# Things to do with kids in Bergen County, NJ

> 23 upcoming family events and 1 places and ongoing programs in Bergen County, NJ, in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Cherokee Tales by Bright Star Theatre - Tenafly Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/cherokee-tales-by-bright-star-theatre-tenafly-library--listing-79b9c2f91c199a8f05cf97dc) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Tenafly Public Library (Edna Kawulitzki Gallery) · All ages · Free · checked Oct 15. Bright Star Theatre returns to the library with a play introducing the Cherokee People through a series of stories, developed in partnership with the Cherokee Historical…
- [Diwali Celebration — Demarest Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/diwali-celebration-demarest-public-library--listing-76e2bca3fea9eaf0042b061b) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Demarest Public Library · Free · checked Oct 14. A family-friendly Diwali celebration at the Demarest Public Library with food, a dance performance, henna (sponsored by the Friends of the Demarest Library), crafts, storytime…
- [Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/halloween-light-show-at-demarest-farms--listing-d8836ec141f5dc34fc96d02b) — Sat, Oct 24 (+7 more dates) · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Demarest Farms, Hillsdale · Paid · checked Oct 14. A drive-through family Halloween event: take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of Halloween light displays with audio on 107.9 FM; the tour takes about 20–25…
- [Pumpkin Fairy Cottage Workshop - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/pumpkin-fairy-cottage-workshop-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-dad18a1659dd9875ef54ff68) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · From $45 · checked Oct 15. Hands-on workshop transforming a real pumpkin into a whimsical fairy house with doors, windows, mossy roofs and natural materials, guided by an instructor. All materials…
- [Touch a Truck with Dumont Emergency Services - Dixon Homestead Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/touch-a-truck-with-dumont-emergency-services-dixon-homestead-library--listing-c7c6c915d372baa4666bf6a7) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Dumont's Dixon Homestead Library (outdoor patio) · All ages · Free · checked Oct 15. The Dumont Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department visit the library for a touch-a-truck event with firefighter gear to see and more. All children must be accompanied by…
- [Awesome Autumn Sundays - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/awesome-autumn-sundays-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-bba0eab82b69d4ef0bf4e385) — Sun, Oct 25 (+4 more dates) · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · From $5 · checked Oct 15. Drop-in Sunday-morning family programs with art projects and nature walks, led by a teacher naturalist. Topics: Oct 25 Brilliant Bats, Nov 1 Pumpkins, Nov 8 Cozy Morning Story…
- [After School Nature Club (Ages 4–7) — Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/after-school-nature-club-ages-4-7-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-619397893e908e30010c2848) — Wed, Oct 28 (+3 more dates) · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · Ages 4–7 · From $11 · checked Oct 16. An hour-long Wednesday afternoon nature club for children 4 to 7 at NJ Audubon's Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes, meant as the next step after the Tiny Tots program. Each…
- [Ragamuffin Parade & Toddler Halloween Party — Oradell](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/ragamuffin-parade-and-toddler-halloween-party-oradell--listing-b0a3b8b8bbd59b028c8f667f) — Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Oradell Public Library · Free · checked Oct 14. A toddler Halloween party at Oradell Public Library with a Ragamuffin Parade, a Halloween story, music, fun and treats. Audience tags: toddlers 18 months to 3 years. Registration…
- [Spooky Family Night Hike - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/spooky-family-night-hike-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-1c56e8498807369167aa0e14) — Wed, Oct 28 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · Ages 4+ · Free · checked Oct 15. Guided night hike about nocturnal creatures with a fire; s'mores kits available for purchase. Costumes encouraged. Not a drop-off program.
- [Junior Naturalists Club (Ages 8–12) — Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/junior-naturalists-club-ages-8-12-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-03fa9ece8275c3854a1e1dc5) — Thu, Oct 29 (+3 more dates) · 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM · Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · Ages 8–12 · From $11 · checked Oct 16. An hour-long Thursday after-school club for kids 8 to 12 at NJ Audubon's Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes, following on from the sanctuary's program for younger children…
- [Tiny Tots Fall Series — Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/tiny-tots-fall-series-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-870e578585eed99ae8890c71) — Thu, Oct 29 (+3 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM · Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · From $9 · checked Oct 16. A grown-up-and-me nature program at NJ Audubon's Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes for toddlers 18 months to about 3.5 years. Each 45-minute Thursday morning session has story…
- [Trick or Treat at the Library - Franklin Lakes](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/trick-or-treat-at-the-library-franklin-lakes--listing-cb764519030be06fceb79a13) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Franklin Lakes Public Library · Free · checked Oct 15. Visit the library between 10 AM and 4 PM in costume to trick-or-treat. Family program, no registration.
- [Diwali Celebration — Bergenfield Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/diwali-celebration-bergenfield-public-library--listing-7096fdeccd681d9f8658b85a) — Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Bergenfield Public Library · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Bergenfield Public Library celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights, with bingo, story time, a kids' henna station and crafts, entertainment, a fashion show of traditional…
- [Morning Pumpkin Paint and Sip - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/morning-pumpkin-paint-and-sip-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-f6c4fd81e6043d4ba700f46c) — Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · All ages · From $10 · checked Oct 15. Paint a pumpkin over a cup of coffee, led by a teacher naturalist and artist. All supplies provided. All-ages event, not drop-off; children under 16 need an adult. Outdoors under…
- [Fall Break Fun (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/fall-break-fun-kindergarten-3rd-grade-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-11de7c9fd089b1d9f54ab998) — Thu, Nov 5 (+1 more date) · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · From $100 · checked Oct 15. Onsite 9am-1pm drop-off fall-break program with hiking, nature crafts and games led by environmental educators. Thursday Nov 5: Wilderness Skills; Friday Nov 6: Camp Favorites…
- [Nature Center PJ Party: Parents' Night Out - Lorrimer Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/nature-center-pj-party-parents-night-out-lorrimer-sanctuary--listing-439eb108199716b6dd5b5e9f) — Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes · Ages 4–12 · From $60 · checked Oct 15. Drop-off evening for kids in pajamas: sunset trail hike, up-close animal visits, pizza dinner (2 slices each), s'mores around the fire and a nature movie. Children must be…
- [Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/orchard-of-lights-at-demarest-farms--listing-a82747c21dea7aab450e1683) — Sat, Nov 21 (+25 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Demarest Farms, Hillsdale · Paid · checked Oct 14. A drive-through holiday light show across 32 acres of the orchard (about 20–25 minutes, audio on 107.9 FM), plus a Winter Lights Petting Zoo, pictures with Santa, make-your-own…
- [The Racefaster Thanksgiving Day Run](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/the-racefaster-thanksgiving-day-run--listing-9afad011bfa4566bf60cee0c) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM · Glen Rock race start · From $25 · checked Oct 21. Racefaster's Thanksgiving Day Run starts on Doremus Avenue in Glen Rock, Bergen County. The 5K begins at 9:00 a.m., and at 9:45 a.m. children get their own Kids Fun Run of…
- [The Nutcracker — New Jersey Ballet at bergenPAC, Englewood](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/the-nutcracker-new-jersey-ballet-at-bergenpac-englewood--listing-925e5be2753eeb13e7d8d834) — Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM · Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), Englewood · From $35 · checked Oct 16. New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker has been a Bergen County holiday tradition at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood since 1986. This year's four performances run on…
- [Vince Guaraldi and the Music of Peanuts — Englewood Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/vince-guaraldi-and-the-music-of-peanuts-englewood-public-library--listing-2bb0aac5bd7e27b03033c31e) — Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Englewood Public Library · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. The Patrick Kerssen Trio explores the life and music of pianist Vince Guaraldi and performs the best-known tracks from the Peanuts specials, finishing with a Charlie Brown…
- [Gay Willis and Friends Holiday Concert — Haworth Municipal Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/gay-willis-and-friends-holiday-concert-haworth-municipal-library--listing-e6eb79ca858e2c151d8e6e8b) — Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Haworth Municipal Library · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Broadway soprano Gay Willis and friends perform an afternoon of holiday music at the Haworth Municipal Library on Sunday, December 6, from 3 to 4 pm. Willis is an award-winning…
- [Racefaster through the Mall: Santa Run at American Dream](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/racefaster-through-the-mall-santa-run-at-american-dream--listing-5c15ed427af77f03e8236200) — Sun, Dec 6 · 7:30 AM · American Dream, East Rutherford · From $30 · checked Oct 21. Racefaster's Santa Run moves a holiday race indoors: on Sunday, December 6, runners loop through the American Dream mall in East Rutherford before it opens to shoppers. An elite…
- [Breakfast with Santa & Friends at Stew Leonard's Paramus](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/breakfast-with-santa-and-friends-at-stew-leonard-s-paramus--listing-6190baefc972d65bc1995580) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Stew Leonard's Paramus · Paid · checked Oct 21. Stew Leonard's in Paramus hosts a Holiday Breakfast with Santa and the store's costumed characters on Saturday, December 12, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The store's culinary team…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Tenafly Nature Center Programs and Trails](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/tenafly-nature-center-programs-and-trails--listing-148a9f61ab13f582b7d79156) — Year-round programs require advance reservations. Visitor Center daily 9:30 am–4:30 pm… · Tenafly Nature Center · With admission · checked Oct 11. Environmental educators offer camps, homeschool learning and hands-on wildlife experiences. Families can also explore the preserve within published trail hours.

## Recently ended

- [Bergen County Zoo Boo 2026](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/bergen-county-zoo-boo-2026--listing-cbf3d7b591683ec975480985) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Halloween Party — Paramus Reid Branch Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/halloween-party-paramus-reid-branch-library--listing-9f9b0fa998134762eb0b4f1c) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Build a Scarecrow - Haworth Municipal Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/build-a-scarecrow-haworth-municipal-library--listing-a959b0fc66c977d1b8f95c08) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Halloween Party and Haunted House — Leonia Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/halloween-party-and-haunted-house-leonia-public-library--listing-d7868fecc96f8b6960acf5a1) — ended Fri, Oct 16

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