Sponsored Post: Kaplan JCC on the Palisades is hosting their Fall Family Festival on October 15th, and it's better than ever! The Autumn-themed day is filled with fun for the whole family, with bounce houses, a giant corn maze inflatable, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, and pumpkin painting. RSVP and welcome in Fall!We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Fave character like Doc McStuffins and Mickey hit the stage for a live performance.
When: Thursday September 21-Friday September 22, 6 pm
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Meet & Great Dan Gutman
Why: The children's author of titles like My Weird School and Genius Files signs his latest Beatles book.
When: Friday September 22, 4 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, 271 Livingston St., Northvale
Why: The Fair features arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, farm vendors, live music, a petting zoo, hands-on activities for children, games, county organizations, a MIDWAY, and much MORE!
When: Friday, September 22 6 pm-9 pm, Saturday, September 23 10 am-10 pm, Sunday, September 24 10 am- 8 pm
Where: Overpeck County Park, 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park
What: Hillsdale Fall Festival
Why: Neighborhood fun includes food trucks, a kids zone with pony rides, and live music.
When: Saturday September 23, 12-4 pm
Where: Beechwood Park, Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale
What: Woops Grand Opening
Why: This huge macaron spot is opening its doors at GSP, with free macarons from 2-4 pm.
When: Saturday September 23, 2-4 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Bring on the snuggly season with a casual night hike and s'mores by the fire.
When: Saturday September 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Halloween Light Show
Why: Demarest Farms' annual drive-through event is back with 32 acres of light displays.
When: Saturday September 23-Tuesday October 31, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Vendors to shop and treats to eat.
When: Sunday September 24, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Downtown Glen Rock
Why: Bring your crew for a fun day of shopping and enjoying rides and flavorful foods.
When: Sunday September 24, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 500 Midland Ave., Garfield
Why: Be wowed by acrobatics, tricks, and more at this limited-time circus.
When: Now through Saturday September 23, check schedule for daily times
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
What: Circus Vasquez
Why: High-flying acrobatics and eye-popping tricks.
When: Now thrugh Monday September 25, Mondays-Fridays, 7:30 pm, Weekends, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Jackie Goldschneider
Why: The RHONJ star signs her new book, The Weight of Beautiful.
When: Tuesday September 26, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Tiffani Theissan
Why: Meet the actress and host as she signs her new book, Here We Go Again.
When: Wednesday September 27, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: Cider season has arrived, with apple lessons and more.
When: Now through Sunday October 22, 2-4:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Celebrate autumn with a visit to the farm for some fall farm.
When: Now through Tuesday October 31, Mondays-Fridays, 3-5 pm, Weekends 9:30 am-4 pm
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
What: Fall Fun 2023
Why: The season has arrived with hayrides, a petting zoo, corn maze, and more.
When: Now through Sunday October 29, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Lupardi's Nursery, 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
What: Sunday Farmer's Market
Why: The season is back with tasty vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment.
When: Sundays through October 29, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
Why: Walk through more than 6,000 lit pumpkins, and end with a fall festival.
When: Friday September 22-Sunday November 5, 6:45-8:45 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl., Augusta
Why: LSC's latest exhibit takes kids inside the marine world with loads of interactive activities.
When: Opens Saturday September 23
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: Water Lantern Festival
Why: Watch the night come alive as hundreds of water lanterns are released, plus enjoy more family fun.
When: Saturday September 23-Sunday September 24, 4-9 pm
Where: Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City
Why: This interactive family show brings the lols plus music, dancing, and more.
When: Sunday September 24, 1 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown
What: Fall Festival
Why: Bring the kids for activities like tractor rides and pig races, and take a trip to pumpkinville.
When: Now through Sunday October 29, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 135 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Fall Harvest Festivals
Why: Spend the day with PYO apples and pumpkins, wagon rides, and music.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 29, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY
What: Great Pumpkin Festival
Why: Welcome the not-so-scary season with the massive festival filled with rides, entertainment, cider donuts, and of course, pumpkins.
When: Now through Sunday November 5, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
Upcoming Events:
Why: Come hungry for a day of noshing and dancing.
When: Saturday September 30, 11 am-7 pm
Where: 3 Avenue of Heroes, Fair Lawn
Why: Snag your spot for this ultra-popular spooky Halloween event with live shows, animals, and trick-or-treating.
When: Tickets on sale Monday October 2, event Friday October 20-Sunday October 22
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: Shopping, gaming, and more make for an easy day out.
When: Sunday October 1, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 299 Market St., Saddle Brook
Why: Get access to food from some of the neighborhood's top restaurants while you sip and sample spirits.
When: Thursday October 5, 6-9 pm
Where: Edgewood Country Club, 449 Rivervale Rd., River Vale
