See animals from all over the world, including giraffes, kangaroos, penguins, Komodo dragons, ostriches, bald eagles and sea lions. Included in the price of admission is a dinosaur-themed playground; other attractions include pony rides and an endangered-species carousel, both $2. Next door to the zoo are the TreeTop Adventure Course, with a world-class aerial obstacle course and a zip line for older kids and adults, and Mini Golf Safari, with an African-themed mini-golf course.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pricing: $17 per adult, $14 per child and seniors, infants under 2 free. Tickets must be purchased in advance online.
Address: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
Phone: 973-731-5800
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.turtlebackzoo.com�
An amusement park for the whole family to enjoy! Experience the thrill of roller coasters, including Kingda Ka, the tallest coaster in the world. There is a variety of rides, from family friendly to kid friendly to thrill-seeking. Included with admission is the drive-thru safari.
Kosher food is offered inside the park
Open for Chol Hamoed only on Monday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Price: $29.99 for a one-day pass.
Address: 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
Phone: 732-928-2000
Website: https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
A new addition to the National Park Service, Paterson Great Falls includes the Great Falls of the Passaic River, raceways built in the late 18th century. See the waterfall that powered an industrial city dating back to the 18th century, established by Alexander Hamilton. Guided tours are led daily by the National Park Service.
Hours: Mon-Fri, sunrise-sunset
Welcome Center hours: Mon-Sun, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission: Free ($2 suggested donation for the museum)
Address: 72 McBride Ave, Paterson
Phone: 973-523-0370
Website: www.nps.gov/pagr�
Within its 146 acres, Van Saun County Park offers a wide range of activities that is sure to please the entire family. Some of its popular attractions include the nationally accredited Bergen County Zoological Park, the historic Washington Spring Garden, several age-appropriate playgrounds and picnic and fishing areas.
Hours: Open seven days a week 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (until 7 p.m. on Thursdays). Closes temporarily midday for park clean-up.
Pricing: Bergen County Residents: $4 per adult, $2 per child, $1 per senior. Non-residents: $8 per adult, $5 per child, $2 per senior. (Children under 3 are free.) Tickets must be purchased in advance online.
Address: 216 Forest Ave, Paramus
There are no food services available.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Book a tee time: Outings start at $42
Phone: 973-864-6700
Website: www.greatgorgemc.com�
Includes three nine-hole courses: Rail, Lake and Quarry
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two options for tour time slots: 10:30 a.m. or 4 p.m. (75 minutes long). 50 people per tour.
Pricing: $15 per adult, $7 per child
Address: 89 Mount Pleasant Road, Columbia
Phone: 908-496-9244
Website: https://www.lakotawolf.com/
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pricing: $7 per person and $12 per bag
Address: 244 Wierimus Rd, Hillsdale
Phone: 201-666-0472
Online reservations for apple and pumpkin picking in 90 minute time slots.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pricing: No fee charged for vegetable/pumpkin picking other than the cost/pound for produce picked.
Address: 290 Change Bridge Road, Pine Brook
Phone: 973-227-0294
Pick your own vegetables with no need for online reservation/ticket (including tomatoes, hot peppers, cucumbers, flowers and much more)
Safe, fun, affordable activities for the entire family.
Three locations in South Hackensack, Milltown and Avenel
Phone: 201-212-6454
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during Chol Hamoed.
COVID capacity restrictions are strictly enforced. Advance reservations recommended. Please call for further information. Chol Hamoed special packages available.
Enhanced cleaning done regularly. Masks required when not jumping.
Visit the mall to enjoy the Nickelodeon Universe Amusement Park, an ice skating rink, Black Light Mini Golf, Angry Birds Mini Golf, indoor skiing and Dream Works Water Park. And don’t forget about the shopping!
Address: 1 American Dream Way in East Rutherford
Website: www.americandream.com�
Due to COVID capacity limits, all tickets should be purchased in advance online to guarantee admission.
Kosher food and a sukkah will be available on the premises during Chol Hamoed.
The Grand Cascades Lodge will be open from October 5-7 for Chol Hamoed. Stay in their one or two bedroom suites complete with private kitchens, spacious bathrooms and balconies with fireplaces. The resort offers numerous activities for the entire family, including an indoor pool and outdoor hot tub, six golf courses, spa services, archery and fishing, hiking and nature trails, canoeing and kayaking, nearby apple picking, farm animal visits and pony rides, kosher marshmallow roasts and kosher snacks. There is a sukkah and a shul on the premises.
Located in Sussex County.
For more information, visit www.crystalgolfresort.com/sukkot� or call 866-535-9880 and mention Sukkot.
Check out the LSC’s calendar on their website for daily events and shows. http://lsc.org/see-whats-happening/events-calendar/.
Admission: Child (age 2 -12) $19.75, adult $23.75, senior (age 62+) $19.75
Address: 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Phone: 201-200-1000
Enjoy High Exposure’s ultimate (easy) family survival challenge.
All staff and guests are required to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 prevention.
Located in Northvale.
Call 201-768-8600 for information and reservations. Bookings must be made at least 48 hours prior. Or email [email protected].
Visit the largest urban zoo in the country to see wondrous animal exhibits including Madagascar!, Congo Gorilla Forest, Tiger Mountain and African Plains. Witness penguin and sea lion feedings.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pricing: Admission to the zoo is free on Wednesdays. $36.95 for adults, $26.95 for children 3-12, free for children 2 and under
Address: 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
Phone: 718-220-5100
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bronxzoo.com�
Address: 215 Schmidts Lane
Phone: 718 982 5578
Website: www.sifunpark.com�
Lots of fun for the entire family—try the zoo!
Address: 59th St. to 110th St.
Phone: 212-360-3456
Address: Behind the NY Public Library between 40th and 42nd Streets & 5th and 6th Ave.
Phone: 212-768-4242
Free activities for kids. Check online.
Address: Battery St. to South St.
Phone: 212-360-3456
This outdoor classroom offers a delightfully scenic and educational experience of the nature around us. Guests can sign up in advance for a variety of presentations and tours, including a forest bathing walk, wreath making, yoga classes, scavenger hunts and more. Guests are expected to follow mask and social-distancing guidelines.
Hours: The grounds are open from dawn until dusk. Hours differ for specific events.
Pricing: Admission is free, but certain events require a ticket purchase.
Address: 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Phone: 203-322-6971
Website: www.bartlettarboretum.org.
Lyman Orchards in Middlefield has been growing fruit on the same land overlooking the Connecticut River for more than a century. Visitors can pick their fruit straight from the orchard on South Street or from the Apple Barrel Farm Market and Bakery on Reeds Gap Road. Come October, apples and pumpkins will be well in season. The orchard will adhere to mask and social-distancing guidelines. For more information, please visit lymanorchards.com.
Hours: The Apple Barrel is open Mon-Thu, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, Fri-Sun, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pricing: Payment for the orchard is done via a “pay then pick” process. Visitors can choose between three different size containers to purchase: one quart, four quart, or tray. The more you pick, the more you save.
Address: 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield
Phone: 860-349-6000
Amur leopards, boa constrictors, vampire bats, bobcats, anteaters (and more) are all available for viewing. Guests are allowed to bring their own food to eat in the picnic grove. The zoo will be open at 50% capacity, and guests must follow mask and social-distancing guidelines. Tickets are only available online in advance of your visit. Five hundred tickets will be available for 9 a.m. to noon, and 500 tickets will be available for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can reserve tickets for both halves of the day.
Hours: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Closed noon to 1 p.m. for cleaning.
Pricing: Adults (ages 12 & older): $15. Children (ages 3 -11): $10. Seniors (62 & older): $10. Under 3 years: free.
Address: 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport
Phone: 203-394-6565
Website: www.beardsleyzoo.org.
Known as “America’s Most Historic Square Mile,” INHP is home to several attractions that are key in the history of America. View the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed), the President’s House outdoor museum, the National Constitution Center and much more. If you are interested in history or are a proud American, INHP can’t be missed.
Hours: Varies by attraction
Pricing: Varies by attraction; several (including Liberty Bell and Independence Hall) are free.
Address: 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia
Website: Check each site individually (visitphilly.com is a good place to start)
Visit nearly 1,000 acres of beautiful gardens. Located mostly outdoors. Tour the gardens with a guide, or just walk through at your own pace, appreciating nature. Highlights include the Rose Garden, Waterlily Display and Chimes Tower and Waterfall.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call to check hours.
Pricing: $12-23. Children under 4 free.
Address: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
Phone: 610-388-1000
Email:
Website: www.longwoodgardens.org��
