Things to Do with Kids in Rockland County this Weekend
Plan a fun weekend for your family in Rockland and Bergen counties!
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Holiday In The Park
WHEN: Nov. 25 - Jan. 1, See website for scheduleWHERE: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ
AGES: All
WHAT:
Millions of glittering lights, dazzling holiday entertainment, delicious seasonal treats, and more are returning this holiday season during Holiday in the Park! Be sure to head over to the North Pole to deliver your letters to Santa and visit Santa's workshop in the Holiday Craze Mirror Maze for some elfish fun!
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Playtime Storytime FREE
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 2, 10:30-11:15amWHERE: Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library, 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville, NY
AGES: 3-5
WHAT:
Join the library for fun on Fridays! Stories & songs, sensory story time with cool activities, Fun with Non-Fiction, and more! Families welcome, no registration.
WANT TO GO? 845-786-3800.Click Here for More Information
Light Up Stony Point! Celebration at Rose Memorial Library FREE
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 2, 6-8pm WHERE: Rose Memorial Library, 79 East Main St., Stony Point, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Check out out a light display, enjoy hot cocoa, holiday crafts, caroling from the Girl Scouts, and story time with Mrs. Claus. Library activities: 6-8pm. Parade: starts at 7pm at Filors Lane. WANT TO GO? 845-786-2100.
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Brunch with Santa at Alstede Farms
WHEN: Dec. 3 - 18, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am and 12:30pm WHERE: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, New Jersey
AGES: All
WHAT:
Kick off the Holiday season by joining Alstede Farms at their famous Brunch with Santa. Enjoy a festive atmosphere at Harvest Hall with featured guest Santa and his helpers while indulging in a casual family style buffet meal for a truly memorable experience. Guests will be able to visit with and take photos with Santa while at the brunch. Advanced tickets are required and will be sold per time slot.
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Mad Science-Dinosaurs Workshop for Grades K-2 FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2-3pmWHERE: Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library, 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville, NY
AGES: 5-8
WHAT:
Kids examine fossil casts and explore the differences in the teeth of herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs. Students participate in a mini dinosaur excavation and make a cast of a dinosaur tooth to take home. Designed for kids in grades K-2.
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Overtures - Ella's Basket with Shirley Crabbe FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 3pmWHERE: Rockland Conservatory of Music, 45 South Main Street, Pearl River, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Play and sing along with the band, as Jazz vocalist Shirley Crabbe brings the music of Ella Fitzgerald "The First Lady of Song" and her fabulous friends Louie "Pops" Armstrong, Edward "The Duke" Ellington, and John "Dizzy" Gillespie to life in this family- friendly interactive concert. Learn how they invented Jazz and how you can make music too.
WANT TO GO? 845-356-1522.Click Here for More Information
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 3pm and 8pmWHERE: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, New Jersey
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: America’s favorite holiday celebration features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects that bring the magic of the holidays to life. WANT TO GO? $59-$99. 973-539-8008.
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R.E.A.D. to a Dog FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:30am-12pm WHERE: Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library Main Branch, 10 West Ramapo Rd. , Garnerville, NY
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Sign up for a 15-minute session to read one-on-one to a therapy dog. Call 845-786-3800 x 25 to register. WANT TO GO? 845-786-3800.
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Village of Suffern Holiday Parade FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30pmWHERE: Village of Suffern, Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Bring the family out for this Annual Holiday Parade on Lafayette Avenue!
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LGBTQ+ Family Holiday Craft Workshop FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:30am-12pmWHERE: Creative Arts Workshop, 171 Main Street, Nyack, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Celebrate the holiday season with Joe Garreffa and other LGBTQ+ families, make crafts, and play games!
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Winter Wonderland Family Festival
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 12-6pmWHERE: St. Thomas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
The Winter Wonderland Family Festival is a half-day event with food, beverages, children's activities, live music, and an array of local vendors. The event is open to the public of all ages.
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Santa Cares at Palisades Center
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 4, 9-10:30amWHERE: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, Level One next to H&M, West Nyack, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, it’s time to plan your visit with Santa at Palisades Center! The jolly and joyous gift-giver invites children, families, and pets to whisper their Christmas wishes. With decked-out evergreen trees and scattered presents, it’s the perfect setup for a holiday card! Reservations are strongly encouraged for all guests, with walk-up visits available as space allows throughout the day.
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Pearl Harbor Ceremony FREE
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 4, 2-4pmWHERE: Suffern Village Hall , 61 Washington Avenue, Suffern, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Join the Village of Suffern and American Legion Post #859 to honor our Veteran’s at the Veteran’s Day Parade. Parade will begin at 11am, and proceed to Soldiers Monument on Washington Avenue for the ceremony.
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Holiday Open House at the Historic Salyer House FREE
WHEN: Dec. 4 - 18, Sundays, 1-4pmWHERE: Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives, 213 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Grab some holiday cheer in this beautifully decorated homestead with carols, Mary's mulled cider and the friendliest Santa in town. WANT TO GO? 845-398-1302.
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We love weekends because they allow us to spend quality time with our kids, whether with a fun day trip to a nearby family-friendly destination or a family day of fun that's close to home in Rockland County or Bergen County, NJ. There’s lots to do this weekend with your family, from concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, parades, and more, so you're sure to find the perfect thing to do with your family in Rockland or Bergen this weekend. Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (in-person and virtual) events happening in and around Rockland County, including family fun in Nanuet, Haverstraw, Garnerville, Nyack, Warwick, Palisades, Montgomery, New City, and West Nyack, as well as awesome family fun in Bergen County, NJ, including things to do in Hillsdale, Paramus, Englewood, Ramsey, and nearby Jersey City. Browse our calendar for hundreds of things to do each month, and check out our weekend roundups for Westchester, Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens!
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