo.
When: Weekends now thru Sunday, October 30
Where: Bronx, NY
Why: Your budding artist can paint NY Waterway's terminal windows and be entered into their fun contest for prizes.
When: Monday, October 24, 4-7pm, perfect for kids ages 6 and up, FREE, rsvp to [email protected]
Where: Port Imperial Ferry Terminal Weehawken
Why: Costumes, tricks, treats, music and more.
When: Monday, October 24, 11am-12pm, FREE
Where: Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY
Why: The corn maze is OPEN! (and we love ourselves a good corn maze), plus family fun including moon bounce, pony rides, and wagon trains.
When: Open daily, 9am-6pm, Tickets start at $6, prices vary based on day and time.
Where: 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Why: Irresistible pop music set to a spectacular laser show.
When: Tuesdays thru Fridays (4:15pm) & Saturdays (5:15pm), all thru October, Adults/$7, Kids/$5
Where: Liberty State Park, Jersey City
What: The Great Pumpkin Train
Why: Choo Choo you way through the beautiful fall landscape and land at a pumpkin patch.
When: October Weekends (Check website for times)
Where: Delaware River Road Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg
Why: Amazing “trek tech” experience as you become a cadet at the Starlet Academy. Check out the overnights too!
When: Now thru October 31, Ages 5+/$18, Adults/$25
Where: Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., NYC
Why: Snag tickets now and take the family on a night-time adventure through thousands of illuminated pumpkins arranged jawdropping fashion.
When: Various dates in October & November
Where: Van Cortland Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Upcoming:
What: Kidville Englewood Halloween Party
Why: Costume contest, photo booth, a Rockin' concert, art projects, trick or treating and more spooky fun!
When: Friday, October 28th, 4:00-5:30pm and Sunday, October 30th, 10:30am-12:00pm, $15/members and $20/non-members, RSVP required, click here to get tickets.
Where: 20 Grand Avenue, Englewood
Why: Costume contest, photo booth, a Rockin' concert, art projects, trick or treating and more spooky fun!
When: Friday, October 28th, 4:00-5:30pm and Sunday, October 30th, 10:30am-12:00pm, $15/members and $20/non-members, RSVP required, click here to get tickets.
Where: 20 Grand Avenue, Englewood
Why: Enjoy fun and wacky Halloween celebration with entertainment and activities all day.
When: Saturday, October 29, 12-5:30pm, 12 and under FREE, Adults/$15, Students/$10
Where: 990 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Why: A costume parade, hayrides, treats, and a perfect event for your little trick-or-treater.
When: Saturday, October 29, 10am-12pm, FREE
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Costumes, tricks, treats, music and more.
When: Monday, October 24, 11am-12pm, FREE
Where: Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY
