Sponsored Post: Fall at the farm has arrived at Ort Farms, family run for six generations! Ort-toberfest, pumpkin picking, train rides, live music and more. Check them out this fall!We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: A night -- or day -- of fun with the family.
When: Wednesday September 22-Sunday September 26, check schedule for daily times
Where: 187 Wyckoff Ave., Ramsey
Why: Take a hayride, pick a perfect pumpkin and hang with the barnyard animals.
When: Saturday September 25-Saturday October 30, check schedule for daily times
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
Why: Kiddie fun for them, shopping for you.
When: Sunday September 26, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 500 Midland Ave., Garfield
What: Nicholas Sparks
Why: Join the bestselling author as he discusses his new book, The Wish.
When: Monday September 27, 6 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St., Northvale
What: Trisha Yearwood
Why: Join the country music star virtually as she talks about her new cookbook, Trisha's Kitchen.
When: Wednesday September 29, 7:30 pm
Where: Virtual event, link provided with registration
What: Circus Vazquez
Why: A dazzling spectacle with high-flying tricks and amazing acts from around the world.
When: Now through Monday September 27, 7:30 pm Mondays-Fridays, 2 pm, 5 pm and 8 pm Weekends
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Halloween Light Show
Why: A spooktacular drive-thru light display on the farm.
When: Now through Sunday October 31, 7-9 pm Sundays-Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Lane, Hillsdale
What: Fall Activities
Why: Hayrides, petting zoo, hay maze, pumpkins and more fall fun.
When: Now through October 31, 3-4:45 pm weekdays, 10 am-4 pm weekends
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: An apple-solutely fun time learning about cider-making and make your own batch.
When: Sundays through October 31, 2-3 pm, 3:30-4:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Fall Fun
Why: Meet the animals, pick a pumpkin, travel through the maze, enjoy hayrides and more.
When: Weekends, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Lupardi's Nursery, 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: An apple-solutely fun day of cider-making, taste-testing and learning.
When: Saturday September 25, 10-11 am, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Where: City Green Farm Eco-Center, 171 Grove St., Clifton
What: Run Wild
Why: Get out some energy and tackle this kids run and obstacle course.
When: Saturday September 25-Sunday September 26, Saturday October 2-Sunday October 3, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale
Why: Celebrate fall with pumpkin picking, nature crafts, canoeing and more.
When: Saturday September 25, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland
Why: An all-day feast of food, fun and flowing drink.
When: Saturday September 25, 12-7 pm
Where: Yogi Berra Stadium, 8 Yogi Berra Dr., Little Falls
What: Pumpkin Trains
Why: All aboard for a festive ride to a corn maze, music, corn box and more family fun.
When: Weekends starting Saturday September 25-Sunday October 24
Where: Black River & Western Railroad, 80 Stangl Rd., Flemington
Why: Enjoy fall fun on the farm, plus brews and the start of Monster Truck rides.
When: Saturday September 25-Sunday September 26, 9:30 am-1 pm, 1-4:30 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: BrickFair LEGO Fan Expo
Why: LEGO fans put their blocks on display.
When: Saturday September 25-Sunday September 26, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Meadowlands Expo Center, 355 Plaza Dr., Secaucus
What: Water Lantern Festival
Why: Create and launch your lanterns as they light up the night.
When: Saturday September 25, 4-9 pm
Where: Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City
What: Corn Maze Train
Why: Take a ride to a field filled with two mazes, games, mining and more.
When: Weekends through Sunday September 26, 11 am-3:30 pm
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg
Why: Travel back in time for the faire's kids quest, storybook stage, sword fighting and more old-fashioned fun.
When: Now through Sunday October 3, 10 am-7 pm
Where: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo
Why: More than 40 family activities from a corn maze and carnival rides to games and sand art.
When: Now through Sunday November 7, 10 am-6 pm weekends, 12-5 pm weekdays
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
What: Fall Harvest Festival
Why: Fall fun includes apple picking, wagon rides, live music and treats.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 31, 9 am-6 pm
Where: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Junction, NY
What: Fall Harvest
Why: Feed the animals, play pumpkin bowling, take a tractor ride or enjoy tons of other activities.
When: Now through Sunday October 31, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Fall Festival
Why: Give kids a day at the farm with cow train rides, pumpkin picking, corn maze and more.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 31, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: Fall Festival 2021
Why: This all-inclusive experience features mazes, hayrides, apples and pumpkins.
When: Fridays 10 am-4 pm, Weekends 9-5 pm
Where: Wightman Farms, 1111 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown
Why: Walk as thousands of pumpkins light up the night.
When: Now through Sunday November 21, 6:30 pm
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson
Why: Have a paw-some day at this exhibit filled with fun and activities in Adventure Bay.
When: Now through Sunday May 1
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Upcoming Events:
Why: Join Gaga as she celebrates her new album, Love for Sale.
When: Thursday September 30, 1:30-2:30 pm
Where: Register through Westfield Garden State Plaza
