Bergen County Moms Family Fun Guide: November 2026 Activities & Events

Weekend Events Nov 5 - Nov 8, 2026

🍎 Teachers Convention Weekend

*Please always check event websites or social media for the most up-to-date times and details.

Festivals and Fall Fun

Touch a Truck at Liberty Science Center (Worth the Drive)

📍 Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ

Buckle up your truck lovers, because this one is worth the trip to Jersey City. They can climb around real working vehicles, make a pumpkin car and say hi to a team of sled dogs. And yes, the Mystery Machine will be there too.

Thursday, November 5 to Sunday, November 8 | 10 AM–5 PM

Included with general admission

Franklin Lakes Hawkwatch

📍 NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ

Take a quick break and look up! Join a naturalist on the observation deck and watch for hawks migrating over the sanctuary. It’s only 30 minutes, which is about right for little attention spans.

Friday, November 6 | 11 AM–11:30 AM

FREE, donations appreciated. Canceled for rain, snow or weather warnings.

National Bison Day at the Bergen County Zoo

📍 Bergen County Zoo, Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ

Come say hello to Betty and Bess, the zoo’s resident bison! Members of the Unkechaug and Ramapough nations will share why this animal matters so much to their history and culture. It’s a lovely way to teach kids something real on a Saturday.

Saturday, November 7 | 12 PM–4 PM

Free with zoo admission

Open Cockpit Day at the NJ Aviation Hall of Fame

📍 NJ Aviation Hall of Fame, 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro, NJ

Let your future pilots take the captain’s seat! Kids can sit up in the cockpit of a Coast Guard helicopter, and there’s plenty more to explore, from military aircraft to a space station display. Get there before 2:45 PM, when the doors stop admitting visitors.

Saturday, November 7 | 10:30 AM–4 PM (last admission 2:45 PM)

$20 adults, $15 seniors 65+, $12 children under 12, free for ages 2 and under.

No reservations needed. Library and membership passes are not accepted.

Crafty Critters at Tenafly Nature Center

📍 Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly, NJ

Grab your little makers and spend an hour crafting together at the nature center. You get the fun, and someone else cleans up the glitter.

Saturday, November 7 | 2 PM–3 PM

Up to $12, free for members. Ages 4 and up with an adult.

Pre-registration required and space is limited.

Roosting: An Evening Sound Bath

📍 NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ

Moms, this one’s for you. After a long week with the kids home, bring a mat, lie down and let somebody else set the mood for a change.

Saturday, November 7 | 6:30 PM–7:45 PM

$20.

Registration required. Bring a mat or cushion.

Rescued Hearts Movie Night Fundraiser

📍 Bergen County Equestrian Center at Overpeck Park, 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ

Grab a seat and help a great cause! Our Stable Life is hosting a movie night at the equestrian center, and your ticket comes with popcorn and a soda.

Saturday, November 7 | 7 PM

$45 per ticket.

Reserve at bergenequestrian.com/support.

Cozy Morning Story Time at Lorrimer Sanctuary

📍 NJ Audubon Lorrimer Sanctuary, 790 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ

Bring your crew for a slow Sunday morning of stories at the sanctuary. No need to sign up, just dress for the weather and come on in.

Sunday, November 8 | 10:30 AM–11:30 AM

$5 per family. Drop-in. Children under 16 must stay with an adult.

4th Annual Fall Festival at Bergen Town Center

📍 Bergen Town Center, Route 4 lot beside World Market, Route 4 East & Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ

Pack a lawn chair and bring everybody! The kids get bubbles, mini golf and crafts, the grown-ups get a beer garden, and the football fans get RedZone on the big screen. Come hungry, because the food trucks

will be there too.

Sunday, November 8 | 12 PM–5 PM

$18 family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children under 16) or $5 individual ticket.

Rain date Sunday, November 15.

Farm Fun

Giant Pumpkin Drop at Abma’s Farm

📍 Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ

Make it a classic farm day and say goodbye to pumpkin season in style! A giant pumpkin takes the plunge at 2 PM, so get a good spot early. Stick around for hayrides and pony rides too.

Saturday, November 7 | 11 AM–3 PM (pumpkin drop at 2 PM)

FREE admission. Hayrides, petting zoo and pony rides are ticketed separately.

Farmers & Outdoor Markets

• River Vale Farmers Market: Thursday, November 5, 1 PM–6 PM, Town Hall Parking Lot, 406 Rivervale Road, River Vale (last market of the season)

• Franklin Lakes Farmers & Artisan Market: Saturday, November 7, 10 AM–2 PM, Veterans Plaza, 745 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Lakes

• Ramsey Farmers Market: Sunday, November 8, 9 AM–2 PM, Erie Plaza Train Station, 2 W. Main Street, Ramsey

• Glen Rock Farmers Market: Sunday, November 8, 10 AM–2 PM, 1 Harding Plaza, Glen Rock

Parks & Nature Centers

J.A. McFaul Environmental Center

📍 Wyckoff, NJ

Get everyone outside for a walk around the duck pond and through the gardens.

Open daily, weather permitting

FREE admission

Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve

📍 Franklin Lakes, NJ

Lace up your sneakers and catch the last of the fall color from the boardwalks.

Open daily, dawn to dusk

FREE admission

The Celery Farm

📍 Allendale, NJ

Bring the binoculars and wear your boots, because this wetland walk can get muddy.

Open daily, dawn to dusk

FREE admission

Tenafly Nature Center Trails

📍 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly, NJ

Head into the woods for a family hike, then warm up at the Visitor Center.

Visitor Center open daily, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM. Trails open one hour after sunrise to one hour before sunset.

Suggested trail donation of $2 per person or $10 per family

Bergen County Zoo

📍 Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ

Bundle up and pay the animals a visit on a crisp fall day.

Open daily, weather permitting. Please check current hours before you go.

Check the zoo website for current admission and ride information.

Van Saun County Park

📍 Paramus, NJ

Let the kids burn off energy on the playgrounds, then pack a picnic if the sun cooperates.

Most county parks open at 7:30 AM and close 30 minutes after sunset.

FREE admission to the park

Saddle River County Park

📍 Bergen County, NJ

Grab the bikes and scooters and hit the paved paths.

Most county parks open at 7:30 AM and close 30 minutes after sunset.

FREE admission

Ramapo Valley County Reservation

📍 Mahwah, NJ

Hit the trails for a fall hike with a waterfall. Everyone will sleep well tonight.

Most county parks open at 7:30 AM and close 30 minutes after sunset.

FREE admission

Overpeck County Park

📍 Leonia, Ridgefield Park and Teaneck, NJ

Take a walk or ride along the water, with a playground stop for the little ones.

Most county parks open at 7:30 AM and close 30 minutes after sunset.

FREE admission

More County Parks to Explore

Artesian Fields, Belmont Hill, Borg’s Woods Nature Preserve, Campgaw Mountain Reservation, Dahnert’s Lake, Darlington, Hackensack River, Pascack Brook, Riverside, Samuel Nelkin and Wood Dale.