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Things to Do with Kids in Westwood, NJ

Parks, places to eat, indoor fun & this week's family events in Westwood — 23 public spots plus local favorites. Tap a tab to explore.

County Park

Pascack Brook County Park · Westwood

A friendly, walkable county park ideal for an easy afternoon with younger kids. The big draw is the new fully inclusive playground built so children of all abilities can play together. Paved paths, a small lake, and ball fields round out an easy visit.

fully inclusive accessible playgroundsmall lake & fishingpaved paths (connects to Westvale Park)ball fieldsbasketball & tennis courts

Good for: Toddlers–elementary · Onsite restrooms and parking make it easy with little ones; bring bikes for the paved path linking to Westvale Park.

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Ice Cream

Conrad's Confectionery · Westwood

A true Bergen institution making homemade ice cream and hand-dipped chocolates since 1928. The old-fashioned parlor and homemade hot fudge sundaes are the stuff of childhood memories.

homemade ice cream on-sitefamous hot fudgehand-made chocolatesnostalgic 1928 parlor

Good for: All ages · Ice cream counter is seasonal (~May-Sept); candy shop open year-round.

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Farmers Market

Westwood Farmers Market · Westwood

🗓️ July–November Saturdays 9am–2pm (+ select winter Saturdays)

A vibrant Saturday market by Borough Hall in one of Bergen's most charming downtowns, with an indoor winter edition too. Stock up, then explore the walkable village.

seasonal producelocal meatsartisan breads & piesindoor winter market

Good for: All ages · Make a morning of it with the downtown shops and cafes right after.

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Dog Parks · 1

Westvale Dog Park Dog Park · Westwood · Dogs OKMap ↗

Parks · 6

Brookside Park Park · WestwoodMap ↗
Gritman Park Park · WestwoodMap ↗
Hegeman Park Park · WestwoodMap ↗
Jake Voorhis Park Park · WestwoodMap ↗
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Veterans' Memorial Park Park · WestwoodMap ↗

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Ice Cream

Conrad's Confectionery · Westwood

A true Bergen institution making homemade ice cream and hand-dipped chocolates since 1928. The old-fashioned parlor and homemade hot fudge sundaes are the stuff of childhood memories.

homemade ice cream on-sitefamous hot fudgehand-made chocolatesnostalgic 1928 parlor

Good for: All ages · Ice cream counter is seasonal (~May-Sept); candy shop open year-round.

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Farmers Market

Westwood Farmers Market · Westwood

🗓️ July–November Saturdays 9am–2pm (+ select winter Saturdays)

A vibrant Saturday market by Borough Hall in one of Bergen's most charming downtowns, with an indoor winter edition too. Stock up, then explore the walkable village.

seasonal producelocal meatsartisan breads & piesindoor winter market

Good for: All ages · Make a morning of it with the downtown shops and cafes right after.

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Thu, Jul 23 — Summer Concert Tramps Like Us - Springsteen · Westwood
Tue, Jul 7 — Little Explorers: Sensory Play, Stories & Crafts · Westwood
Tue, Jul 7 — Mahjong Play Group · Westwood
Tue, Jul 7 — Family Outdoor Movie Night: Lilo & Stitch (All ages) · Westwood
Wed, Jul 8 — Movers & Shakers · Westwood · Kids
Wed, Jul 8 — Storytime Makers Challenge (Grades K-2) · Westwood
Wed, Jul 8 — Teen Free Play Chess Club (Gr 6-12) · Westwood · Teens
Thu, Jul 9 — Little Makers Storytime · Westwood

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