Summer is officially here, which means there is plenty of fun to be had! Check out our list below for local ice cream spots, splash pads, breweries, mini golf, summer concerts, and SO MUCH MORE!
Our 2026 Summer Fun Guide, presented by Van Riper Plaza is PACKED with family fun all season long! Van Riper is your summer one stop shopping destination for everything you need to get ready for summer in nearby Woodcliff Lake.
Glow up at Sephora with SPF, bronzing drops & summer beauty essentials. Feel strong at [solidcore] with high-intensity, low-impact workouts. Refresh your wardrobe at Mixology with breezy summer styles & accessories. Stock up on fresh seasonal favorites at Whole Foods Market. Grab healthy, feel-good meals at Poké Nalu.
Fitness, fashion, beauty, wellness, and fresh eats — all in one easy stop with convenient parking and stress-free shopping.
Happy Summer, Moms!
COOL OFF AT A SPLASH PAD OR SWIMMING SPOT!
Don’t forget to load up on your sunscreen first – visit Sephora for a full selection of essential summer skin care.
CHECK OUT A SUMMER CONCERT!
Find the perfect outfit at Mixology!
Music Under the Stars! – Kasschau Memorial Shell – Ridgewood
Band on the Sand – Wyckoff YMCA – Wyckoff
’26 Summer Concert Series – Midland Park Memorial Library – Midland Park
Westwood Summer Concerts – Veterans Memorial Park – Westwood
Tenafly Concert Series – Huyler Park – Tenafly
Hackensack Sounds of Summer Concerts – Atlantic Street Park – Hackensack
2026 Summer Concert Series – Veterans Field – Edgewater (info coming soon!)
Music in the Park – The Amphitheater at Overhead County Park – Ridgefield Park (info coming soon!)
Music at Riverside -Riverside County Park – North Arlington (info coming soon!)
Summer Concert Series – Crestwood Lake – Allendale
Summer Concert Series – Memorial Park – Fair Lawn
2026 Summer Concert Series at The Bandshell – Ramapo College – Ramapo
HEAD TO A FARMERS’ MARKET!
Pick up some fresh veggies and get the rest of your grilling essentials at Whole Foods!
Englewood Farmers Market: Learn more
Glen Rock Farmers Market: Learn more
Harrington Park Farmers Market: Find more information here
Paramus Farmers Market: Learn more
Ramsey Farmers Market: For more information, visit ramseyfarmersmarket.org
Ridgewood Farmers Market: For more information, click here or call 201-445-2600
River Edge Farmers Market: For more information, click here or call 917-974-8892
River Vale Farmers Market: For more information, visit rivervalenj.org
Rutherford Farmers Market: For more information, click here or call 201-460-3000 x3114
PLAY A GAME OF MINI GOLF!
Warm up those muscles first with a Pilates class like no other at [solidcore]
Paramus Mini Golf – Paramus
Monster Mini Golf – Paramus
Willowbrook Golf Center – Wayne
VISIT A NATURE CENTER OR BOTANICAL GARDEN!
Grab a quick and healthy lunch to bring with you for a nature-inspired picnic at Poké Nalu.
Demarest Nature Center – Demarest
Tenafly Nature Center – Tenafly
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center – Englewood
Lorrimer Sanctuary – Franklin Lakes
New Jersey Botanical Garden – Ringwood
James McFaul Environmental Center – Wyckoff
Laurelwood Arboretum – Wayne
The Celery Farm – Allendale
BURN SOME ENERGY AT A LOCAL PLAYGROUND!
Glen Rock Area Playground – Glen Rock
Overpeck Park Playground – Ridgefield Park
Van Saun County Park – Paramus
Memorial Park, Kid’s Spot – Rutherford
Haworth Memorial Park “Castle Park” Playground – Haworth
Wyckoff Community Park & Playground – Wyckoff
ENGAGE WITH ANIMALS!
Horseback Riding at Bergen Equestrian Center – Overpeck County Park – Leonia
Horseback Riding at Saddle Ridge Riding Center – Franklin Lakes
Petting Zoo at Abmas Farm – Wyckoff
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park – Paramus
Wildlife Sanctuary at James A. McFaul Environmental Center – Wyckoff
Butterfly House & Pollinator Garden at Tenafly Nature Center – Tenafly
ENJOY A LOCAL BREWRY!
Bolero Snort Brewery – Carlstadt
Five Dimes Brewery – Westwood
Gearblock Brewing Company – Waldwick
Hackensack Brewing Company – Hackensack
SAVOR A SWEET-TREAT!
Stack Creamery – Westwood
Yella’s Original – Hawthorne
Van Dyk’s Ice Cream – Ridgewood
Goffle Creamery – Hawthorne
Francy’s Artisnal Ice Cream – Bergenfield
Conrads – Westwood
Ice Cream on Grand – Englewood
WATCH A MOVIE UNDER THE STARS!
Bergen County’s free outdoor movie nights are expected to return for summer 2026, with family-friendly screenings likely taking place at parks including Van Saun County Park, Overpeck County Park, Pascack Brook County Park, and Riverside County Park South. Official dates have not been announced yet, but the popular series typically runs throughout July and August with sunset movies under the stars.
Learn more – including any weather cancellations – by visiting the website.
This post is sponsored by Van Riper Plaza