We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Sponsored Post: Back to School shopping is ON at Westfield Garden State Plaza, but there's a bonus this year -- They'll be hosting Outdoor Food & Music Fests every Thursday through October 1st. Think live bands, food trucks and outdoor activities like mini-golf, hatchet tossing and games and admission is only $7 per adults, $5 per child age 4-12, kids 3 and under free! So it's a total score all around. (Westfield Garden State Plaza, learn more here or buy tickets in advance). Events Not To Miss:
What: Peaceful Warrior Fitness
Why: Get zen with some yoga, or pump it up with bootcamp on the farm.
When: Yoga: Friday September 4, 9 am, Bootcamp: Saturday September 5, 7 am
Where: Stokes Farm, 23 De Wolf Rd., Old Tappan
Why: Check out a flick from the comfort of your car.
When: Friday September 4-Sunday September 6, 8:30 pm, $35 per vehicle includes admission, 2 candy, 2 drinks
Where: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
Why: Wine, live music, farm fresh food and floral fun.
When: Friday September 4, 5-8 pm, $9.99
Where: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
What: PYO Apples
Why: Apple picking season is upon us, check weekly for flavorful picks.
When: Opens Saturday September 5, 8 am-5 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: Pick Your Own Apples
Why: Because no pandemic can take away apple picking season.
When: Saturday September 5-Saturday October 17, 8 am-5 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Visits exhibits from Angry Birds to Wild Kratts, plus new programs like Boom Time.
When: Saturday September 5, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: Maze Fun Park
Why: There’s ton of safe, fall fun to be had from a giant corn maze to hayrides and games.
When: Opens Saturday September 5-Sunday November 8, 10 am-5 pm, $7.99-$17.99
Where: Stony Hill Farms, 15 North Rd., Chester
What: Tay + Te Reopening
Why: Book a private play for your little ones and let their imagination soar.
When: Opens Thursday September 3, regular business hours
Where: Tay + Te, 240 Pegasus Ave., Northvale
Why: The lead vocalist of Megadeth discusses his new book, Rust In Peace.
When: Thursday September 10, 7 pm, $41.99 for signed book
Where: Zoom link emailed with book order purchase.
Why: Make science and art an important part of your child’s fall learning.
When: Now through Saturday October 31, check schedule to register and for availability
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Stop and smell the…flowers as you explore the maze, take a bug safari tour and snap some flower photos.
When: Now through Sunday September 13, 9 am-6 pm, adults/$20, kids/$10
Where: Liberty Farm, 101 County Rd., 645, Sandyston
Why: Bring the fam for food trucks, mini golf, live music and more outdoor fun. Masks required.
When: Thursdays through September 24, 6-9:30 pm, kids/$5, adults/$7
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Movies Under the Stars
Why: BYO chairs and bites for a family-friendly movie, and come early for music and food trucks.
When: Fridays through September 25, 7-11 pm, $20
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: The animals are ready for visitors as the beloved zoo reopens in time for fall fun.
When: Check website for exact reopening date to be announced
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: The Corn Maze Train
Why: All aboard for a scenic ride to mazes, games and gemstone mining.
When: Now through Tuesday October 27, 11 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg
Upcoming:
Why: Open you ears while The Machine performs Pink Floyd hits.
When: Saturday September 12, 6 pm, $79-$199
Where: bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood
What: Farm Brunch
Why: A private brunch of farm-fresh foods – sign us up!
When: Saturday September 12, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, $45
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Shakespeare in the Park
Why: Get in some culture with some Shakespeare in the great outdoors.
When: Sunday September 13, 3 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
Why: Set your night aglow with thousands of pumpkins to light up the night, plus interactive displays.
When: Friday September 18-Sunday November 1, Fridays-Sundays November 6-8, 13-15, 20-21
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
