Our Weekend Playlist is out with our picks for the top family activities and things to do in Bergen County and Beyond.
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Events Not To Miss:
What: St. Peter the Apostle Church Festival
Why: Exciting rides for all ages, fun games, and great food.
When: Thursday, September 25 (6-9pm), Friday, September 26 (6-11pm), Saturday, September 27 (1-11pm), Sunday, September 28 (1-8pm)
Where: St. Peter the Apostle Church, 445 Fifth Ave, River Edge
What: Oprah Winfrey “Life as You Want It” Weekend
Why: Oprah and her handpicked life trailblazers help you find your Life as You Want It all weekend long at the Pru.
When: Friday, September 26th 7pm and Saturday, September 27th 9am, tickets start at $99
Where: The Prudential Center, Newark
What: Open Cockpit Weekend at The Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey
Why: Get the total ‘hands on’ cockpit experience at this special event that is perfect for aviation fans of all ages.
When: Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28, 10am-4pm, $8 for adults/$6 for children
Where: Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey, 400 Fred Wehran Dr, Teterboro
What: Hackensack Street Festival
Why: Kick-off the first fall weekend at Bergen County’s largest Street Festival! Bounce houses, a dinosaur fossil dig, obstacle course, face painting, delicious Ethnic foods, and much more.
When: Saturday, September 27, 10am-6pm
Where: Main Street, Hackensack
What: InfuseLIFE Fundraiser in Memory of Alyse Pinto
Why: Come take a fitness class and enjoy the day at this fundraiser to benefit the Englewood Hospital Infusion Center.
When: Saturday, September 27th, 9am-3pm
Where: Retro Fitness, 103 N. Summit St, Tenafly
What: Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Fair
Why: This 4-H and Master Gardener Fair and Festival is jam-packed with fun! Country Farm displays, arts and crafts, animal tents, live music, carnival rides, fireworks, and amazing food vendors.
When: Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th, 10am-5pm
Where: Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
What: Glen Rock Autumn Craft Street Fair
Why: Bring the fam to this fun street fair with pony rides, a petting zoo, a bounce house, flower sale, festival foods, and all day music!
When: Sunday, September 28, 11am-4pm (Rain or shine)
Where: Rock Rd (off Maples Ave), Glen Rock
What: The Wiggles at Bergen PAC
Why: Come see the world’s most popular children’s group on their “Ready, Steady, Wiggle!” Tour.
When: Sunday, September 28, 1pm, Tickets start at $35
Where: 30 N. Van Brunt Street, Englewood
What: Woofstock
Why: Adoption Red Carpet Walk, Paw Painting, Arts & Crafts and more.
When: Sunday, September 28, 10am to 5pm,
Where: Municipal Circle Park, Tenafly Rd, Tenafly
If you’re heading out of Bergen…
What: Extreme Pumpkin Carving at Hurds Family Farm
Why: Come watch “Extreme Pumpkin Carver” Deane Arnold create amazing jack-o-lanterns while you and your littles pick your own perfect pumpkin!
When: Saturday, September 27, 9am-5pm
Where: 2187 State Rt 32, Modena, NY
What: Country Festival and Rodeo at Crystal Springs Resort
Why: Bullriding Competitions, Country Bands, pony rides, mechanical bull, clowns, carnival games and tons of fun kid-friendly events
When: Saturday, September 27, 11am-9pm, Sunday, September 28th, 11am-7pm, general admission starts at $7, kids are free
Where: Crystal Springs Resort , Sussex Cty, NJ
What: Hoboken Family Oktoberfest
Why: A Kids Village AND a Biergarten? Raise your glass at this family-style fun event!
When: Friday, September 26 (6-10pm) & Saturday, September 27 (Noon-10pm)
Where: Saints Peter and Paul, 404 Hudson St, Hoboken
Upcoming:
What: Zoo Boo
Why: Get your tickets early so your little monsters can trick-or-treat, take an Eerie Express Train, see magic shows, and hear ghost stories at the Zoo!
When: Friday, October 24, 6-9pm & Saturday, October 25, 11am-2pm, 6-9pm/ Advanced purchase is required, Tickets go on sale October 1, 9am at the Zoo, $6 each ages
