Top Picks for the Week Starting July 10th

1) More summer fun begins this weekend with Summer Concert Series at NJ Botanical Gardens. NJBG, in Ringwood, NJ is a great place for a weekday/weekend outing for the whole family! New Jersey Botanical Garden (njbg.org)

2) SUMMER CAMP IDEAS! There are so many camps to still choose from in many different NW Bergen County towns! The following is a sample of the unique, local camp options! Please mention Macaroni Kid NW Bergen when signing up - thank you!

2A) One River Art Camp in Allendale- Choose from Digitial or Studio Art. Weekly options always available! Ask for a reader discount- $50 off a weekly Art camp (code:mackids50). https://allendale.oneriverschool.com/camps

2B) Hudson Highlands Nature Programs/Museum- Great for elementary age campers (outside of Bergen- in Orange County, NY) Hudson Highlands Nature Museum The Hudson Valley's Premier Outdoor Nature Museum (hhnm.org)

2C) Next Level Day Camp-Traditional Day Camp at Saddle River Day School campus- Leadership - Next Level Day Camp NJ

2D) Fountain Fitness Day Camp- Another great, local option for theme based weekly camps held within the Fountain Fitness Gym and Sports Club- Fountain Fitness Center NJ | Your All-In-One Wellness Stop- w/Swim lessons!

2E) James Mcfaul Environmental Center camps- Nature based, indoor/outdoor, located in beautiful Wyckoff! James A McFaul Environmental Center (bergen.nj.us)

2F) Curtain Up Studios Summer Musical Theater Camps- Where everyone is a star! Curtain Up Studios

Highlighted events of the week

**Monday July 10th, 6-10pm

Foodie Expo!- The Terrace in Paramus NJ- Go with or without the kids! Get your tickets:Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo 2023 Tickets, Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

** Wednesday July 12th, 5-8pm

Kidchella Carnival! Great kids festival, fundraiser and night out for the family! Story (onecause.com)

**Friday, July 14th 7-9pm

Fab Fridays at the Ramsey Pool- Ramsey Municipal Pool - Home

Outside Bergen County-Great day/overnight trip idea!

Bethel Woods in Sullivan County, NY has amazing family friendly events throughout the summer. 

Don't forget about their famous music concert lineup too! We saw the iconic 80's duo/group, Tears for Fears and they surpassed any expectations I may have had! Still rocking and our 11 year old loved them! Shout, Shout...

Did you know that many local libraries offer museum passes and Bethel Woods Museum is often on the list?!

Daniel's Music Foundation, an organization that promotes musicians with disabilities, was at Bethel last week. You can read all about their mission and events here: Homepage - Daniel’s Music Foundation (danielsmusic.org)

Check out Bethel Woods' upcoming Family concert series here: Family Concert Series | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Thank you to Bethel Woods and your amazing marketing team for coordinating Macaroni Kid NW Bergen's recent visit and concert attendance!