Sponsored Post: Don't just hear about the transformative experience at The Elisabeth Morrow School—see it for yourself! Join us for an open house, followed by one of their cherished community events: the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4, or the Book Fair & Storytelling Festival on Sunday, November 9. See firsthand how they blend academic excellence with the wonder and joy of childhood. Learn more and RSVP at elisabethmorrow.org.We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
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
Why: Meet top influencers as you shop and compete for awesome prizes.
When: Friday September 19-Saturday September 20, 1-6 pm
Where: American Dream, East Rutherford
What: Demarest Day
Why: Spend the day with the community and enjoy live music, games, rides, food trucks, and fireworks at dusk.
When: Saturday September 20, 1-6 pm
Where: Wakelee Field, Demarest
What: Allendale Festival Day
Why: Come out for a day of arts & crafts, clowns, games, live music, and tons more.
When: Saturday September 20, 12-4 pm
Where: West Allendale Ave., Allendale
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
Why: Celebrate music and artists that hail from Bergen County.
When: Saturday September 20, 1-7 pm
Where: Overpeck County Park Amphitheater, Leonia
What: Garfield Haunted Market
Why: Spooky season is on! Shop creepy crafts, enjoy Halloween-inspired treats, and have more haunted fun.
When: Sunday September 21, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Garfield Recreation Center, Garfield
Why: Stroll, shop, and have some fun at Glen Rock's huge street fair.
When: Sunday September 21, 11 am
Where: Rock Rd. and Glen Ave., Glen Rock
Why: Fall has arrived at secor farms with pumpkins, hayrides, and more.
When: Now through Sunday November 2, 3-4:30 pm weekdays, 9:30 am-4 pm weekends
Where: Secor Farms, Mahwah
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:
Why: Welcome to the neighborhood! This exhibit has Daniel's post office, O the Owl's Reading Nest, and tons more.
When: Opens Saturday September 20
Where: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
What: Oktoberfest
Why: The Ort-ober fest fills the farm with pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and rides.
When: Saturday September 20-Sunday September 21, all day
Where: Ort Farms, Long Valley
Why: Eat, drink, and be merry as you sip on craft brews from NJ's own local breweries.
When: Saturday September 20, 2-6 pm
Where: Sloan Street Parking Lot, South Orange
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: Now through 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: Now through Sunday November 2, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, Manalapan
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
Why: This year, check out new displays, including the Wicked-inspired dreamscape, and gaze at the stars in the pumpkin planetarium.
When: Now through Sunday November 16
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson
Upcoming Events:
Why: Fall is in the air as you celebrate with carnival rides, hands-on activities for all ages, and live music.
When: Friday September 26-Sunday September 28, check schedule per day
Where: Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
