Stroller Walk
2025-09-10 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Cool mornings, warm hearts, and little ones in tow. Come stroll with us and enjoy fresh air with friends. Newbies welcome. Our fabulous Parent Connector, Sophia, will make sure you feel right at home right away.

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: Free

Mah Jongg Open Play
2025-09-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-19 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

Talking Over Tea: Connecting the Expecting
2025-09-11 19:30 - 21:30
Join fellow expectant parents as we share a night out over tea and conversation. This casual meetup is hosted by our Parent Connector, Sophia. If you are new to the group, Sophia will help you fit right in right away. B’shaha tova (well wishes for expectant parents)!

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: Free

A note to our community: On this somber day in history, we choose to lean on our community and find strength in the happiness we feel when we are together. We believe that experiencing joy is the light we bring to this moment’s darkness. May the memories of those who perished on 9/11 be for a blessing always.

Sports Night: Dads' Night Out
2025-09-11 20:00 - 22:00
It’s Thursday night football! It’s a sure win when our J on the Go Dads meetup to watch the game. Here’s hoping your Fantasy Football teams have a good night.

Thanks to Dan and Josh for hosting.

Location: New Milford

Register to receive details for this event.

A note to our community: On this somber day in history, we choose to lean on our community and find strength in the happiness we feel when we are together. We believe that experiencing joy is the light we bring to this moment’s darkness. May the memories of those who perished on 9/11 be for a blessing always.

L'Dor V'Dor: Grandparents' Day Challah Bake
2025-09-14 15:30 - 17:00
Join us as we celebrate the upcoming sweet new year for a multigenerational afternoon, mixing ingredients and shaping dough for round challahs for Rosh Hashanah. While you wait for the dough to rise, you’ll enjoy a dance party with Win at Fun, a fabulous children’s entertainer!

This event honors the connection between generations, L’Dor V’Dor, as grandparents and grandchildren come together to share in the joy of baking! But not to worry, it’s not just for grandparents—bring your Aunt, Cousin, Special Neighbor…anyone significant in your child’s life!

This event is best suited for ages 3+ (younger siblings welcome). Advanced registration required. Space is limited.

Cost: $36 for the whole mishpacha(Yes this includes whichever special adults you bring!)

Location: River Edge

Shabbat Stroller Walk
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:30
Let’s Stroll! This family meet up for a casual walk around the park is perfect for parents with babies and other kiddos who enjoy stroller time.

What a great way to spend the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah begins.

Special thanks to Melissa Schoenberger and her family for hosting.

Registered families will receive details closer to the event.

Rain date: Sunday, Sept 21.

Location: Ridgewood

Cost: Free

Apples & Honey in the Park
2025-09-24 09:00 - 10:00
Join Cantor Sarah and Rabbi Noah of Kol Dorot: A Reform Jewish Community for an outdoor kid-friendly service with our J on the Go families.

We will meet in the park, sing some children’s songs, blow the shofar, and toss seeds into the pond for Tashlich, a beautiful Rosh Hashanah tradition of symbolically “casting away sins or bad habits” and start fresh for the new year.

BYO picnic blanket to stay and hang out comfortably in the park for an apples and honey picnic.

Special thanks to our friends at Kol Dorot for graciously collaborating with J on the Go and helping us make a meaningful experience for young families.

Location: Paramus (Details available upon registration)

Mah Jongg Open Play
2025-09-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-16 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

Raising the Steaks
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00
Fire up the fun with a special Dads’ Night Out! We’ll kick things off with a hands-on grilling demo session where you’ll pick up pro tips and tricks for mastering the grill. Then, stick around to enjoy the fruits (and meats) of your labor—good food, cold drinks, and great company. Whether you’re a seasoned griller or just getting started, it’s the perfect chance to learn, eat, and hang out with dad friends.

This will be an outdoor event at a private residence, and the food will be “kosher style”. Advance registration required.

Special thanks to Gideon Sims for hosting

Location: River Vale

Cost: $25 per person

Jewish Joyride
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:00
SOLD OUT!!

October 7 marks a deeply painful anniversary for our community. We have created this moment to help our J on the Go families feel connected to each other and avoid navigating this day alone. We will honor the lives lost, including Ariel and Kfir and their mother, Shira Bibas, by doing what they were not given the chance to do: share joyful Jewish moments as a family. In their memory, we will let Jewish joy shine as a light against the darkness of that day’s horrors.

Our Jewish Joy (Hay)Ride will give children a chance to touch, feel, pick, and decorate mini pumpkins in celebration of the harvest holiday of Sukkot. All activities and language will be age-appropriate, centered on happiness, joy, and Jewish traditions.

For parents, even a simple knowing nod or understanding glance can be a source of strength. By coming together, we can share this day’s emotions, support one another, and feel the power of community, even amid the constant distractions of parenting young children.

Support for this program is provided by the JCC of Northern NJ and Mit-habrim, an initiative of JCC Association of North America, in partnership with Israel’s Ministry for Diaspora Affairs.

Location: Mahwah

SOLD OUT!!

Mamas in the Sukkahs
2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:30
Let’s sit under the stars and enjoy a night out together in a Sukkah. Two families have generously offered to host our J on the Go Mamas. Pick your location and BYO beverage to share.

Exclusively for J on the Go/PJ Library Moms

Location: Glen Rock

Cost: Optional Donation

Scotch & Steak in the Sukkah
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30
The Congregation B’nai Israel Men’s Club has graciously opened its doors (and its sukkah) to our J on the Go dads!

Location: Emerson

Cost: $45 per person

Mamas in the Sukkahs
2025-10-09 19:30 - 21:30
Let’s sit under the stars and enjoy a night out together in a Sukkah. Two families have generously offered to host our J on the Go Mamas. Pick your location and BYO beverage to share.

Exclusively for J on the Go/PJ Library Moms

Location: Hillsdale

Cost: Optional Donation

Shabbat on the Go - Let's Celebrate Sukkot
2025-10-10 10:30 - 11:30
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

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

Maccabees and Menorahs
2025-12-07 15:30 - 17:00
Join us for a rockin’ Hanukkah celebration filled with music and festive cheer! Enjoy a performance by Matty Roxx, get creative with Hanukkah crafts, and taste your way through delicious traditional treats! Bring the whole family for a bright and joyful afternoon of fun!

Featuring Matty Roxx!

Location: Rockland JCC

Advanced tickets

$25 per JCC Rockland member family for up to 4 people

$36 per public family for up to 4 people

$10 for each additional person

$45 at the door
