Bergen County Moms Family Fun Guide: October 2026 Activities & Events
Weekend Events Oct 16 - Oct 18, 2026
*Please always check event websites or social media for the most up-to-date times and details.
Farm Fun & Hayrides
Rohsler’s Nursery
📍 Allendale, NJ
Kick off fall with a classic hayride through Rohsler’s 16-acre nursery and horse farm. Kids can visit the barnyard animals, explore the children’s maze and play carnival games. Admission includes a sugar pumpkin and cup of fresh apple cider.
Saturday & Sunday | 10 AM–4:30 PM
Secor Farms
📍 Mahwah, NJ
Includes a scenic hayride to the pumpkin patch, two corn mazes, a petting zoo, and a hay maze. Pumpkins are additional. Advance online tickets are required on weekends. The farm market also has apples, fresh-pressed cider and homemade cider donuts.
Saturday and Sunday 10 AM–4:30 PM.
Abma's Farm Market, Greenhouse, and Barnyard Petting Zoo
📍 Wyckoff, NJ
Take a scenic hayride through the farm fields to the pumpkin patch and pick the perfect pumpkin to bring home.
All weekend • Market hours
Market: Free entry (pay per purchase)
Barnyard/petting zoo: Small admission fee per person
*Spooky Storytime at Abma’s Farm
Select evenings through October 25
Demarest Farms
📍 Hillsdale, NJ
Make it a classic fall farm day with seasonal apple and pumpkin picking, fresh cider, cider donuts and a stop at the farm market. Then come back after dark—the farm’s Halloween Light Show opens Saturday night, with acres of Halloween-themed lights to drive through.
Open Saturday & Sunday | Farm 8 AM–5 PM
*Halloween Light Show Saturday | Timed tickets required
Stokes Farm
📍 Old Tappan, NJ
One of Bergen County’s longtime family farms, Stokes Farm is a great stop for locally grown produce and seasonal farm fun. Fall activities can include pumpkin picking and hayrides (check website).
Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM • Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM
Festivals and Halloween Fun
Zoo Boo at the Bergen County Zoo
📍 Van Saun County Park, Paramus, NJ
Costumes on and treat bags ready! The zoo transforms into a festive Halloween wonderland, with trick-or-treat stops and shows along the way. Ride the train by day for gentle fun, or hop aboard after dark for a spookier adventure.
Friday, October 16 | 6–9 PM
Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM–4 PM and 6–9 PM
Sunday, October 18 | 10 AM–5 PM
Flat Rock Brook’s Great Fall Festival
📍 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood, NJ
Celebrate the season in nature with a canoe ride on the pond, an up-close visit with birds of prey, and a guided walk through the woods. Kids can also hunt for treasures on a nature scavenger hunt, get their faces painted, and make a craft, with food trucks on hand when hunger strikes.
Sunday, October 18 | 12–4 PM
$15 at the door • Proceeds support Flat Rock Brook’s educational and environmental programs
Haunted Halloween Fun
Ridgewood Halloween Maze
📍 124 Sheridan Terrace, Ridgewood
A handcrafted 1,000-square-foot backyard maze with loops, dead ends, trap doors and Halloween characters.
*It gets scarier after dark!
Pantophobia Haunted Attraction
📍 Darlington County Park, Mahwah, NJ
For older kids, teens and adults looking for something much scarier, brave a one-mile outdoor haunted trail through the woods at Darlington County Park.
Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18 | Evenings
Tickets required • Recommended for older kids/teens
Farmers & Outdoor Markets
Shop local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, crafts, and artisan products. The popular and family-friendly markets run on weekends (check weekend schedule) throughout the season and are always a popular family outing.
Ramsey Farmers' Market
Ridgewood Farmers Market
Franklin Lakes Farmers & Artisan Market
Westwood Farmers Market (check weekly schedule)
Englewood Farmers Market
Parks & Nature Centers
J.A. McFaul Environmental Center
📍 Wyckoff, NJ
An 81-acre environmental park featuring scenic walking trails, gardens, a duck pond, and wildlife habitats—perfect for a peaceful family outing. Great for birdwatching, nature walks, and outdoor learning.
Open daily (weather permitting)
Free admission
Environmental programs and seasonal events may require registration; check county website for updates
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
📍 Franklin Lakes, NJ
Enjoy a relaxing day on the water with kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals from Ramsey Outdoor. After paddling, explore the scenic lakeside trails, boardwalks, and picnic areas at one of Bergen County's most beautiful nature preserves. Perfect for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts!
Open daily • Dawn to dusk
Free admission - rental fees for water activities
The Celery Farm
📍 Allendale, NJ
A beautiful 107-acre freshwater wetland preserve offering peaceful walking trails, birdwatching, and scenic nature views. One of Bergen County’s top wildlife habitats—perfect for a quiet family nature walk.
Open daily • Dawn to dusk
Free to explore
Trails may be muddy—wear appropriate footwear
Tenafly Nature Center Trails
📍 Tenafly, NJ
A peaceful nature preserve with wooded walking paths and a nature center—ideal for a family hike and outdoor exploration anytime this Memorial Day weekend.
All weekend
Nature Center hours may vary by day
🍎 Apple Cider Making
Get into the fall spirit and learn how fresh apple cider is made! Families can help use the press while learning about apples and the history of cider making.
Sunday, October 18 | 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park
📍 Paramus, NJ
The Bergen County Zoo is open daily (10:00 am – 4:30 pm; last entry at 4:00 pm). Explore indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, plus the Education & Discovery Center for hands-on learning.
All weekend
Carousel + Train (inside Van Saun Park)
OPEN for the season (weather permitting)
Hours: approx. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (last tickets ~4:45 pm)
Cost: about $3 per ride
Saturday, October 10 | Pony Rides 10 AM–12:30 PM & 2–4:30 PM
Saddle River County Park Bike & Walk Paths
📍 Bergen County, NJ
Enjoy miles of scenic paved paths perfect for biking, walking, or scootering. A great way to get outside and enjoy the spring weather with playground stops along the way.
Open daily
Free
Abma’s Farm Market + Barnyard Animals
📍 Wyckoff, NJ
A local favorite for fresh produce, baked goods, and a small barnyard area where kids can see animals up close. A simple, easy family stop for a spring outing.
All weekend • Market hours
Market: Free entry (pay per purchase)
Barnyard/petting zoo: Small admission fee per person
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
📍 Mahwah, NJ
A scenic hiking destination with trails, waterfalls, and open space to explore. Great for families with older kids looking for a more active outdoor adventure.
Open daily • Dawn to dusk
Free
Van Saun County Park Playground + Picnic Areas
📍 Paramus, NJ
One of Bergen County’s most popular family parks featuring large playgrounds, open green space, picnic areas, train rides, and plenty of room for kids to run around all weekend long.
Overpeck County Park
📍 Leonia, Ridgefield Park & Teaneck, NJ
One of Bergen County’s largest parks, spanning Englewood, Leonia, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck, offering scenic waterfront walking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, open fields, and beautiful views along Overpeck Creek. Families can enjoy biking, scootering, playground time, wildlife spotting, or simply relaxing outdoors.
All weekend • Open Daily
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Free Admission
Weekend Events Oct 9 - Oct 11 2026
*Please always check event websites or social media for the most up-to-date times and details.
Farm Fun & Hayrides
Rohsler’s Nursery
📍 Allendale, NJ
Kick off fall with a classic hayride through Rohsler’s 16-acre nursery and horse farm. Kids can visit the barnyard animals, explore the children’s maze and play carnival games. Admission includes a sugar pumpkin and cup of fresh apple cider.
Saturday & Sunday | 10 AM–4:30 PM
Secor Farms
📍 Mahwah, NJ
Includes a scenic hayride to the pumpkin patch, two corn mazes, a petting zoo, and a hay maze. Pumpkins are additional. Advance online tickets are required on weekends. The farm market also has apples, fresh-pressed cider and homemade cider donuts.
Saturday and Sunday 10 AM–4:30 PM.
Abma's Farm Market, Greenhouse, and Barnyard Petting Zoo
📍 Wyckoff, NJ
Take a scenic hayride through the farm fields to the pumpkin patch and pick the perfect pumpkin to bring home.
All weekend • Market hours
Market: Free entry (pay per purchase)
Barnyard/petting zoo: Small admission fee per person
Demarest Farms
📍 Hillsdale, NJ
Make it a classic fall farm day with seasonal apple and pumpkin picking, fresh cider, cider donuts and a stop at the farm market. Then come back after dark—the farm’s Halloween Light Show opens Saturday night, with acres of Halloween-themed lights to drive through.
Open Saturday & Sunday | Farm 8 AM–5 PM
*Halloween Light Show Saturday | Timed tickets required
Stokes Farm
📍 Old Tappan, NJ
One of Bergen County’s longtime family farms, Stokes Farm is a great stop for locally grown produce and seasonal farm fun. Fall activities can include pumpkin picking and hayrides (check website).
Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM • Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM
Festivals and Halloween Fun
Oradell Fall Festival
📍 Memorial Field, Oradell, NJ
Celebrate fall close to home with an afternoon of live music, food and family fun at Oradell’s annual community Fall Festival.
Saturday, October 10 | 1–6 PM
Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show
📍 Downtown Glen Rock, NJ
Head downtown for a day of shopping, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and activities for the kids at this popular community street fair.
Sunday, October 11 | 11 AM–4 PM
FREE admission
Teaneck Day: Ultimate Block Party
📍 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
Cedar Lane turns into a giant block party with live music, food, local shopping, carnival-style fun and a huge Kids Zone for families.
Sunday, October 11 | 12–6 PM
FREE admission
Haunted Halloween Fun
Ridgewood Halloween Maze
📍 124 Sheridan Terrace, Ridgewood
A handcrafted 1,000-square-foot backyard maze with loops, dead ends, trap doors and Halloween characters.
*It gets scarier after dark!
Pantophobia Haunted Attraction
📍 Darlington County Park, Mahwah, NJ
For older kids, teens and adults looking for something much scarier, brave a one-mile outdoor haunted trail through the woods at Darlington County Park.
Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11 | Evenings
Tickets required • Recommended for older kids/teens
Farmers & Outdoor Markets
Shop local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, crafts, and artisan products. The popular and family-friendly markets run on weekends (check weekend schedule) throughout the season and are always a popular family outing.
Ramsey Farmers' Market
Ridgewood Farmers Market
Franklin Lakes Farmers & Artisan Market
Westwood Farmers Market (check weekly schedule)
Englewood Farmers Market
Parks & Nature Centers
J.A. McFaul Environmental Center
📍 Wyckoff, NJ
An 81-acre environmental park featuring scenic walking trails, gardens, a duck pond, and wildlife habitats—perfect for a peaceful family outing. Great for birdwatching, nature walks, and outdoor learning.
Open daily (weather permitting)
Free admission
Environmental programs and seasonal events may require registration; check county website for updates
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
📍 Franklin Lakes, NJ
Enjoy a relaxing day on the water with kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals from Ramsey Outdoor. After paddling, explore the scenic lakeside trails, boardwalks, and picnic areas at one of Bergen County's most beautiful nature preserves. Perfect for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts!
Open daily • Dawn to dusk
Free admission - rental fees for water activities
The Celery Farm
📍 Allendale, NJ
A beautiful 107-acre freshwater wetland preserve offering peaceful walking trails, birdwatching, and scenic nature views. One of Bergen County’s top wildlife habitats—perfect for a quiet family nature walk.
Open daily • Dawn to dusk
Free to explore
Trails may be muddy—wear appropriate footwear
Tenafly Nature Center Trails
📍 Tenafly, NJ
A peaceful nature preserve with wooded walking paths and a nature center—ideal for a family hike and outdoor exploration anytime this Memorial Day weekend.
All weekend
Nature Center hours may vary by day
🍎 Apple Cider Making
Get into the fall spirit and learn how fresh apple cider is made! Families can help use the press while learning about apples and the history of cider making.
Sat, Oct 10 + Sun, Oct 11 | 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park
📍 Paramus, NJ
The Bergen County Zoo is open daily (10:00 am – 4:30 pm; last entry at 4:00 pm). Explore indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, plus the Education & Discovery Center for hands-on learning.
All weekend
Carousel + Train (inside Van Saun Park)
OPEN for the season (weather permitting)
Hours: approx. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (last tickets ~4:45 pm)
Cost: about $3 per ride
Saturday, October 10 | Pony Rides 10 AM–12:30 PM & 2–4:30 PM
Saddle River County Park Bike & Walk Paths
📍 Bergen County, NJ
Enjoy miles of scenic paved paths perfect for biking, walking, or scootering. A great way to get outside and enjoy the spring weather with playground stops along the way.
Open daily
Free
Abma’s Farm Market + Barnyard Animals
📍 Wyckoff, NJ
A local favorite for fresh produce, baked goods, and a small barnyard area where kids can see animals up close. A simple, easy family stop for a spring outing.
All weekend • Market hours
Market: Free entry (pay per purchase)
Barnyard/petting zoo: Small admission fee per person
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
📍 Mahwah, NJ
A scenic hiking destination with trails, waterfalls, and open space to explore. Great for families with older kids looking for a more active outdoor adventure.
Open daily • Dawn to dusk
Free
Van Saun County Park Playground + Picnic Areas
📍 Paramus, NJ
One of Bergen County’s most popular family parks featuring large playgrounds, open green space, picnic areas, train rides, and plenty of room for kids to run around all weekend long.
Overpeck County Park
📍 Leonia, Ridgefield Park & Teaneck, NJ
One of Bergen County’s largest parks, spanning Englewood, Leonia, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck, offering scenic waterfront walking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, open fields, and beautiful views along Overpeck Creek. Families can enjoy biking, scootering, playground time, wildlife spotting, or simply relaxing outdoors.
All weekend • Open Daily
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Free Admission
Weekend Events Oct 2 - Oct 4, 2026
*Please always check event websites or social media for the most up-to-date times and details.
Fall Farm Fun & Hayrides
Rohsler’s Nursery
📍 Allendale, NJ
Kick off fall with a classic hayride through Rohsler’s 16-acre nursery and horse farm. Kids can visit the barnyard animals, explore the children’s maze and play carnival games. Admission includes a sugar pumpkin and cup of fresh apple cider.
Saturday & Sunday | 10 AM–4:30 PM
Secor Farms
📍 Mahwah, NJ
Includes a scenic hayride to the pumpkin patch, two corn mazes, a petting zoo, and a hay maze. Pumpkins are additional. Advance online tickets are required on weekends. The farm market also has apples, fresh-pressed cider and homemade cider donuts.
Saturday and Sunday 10 AM–4:30 PM.
Abma's Farm Market, Greenhouse, and Barnyard Petting Zoo
📍 Wyckoff, NJ
Take a scenic hayride through the farm fields to the pumpkin patch and pick the perfect pumpkin to bring home.
All weekend • Market hours
Market: Free entry (pay per purchase)
Barnyard/petting zoo: Small admission fee per person
Demarest Farms
📍 Hillsdale, NJ
Make it a classic fall farm day with seasonal apple and pumpkin picking, fresh cider, cider donuts and a stop at the farm market. Then come back after dark—the farm’s Halloween Light Show opens Saturday night, with acres of Halloween-themed lights to drive through.
Open Saturday & Sunday | Farm 8 AM–5 PM
*Halloween Light Show Saturday | Timed tickets required
Stokes Farm
📍 Old Tappan, NJ
One of Bergen County’s longtime family farms, Stokes Farm is a great stop for locally grown produce and seasonal farm fun. Fall activities can include pumpkin picking and hayrides (check website).
Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM • Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM
Festivals and Halloween Fun
Ridgewood Halloween Maze
📍 124 Sheridan Terrace, Ridgewood
A handcrafted 1,000-square-foot backyard maze with loops, dead ends, trap doors and Halloween characters.
Free: Opens Saturday, October 3
*It gets scarier after dark!
Illumination 250: Family Fun Day
📍 Anderson Park + Downtown Hackensack
A huge FREE celebration featuring a Family Fun Festival, live music, cultural performances, giant puppets, food tastings, Hackensacktoberfest and an evening light installation.
*The Family Fun Festival runs from 10 AM–2 PM.
Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–9:30 PM
Farmers & Outdoor Markets
Shop local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, crafts, and artisan products. The popular and family-friendly markets run on weekends (check weekend schedule) throughout the season and are always a popular family outing.
Ramsey Farmers' Market
Ridgewood Farmers Market
Franklin Lakes Farmers & Artisan Market
Westwood Farmers Market (check weekly schedule)
Englewood Farmers Market
Parks & Nature Centers
J.A. McFaul Environmental Center
📍 Wyckoff, NJ
An 81-acre environmental park featuring scenic walking trails, gardens, a duck pond, and wildlife habitats—perfect for a peaceful family outing. Great for birdwatching, nature walks, and outdoor learning.
Open daily (weather permitting)
Free admission
Environmental programs and seasonal events may require registration; check county website for updates
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
📍 Franklin Lakes, NJ
Enjoy a relaxing day on the water with kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals from Ramsey Outdoor. After paddling, explore the scenic lakeside trails, boardwalks, and picnic areas at one of Bergen County's most beautiful nature preserves. Perfect for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts!
Open daily • Dawn to dusk
Free admission - rental fees for water activities
The Celery Farm
📍 Allendale, NJ
A beautiful 107-acre freshwater wetland preserve offering peaceful walking trails, birdwatching, and scenic nature views. One of Bergen County’s top wildlife habitats—perfect for a quiet family nature walk.
Open daily • Dawn to dusk
Free to explore
Trails may be muddy—wear appropriate footwear
Tenafly Nature Center Trails
📍 Tenafly, NJ
A peaceful nature preserve with wooded walking paths and a nature center—ideal for a family hike and outdoor exploration anytime this Memorial Day weekend.
All weekend
Nature Center hours may vary by day
🍎 Apple Cider Making
Get into the fall spirit and learn how fresh apple cider is made! Families can help use the press while learning about apples and the history of cider making.
Sat, Oct 3 + Sun, Oct 4 | 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park
📍 Paramus, NJ
The Bergen County Zoo is open daily (10:00 am – 4:30 pm; last entry at 4:00 pm). Explore indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, plus the Education & Discovery Center for hands-on learning.
All weekend
Carousel + Train (inside Van Saun Park)
OPEN for the season (weather permitting)
Hours: approx. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (last tickets ~4:45 pm)
Cost: about $3 per ride
Saddle River County Park Bike & Walk Paths
📍 Bergen County, NJ
Enjoy miles of scenic paved paths perfect for biking, walking, or scootering. A great way to get outside and enjoy the spring weather with playground stops along the way.
Open daily
Free
Abma’s Farm Market + Barnyard Animals
📍 Wyckoff, NJ
A local favorite for fresh produce, baked goods, and a small barnyard area where kids can see animals up close. A simple, easy family stop for a spring outing.
All weekend • Market hours
Market: Free entry (pay per purchase)
Barnyard/petting zoo: Small admission fee per person
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
📍 Mahwah, NJ
A scenic hiking destination with trails, waterfalls, and open space to explore. Great for families with older kids looking for a more active outdoor adventure.
Open daily • Dawn to dusk
Free
Van Saun County Park Playground + Picnic Areas
📍 Paramus, NJ
One of Bergen County’s most popular family parks featuring large playgrounds, open green space, picnic areas, train rides, and plenty of room for kids to run around all weekend long.
Overpeck County Park
📍 Leonia, Ridgefield Park & Teaneck, NJ
One of Bergen County’s largest parks, spanning Englewood, Leonia, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck, offering scenic waterfront walking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, open fields, and beautiful views along Overpeck Creek. Families can enjoy biking, scootering, playground time, wildlife spotting, or simply relaxing outdoors.
All weekend • Open Daily
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Free Admission
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