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We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Make a splash on Friday night with swimming and a Halloween-themed viewing of Scared Shrekless.
When: Friday October 28, 5-7 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
What: 6th Annual Boo Walk
Why: Trick or treat with the horses and enjoy games on the farm.
When: Saturday October 29, 12-3 pm
Where: Bergen County Horse Rescue, 350 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah
What: Halloween Fest
Why: Trunk or treating, music, donuts and more for kids in Kindergarten throug 5th grade.
When: Saturday October 29, 10:30 am
Where: West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe St., Ridgewood
What: Sampling Market
Why: Sample from local vendors and meet the minds behind the delish eats.
When: Tuesday November 1, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Where: Healthway Natural Foods, 35 Riveredge Rd., Tenafly
Why: Eat your heart out plus enjoy UWA Elite Pro Wrestling shows
When: Sunday October 30, 11 am-6 pm
Where: Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Get spooked and stunned with magic, comedy, a Headless Horseman and more.
When: Saturday October 29, 11 am-1:30 pm, Sunday October 30, 11am-12:30 pm, Monday October 31, 5-5:30 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Haunted Forest
Why: Walk along the trail and meet animal friends along the way.
When: Sunday October 30, 3:30-6:30
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Magic, mystery, and comedy plus a Halloween party for the whole fam at 2 pm.
When: Sunday October 30, 3 pm
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Hallowe'en Hike
Why: Take a (3 mile) hike spook-free hike at night.
When: Sunday October 30, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: Alpine Picnic Area, Alpine Approach Rd., Alpine
What: Trick or Tea
Why: This Halloween themed tea serves up spooky sandies, tea and dessert.
When: Sunday October 30, 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Where: Harmony Tea Room, 224 Fairview Ave., Westwood
What: Halloween Tea Party
Why: Kids get a Halloween makeover with singing, dancing, and character visits.
When: Sunday October 30, 11 am-12:30 pm
Where: Posh Princess Palace, 1 South Main St., Lodi
What: Halloween Costume Party
Why: Halloween crafts and treats for a fun celebration.
When: Monday October 31, 3-6 pm
Where: The Village Edgewater, 250 Old River Rd., Edgewater
Why: Orange you glad you came of pumpking decorating, face paint, costume contest, and more Halloween fun?
When: Monday October 31, 4-6 pm
Where: Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Halloween Light Show
Why: Drive through more than 30 acres of spook-free lights, then enjoy s'mores by the fire pit.
When: Now through Monday October 31, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Hop on a hayride, pick a pumpkin and visit with the barnyard animals.
When: Saturdays in October, 9 am-4 pm, Weekdays starting October 3, 1-4 pm
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Fall Fun at Secor Farms
Why: Hayrides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, photo ops and more fall festivities.
When: Now through Monday October 31, weekdays 3-4:50 pm, weekends 10 am-4 pm
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
What: Nickelodeon Boo-niverse
Why: American Dream got spooktacular with costumed characters, Halloween parades and dance parties, plus plenty more surprises.
When: Now through Monday October 31, various times
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: Enjoy acres of fall festivities from a huge corn maze and scavenger hunt to fresh cider donuts.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 30, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Lupardi's Nursery, 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: King Tut comes to life as you explore the tomb and discover hidden facts.
When: Opens Friday October 28-Sunday January 1, 10 am-8 pm weekdays, 9 pm weekends
Where: Pier 36, 299 South St., NYC
What: Boo at the Zoo
Why: Join the bears in holiday games, then enjoy some fun of your own.
When: Saturday October 29, 10:30 am-3 pm
Where: Trailside Museums and Zoo, 3006 Seven Lakes Dr., Bear Mountain
Why: Join the costume parade with live music and entertainment.
When: Saturday October 29, 5:30
Where: Downtown Nyack
What: Irving's Legend
Why: See "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in a new way, and get a glimpse of the Headless Horseman.
When: Now through Monday October 31, Fridays-Sundays, select times
Where: 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington
What: Fall Harvest Weekend
Why: Apples and pumpkins, corn maze and hayrides.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 30, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
What: Fall Festival
Why: Endless amounts of fall fun including pumpkinville, a corn maze, pig races, pirate ship and acres more.
When: Fridays-Sundays through October, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Fall Harvest Festivals
Why: Spend the day on the farm with live music, corn maze exploration, wagon rides, pumpkin and apples.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 30, 9 am-6 pm
Where: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY
Why: Make your way through the spider maze, pick a perfect pumpkin, and sit back for a Halloween laser show.
When: Now through October, all day
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: Boo at the Zoo
Why: Walk the candy trail, watch a magic show or pumpkin carving demo, make Halloween crafts and more Halloween fun.
When: Weekends through October 30, plus October 10
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
What: Fall Festival
Why: Fall adventures include animal fun, rides, pumpkins and a corn maze.
When: Fridays-Sundays through October, 10 am- 5pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
Why: More than 6,000 Jack O'Lanterns will brighten your day (and night), with carnival rides and treats to top off the fun.
When: Now through Sunday November 6, check schedule for available daily times
Where: Skyland Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
What: Great Pumpkin Festival
Why: Pumpkins, gem mining, hayrides, animal performances and so much more.
When: Now through Sunday November 6, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
Why: Stroll through thousands of jack o'lanterns as they light up the night sky.
When: Now through Sunday November 20, check schedule for daily times
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
What: Nanuet Fall Festival
Why: Enjoy fall with music, inflatables, pumpkin deco, trunk or treating and much more.
When: Sunday October 30, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Lake Nanuet Park, 1 Lake Nanuet Dr., Nanuet
Why: An interactive show featuring Mickey and friends, plus singing, dancing and special effects.
When: Saturday October 29, 12 pm and 4 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
Why: Join Disney faves for an exciting show on the ice.
When: Wednesday November 2-Sunday November 6, check schedule for times
Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark
Upcoming Events:
Why: The famous food truck fest is back with delicious vendors for every craving.
When: Sunday November 6, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Paramus Park Mall, East Main Entrance, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
What: Fall Boutique
Why: Shop and stock up on all of your unique holiday gift purchases.
When: Sunday November 6, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly