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Events Not to Miss
What: Mid-Autumn Festival
Why: Celebrate Chinese culture with dance performances and a calligraphy artist.
When: Saturday September 14, 11 am-1 pm
Where: Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East and Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Bring the fam (and your pup) for a day filled with food, music, and local fun.
When: Saturday September 14, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, 554 Shaler Blvd. Ridgefield
What: Open Cockpit Day
Why: Play pilot as you explore aircraft.
When: Saturday September 14, 10:30 am-4 pm
Where: The New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame, 400 Fred Wehran Dr., Teterboro
What: Civil War Encampment
Why: Families of all ages can step back in time as they learn about history and the Civil War.
When: Saturday September 14, 10 am-4 pm
Where: The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
Why: Join the Tramps Like Us tribute band for kid rides and games, food trucks, and other activities.
When: Saturday September 14, 11 am-5 pm
Where: 500 Mola Blvd., Elmwood Park
Why: Downtown Ridgewood turns into a shopping extravaganza with a side of kids' activities.
When: Sunday September 15, 11 am-5 pm
Where: East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Autumn arrived with hayrides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and more farm fun.
When: Monday September 16-Sunday November 3, 3-4:45 Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-4 pm Weekends
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
Why: Meet the singer and actress as she signs her book, Over the Influence.
When: Tuesday September 17, 6 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, 271 Livingston St., Northvale
What: Pick Your Own Apples
Why: Fall is on the way with PYO apples at Bergen County's own farm.
When: Weekends through October 5
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Werimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: Make and learn about the fall-friendly drink.
When: Sundays through October 20, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: Dino Days Train Ride
Why: All aboard for a trip to the prehistoric era as you spend the day exploring fossils, dinos, and more.
When: Saturday September 14-Sunday September 15, 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 38 Market St., Phillipsburg
What: Great Pumpkin Festival
Why: There are dozens of family-friendly fall activities including a corn maze, boo barn, and new this year — baseball speed throw.
When: Saturday September 14-Sunday November 3, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
What: 2024 Fall Festival
Why: Think: hay maze, pumpkin bowling, horse lasso, and more farm fun to celebrate the season.
When: Saturday September 14-Sunday November 3, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Suffern Fall Street Fair
Why: Check out 180+ vendors, and let the littles enjoy rides, mini golf, and bumper cars.
When: Sunday September 15, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Lafayette Theatre, Suffern
Why: Head to the 16th century for old fashioned fun, entertainment, games, and much more.
When: Now through October 6, 10 am-7 pm
Where: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo
What: Fall Harvest Festivals
Why: Enjoy live music while you pick your own goodies, plus wagon rides, a corn maze, and more.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 27, 9 am-4:15 pm
Where: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Junction
Upcoming Events:
What: Garfield Carnival
Why: Carnival season is still going strong with unlimited wristbands for rides, plus games and treats.
When: Wednesday September 18-Sunday September 22, 6-10 pm weeknights, 2-6 pm weekends
Where: 20th Century Field, 75 Elizabeth St., Garfield
Why: The huge street fair is here with plenty of vendors and family fun.
When: Sunday September 22, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Downtown Glen Rock
