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.
Top Events This Week in Bergen County
Here’s the Top Bergen County Events This Week: Aug 15–21, 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 (8/15/25)
- Paramus Pool Band Night
- Movies After Dark at Van Saun County Park: Sonic The Hedgehog 3
- Old Tappan Summer Movie Night – Dog Man
- Summer Movie Matinee (for adults)
- Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Hackensack
- Butterfly Feeding at Tenafly Nature Center
- Nature Crafters Program at Thielke Arboretum
- Andrew Latona Trio
- Crystal Lake Community Summer Concert – Oakland
- Shadows Become Substance at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck
- Doubles for Singles (Ages 25-35) at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
- FREE Member Happy Hour Open Play @ SPORTIME Pickleball Englewood
Live Music @ Five Dimes Four Leaves Shannon Rose Twin Door Tavern The Dog House
Saturday (8/16/25)
- North Bergen collectibles/flea market
- Trade & Save event @ Bergen Camera
- Live Music on the Patio
- Murder Mystery Dinner
- Pet Carnival for dogs
- Dog Adoption Event
- Kitten Adoption Event
- DSG Sports Equipment Trade-in Event
- Rutherford Farmers Market
- Franklin Lakes Farmers Market
- The Godfather Part II (1974) at Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee
- Picklefest & tournaments at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
- Butterfly Feeding at Tenafly Nature Center
- Nature Story Program at Tenafly Nature Center
- Wildflower Walk at NJ Botanical Garden in Ringwood
Sunday (8/17/25)
- Elmwood Park Flea Market & Collectible Show
- Children’s Summer Concert
- Family Fun Day
- Ramsey Farmers Market
- Ridgewood Farmers Market
- BCAS Mid August Walk at Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Heal & Hike at Tenafly Nature Center
- Adult Pickleball Clinics at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
- Family Woodland Hike at NJ Botanical Garden in Ringwood
- Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery’s “The Trouble with Angels” 2025 at Bergen Performing Arts Center
Monday (8/18/2025)
Tuesday (8/19/2025)
- Movie Matinee (adults)
- Live Concert – Montvale
- Audiobook Walk on Closter Nature Center’s Trails
- Ridgewood Chamber W.I.N-Women in Networking
- Adult Pickleball Clinics at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
- Live Music at Orange Lantern in Paramus with Touch of Grey
- Tenafly Summer Concerts: Claire Mahoney & The Great Adventure
- Music in the Park at Riverside County Park with Steppin’ Out
- Summer Nature Walk at Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Nature Crafters Program at Thielke Arboretum
Wednesday (8/20/2025)
- Movies After Dark at Van Saun County Park: Wicked
- Ridgewood Movies in the Park: Batman
- Evening Nature Walk at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst
- Bingo Fun (adults)
- Maywood Summer Concerts in the Park with Mr. Lovejoy
- Ridgefield Park Summer Concerts Presents JP2 Jazz Band
- Bergen County Chamber Networking Event at The Roosevelt East Rutherford
- Rutherford Farmers Market
- Animation DominationTrivia at Blue Moon Mexican Café
- Adult Pickleball Clinic sat Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
Thursday (8/21/2025)
- Rooftop Summer Concert
- Karaoke @ Houlihan’s
- Dueling Pianos at Blue Moon Mexican Café in Wyckoff
- Trivia Night at Orange Lantern in Paramus
- Westwood Summer Movies in the Park: Wicked
- Cone with a Cop @ Bruster’s Ice Cream Shop
- Jazz Under the Stars at Englewood Library Front Plaza
- Shakespeare in the Park “The Tempest” at Atlantic Street Park in Hackensack
- Fort Lee Summer Movies: Footloose
- Rich Francese’s Italian American Comedy All Stars
- Tenafly Summer Concerts: Divinity Roxx
- Live Music at Twin Door Tavern
- Yoga & Meditation with Kanan
- River Edge Farmers Market
- River Vale Farmers Market
- Teaneck Farmers Market
- Tiny Tots Summer Series at Lorrimer Sanctuary
- Adult Pickleball Clinics at Montclair Pickleball in Fair Lawn
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