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:
What: The Ridgewood Woman’s Club House Tour
Why: Take part in this fundraiser to benefit charities serving women and children and visit five unique Ridgewood homes.
When: Thursday, October 22, 9:30am- 3:30pm, $40 in advance, $45 day of
Where: 215 W. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Pumpkin Decorating at Milk & Honey Babies
Why: Pumpkin fun at this brand new baby store.
When: Friday, October 23, 2-5pm, FREE
Where: 11 Grand Ave., Englewood
What: 8th Annual Charitable Crafting at The Craft Lounge
Why: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, knit chemo caps to be donated to Englewood Hospital.
When: Friday, October 23, 7:30-10pm, Pre-Registration Required, FREE
Where: 324 Broad Ave., Leonia
What: Zoo Boo at Bergen County Zoo
Why: We hear there are some tix still available for this adorable Halloween tradition.
When: Friday, October 23 (6-9pm) & Saturday, October 24 (10:30am-2pm & 6-9pm), $6
Where: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Life Time Fitness Spooktacular
Why: Wear your costume and have a screaming good time at this DJ Dance Party with games, an obstacle course, bounce house, and more.
When: Saturday, October 24, 1-3pm, Ages 2+/$15 (Adults FREE)
Where: 10 Van Riper Road, Montvale
What: Nick Jr. Play Date at Westfield Garden Sate Plaza
Why: Meet the Bubble Guppies, PAW Patrol, and enjoy all the fun kids activities.
When: Saturday, October 24, 10am-4pm
Where: Macy’s Court, Level 2
What: Little Skye Halloween Storytelling Hour
Why: Interactive Storytelling, Games, Prizes, and 20% off your purchase.
When: Saturday, October 24, 3-4pm, FREE
Where: 171 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood
What: Old Tappan Ragamuffin Parade, Halloween Festival & Haunted Mansion
Why: Costume parade and contest, hayrides, pumpkin painting, games, mummy wrap and more.
When: Saturday, October 24, 1-5pm, Haunted Mansion from 5:30-9pm, $5
Where: Oakes Park, Old Tappan
What: Spooky Saturday at Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Why: Trick or treating through the halls, crafts, games, face painting, a haunted house and more.
When: Saturday, October 24, 10am-1pm, Ages 2+/$5, Adults FREE
Where: 335 N. Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood
What: Halloween in Hillsdale
Why: A costume parade, pumpkin painting, model train show, yummy food, and movie “Hotel Transylvania” under the stars to end the night.
When: Saturday, October 24, 3-8:30pm
Where: George White School, 120 Magnolia Ave., Hillsdale
What: Township of Washington Family Festival
Why: A Zombie Zone, apple pie contest, music, art, and more.
When: Saturday, October 24, 11am-4pm, FREE
Where: Memorial Field, Pascack Rd., Twp. of Washington
What: Boo Buddies Family Day at Pinot’s Palette
Why: Because the family that paints together…
When: Saturday, October 24, 11am-1pm, $25 per person, Pre-Registration required
Where: 25 Oak St., Ridgewood
What: Ridgewood YMCA Halloween Family Fun & Pumpkin Painting
Why: BYOP! Bring your own pumpkin and enjoy this fun day.
When: Saturday, October 24, 1-3pm, FREE
Where: 112 Oak St., Ridgewood
What: Mac Bain Farm Harvest Festival
Why: Marshmallow roasting, apple cider, pumpkin painting and more family fun.
When: Saturday, October 24, 3-5pm
Where: 203 Hickory Lane, Closter
What: Maywood Trunk or Treat
Why: Because the kids will love the face painting, music, and candy (obviously).
When: Saturday, October 24, 5-7pm, FREE
Where: 100 West Magnolia Ave., Maywood
What: Halloweenie at Fresh & Fancy Farms
Why: Gourmet hot dog tasting, pumpkin painting and fall crafts.
When: Saturday, October 24, 12-3pm
Where: 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Haunted Forest at Tenafly Nature Center
Why: A not-scary walk to meet live forest creatures. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and crafts around the campfire.
When: Saturday, October 24, 4-6:15pm
Where: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Tenafly Street Fair and Craft Show
Why: Shop the vendors and enjoy the live entertainment, kids activities and more.
When: Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 11am-5pm
Where: Washington St. near West Railroad Ave., Tenafly
What: FARE Walk for Food Allergy
Why: A walk and fun activities to help advance food allergy research.
When: Sunday, October 25, 12pm
Where: Wild Duck Pond, 1133 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Palisades Hallowe’en Hike
Why: A spooky guided moderate hike. Bring a flashlight!
When: Sunday, October 25, Meet at 5pm
Where: Meet at the Kearney House at Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin, Alpine
What: Demarest Ragamuffin Parade & Fall Festival
Why: A sure-to-be adorable parade, snacks, crafts, snacks and more.
When: Sunday, October 25, 11am-12pm, FREE
Where: Train Station, Demarest
What: Touch-A-Truck and Pumpkin Painting at Ramsey Farmers Market
Why: Give your little gear head a taste of the action.
When: Sunday, October 25, 9am-12pm, $5 suggested donation
Where: Ramsey Train Station, Ramsey
What: Harvest Festival at Upper Saddle River Historical Society
Why: Experience history and lots of fun at this seasonal event.
When: Sunday, October 25, 1-4pm, 12+/$3
Where: 245 Lake St., Upper Saddle River
What: Closter Halloween Parade
Why: Grab a goody bag and parade your cuteness.
When: Sunday, October 25, 12:30-1pm, FREE
Where: 295 Old Closter Dock Rd., Closter
What: Baby Monster Mash at Kids Fitness World
Why: Music, dancing, tumbling, and fun for the littlest trick-or-treaters.
When: Monday, October 26, 11:15-12:15pm, Ages 0-3, FREE
Where: 26 Glen Rd., Rutherford
What: Toddler Tuesday Spooktacular at Westfield Garden State Plaza
Why: A morning of Halloween fun for your little ghosts and goblins.
When: Tuesday, October 27, 10-11am, FREE
Where: PlaySpace inside the Food Court
What: Coffee & Crafts Tuesdays at Couture Craft Studio
Why: Coffee and crafting for the creative Mama.
When: Tuesday, October 27, 9-10:30am, $35
Where: 10 Franklin Tpke., Waldwick
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: 9th Annual NYC Food Film Festival
Why: An amazing event combining movies and food- if you consider yourself a foodie, you won’t want to miss this. Be sure and snag tix to their family event, “Eat Your Movies”, on Saturday, October 24!
When: Thursday, October 22 thru Sunday, October 25, Check website for ticket prices and time, BergenMama readers use the Code BERGENMAMA15 for 15% off all tickets and VIP Passes!
Where: AMC Empire 25, Times Square, NYC
What: Family Halloween Camp In at The Liberty Science Center
Why: A Zombie Autopsy, Wizard Workshop and other family fun activities at this unique spooky sleepover you won’t want to miss.
When: Friday, October 23, $60 per person
Where: 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
What: Franklin Fall Festival
Why: Live music, inflatables, zeppoles, face painting and more.
When: Friday, October 23, 6-10pm
Where: Franklin Ave. between Vreeland Ave. & High St., Nutley
What: 12th Annual Natural Living Conference
Why: If you have a passion for holistic health and green living, empower yourself at this event.
When: Saturday, October 24, 8:30am-6pm, $60/All Day Pass
Where: NJIT, 150 Bleeker St., Newark
What: Haunted High Line Halloween
Why: The Manhattan landmark gets spooky for the Holiday with a puppet show, face painting, a photo booth, a scanner hunt and more.
When: Saturday, October 24, 11am-3pm, FREE
Where: From West 14th St. to West 17th St., NYC
What: Turtle Back Zoo Night of the Living Zoo
Why: A spooky evening spent at the Zoo- think s’mores, music, a frightful train ride and more.
When: Saturday, October 24, 6-9pm, $10, Pre-Registration required, (Suggested for adults and older children only.)
Where: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
What: Harvest Fest on the Hill
Why: Pony rides, petting zoo, seasonal games, food tastings and more.
When: Saturday, October 24, 12-4pm
Where: Westchester Ridge Hill Shopping Center, 1 Ridge Hill Blvd. Yonkers, NY
What: Boo at the Zoo at Trailside Museums and Zoo
Why: Vultures, and owls, and bears, oh my!
When: Saturday, October 24, 10:30am-3pm, $8/parking per vehicle
Where: Bear Mountain State Park, Highland Falls, NY
What: Hoboken Rock BBQ
Why: An outdoor day of fun for the entire family. Beer and wine garden, adults and kids activities, live music, and more.
When: Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 11am-8pm, Ages 10+/$8 (VIP packages also available)
Where: 100 Sinatra Dr., Pier A, Hoboken
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 24 & Sunday, October 25, 12-4pm
Where: Jeninson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
What: Nyack Halloween Parade
Why: The largest Halloween parade of its kind outside of NYC.
When: Saturday, October 24, 3-7:30pm
Where: Memorial Park, Piermont Ave., Nyack
What: Ghouls & Gourds at Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
Why: A fun and wacky Halloween celebration with entertainment and activities all day.
When: Saturday, October 24, 12-5:30pm, 12 and under FREE, Adults/$15, Students/$10
Where: 990 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY
What: Camp Bow Bow Rockland Halloween Pawty
Why: In the name of charity (and silliness) bring your best dressed pooch to get a Halloween pic and enjoy the festivities.
When: Sunday, October 25, 1-3pm
Where: 101 Route 304, Bardonia, NY
What: Munchkin Monday Spookfest
Why: Costumes, tricks, treats, music and more.
When: Monday, October 26, 11am-12pm, FREE
Where: Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY
Upcoming:
What: Monster Mash at The Wyckoff Family YMCA
Why: Celebrate Halloween in Y style with a costume contest, DJ, and scary snacks.
When: Wednesday, October 28, 6:30-8pm, $20 per family
Where: 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
What: Kids Decorating Class! Halloween Houses
Why: Decorate and take home a Halloween Gingerbread House.
When: Wednesday, October 28 thru Friday, October 30, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm, Ages 3-10, $30
Where: Chef Central, 240 Rt. 17 N., Paramus
What: Halloween Trunk or Treat at Abma’s Farm
Why: Competition for the best trunk, candy, a costume parade, and lots of Halloween fun.
When: Saturday, October 31, 10am- 12pm, Pre-Registration required
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
