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Events Not to Miss:
What: NVSA Fall Open House
Why: Head to the sports open house and grown up & me classes to try it out for free.
When: Daily through Sunday September 14, select times
Where: Northern Valley Sports Academy, Closter
What: Dan Gutman Book Signing
Why: Meet the best-selling author of so many kid-favorite books.
When: Saturday, September 13, 12 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, Northvale
What: Open Cockpit Day
Why: Hop into the pilot's seat and pretend to take flight.
When: Saturday September 13, 10:30 am-4 pm
Where: The New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame, Teterboro
What: Hello Kitty Truck
Why: Grab some merch and more goodies at the cafe truck.
When: Saturday September 13, 10 am-7 pm
Where: Bergen Town Center, Paramus
What: Mud Run
Why: Get dirty climbing, sliding, and crawling through this 2-mile family-friendly course.
When: Sunday September 14, 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am
Where: Van Saun Park, Paramus
Why: Shop hundreds of vendors while the kids enjoy rides and games.
When: Sunday September 14, 11 am-5 pm
Where: East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Fall has arrived at secor farms with pumpkins, hayrides, and more.
When: Monday September 15-Sunday November 2, 3-4:30 pm weekdays, 9:30 am-4 pm weekends
Where: Secor Farms, Mahwah
What: Chris Colfer
Why: Meet the actor and author of The Land of Stories books.
When: Tuesday September 16, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, Ridgewood
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: This apple-solutely delish and fun day mixes learning with tasting.
When: Sundays through October 19, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: Puppy Pals Live!
Why: These pup-tastic dogs perform tricks, stunts, and lol-worthy feats at this live show.
When: Saturday September 13, 1-1:30 pm, 3-3:30 pm, 5-5:30 pm
Where: Nanuet Town Centre, Nanuet
What: Butterfly Day
Why: Enjoy the butterfly tent and learn about the winged creatures.
When: Saturday September 13, 10 am-3:30 pm
Where: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
What: Dino Days Train Ride
Why: All aboard for a ride back in time to enjoy a dino show, digging for fossils, dinosaur maze, and more.
When: Saturday September 13-Sunday September 14, 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg
Why: Bring your furry friend for music, food, pet contests, a canine course, and much more.
When: Saturday September 13, 12-6 pm
Where: Livingston Gazebo, Livingston
What: Slime Weekend
Why: The mystery slime lab is back, plus live shows and more gooey activities.
When: Saturday September 13-Sunday September 14, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
What: Great Pumpkin Festival
Why: Fall arrived at the farm with pumpkin picking, a boo barn, gem mining, a hay maze, and tons more.
When: Saturday September 13-Sunday November 2, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, Vernon
What: Fall Festival
Why: Families of all ages will love the animal zoo, corn maze, pony rides, and other farm-fun activities.
When: Weekends starting Saturday September 13-Sunday November 2, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, Manalapan
What: Suffern Street Fair
Why: Tons of food and craft vendors are popping up, plus live music, a kids zone, and karaoke.
When: Sunday September 14, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Lafayette Ave., Suffern
Why: Celebrate NJBG's beauty with hayrides, pumpkin painting, games, and of course, flowers.
When: Sunday September 14, 10 am-4 pm
Where: New Jersey Botanical Garden, Ringwood
Why: Come one, come all for the faire filled with special events, kids games, friendly competitions, and more.
When: Now through Sunday, October 5, 10 am-7 pm
Where: 600 Rte. 17A, Tuxedo, NY
Upcoming Events:
Why: Celebrate Greek culture with authentic eats, music, and more.
When: Friday Septmber 19-Saturday September 20, 12-11 pm, Sunday September 21, 12-7 pm
Where: Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Wyckoff
What: Pup-N-Paddle Day
Why: Bring your pooch for a day paddling on the water.
When: Saturday September 20, 10 am-5:30 pm
Where: Overpeck County Park, Leonia
