Sponsored Post: Visit Saddle River Day School this fall! Open houses are offered on Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 pm, Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 am (stay for the homecoming BBQ), and Tuesday, November 13 at 6:00 pm.We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Book Now:
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
Events Not to Miss:
What: Halloween House Paramus
Why: Step inside a scary world of Halloween-themed rooms, and pick your level of spookiness.
When: Friday September 29-Wednesday November 1, 3:30-8 pm
Where: Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
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: Kids can bring their fave toy for a fun checkup at a medical play station, then spend the morning with clowns, crafts, and more.
When: Saturday September 30, 10 am-2 pm
Where: The Valley Hospital, 223 N Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood
What: Barbie Truck Tour
Why: Come on Barbie, let's go shopping at the Dreamhouse Living Tour with exclusive merch.
When: Saturday September 30, 10 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Bring the kids for an afternoon of good old-fashioned fun.
When: Saturday September 30, 1-3 pm
Where: Fort Lee Historic Park, Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee
Why: Pay to pick a pumpkin then decorate it for free on the farm, and grab a seasonal cider donut while you're there.
When: Saturday September 30-Sunday October 1, 12-3 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
Why: Hitch a hayride and head to the patch to get ready for the spooky holiday.
When: Saturday September 30-Saturday October 28, open Thursdays-Saturdays, 1-4 pm weekdays, 9 am-4 pm Saturdays
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Harvest Festival
Why: Get into the fall spirit with apple cider donuts, crafts, a petting zoo, and more.
When: Saturday September 30, 1-3 pm
Where: Ramsey Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave., Ramsey
What: 2023 Wyckoff Day
Why: The town event brings music, rides, food, and field day-type fun.
When: Saturday September 30, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
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
What: Harvestfest
Why: The local shopping day has arts & crafts, gifts of all kinds, and more.
When: Sunday October 1, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Veterans Park, Westwod
Why: The Spice Girls' member signs her new book, Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen.
When: Monday October 2, 6 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, 271 Livingston St., Northvale
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
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
What: Halloween Light Show
Why: Demarest Farms' annual drive-through event is back with 32 acres of light displays.
When: Now through Tuesday October 31, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
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
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: Bronx Zoo Pumpkin Nights
Why: This brand new Halloween event is lighting up the fall night with an animal-themed jack o'lantern trail and more.
When: Thursday September 28-Sunday October 29, 6-10 pm
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd. Bronx
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
Why: Walk through more than 6,000 lit pumpkins, and end with a fall festival.
When: Now through Sunday November 5, 6:45-8:45 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl., Augusta
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: 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
Why: Enjoy the fall air with this huge tow street fair filled with shopping and fun.
When: Saturday October 7, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 234 Main Street, Ridgefield Park
