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Shabbat on the Go - Let's Celebrate Sukkot
2025-10-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Bring your little one along for some bonding time with music and more as we celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot together, featuring Miss Ilana!

Walk-in’s welcome but advanced registration appreciated. Best for children up to 4 years old and their grownup. Free tickets available for those in need with no questions asked.

Special thanks to our friends at Congregation B’nai Israel for hosting us. Come get to know this warm and welcoming synagogue.

Location: Emerson

Cost: $25 per family

Simchat Torah Celebration
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley Early Childhood Program for a festive Simchat Torah Celebration!

Crafts, Torah Parade, Flags, and Games

Kids will receive a special blessing by the Rabbi for good health

Free lunch to follow

Location: Woodcliff Lake

Cost: Free

Parents' Night Out Sips & Sweets
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30
Russian-speaking parents, take a well-deserved break! Enjoy sweet treats, pay as you go drinks, and great conversation at a brewery. Connect, laugh, and unwind—this night is all about you!

Location: Westwood

Cost: Optional Donation

Mah Jongg Open Play
2025-10-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:00
Calling all Moms of babies, toddlers & preschoolers! Take a break from bath and bedtime and enjoy a night out playing Mah Jongg with each other.

All levels welcome – must have basic play knowledge. No formal instruction provided. Loaner sets available for the evening.

Registration is required and capped when capacity is reached. Play begins at 7 PM.

Location: Westwood

Cost: Optional Donation

Mah Jongg Open Play
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00
Calling all Moms of babies, toddlers & preschoolers! Take a break from bath and bedtime and enjoy a night out playing Mah Jongg with each other.

All levels welcome – must have basic play knowledge. No formal instruction provided. Loaner sets available for the evening.

Registration is required and capped when capacity is reached. Play begins at 7 PM.

Location: Glen Rock

Cost: Optional donation

Fore Fathers
2025-10-22 20:00 - 22:00
Tee up for a night of swings, laughs, and a little friendly golf simulator competition! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or your golf game is mostly trying to make it past the mini golf windmill, this is your chance to hang out, hit some balls, and unwind with good company.

Location: Upper Saddle River

Cost: $36 per person

Crafty Moms Club
2025-10-23 19:30 - 21:30
Let’s get crafty! We’ll meet at Wild Crafted’s adorable new space conveniently located in Waldwick.

BYO craft or take advantage of craft projects available on-site. Ticket price covers certain craft projects. Upgrades available for additional project options.

Special thanks to Jamie from Wild Crafted for donating a portion of your ticket cost back to J on the Go.

Schmooze & Play
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00
Bring the whole family for this Sunday afternoon casual meetup.

Best for kids ages 13 months through 5 years old (or thereabout!)

Special thanks to Dana Cohen for hosting these monthly meetups.

Location: Teancek

Cost: Optional Donation

Stroll & Sip
2025-11-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
Let’s stroll! Grab your baby and stroller and meet our Mini Mensch group of parents for a walk around the mall.

Special thanks to our hosts, Alexis, Amanda, and Emily, for organizing this gathering.

Location: Paramus

Cost: Optional donation

Matzah Ballers
2025-11-05 20:00 - 22:00
Join us for a laid-back night of strikes, spares, and good times. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just here for the nachos, this is your chance to hang out with fellow dads, bowl a few frames, and enjoy some friendly competition. Shoes, lanes, and good vibes included—just bring your game face (or at least your dad jokes).

Location: Fair Lawn

Cost: $30

Noah's Ark in the Park
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a wild adventure at the Bergen County Zoo as we bring the story of Noah’s Ark to life! Families will set out in groups on a fun scavenger hunt, exploring the animals two by two and learning along the way. This is a perfect way for Jewish families with children up through age 5 to interact, especially if you love animals!

Older siblings welcome!

Location: Paramus

Cost: $25 Family Ticket

Shabbat on the Go - Pajama Party
2025-11-21 09:15 - 10:15
Celebrate with music, bonding, and fun for families with little ones (0–4); grandparents welcome, flexible registration, free tickets available.

Featuring Miss Ilana.

Location: Wyckoff

Cost: $25 per family

Share the Light
2025-12-03 19:30 - 21:30
Grant a child’s wish this holiday season, and have some fun with friends while you do it! We are partnering with “Magdalena’s Toy Drive” to give toys to children in need in Paterson.

Bring a gift valued between $25-$40 for a child ages 7-10, and we’ll wrap them all together!

Thanks to our event hosts Natalie Itskov, Shai Marshall, and Arielle Orazio.

Can’t make it but want to donate a toy? Drop off a toy to one our our hosts and we’ll wrap and donate it for you!

Location: Oradell

Cost: Optional Donation

Beers, Cheers, & L'chaims
2025-12-11 20:00 - 22:00
Join J on the Go Dads for a casual “pay as you go” night out.

Location: Hillsdale

Cost: Optional Donation

Swinging into Hanukkah
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:30
Get ready to swing, slide, and celebrate! Join us for a fun-filled Hanukkah kickoff with plenty of treats, friends, and festive fun for the whole family. Let’s start Hanukkah with a glow of joy and a whole lot of play!

Special thanks to hosts Beverly Weiner and Michelle Lampert!

Location: Midland Park

Cost: $15 per child

Shabbat on the Go - Let's Celebrate Hanukkah
2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:30
Celebrate with music, bonding, and fun for families with little ones (0–4); grandparents welcome, flexible registration, free tickets available.

Featuring Cantor Sarah.

Location: Oradell

Cost: $25 per family

Connecting the Expecting
2026-01-04 15:00 - 16:30
A welcoming space to connect with fellow expecting parents.

Not quite ready to share your good news with the world? Attendance will be kept private.

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: Optional Donation

Intro to Mah Jongg
2026-01-07 19:30 - 21:30
Need a break from bedtime routines? Make it a Mah Jongg night! This ladies-only lesson series is the perfect mix of fun, learning, and social time. Grab a drink, grab your girlfriends, and get ready to play!

Registration includes four classes (no refunds or make-ups), light refreshments, the current Mah Jongg card and a pre-order of the 2026 card.

Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28

Location: Emerson

Cost: $140 per person

Winter Warm Up
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00
Family Fun Event

Bring the kids for an afternoon of winter fun!

Hot Chocolate Bar, inflatables, crafts, cookie decorating, games, Funcation Station, Day Rock Karaoke Jam Band, PJ Library, and more!

Location: JCC Rockland

Cost: $10 per child (kids under 2 are free)

Tu BiShvat Tree Party Playdate
2026-01-12 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for as we celebrate Tu BiShvat, the “new year for the trees!” We’ll play, enjoy harvest snacks, and each family will receive a Tu BiShvat take home gift.

Special thanks to our host, Alexa Gottlieb

Location: Westwood

Cost: $25 per child

Stroll & Sip
2026-01-12 10:00 - 12:00
Let’s stroll! Grab your baby and stroller and meet our Mini Mensch group of parents for a walk around the mall.

Location: Paramus

Cost: Optional Donation

Axe Marks The Spot
2026-01-15 19:45 - 22:00
Join fellow dads for an evening packed with big throws, bigger laughs, and just the right amount of friendly competition. No lumberjack skills required—just show up, grab an axe, and let the good times fly.

Location: Paramus

Cost: $45 per person

Shabbat on the Go - Let's Celebrate National Bagel Day
2026-01-16 09:15 - 10:15

Mah Jongg Open Play
2026-01-25 19:00 - 21:00
Due to the predicted snowstorm, this event has been postponed.

Calling all Moms of babies, toddlers & preschoolers! Take a break from bath and bedtime and enjoy a night out playing Mah Jongg with each other.

All levels welcome – must have basic play knowledge. No formal instruction provided. Loaner sets available for the evening.

Registration is required and capped when capacity is reached. Play begins at 7 PM.

Location: Westwood

Cost: Optional Donation

Baby & Me
2026-01-30 09:15 - 10:30
Enjoy a Baby & Me class with Barnert Temple. Engage in interactive play & sensory development while connecting with other parents.

Best suited for babies 18 months and younger

Location: Franklin Lakes

Cost: $18 for newcomers; $25 for returning guests
