New York–Newark–Jersey City area · Latest check Wed, Oct 21
Things to do with kids in Bergen County, NJ
23 upcoming family events and 1 place and program in Bergen County, NJ. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Cherokee Tales by Bright Star Theatre - Tenafly Library
Tenafly Public Library (Edna Kawulitzki Gallery)
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Diwali Celebration — Demarest Public Library
Demarest Public Library
Free
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Pumpkin Fairy Cottage Workshop - Lorrimer Sanctuary
NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
From $45
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PM
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Demarest Farms
Paid
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Touch a Truck with Dumont Emergency Services - Dixon Homestead Library
Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library (outdoor patio)
FreeAll ages
Oct25SunOutdoorsSun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AM
Awesome Autumn Sundays - Lorrimer Sanctuary
NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
From $5
Oct28WedOutdoorsWed, Oct 28 · 3:30 PM
After School Nature Club (Ages 4–7) — Lorrimer Sanctuary
Lorrimer Sanctuary
From $11Ages 4–7
Oct28WedSpooky and hauntedWed, Oct 28 · 6:30 PM
Spooky Family Night Hike - Lorrimer Sanctuary
NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
FreeAges 4+
- Not-so-scary
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Ragamuffin Parade & Toddler Halloween Party — Oradell
Oradell Public Library
Free
Oct29ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 29 · 3:45 PM
Junior Naturalists Club (Ages 8–12) — Lorrimer Sanctuary
Lorrimer Sanctuary
From $11Ages 8–12
Oct29ThuOutdoorsThu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM
Tiny Tots Fall Series — Lorrimer Sanctuary
Lorrimer Sanctuary
From $9
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Trick or Treat at the Library - Franklin Lakes
Franklin Lakes Public Library
Free
Nov1SunPumpkins and patchesSun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Morning Pumpkin Paint and Sip - Lorrimer Sanctuary
NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
From $10All ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
Diwali Celebration — Bergenfield Public Library
Bergenfield Public Library
FreeAll ages
Nov5ThuOutdoorsThu, Nov 5 · 9:00 AM
Fall Break Fun (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) - Lorrimer Sanctuary
NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
From $100
Nov6FriOutdoorsFri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Nature Center PJ Party: Parents' Night Out - Lorrimer Sanctuary
NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary
From $60Ages 4–12
- Light displays
Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM
Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
Demarest Farms
Paid
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
The Racefaster Thanksgiving Day Run
Glen Rock race start
From $25
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
The Nutcracker — New Jersey Ballet at bergenPAC, Englewood
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
From $35
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Vince Guaraldi and the Music of Peanuts — Englewood Public Library
Englewood Public Library
FreeAll ages
Dec6SunSanta visitsSun, Dec 6 · 7:30 AM
Racefaster through the Mall: Santa Run at American Dream
American Dream
From $30
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM
Gay Willis and Friends Holiday Concert — Haworth Municipal Library
Haworth Municipal Library
FreeAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa & Friends at Stew Leonard's Paramus
Stew Leonard's Paramus
Paid
Places and ongoing programs
Recently ended
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 23
Bergen County Zoo Boo 2026
Bergen County Zoo
PaidAll ages
Oct23FriFestivals and partiesEndedPast · Oct 23 · 2:00 PM
Halloween Party — Paramus Reid Branch Library
Paramus Public Library — Reid Branch
FreeAll ages
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
Build a Scarecrow - Haworth Municipal Library
Haworth Municipal Library
From $20All ages
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 5:30 PM
Halloween Party and Haunted House — Leonia Public Library
Leonia Public Library
FreeAll ages
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