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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Must-See Events This Week in Bergen County
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 Must-See 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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