We’ve rounded up the top things to do — from live music and food festivals to farmers markets, outdoor movies, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, a fun day with the kids, or a solo adventure, our curated guide helps you make the most of your free time in and around Bergen County.
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Top Events This Week in Bergen County
Here’s the Top Bergen County Events This Week: Aug 8–14, 2025, which highlights the best local concerts, festivals, and family-friendly activities happening near you. Don’t miss your chance to explore, have fun, and make the most of your week! From outdoor movie nights to food truck fairs, there’s something for everyone.
Friday (8/8/25)
- Friday Morning Bird Walk at Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes
- Ridgewood Chamber Business Talk Networking
- Mahwah Chamber Cocktails & Connections Networking
- Glen Rock Chamber Women in Business Networking
- Ridgewood Sizzling Hot Sale Days
- Pickleball & Pizza Night at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
- Nature Crafters Program at Thielke Arboretum
- Loretta Hagen Band at NJ Botanical Garden in Ringwood
- Live Music at the Shannon Rose in Ramsey y
- Movies After Dark at Van Saun County Park: The Wild Robot
- Live Music at Twin Door Tavern in Maywood
- Live Music @ Five Dimes Brewery Westwood
- Live Music at Mason Jar in Mahwah with Side Hustle
- Band on the Sand at Wyckoff YMCA with Simmerr
- Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Hackensack
Saturday (8/9/25)
- Hermitage Museum Outdoor Craft Show – Ho-Ho-Kus
- Demarest Farms Wine Festival
- Corntastic at Meadowlands Racetrack
- Rutherford Farmers Market
- Franklin Lakes Farmers Market
- Ridgewood Sizzling Hot Sale Days
- Outdoor Dance Class @ Bogota Olsen Park-FREE
- Aquatics Fitness Classes YMCA Wyckoff
- Acoustic Music @ Iconic Coffee Hackensack
- Tenafly Volunteer Ambulance Corps Blood Drive
- The Secret Language of Flowers at NJ Botanical Garden
- Full Moon Canoe Rides – Closter Nature Center
- Family Play at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
- Butterfly Feeding at Tenafly Nature Center
- Community Science Saturday: Insect Investigation at Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Crystal Lake Community Summer Concert – Oakland
- Live Music @ Five Dimes Brewery Westwood
- Live Music @ Lou’s Tavern – Hillsdale
- Live Music at Mason Jar in Mahwah
- Jack Tarna at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck
- Live Music at Orange Lantern in Paramus
Sunday (8/10/25)
- Demarest Farms Wine Festival
- Butterfly Feeding at Tenafly Nature Center
- Tie-Die by the Pool @ Harrington Park Swim Club
- Ramsey Farmers Market
- Ridgewood Farmers Market
- Garden Volunteer Days/Open House at Garretson Forge & Farm
- Audubon Butterfly Walk at NJ Botanical Garden in Ringwood
- Forest Defenders Program at Tenafly Nature Center
- The Jacksons at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood
- Live Music at Mason Jar in Mahwah
- Fair Lawn Summer Concert Series
- Live Music at the Shannon Rose in Ramsey
Monday (8/11/2025)
- Meditation for Stress Management
- Meet Alyson Stoner at Books & Greetings in Northvale
- Sunset Yoga at Atlantic Street Park in Hackensack
- Summer Sing at Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
- Karaoke Night at Orange Lantern in Paramus
- Beginner/Adult Pickleball Clinics for Adults at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
Tuesday (8/12/2025)
- Pop Up Crafting Event @ Uptown Coffee – Maywood
- Ridgewood Chamber W.I.N-Women in Networking
- Tenafly Summer Concerts: Funk Yeah!
- Live Music @ Ridgefield Park Library
- Fort Lee Summer Concerts: Jersey Sound
- Music in the Park at Riverside County Park
- Live Music at Orange Lantern in Paramus
- Beginner/Adult Pickleball Clinics for Adults at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
- Nature Crafters Program at Thielke Arboretum
- Ridgewood Chamber W.I.N-Women in Networking
Wednesday (8/13/2025)
- Stranger Things Trivia at Blue Moon Mexican Café
- Movies After Dark at Van Saun County Park: Twisters
- Evening Nature Walk at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst
- Shakespeare in the Park “The Comedy of Errors” at Atlantic Street Park in Hackensack
- Ridgefield Park Summer Concert
- Adult Cooking Workshops at Wyckoff YMCA: Seafood Bake
- Rutherford Farmers Market
Thursday (8/14/2025)
- Yoga & Meditation with Kanan
- Tiny Tots Program Plant Tiny Seeds
- Moss & mingle at Bolero Snort Brewery and Tasting Room
- Wine & Design Build Your Own Bouquet at Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff
- Movies Under the Stars at Atlantic Street Park in Hackensack: Iron Giant
- Trivia Night at Orange Lantern in Paramus
- Westwood Summer Movies in the Park: The Greatest Game Ever Played
- Adult Pickleball Clinics (Advanced Level) at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
- The Ivy League of Comedy at Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee
- Jazz Under the Stars at Englewood Library Front Plaza
- Rutherford Summer ConcertsFort Lee Summer Movies: ET
- Dueling Pianos at Blue Moon in Wyckoff
- Live Music at Twin Door Tavern in Maywood
- Adult Pickleball Clinics at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
- River Edge Farmers Market
- River Vale Farmers Market
- Teaneck Farmers Market
What's New on the Blog
Aside from rounding up the Top Bergen County Events This Week in Bergen County, I’ve been busy adding fresh content to help you make the most of Bergen County living! This week, I published three new guides that I think you’ll find incredibly useful. Have suggestions on things you want to see more of or an event you want us to highlight? Email me at [email protected], we would love to hear from you!
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