Bergen County Thanksgiving Dinner 2026: Restaurants, Takeout and Catering
By Michael Guarriello | Updated November 5, 2026 Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and plenty of our neighbors are handing the turkey to the pros this year. You might want a table, a heat-and-serve package or just the sides. Either way, this Bergen County Thanksgiving dinner guide covers 20 verified options from Ridgewood […]
Bergen County Housing Market: September 2026 Update
The Bergen County housing market stayed competitive in September 2026. More homes sold than a year ago, and single-family sellers were still getting above asking price on average. Here’s what the latest numbers from New Jersey REALTORS® show, and what they mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling this fall. Table of Contents September […]
Bergen County Trick or Treating: Best Stops & Halloween Houses 2026
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, which means the busiest streets in the county will be even busier. This guide to Bergen County Trick-or-Treating covers the six streets and three Halloween houses we could verify for 2026. For each one, you’ll find what to expect, where traffic and parking have been restricted in past […]
Bergen County Halloween Events 2026: Best Spooky Picks
Introduction Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and our towns are filling the two weekends before it with parades, trunk-or-treats and festivals. This guide to Bergen County Halloween Events covers everything we have confirmed for October 2026, sorted by date first and then by type, so you can plan a weekend without opening ten […]
Best BYOB Restaurants in Bergen County, NJ
Best BYOB Restaurants in Bergen County, NJ (Updated 2026) BYOB restaurants Bergen County diners love are some of the best-kept secrets in North Jersey. Bring a bottle you enjoy, skip the restaurant markup, and settle in for a long, relaxed dinner. This guide covers our favorite BYOB spots from the Pascack Valley to the Meadowlands […]
Best Pumpkin Patches in Bergen County, NJ 2026
Discover the best pumpkin patches in Bergen County, NJ that promise heaps of fall fun and the perfect pumpkin for everyone! Hey there, autumn enthusiasts and pumpkin aficionados! As a realtor, I not only help you find the perfect home, but I will also guide you to the perfect pumpkin. If you’re on the hunt […]
The Best Apple Cider Donuts Bergen County Has This Fall — Plus a Bonus Worth the Drive
Table of Contents There’s a reason apple cider donuts show up on every Bergen County mom group’s fall must-do list. Warm, sugar-dusted, and made fresh in small batches, they’re the unofficial kickoff to the season around here. After talking to local families, checking farm sources directly, and cross-referencing local food coverage, we’ve put together the […]
Oktoberfest Bergen County: Best Events for 2026
Introduction Oktoberfest Bergen County season has arrived, and 2026 is shaping up to be a busy one — with beer gardens, German food, live Oompah bands, and family-friendly festivals landing in towns across the county from late September through mid-October. Whether you want a free neighborhood celebration or a full destination resort Oktoberfest, we’ve rounded […]
Best Apple Picking Bergen County NJ for Fall 2026
Table of Contents There’s nothing quite like a crisp fall day spent wandering an orchard with a bag slowly filling with fresh-picked apples, and apple picking Bergen County NJ style is one of our favorite ways to kick off the season. Whether you’re staying close to home in Hillsdale or making a day trip out […]
15 Best Fall Festivals Bergen County NJ: The Complete 2026 Guide
Fall is on the Horizon Summer is winding down, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to start planning the best weekends of the year. Between harvest celebrations, Italian feasts, craft fairs, food trucks, and a few destination events worth the short drive, the hardest part about the fall festivals Bergen County NJ […]