We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
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Why: Tickets go on sale and *poof* they’re gone. Snag yours today.
When: September 28th through November 24, tickets start at $16
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Events Not To Miss:
Why: An inspiring and easy way to get fit and have fun, with a 5K graduation race.
When: Begins Wednesday August 29 in Ridgewood and Saturday September 1 in Glen Rock through Sunday October 21, 11:15 am, $90 registration ends Saturday September 8
Where: Saturdays: Glen Rock Duck Pond, 658 County Rte S79, Glen Rock, Wednesdays: Ridgewood Duck Pond, 1100 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Hundreds of old and new cars from all over the world roll in.
When: Friday September 7, 6-9 pm
Where: E Ridgewood Avenue and Memorial Park, Ridgewood
Why: Celebrate the start of the school year with kids entertainment, food and music.
When: Friday September 7, 5-9 pm, $5 or $20/family
Where: St. Elizabeth School Parking Lot, Greewood Avenue, Wyckoff
What: Woofstock and Friends
Why: Dress up your pup to strut down a red carpet, and enjoy music, prizes and more pet swag.
When: Saturday September 8, 11 am-4 pm
Where: City Place, 225 River Road, Edgewater
What: Ramsey Day 2018
Why: A full day of FREE family fun.
When: Saturday September 8, 11 am-9 pm
Where: Island Road, Ramsey
What: Dumont Day
Why: Games, raffles and music on this community day.
When: Saturday September 8, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 199 Pershing Street, Dumont
Why: Young athletes get fit and have fun.
When: Saturday September 8, 8 am
Where: The Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes
What: Harrington Park Town Day
Why: Games, vendors and food trucks.
When: Saturday September 8, 12-4 pm
Where: Highland Field, Tappan Road, Harrington Park
What: 56th Annual Clambake
Why: Indulge in all you can eat plus kids activities and live music.
When: Saturday September 8, 2-7 pm, $30 donation, kids ages 10-17/$15
Where: Elks Lodge, 20 Franklin Street, Tenafly
What: National Iguana Day
Why: Meet the zoo’s iguanas and make animal crafts.
When: Saturday September 8, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus
What: The Annual DNCA Dog Walk
Why: Bring your furry pal for an easy hike.
When: Saturday September 8, 10-11:30 am
Where: The Demarest Nature Center, 90 Park Street, Demarest
What: La Mar Studio POP UP
Why: Get a FREE back to school pic, plus mindfulness games for kids, an appearance by Elsa and more.
When: Saturday September 8, 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Where: Market House, 172 Center Ave., Westwood
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: Press your own apple cider in this cider making 101.
When: Sundays beginning September 9-October 28, 12:30-1:30 pm, 2-3 pm, 3:30-4:30 pm, member/$5, non-member/$10
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
Why: Rock out to everything from rock to country, plus local eats.
When: Sunday September 9, 1 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, S Walnut Street, Ridgewood
Why: Get a taste of this new class for budding ninja warriors.
When: Sunday September 9, 10 am, $5
Where: Pulse Fitness, 701 Broadway, Westwood
Why: Enjoy local music, art and food plus an antique car show and international festive fair.
When: Sunday September 9, 11 am-6 pm
Where: Old River Road at Thompson Lane, Edgewater
What: Butterfly Release
Why: Get up-close with the Monarchs and help set them free.
When: Sunday September 9, 1:30-3 pm
Where: Garretson Forge and Farm, 4-02 River Road, Fair Lawn
Why: BYO flannel shirt and jeans and they’ll supply the rest.
When: Monday September 10, 11 am-3 pm, $10
Where: Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff
What: Omarosa Manigault Newman
Why: Meet the former aide to President Trump and author of Unhinged.
When: Wednesday September 12, 7 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston Street, Northvale
What: me.n.u Trunk Show
Why: Check out the latest trends and styles.
When: Thursday September 13, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Marcia’s Attic for Kids, 29 N Dean Street, Englewood
What: Pick Your Own Apples
Why: Take a hay wagon to the orchard and enjoy a petting zoo, crooked house village and more fall fun.
When: Open through Monday October 22, 9 am-4:30 pm, $7
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Create a fleet of lanterns and watch them light up the sky in this art workshop.
When: Thursday September 6-7, 2-8 pm, Saturday September 8, 11 am-1 pm, 8 pm procession
Where: Miller Theatre, 2960 Broadway, NYC, Procession at Morningside Park, 116 Street and Morningside Ave., NYC
What: Hoboken Italian Festival
Why: Vendor-lined streets, food, music and fireworks.
When: Thursday September 6-Friday September 7, 6-11 pm, Saturday September 8-Sunday September 9, 11 am-11 pm
Where: Frank Sinatra Drive, Hoboken
What: Greek Festival
Why: Food, music, dancing and rides – opa!
When: Thursday September 6, 6-10 pm, Friday September 7, 5 pm-midnight, Saturday September 8, 12 pm-midnight, Sunday September 9, 12-7 pm
Where: 721 Rahway Avenue, Union
What: Allamuchy Country Fair
Why: This country fair brings games, carnival rides, contests and old-fashioned fun.
When: Friday September 7, 6-10 pm, Saturday September 8, 12-10 pm, Sunday September 9, 12-6 pm, $25 wristbands
Where: Waterloo Village, Village of Waterloo, Allamuchy
What: NJ Taco Festival
Why: Superheroes, music, challenges and all the tacos you can eat.
When: Saturday September 8, 10 am-8 pm, $10
Where: Sussex County Fairground, 37 Plains Road, Frankford
Why: Touch-a-truck, corn maze, gem mining and firefighter meet and great.
When: Saturday September 8, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, kids/$16, adults/$22
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg
What: Heroes and Villains
Why: All your fave superheroes and villains under one roof.
When: Saturday September 8-Sunday September 9, 8 am-close, $45 Saturday, $35 Sunday
Where: New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison
Why: Meet the sea lion keeper and learn about caring for the sea creature.
When: Sunday September 9, 12-12:30 pm, $45
Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
What: SeptemberFest Street Fair
Why: Vendors, entertainment, kids activities, plus don’t miss the Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show.
When: Sunday September 9, 10 am-5 pm, Fashion show 12-1 pm
Where: Downtown Nyack, NY
Why: Vendors, entertainment, kids activities, plus don’t miss the Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show.
When: Sunday September 9, 10 am-5 pm, Fashion show 12-1 pm
Where: Downtown Nyack, NY
Why: Run through the huge maze, go on a bug safari or try the kids scavenger hunt while the sunflowers are in bloom.
When: Open through Sunday September 23, 9 am-6 pm, kids/$6, adults/$10
Where: Liberty Farm, 101 County Road 645, Sandyston
What: Famous Food Market
Why: Food and craft vendors, plus games and live music.
When: Open weekends through Sunday October 28, 2-10 pm Saturdays, 12-8 pm Sundays.
Where: Harborside, 3 Second Street, Jersey City
What: Stone Barns Center Weekend Admission
Why: Farm activities from meeting pigs and bees to collecting eggs.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am-5 pm, $22
Where: Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills
Why: Farm activities from meeting pigs and bees to collecting eggs.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am-5 pm, $22
Where: Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills
What: Arthur’s World
Why: Join Arthur and his friends and family in this interactive learning exhibit.
When: Open through September 16, free with admission
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
What: Grossology
Why: Explore the grossest parts of the human body, in the coolest of ways.
When: Open through Sunday September 23, premium pass required.
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
What: The Corn Maze Train
Why: Ride the train to Snyder farm, have a picnic and get lost in the maze.
When: Weekends through Sunday September 23, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, kids/$11, adults/$17
Where: Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg
Why: Swifties: Step inside the life of the hugely popular singer, who hand-picked personal photos, videos and lyrics for display.
When: Open daily through October 19, 11 am-6 pm, kids/$7, adults/$10
Where: GRAMMY Museum Experience, Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry Street, Newark
What: Candytopia
Why: Visit this sweeeeeet wonderland of tasty delights, brought to life through art installations.
When: Opens through Thursday November 15, 10 am-8:30 pm, kids/$26, adults/$34
Where: Candytopia @ Penn Plaza, 145 W 32nd Street, NYC
What: Corn Maze & Fun Park
Why: Fall fun on the farm brings huges mazes, hayrides and gemstone mining.
When: Open through Sunday November 11, 10 am-5 pm, $6.99-$16.99
Where: Stony Hill Farms, 15 North Road, Chester
What: Pinkalicious the Musical
Why: Have a pinkatastic time with the beloved character from this bestselling books.
When: Select Saturdays through November 24, 11 am, $49.50-$69.50
Where: St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, NYC
Upcoming:
Why: HGTV’s “The Cousins” sign their new book What Can You Do With a Toolbox?
When: Thursday September 13, 4 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
Why: Teresa Guidice, Dorinda Medley, Kelly Dodd and Carole Radziwill give a personal look into the Housewives' lives.
When: Saturday September 15, 8 pm
Where: Bergen PAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
What: Bergen Street Fest
Why: Food truck eats, music, train rides and carnival food and much more.
When: Saturday September 15, 12-10 pm-Sunday September 16, 12-8 pm
Where: Teaneck National Guard Armory, 1799 Teaneck Road, Teaneck
