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Events Not to Miss:
Why: Rides, food, games, raffles and more summer fun.
When: Wednesday September 1-Sunday September 5, check schedule for daily times
Where: Holy Trinity Church, 34 Maple Ave., Hackensack
Why: Enjoy a night out with music, food trucks and fireworks.
When: Thursday September 2, 6-10 pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, New Bridge Rd., Bergenfield
Why: Rides, games, music and food as summer winds down.
When: Friday September 3-Monday September 6, 4 pm
Where: 40 Spring St., Lodi
What: Bergen County Festival
Why: Family fun includes a magic show, toys, shopping, food, raffles and more.
When: Saturday September 4, 12-7 pm
Where: New Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
Why: Get up close and personal with one of TNC's animal friends.
When: Saturday September 4, 2-3 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: An apple-solutely fun time learning about cider-making and make your own batch.
When: Sundays starting September 5-October 31, 2-3 pm, 3:30-4:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: BBQ Nights
Why: A tasty night of delish BBQ and live music on the farm.
When: Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Dino Safari
Why: Travel back in time as the dinos take over Bergen County in this prehistoric drive-through experience.
When: Now through Saturday September 4, 10 am-9 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, West Parking Lot, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: The Floral Escape
Why: Immerse yourself in a world of flowers and color for this Insta-worthy experience.
When: Now through Monday September 6, 10 am-9 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: Take flight on one of the hot air balloon rides or tethered rides.
When: Friday September 3-Sunday September 5, 2:30-8:30 pm
Where: 249 Duncan Rd., Lagrangeville
Why: Head to the farm for some beautiful scenery and tasty eats.
When: Saturday September 4-Sunday September 5, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: Corn Maze Train
Why: Take a ride to a field filled with two mazes, games, mining and more.
When: Weekends through Sunday September 26, 11 am-3:30 pm
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg
Why: Travel back in time for the faire's kids quest, storybook stage, sword fighting and more old-fashioned fun.
When: Now through Sunday October 3, 10 am-7 pm
Where: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo
Upcoming Events:
What: Circus Vazquez
Why: A dazzling spectacle with high-flying tricks and amazing acts from around the world.
When: Friday September 10-Monday September 27, 7:30 pm Mondays-Fridays, 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm Weekends
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: The drool-worthy festival is back bringing more than 70 of Bergen's tastiest foods and drinks.
When: Sunday September 12, 1-4 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Ride your way into fall with this fun family night out.
When: Tuesday September 14- Saturday September 18, 6-10 pm
Where: 320 Franklin Tpke., Allendale
