12 Ways To Fall Into Fun

Pack the flannels and cider—here’s your guide to family entertainment this weekend in Bergen County.
Cheryl De Leon,
1 Fall Into Fun

Pumpkins, hayrides, apple cider and just the right amount of chill in the air—fall weekends in Bergen County are packed with family-friendly events that make the most of the season. From harvest festivals and corn mazes to crafts, food trucks and petting zoos, there’s something for everyone (yes, even the teens).

Clear your calendar—these festive fall happenings are too good to miss!

Oct. 10

  • Bring the entire family to Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff for Spooky Storytime. Gather around the campfire for either the 6:30 or 7:45 p.m. session for an evening of family friendly tales. The event includes a glow stick, donuts and warm cider. Tickets can be purchased online.
  • If you love classical music, head to Adelphia Orchestra’s season opener, Echoes of the Isles, at River Dell Middle School. The 7:30 p.m. concert features Blues Zhang on violin and mezzo-soprano Laura Zahn. There is a suggested donation of $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $10 for students.
  • The lights are bright in Bergen, but you can see the night stars and other celestial bodies during free public viewings at the Emil Buehler Observatory in Paramus. Head to the Bergen Community College campus from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and use the high-powered telescope to see Saturn, Neptune and other planets and stars.
  • The Montclair Pickleball hosts Pickleball & Pizza from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Superdome Sports in Fair Lawn. Enjoy two hours of rotating play as well as pizza, beverages and music. The matches are intended for advanced-beginner to high-intermediate players. The cost is $20 per person, and registration is available online.

Oct. 10 & 11

  • Brooklyn funnyman Gus Constantellis brings his brand of comedy to Bananas Comedy Club in Rutherford for four shows over two nights. His act is influenced by his Greek heritage, his dating life and growing up in the New York City. Showtimes are 7 and 9:15 p.m. on Friday and 7 and 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are available online.

Oct. 10–12

  • Bergen’s favorite haunted attraction is back at Darlington Lake County Park in Mahwah. Don’t miss a chance to take a ride on Pantophobia’s haunted hayride, The Wrath of Cyrus Grain: Terror on the Trail. Start off the spookiest month of the year with shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

Oct. 11

  • Lace up your running shoes and sign up for the annual Grace-In-Motion Run for the Kids, starting at 8 a.m. at the Ross Dock Picnic Area in Fort Lee. The 5K and 2K races have scenic views of the George Washington Bridge and raise money to promote education and human dignity in underserved communities around the world. Sign up online.
  • Celebrate the season at the Maywood Fall Festival, happening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Memorial Park. The festivities will also include the annual Art in the Park celebration and Maywood’s Green Fair. Stop by for a day of family fun!
  • Enjoy a classic whodunnit during a Murder Mystery Dinner Party at The Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus. The program includes plenty of laughs, gossip and secrets as well as a buffet dinner, cash bar, prizes and more. Tickets are $90 per person and $170 for a pair.

Oct. 12

  • Start your Sunday in the great outdoors and head to Glen Rock’s Thiele Arboretum for A Bird Walk in the Woods. Stretch your legs and spot some of the season’s migratory birds. The program is led by bird enthusiast Pat Brennan and is $10 per person.
  • Englewood-based Women’s Rights Information Center is hosting an Equine & Chocolate event from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Bergen Equestrian Center in Overpeck County Park. All ages are invited to enjoy pony rides, vendors, crafts, food trucks and more. Advance tickets are $45, admission at the gate is $50. Children under 10 are free.
  • You can buy a jug of cider at a farm or supermarket, or you can make your own. Head to the Tenafly Nature Center and apple cider making, where visitors can learn about apple cultivation and then press their own fruit to make fresh cider. The program is open to all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Two sessions are offered: 2 and 3:30 p.m.

 

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