Sponsored Post: Press Play at the J this Fall! Come sign up for classes in person at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades' Fall Expo! This free event is open to the community and will offer fun activities, refreshments, and entertainment for all ages. Game on. There is something for everyone!We rounded up the best things to do in Bergen County and beyond on our weekend PLAYlist!
Events Not to Miss:
What: Bergen Street Fest
Why: Carnival fun for everyone, plus food trucks and a beer garden.
When: Thursday September 8-Friday September 9, 4-9 pm, Saturday September 10, 11-9 pm, Sunday September 11, 11-7 pm
Where: Teaneck Armory, 1799 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck
What: Circus Vasquez
Why: High-flying acrobatics, tricks and eye-popping fun.
When: Friday September 9-Monday September 26, check schedule for daily times
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Enjoy a family fun day filled with rides, food trucks, live entertainment and much more.
When: Saturday September 10, 12-6 pm
Where: Town Green, Sycamore Ave. and Orvil Ct., Ho-Ho-Kus
Why: Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on on meals and drinks from top Bergen restos.
When: Saturday September 10-Sunday September 11, 12-5 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Open Cockpit Day
Why: Hop into the pilot's seat and pretend to take flight.
When: Saturday September 10, 10:30 am-4 pm
Where: The New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame, 400 Fred Wehran Dr., Teterboro
Why: Crafts and treats by the Soldier's Hut.
When: Saturday September 10, 1-3 pm
Where: Fort Lee Historic Park, Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee
What: U-Pick: Flower Picking
Why: Bring the kids – and your own tools – for a morning in nature's beauty.
When: Saturdays September 10 and 17, 9 am-12 pm
Where: 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Wyckoff Day
Why: Rides, music, food, field day games and more.
When: Saturday September 10, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff
Why: Let the kids bounce and play while you enjoy games and vendors.
When: Saturday September 10, 1-7 pm
Where: Market Street and Boro Field, Elmwood Park
What: Broadway @GSPlaza
Why: Enjoy the best of Broadway, this week's show features music from Encanto.
When: Saturdays from September 10-October 22, 11 am and 1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Games, dancing and more fun.
When: Sunday September 11, 11 am and 12 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: Learn about cider as you make your own fresh batch.
When: Sundays September 11-October 23, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Butterfly Festival
Why: Spend the day among the butterflies.
When: Sunday September 11, 1:30-3 pm
Where: Garretson Forge & Farm, 4-02 River Rd., Fair Lawn
What: Music Fest
Why: Food, bands and fun is music to your ears.
When: Sunday September 11, 12:30-7 pm
Where: Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
Why: Try new classes and enjoy live entertainment for the kids.
When: Sunday September 11, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
Why: Meet Chelsea Clinton as she signs her newest children's book, Welcome to the Big Kids Club.
When: Monday September 12, 6 pm
Where: Books & Greetings, 271 Livingtson St., Northvale
What: PYO Apples
Why: Farm fresh apples are ripe for the picking.
When: Now through Friday September 30, 8 am-3:30 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: Food, rides, games and more family fun.
When: Thursday September 8-Sunday September 11, check schedule for daily times
Where: 89 Western Highway, Tappan
What: Butterfly Day
Why: Games, crafts and butterflies. Register in advance.
When: Saturday September 10, 10 am-3:30 pm
Where: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, 120 Muser Dr., Cornwall, NY
Why: Feast on sweet and savory food truck eats, plus live music and games for all ages.
When: Saturday September 10, 11 am
Where: Peck's Pond Park, 130 Samsondale Ave., West Haverstraw
What: Food Truck Festival
Why: Come hungry for some delicious eats on the farm.
When: Saturday September 10, 11 am-6 pm
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
Why: Stroll and shop, with arts and crafts, family entertainment and delicious eats along the way.
When: Sunday September 11, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Main Street and Broadway, Nyack
What: Apple Harvest Weekend
Why: PYO apples plus country line dancing and delish BBQ.
When: Weekend starting Saturday September 10-Sunday September 18, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
What: Fall Harvest Festivals
Why: Spend the day on the farm with live music, corn maze exploration, wagon rides, pumpkin and apples.
When: Weekends starting Saturday September 10-Sunday October 30, 9 am-6 pm
Where: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY
What: Fall Festival
Why: Fall adventures include animal fun, rides, pumpkins, a corn maze and more.
When: Weekends through September, Fridays-Sunday in October, 10 am- 5pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
Why: Spend the day enjoying fall fun on the farm.
When: Now through Saturday September 24 (apples), Monday October 31 (pumpkins)
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
Why: Get ye family to the faire filled with live performances, activities, rides and games.
When: Now through Sunday October 9, 10 am-7 pm
Where: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo, NY
Upcoming Events:
What: Ridgewood Street Fair
Why: Shopping for you, children's area for them.
When: Sunday September 18, 11 am-5 pm
Where: East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
