We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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What: 9/11 Weekend Snack Pack VIRTUAL fundraiser
Why: Help provide children in Bergen County with nutritious meals virtually and honor 9/11 with the #10kSnackPackChallenge.
When: Now through ongoing
Where: Virtual fundraiser
What: Mindful Mommy and Me
Why: Get some one on one bonding time with your little one with yoga and Dreamboard activities.
When: Saturday September 12, 12:30-2 pm
Where: The Ivy School, 278 Williow St., Teaneck
What: Seasonal Scavenger Hunt
Why: Download clues to your phone and go on a hunt along the trails.
When: Saturday September 12, 9 am-5 pm, $10
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Parents Night Out
Why: Drop off the kids for a night of outdoor adventure.
When: Saturday September 12, 5:30-9 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Open you ears while The Machine performs Pink Floyd hits.
When: Saturday September 12, 6 pm, $79-$199
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Farm Brunch
Why: A private brunch of farm-fresh foods – sign us up!
When: Saturday September 12, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, $45
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Shakespeare in the Park
Why: Get in some culture with some Shakespeare in the great outdoors.
When: Sunday September 13, 3 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
Why: Join the Whole30 Bloggers and authors of Primal Gourmet Cookbook for a virtual demo on making Miracle Fish and Chips.
When: Thursday September 17, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, Zoom link emailed with book purchase
What: Pumpkin Picking
Why: Make memories at Secor’s safe storefront pumpkin patch.
When: Monday September 14-Saturday October 31, 9 am-5 pm
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
Why: Bring the fam for food trucks, mini golf, live music and more outdoor fun. Masks required.
When: Thursdays through September 24, 6-9:30 pm, kids/$5, adults/$7
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Movies Under the Stars
Why: BYO chairs and bites for a family-friendly movie, and come early for music and food trucks.
When: Fridays through September 25, 7-11 pm, $20
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Pick Your Own Apples
Why: Because no pandemic can take away apple picking season.
When: Now through Saturday October 17, 8 am-5 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Make science and art an important part of your child’s fall learning.
When: Now through Saturday October 31, check schedule to register and for availability
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
What: Fall Festival
Why: Tons of fall fun from a corn tunnel to tractor pull.
When: Saturday September 12-Sunday October 25, 10 am-5 pm, $16
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Fall Harvest
Why: Down home fun includes pedal cars, boo barn and haycrawl.
When: Saturday September 12-Sunday November 8, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
Why: Stop and smell the…flowers as you explore the maze, take a bug safari tour and snap some flower photos.
When: Now through Sunday September 13, 9 am-6 pm, adults/$20, kids/$10
Where: Liberty Farm, 101 County Rd., 645, Sandyston
Why: Check out a flick from the comfort of your car.
When: Thursdays-Sundays through October 4, 8:30 pm, $35 per vehicle includes admission, 2 candy, 2 drinks
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
What: The Corn Maze Train
Why: All aboard for a scenic ride to mazes, games and gemstone mining.
When: Now through Tuesday October 27, 11 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg
Why: Set your night aglow with thousands of pumpkins to light up the night, plus interactive displays.
When: Friday September 18-Sunday November 1, Fridays-Sundays November 6-8, 13-15, 20-21
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
What: Maze Fun Park
Why: There’s ton of safe, fall fun to be had from a giant corn maze to hayrides and games.
When: Now through Sunday November 8, 10 am-5 pm, $7.99-$17.99
Where: Stony Hill Farms, 15 North Rd., Chester
Upcoming:
Why: Get your Greek on with this drive-thru experience filled with delish foods. Pre-order online!
When: Friday September 18-Sunday September 20, 5-8 pm
Where: Saints Constantine and Helen West, 1 Marycrest Rd., West Nyack
What: Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Why: Pick your perfect pumpkin as fall gets underway.
When: Saturday September 19-Sunday November 1, 3-3:30 pm weekdays, 9 am-4:30 pm weekends
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Home of the Legend
Why: Take a spooky tour and scavenger hunt while you explore the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
When: Friday September 18-Sunday November 8, $10-$12
Where: Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Ln., Irvington
