We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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What: Zoo Boo 2019
Why: Snag these tickets for zoo trick-or-treating, mad science, a spooky train ride and more before poof – they’re gone.
When: Friday October 25, 6-9 pm-Saturday October 26, 10 am-2 pm, 6-9 pm, $6, Tickets on sale Tuesday October 1, 9 am at the zoo
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Events Not To Miss:
What: St. Peter’s Carnival
Why: Rides, games and carnival fun.
When: Thursday September 26, 6-9 pm, Friday September 27, 6-11 pm, Saturday September 28, 1-11 pm, Sunday September 29, 1-8 pm
Where: St. Peter The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 445 Fifth Ave., River Edge
Why: Family-friendly carnival for all ages.
When: Thursday September 26-Friday September 27, 6 pm, Saturday September 28, 4 pm, Sunday September 29, 12 pm, $30 wristbands
Where: Sacred Hearth Church Parking Lot, 102 Park St., Haworth
Why: Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch for picking and Spookley the Square Pumpkin movie.
When: Fridays starting September 27-October 11, 5:30-8 pm, $16
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Slumber Squad
Why: Drop off your little lady for a night of manis, games and girl talk.
When: Friday September 27, 7-9 pm, $49
Where: Posh Princess Palace, 1 South Main St., Lodi
What: Hello Kitty Café Truck
Why: Stop and shop for all the Hello Kitty merch your kids – and you – need in your life.
When: Saturday September 28, 10 am-8 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Princess Sing-Along
Why: In partnership with bergenPAC, bring your little princess for a singalong with Moana, Ariel and Rapunzel.
When: Saturdays September 28, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Classic Journey Live
Why: Step back in time and rock out to your faves, from “Don’t Stop Believin’” to “Separate Ways”
When: Saturday September 28, 8 pm, $29-$49
Where: BergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: 2019 Norwood Day
Why: A community day filled with rides, music and a petting zoo.
When: Saturday September 28, 2-6 pm
Where: 455 Broadway, Norwood
What: Oktoberfest in Leonia
Why: Live music, German food and drinks, games and more.
When: Saturday September 28, 4-10 pm, $15
Where: American Legion Hall, 399 Broad Ave., Leonia
What: Tea Party
Why: Rapunzel hosts a princess dress up party with makeup, stories and games, and treats.
When: Sunday September 29, 11 am, $40
Where: Posh Princess Palace, 1 South Main St., Lodi
What: Charity Oktoberfest
Why: Strudel and beer for you, music and games for everyone.
When: Saturday September 28, 3-8 pm, adults/$50, kids/$20
Where: Adorino Fathers, 575 Darlington Ave., Ramsey
Why: Live entertainment, food and activities for all the kids.
When: Sunday September 29, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 500 Midland Ave., Garfield
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: Get ready for fall by making crisp cider.
When: Sunday September 29, 2-2:45 pm, 3:30-4:15 pm, individual/$10, family/$30
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Bring your littlests ones for these FREE fun serivces that include the blowing of the shofar, songs and stories.
When: Monday September 30, 1:30 pm (Rosh Hashana) and Wednesday October 9, 2 pm (Yom Kippur)
Where: Temple Beth Rishon, 585 Russell Ave., Wyckoff
What: Scarecrow Making
Why: BYO shirt for a DIY scarecrow-making event, and dress up your house for Halloween.
When: Monday September 30, 10 am-3 pm, Tuesday October 1, 3-5 pm, $10
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Disney Silhouette Artist
Why: A Disney artist hand cuts lifelike silhouettes of your child.
When: Tuesday October 1, 11:30 am-5:30 pm, $40 for 2 matted copies.
Where: The Curious Reader, 229 Rock Rd., Glen Rock
What: Henry Winkler
Why: Meet “The Fonz” as he signs his book Alien Superstar.
When: Tuesday October 1, 5:30 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St., Northvale
Why: The RUN-DMC members sign their new book Together Forever: RUN-RMC & Beasties Boys Photographs.
When: Tuesday October 1, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Chris Colfer
Why: Meet the “Glee” star and author of The Land of Stories.
When: Wednesday October 2, 7 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St., Northvale
What: Pick Your Own Apples
Why: Grab a bag for your pick of the seasons first ripe apples.
When: Now through Sunday September 29, 9 am-4:30 pm, $7 admission, bags are $12
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wiermus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Take a haunted journey with ghosts and ghouls in the orchard.
When: Thursdays-Saturdays starting October 3, check schedule for times, $25-$30
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: A night out with food from top local restaurants, cocktails, music, giveaways and more.
When: Thursday October 3, 6-9 pm, $65 online, $75 at the door
Where: Edgewood Country Club, 449 Rivervale Rd., River Vale
Why: Entertain the whole fam with eye-popping stunts and crazy clowns.
When: Now through Monday October 7, check schedule for daily times
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Enjoy a fall day on the farm with a corn maze adventure, pumpkins and more.
When: Now through Sunday October 27, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Lupardi’s Nursery, 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
What: Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Why: Find the perfect pumpkin and take a hay ride and enjoy a corn box and more Halloween fun.
When: Now through Sunday November 3, Weekends 9 am-4:30 pm, Weekdays 3-4:30 pm, $7
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Movin’ Mama
Why: Get in your workout AND bond with your baby in this fitness class for all levels.
When: Mondays through December 9, except September 30, October 14 and 21, 10:45 am-11:30 am, non-member/$15 per session or $90 for 10 sessions
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Celebrate fall with pony rides, games and live music.
When: Saturday September 28, 10:30 am-4 pm
Where: Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, 496 Western Highway, Blauvelt
Why: The best autumn has to offer in one place, from a spider and hay maze to indoor pumpkin patch.
When: Opens Saturday September 28, 9 am-4 pm weekdays, 9 am-5:30 pm weekends
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: Fall Family Festival
Why: Canoeing, a petting zoo, and nature games.
When: Saturday September 28, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eage Rock Ave., Roseland
What: The Great Pumpkin Train
Why: Hop aboard for a trip to the pumpkin patch, enjoy a corn maze and gem mining.
When: Saturday September 28-Sunday October 27, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, kids/$12, adults/$18
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St. Phillipsburg
Why: Eat, drink and be merry.
When: Saturday September 28, 12-7 pm, $8
Where: Yogi Berra Stadium, 27 Clove Rd., Little Falls
What: Party City Opening
Why: Join Mayor Michael Puzio, Batman and Z100’s Danielle Monaro for the opening of the new store, plus giveaways, food and more fun.
When: Saturday September 28, 9 am-1:30 pm
Where: Rockaway Townsquare Mall, 357 Mount Hope Ave., Rockaway
Why: Pick your own, pony rides, corn cannon and maze and more farm fun.
When: Weekends starting Saturday September 28-Sunday October 27, pricing per activity
Where: Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
What: Boo at the Zoo
Why: Spooktacular fun at the zoo with animal magic, an animal graveyard, corn maze and more.
When: Weekends starting Saturday September 28-Sunday November 3, check schedule for activity times
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Why: Harvest ingredients for a farm-fresh meal.
When: Saturday September 28, 10-11:30 am, $8
Where: City Green, 171 Grove St., Clifton
What: A Royal Brunch
Why: Join Belle and friends for food, games, crafts and more.
When: Sunday September 29, 10 am-12 pm, $25
Where: Rockland GAA, 160 Old Orangeburg Rd., Orangeburg
Why: Food trucks, music and a kids zone.
When: Sunday September 29, 11 am-7 pm, $5
Where: MacCalman Field, 5th Ave. & N.Midland Ave., Nyack
What: Nutley’s Fall Festival
Why: Food trucks, fun for kids and live music.
When: Sunday September 29, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Memorial Park, Vreeland Ave. and Passaic Ave., Nutley
Why: Spend the day outdoors shopping, strolling and enjoy fun activities for all ages.
When: Sunday September 29, 11 am-6 pm
Where: Washington St. between Observer Hwy. & 7th St., Hoboken
What: Feast of San Gennaro
Why: Bring an empty stomach for Italian eats plus eating contests, parades and carnival rides.
When: Now through Sunday September 29, 11:30 am-midnight
Where: Mulberry Street NYC
Why: Because bubbles are the ultimate entertainment for kids.
When: Monday September 30, 12:30 pm and 3 pm, $12-$15
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown
What: The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Why: Over 7,000 spooky and silly jack o’lanterns light up the night, plus plenty of fall fun.
When: Now through Sunday September 29, Thursday October 3-Thursday October 31, Weekends plus some Fridays in November, kids/$22, adults/$29
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson
Why: Go back in time for games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance.
When: Now through Sunday October 6, 10 am-7 pm, kids/$13, adults/$29.95
Where: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo Park, NY
Why: Join the dinos based on the TV series for science, history, play and more.
When: Now through Monday January 20, 9:30 am-4 pm weekdays, 9 am-5:30 pm weekends
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: Spooky Pumpkin Garden
Why: The gardens get a ghostly makeover with a pumpkin trail, pumpkin activities and creepy creatures.
When: Now through Thursday October 31, 10 am-6 pm, kids/$12, adults/$28
Where: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx
What: Diggerfest
Why: Pumpkin decorating, axe throwing and hay rides give a fall feel to the construction theme park.
When: Now through Sunday October 27, 10 am-6 pm, $29.95-$36.95.
Where: Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Dr., West Berlin
What: Fall Harvest Festivals
Why: Live music, painting, a corn maze, apples and more.
When: Now through Sunday October 27, 9am-5 pm
Where: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY
What: Arcadia Earth
Why: Take an adventure through a planet earth, powered by augmented reality.
When: Now through Thursday October 31, 11 am-8 pm, kids younger than 7/$15, adults/$33
Where: 718 Broadway, NYC
What: Great Pumpkin Festival
Why: This HUGE pumpkin festival brings animals, rides, gem mining and tons more.
When: Now through Sunday November 3, 9 am-6 pm, $15
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
Why: Grab some apples and enjoy the corn maze and more fall farm activities.
When: Now through Monday November 11, 10 am-5 pm, $24.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Upcoming:
Why: Learn about programs for your littlest ones, plus giveaways
When: Saturday October 5, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
Why: A full day of fall fun with bouncing, pony rides, a petting zoo, food and tons more.
When: Sunday October 6, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
Why: Get in your fill of fall fun with train rides, a pumpkin patch, games, crafts and lots more.
When: Sunday October 6, 1-5 pm
Where: St. John’s Academy, 460 Hillsdale Ave., Hillsdale
