10 Events To Keep Summer Vibes Alive

No matter your age or what you’re looking for, you’ll find something to do this weekend in Bergen.
Nigel Edelshain,
Keep summer alive with these events.

We always feel a little blue during the waning days of August (perhaps it’s our inner child who still thinks we’re going back to school). But there are plenty of reasons to celebrate at the end of this month: great sales, new pets or fantastic events, for instance.

Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, delicious food or classic flicks, you’ll find something fun here in Bergen County. Check out these happenings (and make sure to visit the links for tickets and more information!).

Friday, Aug. 22

  • Hype yourself up for the upcoming football season during the Jets vs. Eagles Preseason Game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Preseason is the time for teams to test and experiment, so you may see unique plays and rising stars. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.
  • At Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn, meet new friends and play a few games during Pickleball & Pizza. Take part in two hours of level-based rotating open play while enjoying food, drinks and music. This event is intended for “advanced beginner to high intermediate” players. The fun starts at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 23

  • You and your child can start the morning with fresh air and exercise at a Children’s Hike at State Line Lookout in Alpine’s Palisades Interstate Park. Stop by at 10 a.m. and listen to a story, enjoy a short hike and make a fish-themed craft.
  • See a Hollywood classic on the big screen when Fort Lee’s Barrymore Film Center shows Singing In The Rain at 2 p.m. Enjoy Gene Kelly at his very best with this story of a silent film star falling in love with a chorus girl. The movie is rated G and perfect for the whole family.
  • At The Learning Experience preschool in Tenafly, take part in an End of Summer Open House Carnival. Pick up favorite treats like cotton candy and sno cones, create a splash at the dunk tank, get your face painted and more. The fun starts at noon.
  • Kick off the school year in style at the American Legion in Rutherford, where a Back to School Pop Up Community Event brings together more than 20 local businesses for a day of food, raffles, music, dance lessons for children and school supplies giveaways. This event begins at noon.

Sunday, Aug. 24

  • The Westwood Heritage Society hosts its Craft Show & Antique Corner in Westwood’s Veterans’ Memorial Park. Starting at 10 a.m., you can browse 125 exhibitors for your next treasure, be that a hand-crocheted plushy or the perfect antique armchair for your living room.
  • Stop by the Overpeck Butterfly Garden in Leonia for Bergen Audubon’s Hummingbird Festival. Starting at 10 a.m., you can learn all about these miracles of nature and how to attract them to your garden.
  • Mahwah’s Food Truck Festival returns for a fifth year! Enjoy 15 food trucks offering the savory, the sweet and everything in between. There will also be both live music and a DJ to keep spirits high. The fun starts at noon along Corporate Drive.
  • See comedian Jimmy Dore at the Williams Center in Rutherford. Known for his quick wit, “highly tuned BS detector” and authentic voice, he boasts over a million subscribers of YouTube. This show begins at 9 p.m.

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Categories: Bergen Health & Life