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Since last week, we are already beginning to see pockets of trees in the Ramapo Valley County Reservation begin to shed ...
10/22/2026

Since last week, we are already beginning to see pockets of trees in the Ramapo Valley County Reservation begin to shed all their leaves as we begin to move past the peak of our fall foliage season! 🍁 While there are still beautiful views in the park and much of mid-to-upper Bergen County, it seems like the recent cold snap is bringing the end of the season closer than some anticipated.

Don’t miss your final week to see the beautiful foliage at Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Campgaw Mountain, Darlington, and many other of our county parks! 🍂

10/20/2026

Your dog has plans Saturday. You’re just the ride. 🐶🚗

Consider this your official notice that 4 Paws in the Park is THE event your dog has been begging you to take them to!

And if you don’t have a dog? Your future four-legged best friend might just be waiting to meet you. ❤️

We’re bringing a whole lot of furry fun to Bergen County with a FREE, dog-friendly event packed with activities for pets AND their humans!

Here’s what’s happening:

🐾 Adoptable dogs & cats looking for their forever homes
🎃 Halloween Pet Parade & Best Costume Contest
🏆 Best Trick Contest with prizes
🧘 Puppy Yoga (registration required)
🐕 Pet resources, local rescues & veterinary professionals
🐾 Dog agility course
🚚 Food trucks & delicious eats for the humans
🛍️ Local vendors, shopping & pet businesses
🎁 Giveaways & so much more!

Whether you’re bringing your pup, hoping to adopt, or just looking for something fun to do in North Jersey this weekend, we’ve got a little something for everyone!

📍 Overpeck County Park | Leonia, NJ
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

Proudly hosted by Tenafly Veterinary Center & Overpeck Creek Animal Hospital (NJVet).

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible!

🐾 Top Dog Sponsor: VEG ER for Pets
🐾 Blue Ribbon Sponsor: PAWtastic Academy
🐾 Pack Sponsors: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Nestle Purina & Pumpkin

🐶 ROLL CALL! Who’s coming, and more importantly, who’s bringing their dog?!

Drop a 🐾 below and tag your fellow dog-loving friends. We can’t wait to see you!

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, III and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to the final Music at the Barn...
10/19/2026

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, III and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to the final Music at the Barn concert for the 2026 season on Sunday, October 25, from 1pm– 3:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum!

This annual tradition makes its return with Kenny Kosek, the top fiddler in the U.S., Barry Mitterhoff on the mandolin, Joe Selly on guitar, Marty Confurius on bass, and Marty Cutler on the banjo!

Bring a blanket, bring snacks, bring a friend, bring the family! You don’t want to miss the last concert of the year at one of our historic sites!

This concert series is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts

The cart path restoration project at Overpeck Golf Course is underway! We are anticipating that the front nine restorati...
10/16/2026

The cart path restoration project at Overpeck Golf Course is underway! We are anticipating that the front nine restoration will be complete within the next two weeks, to which our team will begin work on the back nine cart paths. Thank you to our parks department and crews for always working to maintain and elevate our corses every day!

Open call for Bergen County musicians! 🎸❄️ Winter Wonderland is approaching, and this year we are once again seeking Ber...
10/16/2026

Open call for Bergen County musicians! 🎸❄️ Winter Wonderland is approaching, and this year we are once again seeking Bergen County-based musicians looking for exposure at North Jersey's premier winter celebration! If you're interested, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/qHEmycosSWHKWyjT6, DM us, or send an email to [email protected] to learn more about how you can play at Bergen County's Winter Wonderland!

Another week gone by and we're already seeing another massive shift in color! This shot captured by our Parks Department...
10/15/2026

Another week gone by and we're already seeing another massive shift in color! This shot captured by our Parks Department today shows how much has shifted, with several spots of color now clearly visible from above. Much of faded yellow from last week is already glowing red, with much more of the green slowly drifting out.

Estimates and models still anticipate for this area to peak by next week! So visit one of our Bergen County Parks for some great views and picturesque moments!

Do you have any foliage shots and videos you want to share? DM us or tag to have your photos shared on our page!

10/14/2026

Our next installment in our Revolutionary War Roundtable will explore the Baylor Massacre, which is regarded as the bloodiest engagement to occur in Bergen County during the American Revolution.

The lecture will be presented by Edmund Moderacki, well-known local historian, reenactor, lecturer, musician and retired educator from the River Vale Public Schools. He has spoken on topics ranging from the Baylor Massacre to Art Music in Colonial America and to the Military and Musical History of The Star-Spangled Banner.

Please join us TONIGHT for another productive and insightful evening of exploring Bergen County's revolutionary past.

10/14/2026

For generations of families, “We’re going to Van Saun” was enough to make a kid’s day.

Spanning parts of Paramus and River Edge, Van Saun County Park became a place for family picnics, playground visits, and afternoons spent seeing the animals.

Its children’s zoo opened in 1960, laying the foundation for what became the Bergen County Zoo.

In 1963, the park added its miniature railroad...the little train that would become a favorite part of the outing.

For a child, climbing aboard and settling into an open passenger car could feel just as exciting as seeing the animals.

Over the decades, the park grew and changed, adding attractions and updating its facilities.

The zoo, miniature train, picnic grounds, and playgrounds helped make it a place families could return to as their children grew

Congratulations to all who won and placed in their categories at the 62nd Annual Art in the Park Show! And a special con...
10/13/2026

Congratulations to all who won and placed in their categories at the 62nd Annual Art in the Park Show! And a special congratulations to David Amundsen of Ridgewood for winning Best in Show, from the medium of Photography (Digital Traditional)!

The following are the winners and finalists of each category:

Category 1: Acrylics & Oils
🏆️ 1st Place: Allen Silber of Glen Rock
🥈 2nd Place: Sharon Savitz of Saddle Brook
🥉 3rd Place: Barry Shiff of Fort Lee
Honorable Mention: Joanne Herb of Hackensack

Category 2: Drawings/Prints/Pastels
🏆️1st Place: Betsy Romero of Maywood
🥈2nd Place: Poramit Thantapalit of Hackensack
🥉 3rd Place: Joyce Levine of Twp of Washington
Honorable Mention: Marien Sandoval Garcia of Hackensack

Category 3: Mixed Media
🏆️1st Place: Mohammad Riza of Fort Lee
🥈2nd Place: Soo Kim of Glen Rock
🥉3rd Place: James Nonas of Glen Rock
Honorable Mention: Andrea McKenna of Fort Lee

Category 4: Photography (Digital Traditional)
🏆️1st Place: Michael Sherman of Ridgewood
🥈2nd Place: Ruth Plucinski of Oradell
🥉3rd Place: Christos Kavvadas of Lodi
Honorable Mention: Stuart Waldrum of Westwood

Category 5: Photography (Digital Manipulated)
🏆️1st Place: Alice Kivlon of Paramus
🥈2nd Place: Max Cartagena of Fort Lee
🥉3rd Place: Jane Sklar of Fort Lee
Honorable Mention: Pinaki Sarkar of Glen Rock

Category 6: Watercolors
🏆️1st Place: Dorrie Rifkin of Englewood Cliffs
🥈2nd Place: Dennis Short of Teaneck
🥉3rd Place: Bryan Collins of Tenafly
Honorable Mention: In Son of Englewood Cliffs

What a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the beautiful day with us at this year's Art in t...
10/13/2026

What a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the beautiful day with us at this year's Art in the Park! Thank you especially to Particle Theory for their great performance, and to all of the more than 100 Bergen County artists and creatives that joined us in making this another successful year at Van Saun County Park! We hope to see you all next year! Pictures for the category winners and finalists will be out later today!

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