Last Bell FamilyParks, places to eat, indoor fun & this week's family events in Tenafly — 15 public spots plus local favorites. Tap a tab to explore.
A beloved 380-acre preserve with 7+ miles of woodland trails, streams, and the three-acre Pfister's Pond teeming with turtles and frogs. Kids love the Birds of Prey Aviary, the seasonal Butterfly House, and meeting the animal ambassadors. An easy place to let little ones explore at their own pace.
Good for: All ages, especially 3-12 · Admission ~$2/person or $10/family (cash/Venmo/PayPal). Visitor center daily 9:30am-4:30pm; trails dawn–dusk.
Directions ↗A friendly American diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day, with crayons for the kids and something for every picky eater — from tenders to funfetti pancakes and specialty shakes.
Good for: All ages · Open 8am to late — a flexible kid-approved fallback at any hour.
Directions ↗Set in a charming former train station, this neighborhood staple feels like a little European escape with fresh pastries in the air. Real room to spread out and a cozy vibe that suits a stroller and a chatty toddler.
Good for: All ages, easy with babies · Free lot next door makes the car-seat shuffle painless; come before the 11am rush.
Directions ↗One of the earliest markets to open each spring — a great first sign-of-summer outing, easy to pair with a coffee and a walk downtown.
Good for: All ages · Opens early in the season — perfect for spring strawberries and asparagus.
Directions ↗A friendly American diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day, with crayons for the kids and something for every picky eater — from tenders to funfetti pancakes and specialty shakes.
Good for: All ages · Open 8am to late — a flexible kid-approved fallback at any hour.
Directions ↗Set in a charming former train station, this neighborhood staple feels like a little European escape with fresh pastries in the air. Real room to spread out and a cozy vibe that suits a stroller and a chatty toddler.
Good for: All ages, easy with babies · Free lot next door makes the car-seat shuffle painless; come before the 11am rush.
Directions ↗One of the earliest markets to open each spring — a great first sign-of-summer outing, easy to pair with a coffee and a walk downtown.
Good for: All ages · Opens early in the season — perfect for spring strawberries and asparagus.
Directions ↗The best kid & family events across Bergen’s 70 towns — plus new parks & spots — in one free Friday email.
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