Hello Bergen County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: World Cup ticket lottery, inclusive sports festival, and summer fair + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New management for a retail staple: Dallas-based Centennial took over third-party management of Paramus Park, effective June 10, covering leasing, specialty leasing, marketing and accounting for the Macy’s-anchored mall in Bergen County -- see who runs Paramus Park.
World Cup ticket opportunity: Bergen County’s lottery for first responders offers 25 pairs for FIFA World Cup matches. County residents in police, fire, or EMS can apply now. The drawing will be June 25 -- see how to apply.
Inclusive care recognition: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus and The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood were named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders in the 2026 Healthcare Equality Index, among nine hospitals honored statewide -- check the honored hospitals.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Bring the mitt: Foschini Park is Hackensack's go-to diamond with multiple fields for every level, from Little League to your friend who swears he could've gone pro. Bring a glove, call a few pals, and enjoy a low-key game or just cheer from the bleachers.
Plant happiness, sip coffee: PlantShed with Englewood Florist, Inc. is the spot when your space needs a lift and your caffeine needs backup. Wander through fresh flowers and houseplants, grab a latte, then get help with ongoing plant care or subscriptions so your place stays green without the guilt.
Level up your weekend: When the kids have too much energy or your crew needs a quick thrill, Power Up Arena brings gel blaster battles, free-roam VR, battle bots, and an arcade under one roof in Paramus. Easy meetup spot for birthdays or “we need something to do... now” afternoons.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎸 Sunset Strip @ Columbus Park (Garfield) | Wednesday (6/24) at 7:30 PM – Garfield’s Columbus Park is throwing an 80s glam rock hair-metal bash as Sunset Strip, South Jersey’s female-fronted tribute, rips through monster hits and power ballads. Think Bon Jovi to Motley Crue, with deep cuts you pretend you forgot, served with harmonies, hair, and shame-free fun.
🏅 Fccs Inclusive Sports Festival @ Four Corners Community Services (Hackensack) | Friday (6/26) at 2:00 AM – Remember when sports meant high-fives, not highlight reels? This inclusive festival gathers athletes of all abilities, families, and community folks for friendly games, big cheers, and bigger smiles across Hackensack, Union City, Oxford, and Glen Gardner, where every cheer counts, and nobody benches joy.
🎶 Earthgrinders @ Paramus Pool | Friday (6/26) at 7:00 PM – The Paramus Pool Concert Series dives in with Earthgrinders, splashing the season open with loud guitars, big grooves, and that unmistakable chlorine perfume. Think neighborhood block party with lifeguards, lawn chairs, and sun-faded towels, only with better riffs, fewer cannonballs, and unlimited mall-adjacent parking.
🛠 Kids Workshop @ Lyons Avenue (Fair Lawn) | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – If you're trying to keep kids busy and glitter off your carpet, this workshop has two afternoon sessions, perfect for ages 5+. No experience needed, just patience, snacks, and imagination. It’s $25 a child, advance sign-up required, Lyons Ave in Fair Lawn.
🎡 Summer Fair @ We Rock the Spectrum (Paramus) | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Bring the kids, the grandkids, and your inner child, because this summer fair is free and actually worth the sugar rush. Expect local vendors, costumed characters, face painting, cupcakes, and just enough wholesome chaos to justify the wet wipes in your glove box.
🏝 Island Princess Adventure! @ Glitter & Glam (Paramus) | Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 AM – Trade the mall marathon for an Island Princess Adventure at Glitter And Glen, Paramus. The kids get sing-alongs, sparkly crafts, and photo ops with a wayfinding royal, you get coffee, a chair, and blissful minutes to remember where you parked. Wholesome, colorful, and mercifully indoors.
⚽ World Cup Watch Party @ Bergen Town Center (Paramus) | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – World Cup fever at Bergen Town Center, minus the airport lines. Big screens, a beer garden, and food trucks for us, giant Jenga and cornhole for the kids, and plenty of strangers to high five. Free to attend, but registration is your golden ticket.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Bergen County report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 2 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 8%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 1 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wild34 Green Street and 196-198 Kansas Street are being sold together, creating a rare package with plenty of upside. Set in an area full of potential, the properties sit across from a wave of newer residential condos and come with available rent rolls for serious buyers. Offered as-is, this is a compelling opportunity with room to grow.
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