Mybergen.com Presents Bergen County Kids Events!
Our Top Picks for Kids’ Events in Bergen County!
Finding the perfect activities for your children in Bergen County is simple with mybergen.com. We’ve handpicked the best kids’ events from our Events Calendar to help you plan exciting and memorable experiences for today, the upcoming days, and the weeks ahead.
Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, creative workshops, seasonal festivals, or children’s performances, our selections offer something special for every family. Browse our featured events for kids below and choose the activities that will keep your kids engaged and entertained!
No matter what your interests are, mybergen.com is your go-to resource for all the best events happening in Bergen County!
No More Bored Kids!
As parents, we know how challenging it can be to keep our children engaged and entertained without spending endless hours on their phones or social media. That’s why mybergen.com is excited to share the latest and greatest happenings designed to captivate young minds and create happy, lasting memories. We believe that children should never be bored, and we are pleased to offer a variety of activities that will put smiles on their faces.
Bergen County Events for Kids Updated Weekly
In this helpful resource, you’ll find a variety of Bergen County’s best kids events selected from the mybergen.com Events Calendar for the coming weeks.
We’re Bergen County Parents, Too!
Our mybergen.com team resides and works in Bergen County and is actively raising children here. You can trust that our directory covers events for toddlers to tweens, from the perspective of local parents. Every week, we scour the local area (and the comprehensive mybergen.com Events Calendar) to present you with a wide range of options that are tailored to meet the needs of every family, making it easy for you to plan fun-filled Bergen County outings that everyone will enjoy.
The best part? Our featured events directory is updated weekly, so you’ll never miss out on the latest happenings. Whether you’re seeking hands-on workshops, live entertainment, fun at the Bergen County Zoo, indoor play spaces or outdoor adventures, mybergen.com is your go-to source for all things kids-related in Bergen County.
Stay tuned as we bring you a world of family fun, learning, and togetherness right here in the heart of Bergen County. On mybergen.com, family fun is just a click away!
Featured Events for Kids
Spring Pickleball Clinics for Kids in Fair Lawn: April 14-June 11
Pickleball is an exciting sport that combines fitness and fun. These spring pickleball clinics for kids at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn are designed for children ages 6-13, who are eager to pick up a new sport or enhance their pickleball skills. It’s a fantastic way for kids to engage in a social and healthy activity that promotes teamwork and physical well-being. The camps are run by coaches who are fun, experienced, and high-level players.
Spring pickleball clinics for kids are offered in 9-week sessions. Sign up now!
- 6-9 Year Old Beginner Clinics: Tuesdays from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
- 10-13 Year Old Beginner Clinics: Mondays from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
- Junior Intermediate Clinics: Wednesdays from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
- Junior Advanced Clinics: Contact Montclair Pickleball Bergen County for Details
Come make new friends, gain confidence, learn pickleball, and grow your game! Find more information and register for pickleball clinics here. Montclair Pickleball is located within Superdome Sports, 21-05 Morlot Avenue in Fairlawn, New Jersey.
Spring Forest Fables at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center in Englewood: Tuesdays, April 15 Through May 20
Enjoy the wonders of nature with your toddler at Flat Rock Brook’s weekly program! Perfect for kids ages 2-5, each session features a different theme with fun lessons, games, crafts, hikes, and live animals. Weather permitting, part of the class will be held outdoors, so dress accordingly. Classes run Tuesday mornings, 10:30-11:30 AM, at the Nature Center. Register for the six-week program or pick your day.
Find more information and register here. Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is located at 443 Van Nostrand Avenue in Englewood, New Jersey.
Party for the Planet at Bergen County Zoo: April 26 and April 27
Celebrate Earth Day at the Bergen County Zoo’s 17th Annual Party for the Planet! The event takes place on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
This two-day event features engaging, family-friendly fun focused on conservation and environmental awareness. Throughout the zoo, you’ll find a variety of educational tables and activities featuring interactive exhibits, local conservation efforts, and ways you can help protect the planet.
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Saturday, April 26 will spotlight local conservation groups and the work they’re doing right here in our community.
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Sunday, April 27 will focus on the Bergen County Zoo’s own conservation initiatives, from in-zoo programs to global projects we support around the world.
Admission is FREE with your zoo entry—no pre-registration required. Tickets can be purchased in person or online.
Find more information here. The Bergen County Zoo is located at 216 Forest Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey.
Daffodil Festival and Earth Day Fair in Ridgewood: Sunday, April 27, 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Bring the whole family—and your dog—for a fun and educational day in the park! Ridgewood’s annual Daffodil Festival and Earth Day celebration will take place on Sunday, April 27, from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood.
The event features a full lineup of family-friendly activities, including a petting zoo, live music, crafts, demonstrations, and educational displays. You’ll also find vendors offering products and services focused on sustainability and natural living.
A highlight of the day is the always-popular Daffy Dog Parade at 12:30 pm. Leashed dogs and their owners are encouraged to come in costume and join the fun. Parade registration begins at noon at the Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital booth.
This year’s theme, “H2O Optimize: Protecting Our Water,” reflects the issues
being addressed by the Village of Ridgewood through local government involvement and volunteer committees, programs and projects. These issues include: conservation, water quality and flood mitigation.
The event is sponsored by the Village of Ridgewood Department of Parks, Conservancy for Ridgewood Public Lands, and Green Ridgewood and promises a great day of community engagement, learning, and springtime fun. For additional information, call the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department at 201-670-5560.
Breakfast with the Cookie Monster at Marcus Live! in East Rutherford: Sunday, April 27, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Get ready for a sweet and memorable morning the whole family will enjoy! Join Marcus Live! on Sunday, April 27, for Breakfast with Cookie Monster, a fun-filled event featuring delicious food, family time, a visit from everyone’s favorite cookie-loving monster, and, of course, cookies!
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet followed by a special meet-and-greet with Cookie Monster, who will stop by each table for a photo op and a bit of fun!
Find more information and make your reservation here. Marcus Live! is located at Court A, Level 3 at American Dream Mall, 1 American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Pizza and Game Night (Ages 10-16) at JDK Social Station: Friday, May 2, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Get ready for a night of games, pizza, and fun! On Friday, May 2, JDK Social Station in Secaucus, a specialized multi-sensory teaching facility that enhances the learning, social, and interactive skills of children with social deficits and other related issues, invites kids ages 10-16 to a social event crafted just for them.
Relax, make friends, and build social confidence in a friendly, supervised setting. Known for its inclusive approach to helping young people develop social and life skills, JDK Social Station is making this night a fun experience that encourages real-world social interaction, all for just $10 at the door.
Pre-registration is required. Find more information and register here. JDK Social Station is located at 780 Post Place in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Crafty Critters Program at Tenafly Nature Center: Saturday, May 3, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Here’s a great activity to explore your artistic side! First, enjoy an up-close visit with one of Tenafly Nature Center’s Animal Ambassadors, then use your imagination to create an artistic version of your new animal friend.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, and pre-registration is required. Get more information and register here.
Tenafly Nature Center is located at 313 Hudson Avenue in Tenafly.
DIY Mother’s Day Gift Workshop at Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff: May 5 and May 6
Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff is hosting DIY Mother’s Day Gift Workshops on Monday, May 5, and Tuesday, May 6. The workshops, taking place at 12:00 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4:30 pm, give kids the chance to plant a flower or greenery in a fun minibus planter and create a handmade card.
The 30-minute workshop takes place in Abma’s greenhouse, with help from Abma’s team. It’s a simple, meaningful way to make a heartfelt gift for Mom, Grandma, or anyone else your child wants to celebrate.
Find more information and purchase tickets here. Abma’s Farm is located at 700 Lawlins Road in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
Spring Has Sprung Children’s Gardening Event at Stew Leonard’s in Paramus: Wednesday, May 14, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Children ages 2 and up are invited to celebrate spring at Stew Leonard’s Spring Has Sprung Gardening Event. Kids will enjoy a fun, hands-on gardening experience creating small, living masterpieces. Each child will receive one plastic pot to decorate with an assortment of embellishments. Then, they choose one plant from a pre-chosen selection to plant in the pot.
All materials will be provided, including decorative supplies, pots, plants, potting soil, and trowels. Bring your own gloves or smocks if you’d like.
Find more information and get your tickets here. Stew Leonard’s is located at 700 Paramus Park in Paramus, New Jersey.
Bubble Show at Bergen Town Center in Paramus: Friday, May 16, at 4:00 pm
Come out to the Bergen Town Center for some fun at the Bubble Show Bonanza!
You won’t believe your eyes as a bubble artist creates giant bouncy bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more! You may even find yourself inside a bubble too!
This free event takes place at Center Court, outside of the Children’s Play Area at Bergen Town center, Route 4 East and Forest Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey. Find more information here.
Open Cockpit Day at the Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum in Teterboro: Saturday, May 24, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
This popular event at the Aviation Hall of Fame gives visitors the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a very rare Lockheed Bushmaster plane, a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter, and a M*A*S*H Bell 47 helicopter made famous during the Korean War; and see the cabin and cockpit of the world’s only surviving Martin 202A Airliner.
The event also includes displays featuring a Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopter, an
OV-1A Mohawk Observation/Attack Aircraft, a General Aviation Trainer (G.A.T-1) and a
Glider.
Young astronauts won’t want to miss the working display of the International Space Station (ISS) with uniforms and items used by many astronauts like Buzz Aldrin and Scott and Mark Kelly, just to name a few.
And before you leave, be sure to sit inside the Aviation Hall of Fame’s Official Airport Rescue Firefighter Truck!
Get more information about Open Cockpit Day here. The Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum is located at 400 Fred Wehran Drive in Teterboro, New Jersey.
Slumber Party DIY (Grades 3-5) at Wyckoff YMCA: Wednesday, May 28, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Looking for a fun, hands-on activity for your child? Kids in grades 3-5 can design and create their very own fleece pillow and blanket set—perfect for their next sleepover or cozy night in.
Children will choose their favorite colors and put their personal touch on a soft fleece blanket and pillow they can use all year long. It’s a great way for kids to get creative and leave with something they made themselves.
Find more information and register here. The Wyckoff YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
Indoor Play Spaces for Kids in the Bergen County Area!
Mybergen.com has compiled a list of some of the best places for your kids and their friends to have fun and get some exercise on days when the weather is just not cooperating.
You’ll find a great variety of indoor play places to choose from here.
Kids Love the Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun Park!
If you’ve been a follower of mybergen.com, then you know how much we LOVE the Bergen County Zoo!
We’re so fortunate to have this fantastic family attraction right here in Bergen County! Between the animals, the incredible schedule of events, attractions like the train ride and carousel, and other family-fun features, the Bergen County Zoo in Paramus is a fabulous destination for families with children of all ages.
Do you want to make the kids happy? Well, you can’t go wrong with a visit to the Bergen County Zoo!
Click here to read more about what’s happening this week at the Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun Park in Paramus!
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