Mybergen.com Presents Bergen County Kids Events!
Last Updated: July 19, 2026
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 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 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
Pickleball is an exciting sport that combines fitness and fun. Summer clinics at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn are designed for children 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 clinics are run by coaches who are fun, experienced, and high-level players.
Summer pickleball clinics for kids ages 6-13 are offered in 5-week packages. Sign up now!
- Beginner Clinics Ages 6-8: Fridays, July 3-July 31, and August 7-September 4, from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
- Beginner Clinics Ages 9-13: Mondays, June 29-July 27, and August 3-August 31, from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
- Beginner Clinics Ages 9-13: Thursdays, July 2-July 30, and August 6-September 3, from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
- Intermediate Clinics: Tuesdays, July 7-July 28, and August 4-September 1, from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Montclair Pickleball is located at 21-05 Morlot Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Tiny Tots Program at Lorrimer Sanctuary: July 2-August 27
For families with toddlers who love the outdoors, Lorrimer Sanctuary is offering a special nature program designed for children ages 18 months to 3½ years. This “grown-up-and-me” style program introduces young children to the natural world through story time, outdoor exploration, and hands-on activities tailored to their age and interests.
The program runs on Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and August 6, 13, 20, and 27. There are two time slots to choose from, 10:00 am-10:45 am or 2:00 pm-2:45 pm.
Find more information and register here. Lorrimer Sanctuary is located at 790 Ewing Avenue in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Movies After Dark at Van Saun Park: Friday, July 24, at 8:30 pm
Looking for a fun and free family outing this summer? Grab the kids, pack some chairs and blankets, and head to Van Saun County Park in Paramus for a free outdoor showing of “GOAT” as part of Bergen County’s Movies After Dark series.
The movie begins at 8:30 pm at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus.
For additional details about Bergen County’s Movies After Dark series, including weather updates and other movie nights, click here.
Butterfly Day in Lyndhurst: Sunday, July 26, 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Celebrate the beauty of nature at Butterfly Day at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst on Sunday, July 26, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Presented by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and the Bergen County Audubon Society, this free, family-friendly event features guided butterfly walks, educational talks, a butterfly costume contest, games, and crafts for kids.
Find more information here. DeKorte Park is located at 2 DeKorte Park Plaza in Lyndhurst.
Annie at Bergen Performing Arts Center: July 31 – August 2
The beloved musical Annie comes to the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood from July 31 through August 2. Featuring unforgettable songs including Tomorrow, It’s the Hard-Knock Life, and Maybe, this family-friendly favorite tells the heartwarming story of a spirited young orphan whose optimism changes the lives of everyone around her.
Find more information and purchase tickets here. The Bergen Performing Arts Center is located at 30 N. Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.
Crafty Critters Program at Tenafly Nature Center: Saturday, August 1, 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.
The Great Potato Dig at Abma’s Farm: Saturday, August 8, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grab your gloves, a shovel, or a spade and head over to Abma’s Farm for a day of outdoor fun at Abma’s annual Great Potato Dig. This U-DIG potato event gives kids and kids at heart the opportunity to harvest potatoes straight from the field. New this year, Bolero Snort Brewery will be on-site from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, serving craft beer for adults while families enjoy the day’s activities.
Find more information and purchase tickets here. Abma’s Farm is located at 700 Lawlins Road 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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More Local Bergen County Area Kids’ Events!
Visit the mybergen.com Events Calendar for hundreds of local events of all kinds and all ages. Our calendar is updated daily, so visit often! You’ll find plenty of things to do today, this weekend, or in the coming weeks.
Mybergen.com: Where to go for where to go with the kids!
- Why not visit the Kids Corner pages of mybergen.com? Kids Corner features Bergen County area kids’ events & activities, children’s party places, some of our favorite local playgrounds, a directory of preschools, parenting advice, day trips, mom meetup groups, children’s health articles, recipes for children’s creative cooking, crafts for rainy days, Bergen County Zoo news and more.
- Here are a few of our favorite Bergen County playgrounds and parks!
