{ BERGEN BUZZ } OUR GUIDE TO NEW IDEAS, TIPS, TRENDS AND THINGS WE LOVE IN OUR COUNTY.
A FUN-FILLED FALL
It’s that time of year: We hail the return of pumpkin spice lattes and happily move stylish leather jackets to the front of the closet. And there are other fall rites of passage—festive activities that, if neglected, can lead to a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out). Many Bergen spots offer more than one of the seasonal to-dos, but here’s where to go if you’re looking for… …a corn maze: On hiatus in 2020, the famous maze at Lupardi’s Nursery in Closter is back. Here, youngsters (and kids at heart) walk through a 6-acre cornfield. There are 12 checkpoints throughout, where participants receive stamps that can be redeemed for some cool prizes.
Revenge of Cyrus Grain,” a “Pantophobia” attraction set up for the Halloween season that just may scare the bejesus out of you. It includes a five-minute pre-show, followed by a half-hour haunted hayride through greenhouses and open fields. Bonus: The ride is completely outdoors, so it’s COVID-safe.
• 75 Blanch Ave., Closter, 201.768.0017; lupardisnursery.com
• 53 Craig Rd., Montvale, 805.666.1699; pantophobia.com
…a haunted hayride: Lurking within DePiero’s Farm in Montvale is “The
…pumpkin picking: Summer peach picking gives way to pumpkin picking at
Demarest Farms in Hillsdale; it began this year Sept. 18. Hayrides operate on weekends, and other attractions such as a petting zoo and the playground are included in the $7-per-person admission (plus the price of pumpkins). Due to COVID, each group must reserve tickets online for a set time to avoid overcrowding. • 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale, 201.666.0472; demarestfarms.com
…a petting zoo: Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff has a petting zoo (as long as weather permits), perfect for toddlers who want to get up close and personal with goats, bunnies, llamas and ducks. There’s also horseback riding (again, weather permitting), a small general store with fresh snacks and produce and a mini pick-your-own pumpkin patch for the littles. • 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff, 201.891.0278; abmasfarm.com
DID YOU KNOW? Based on Google Trends, Candy Industry has revealed that Starburst—those bite-sized fruit chews—is the most preferred candy in New Jersey. That’s food for thought when you’re handing out treats for Halloween. BERGENMAG.COM
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