Sponsored Post: See firsthand what sets The Elisabeth Morrow School apart! Join us on our Englewood campus for an upcoming event: During “The Admissions Equation,” at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, learn how a balance of key factors helps students thrive and how to find a “great fit” school for your child. Or visit us for an open house at 11 a.m. before one of our community events and stay for the fun that follows — Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Nov. 10, Book Fair & Storytelling Festival! Visit our website for details — elisabethmorrow.org.We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
Why: Meet the former RHONJ star and author of Food & Other Things I Love.
When: Thursday September 26, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, Ridgewood
Why: Meet the SNL alum as he signs his new book, You Can Do It!
When: Thursday September 26, 6 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271 Livingston St., Northvale
Why: Kids mix up a delicious apple pie and enjoy free play.
When: Saturday September 28, 10 am
Where: Northern Valley Sports Academy, 100 Oakland Ave., Closter
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, Englewood
What: Halloween Light Show
Why: Demarest Farms' annual drive-through light show is back for the spooky season.
When: Opens Saturday September 28, 6:30-9 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Werimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Glen Rock Arts Fest
Why: Join artists, musicians, and makers for a day of fun.
When: Saturday September 28, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Borough Hall Lawn, Glen Rock
Why: Get cultured with food, performances, and activities.
When: Saturday September 28-Sunday September 29, 10 am-10 pm
Where: Overpeck Park, Ridgefield Park
Why: Stroll and shop vendors, food, and more.
When: Sunday September 29, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Saddle Brook
Why: Save room for some of the most delish cuisine Bergen has too offer (+ drinks too).
When: Sunday September 29, 12-4 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
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
What: Fall Fest
Why: Fall arrived at LSC, bringing trick-or-treating, a potions lab, indoor train, Halloween laser show, and more with it.
When: Saturday September 28-Sunday November 3, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Spooky season starts with 6,000+ Jack-O'-Lanterns and a fall festival.
When: Now through Sunday November 3, times vary
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
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: The Great Pumpkin Train
Why: All aboard for a ride to the pumpkin patch for some fall fun.
When: Monday September 30-Tuesday October 29, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg
What: Fall Harvest Weekend
Why: PYO apples and pumpkins, enjoy a corn maze, and grab some farm-fresh treats.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 27, 11 am-5 pm
Where: Donaldson Farms, Hackettstown
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
Why: This lit event has thousands of Jack-O-Lanterns plus more boo-tiful displays.
When: Now through Sunday November 17, select times available
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson
Upcoming Events:
Why: Free fishing, prizes, and more fun.
When: Saturday October 5, 9 am-12 pm
Where: Laurel Hill Park, Secaucus
What: Pride at the Zoo
Why: Celebrate pride with music, food trucks, and activities for all.
When: Sunday October 6, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
