WHAT: Harvestfest at Stone Barns Center
WHY: You’re husband thinks your apple pie is great, but will the judges? Put it to the test in the Seasonal Pie-Bake Off. Or take the kids to the Raptor Show or Farm Olympics. Tons of family fun with food, a live band, hayrides and farmers market, all only a half hour from Bergen. (tickets can be purchased online)
WHEN: Saturday, October 2nd 10:00
WHERE: Stone Barns Center, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY
WHAT: Bronx Zoo “Boo at the Zoo”
WHY: Honestly, what’s scarier than a live bat or snake? Bring a kid in costume and they get in free (children under 3 are free as well) and let them play in the hay maze, carve pumpkins, and embark on a haunted safari.
WHEN: October 2–3, 9–11, 16–17, 23–24 & 30–31
WHERE: The Bronx Zoo
WHAT: “The Zoo Comes to You” at Palisades Interstate Park
WHY: No giraffes, but tons of other animals to touch and feel (tickets $2)
WHEN: Sunday, October 3rd, 45 minute shows, 11am, 12:30pm, and 2pm
WHERE: State Line Lookout, on the Palisades in Alpine (opposite exit 3)
WHAT: Hackensack’s 5th Annual Street Festival
WHY: Yes, Hackensack has great shopping, but it also has a great street festival, including a classic car show, rides, food vendors, petting zoo and more.
WHEN: Saturday, October 2nd, 10:00am to 6:00pm
WHERE: Main Street between Atlantic and Passaic
WHAT: Ramaquois Fall “Camp fest” Open House
WHY: It’s the perfect weekend for one last summer fling
WHEN: Sunday, October 3rd, reservations are required. Contact (845) 354-1600
WHERE: Camp Ramaquois
WHAT: (201) Restaurant Week
WHY: At $29.95 for a pre-fixe dinner, fettuccini never tasted so good.
WHEN: October 3-7 and 10-14
WHERE: Many of Northern New Jerseys Best Restaurants
