BERGEN magazine - September 2022
Exercise Caution When Working Out Indoors
Despite extra efforts to keep health clubs clean, germs can still thrive in gyms. A Bergen doctor offers tips to stay safe.
Finding The Sweet Spot
15-month-old Milly gives her furry best friend, Kaylee, a much-welcomed tummy rub at their Franklin Lakes home.
Raise A Glass At These Oktoberfest Events In Bergen County
Celebrate the season and get your fill—and more—of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst and brews at these seven festivals.
5 Bergen Farms With Family Hayrides
Take a rustic ride through corn fields and pumpkin patches for an unforgettable afternoon.
5 Things To Know About Flu Season 2022 In Bergen County
Find out when and where to get your vaccine as we gear up for a severe post-pandemic flu season in New Jersey.
Dumpling Varieties To Try In Bergen
These hot, bite-sized treats are the perfect dish as fall’s cooler days approach.
A Happy Heavenly Birthday
For eight years running, a Franklin Lakes family pays homage to their beloved matriarch by releasing balloons into the sky on her birthday.
Root For Your Team At These 7 Bergen Sports Bars
Cheer on your squad—and enjoy great food and drink—at these neighborhood hangouts.
6 Bergen Gymnastics Spots For Your Little Tumbler
On National Gymnastics Day, Sept. 17, take your Olympian-in-training to one of these local gymnastics gyms.
An Alfresco Snooze
Taking care of two little boys is exhausting! The proof: Grandpa Jack, who couldn’t stay awake after a long day with his grandsons in River Vale, takes a much-deserved nap.
Fall Festivals To Check Out In Bergen
’Tis the season for fall festivals, which kick off this weekend in Bergen County. Here’s a bunch of these events in the coming weeks you and your family won’t want to miss.
7 Pumpkin Treats To Try This Fall In Bergen County
Believe it or not, pumpkin spice season has arrived. Give your taste buds what they want with these flavorful fall concoctions.
Enjoy A Kid-Free Lunch At These 6 Local Eateries
While the kids are at school, parents can enjoy a peaceful meal at these Bergen restaurants.
Show Stopper
In a River Vale colonial, a designer created a delightful TV room that’ll stand the test of time—and withstand the busy family’s use.
A Kitchen Set Free
In Ho-Ho-Kus, a couple challenged their designer to find a way to say “modern” without the white-on-white cliché.
A ‘Fall’ To Kick Off Fall
Big thanks to a BERGEN reader in Emerson, who emailed us this gorgeous photo he snapped at Greenbook Falls in Alpine.
9/11 Memorial Events To Check Out In Bergen
Show your respect for the fallen heroes and survivors of Sept. 11 by attending one (or a handful) of these Bergen vigils.
7 Street Fairs That Keep Summer Going
Enjoy the season’s last hurrah at these end-of-summer festivals in Bergen County.
8 Sites To Donate Used Books In Bergen
Need to make room on your shelves? Drop off old novels, best-sellers and textbooks at these locations.
Like A Kid Again
This Thailand-based model/actor isn’t too busy to relive his youth at grandma’s house in New Milford.
11 Labor Day Discounts To Shop In Bergen County
End summer with some serious savings. These chain stores, all with locations in Bergen County, are offerings deals and discounts to bid adieu to the season.
9 Bergen Salons For Your Kid’s Back-To-School ’Do
Send your student back to class with a sharp haircut that shows off their style and personality.
