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Events Not to Miss:
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
What: St. Peter's Carnival
Why: End of season fun continues with rides, raffles, games, and more.
When: Thursday September 19-Sunday September 22, check schedule for daily times
Where: 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge
Why: Come out for a free trial pop-up class of basketball, flag football, and fitness for all ages
When: Thursday September 19, Friday September 20, Saturday September 21, times vary by grade
Where: The Elisabeth Morrow School, 435 Lydecker St., Englewood
What: Bubble Show
Why: Bring the littles for this free show featuring eye-popping fun.
When: Friday September 20, 11:30 am-12 pm
Where: NVSA, 100 Oakland Ave., Closter
Why: Tons of hands-on activities include rides, entertainment, music, a petting zoo, market, and more.
When: Friday September 20, 6-9 pm, Saturday September 21-Sunday September 22, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 199 Challenger Rd., Ridgefield Park
What: Allendale Festival Day
Why: Food and activities for every age.
When: Saturday September 21, 12-4 pm
Where: West Allendale Ave., Allendale
What: Artisan Market
Why: The market is back to shop handmade jewelry, decor, clothing, and more.
When: Saturday September 21, 12-7 pm
Where: Bergen Town Center, Route 4 East and Forest Ave., Paramus
What: Demarest Day
Why: Celebrate community at this local town day.
When: Saturday September 21, 2-6 pm
Where: Wakelee Field, 243 County Rd., Demarest
Why: Autumn's in the air with kids' activities, live music, a beer garden, and tons of food trucks.
When: Saturday September 21, 12-6 pm
Where: 335 N Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
Why: Celebrate the season with nighttime s'mores by the fire.
When: Sunday September 22, 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
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
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
Why: Head to the farm for fall fun including hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more.
When: Now-Sunday November 3, 3-4:45 pm weekdays, 9:30 am-4 pm weekends
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
If You're Heading Out of Bergen
Why: Spooky season starts with 6,000+ Jack-O'-Lanterns and a fall festival.
When: Friday September 20-Sunday November 3, times vary
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
What: Water Lantern Festival
Why: Light up the water — and the night — at this festival filled with food trucks, music, and fun.
When: Saturday September 21, 4-9 pm
Where: Liberty State Park, 1 Audry Zapp Dr., Jersey City
What: Oktoberfest
Why: This 'Ort-oberfest' has pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, rides, and more.
When: Saturday September 21-Sunday September 22, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: Biodiversity Celebration
Why: Learn about local habitats by visiting different areas of the zoo and filling your biodiversity passport.
When: Saturday September 21, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Trailside Museums and Zoo, Bear Mountain
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
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: Now-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: Now-Sunday November 3, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
Upcoming Events:
Why: Meet the former RHONJ star and author of Food & Other Things I Love.
When: Thursday September 26, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: The Price Is Right Live
Why: Come on down for the live show filled with games and prizes.
When: Saturday September 28, 8 pm
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
