Back to School

The following is a list of different department stores throughout Bergen County that will provide you with all your back to school necessities!

JC Penney

Shop your favorite clothing and shoe brands at JC Penney and make you or your kid go back to school with style.  You will also be able to shop for backpacks and other back to school supplies.  

Bergen County Location: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 502 Garden State Plaza                                        Blvd., Paramus, NJ 07652

SALE: http://www.jcpenney.com/backtoschool

Walmart

Walmart has everything your kid will need for the fast approaching school year.  Kids of all education levels, from preschool to college, will be able to find something for back to school.  

Bergen County Location: 174 Passaic St., Garfield, NJ 07026

SALE: https://www.walmart.com/cp/back-to-school/1071204 

Staples

Staples has a large selection and low prices on anything and everything back to school related.  Great deals on pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, and more.

Bergen County Locations: 557 Route 17 South, Paramus, NJ 07652

                                      60 Route 17 North, Paramus, NJ 07652

                                      466 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07652

                                      461-469 West Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07601

                                      33 Nathaniel Place, Englewood, NJ 07631

                                      & MORE

SALE: http://www.staples.com/Staples-Back-To-School-2016/cat_CL219255/006y1 

 

Office Depot

Office Depot's back to school items include notebooks, calculators, and writing instruments.  Beyond the traditional supplies, Office Depot also supplies the latest technology gear and accessories.   

Bergen County Location: 404 Route 17, Paramus, NJ 07552

SALE: http://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/school-supplies/N=5+549384+502600/

Target

Target has an amazing selection of back to school supplies, clothing, and more. One great deal Target offers is if you spend more than $25 online you get free shipping!  

Bergen County Locations: 900 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ 07652

                                      630 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601-5913

                                      543 River Rd., Edgewater, NJ 07020-1146

SALE: http://www.target.com/c/school-office-supplies/-/N-5xsxrZ5tdv0 

Kmart

Kmart is a great place to shop for back to school supplies.  Kmart supplies clothing, electronics, beauty, office, and school supplies for reasonable prices.  

Bergen County Location: 859 Route 17, Paramus, NJ 07652

                                    2 Memorial Drive, Lodi, NJ 07644

                                    180 Broadway, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

                                    6 Vervalen Street, Closter, NJ 07624

                                    700 Broadway, Westwood, NJ 07675

SALE: http://www.kmart.com/deals/back-to-school/grades-k-12.html#/grid

**Amazon**

Although not a department store, www.Amazon.com, has some of the best deals for back to school.  Search whatever you need one their site and hundreds of options will be available for you to order and ship to your home for a low cost.  

Sale: https://www.amazon.com/Back-to-School-Supplies/b?ie=UTF8&node=1065840 

Bergen County News & Happenings is committed to keeping residents up to date on things to do, places to be, local news and events.  It is sponsored by New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center with Dr. Dan Margolin, Dr. Maryellen Brucato, Dr. Daniel Hennessy, and Dr. Judah Gomberg.  If you have an idea for a news story or event, please contact us at bergencountynewsnj@gmail.com. 

Awesome New Jersey Shore Spots

Summer 2016 has been going by very quickly and we can't believe that it's almost over! Here's our picks of Jersey shore beaches and spots to check out this August before the summer ends.

Long Beach Island

Places to check out:

• Barnegat Lighthouse (nature/scenery)
• The Chicken or the Egg (American restaurant) 
• Bay Village (shopping)
• Fantasy Island (kid friendly activities)
• Skipper Dipper (ice cream)
• The Arlington (bar/nightlife)

Point Pleasant Beach

Places to check out:

• Queen Mary Party Fishing Boat & Charters (nature/scenery)
• Joe Leone's (Italian delicatessen)
• Point Pleasant Antique Emporium (shopping)
• Jenkinson's Boardwalk (kid friendly activities)
• Hoffman's Ice Cream (ice cream)
• The Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar (bar/nightlife)

Wildwood

Places to check out:

• JCC Boats Inc. (nature/scenery)
• Doo Wop Diner (American diner)
• Kona Surf (shopping)
• Wildwood Boardwalk (kid friendly activities)
• Sea Shell Ice Cream (ice cream)
• Dog Tooth Bar & Grille (bar/nightlife)

Lavallette 

Places to check out:

• Ohana Grill (American seafood)
• The Original Ben Franklin 5 & 10 Store (shopping)
• Lavallette Boardwalk (kid friendly activities)
• The Music Man - The Singing Ice Cream Shoppe (ice cream)
• The Crab's Claw Inn (bar/nightlife)

Cape May

Places to check out:

• Nature Center of Cape May (nature/scenery)
• Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant 
  (American seafood)
• Washington Street Mall (shopping)
• Cape May Lighthouse (kid friendly activities)
• Kohr Bros (ice cream)
• Blue Pig Tavern (bar/nightlife)

Seaside Heights / Seaside Park

Places to check out:

• Island Beach State Park (nature/scenery)
• Bobber's Family Restaurant (American restaurant)
• Shore and More General Store (shopping)

• Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark

   (kid friendly activities)
• The Sundae Times (ice cream)
• Jimbo's Bar and Grill (bar/nightlife)

Atlantic City

Places to check out:

• AC Waterfront Sculpture Walk (nature/scenery)
• Capriccio (Italian restaurant)
• The Pier Shops at Caesars (shopping)
• Atlantic City Boardwalk (kid friendly activities)
• Tazza Caffe Delizioso (ice cream)
• The Quarter at Tropicana (bar/nightlife)

Ocean City

Places to check out:

• Corson's Inlet State Park (nature/scenery)
• OC Surf Cafe (American cafe)
• Stainton's - Gallery of Shops (shopping)
• Playland's Castaway Cove (kid friendly activities)
• Shriver's Salt Water (ice cream)
• Tiki Bar (bar/nightlife)

Bergen County News & Happenings is committed to keeping residents up to date on things to do, places to be, local news and events.  It is sponsored by New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center with Dr. Dan Margolin, Dr. Maryellen Brucato, Dr. Daniel Hennessy, and Dr. Judah Gomberg.  If you have an idea for a news story or event, please contact us at bergencountynewsnj@gmail.com. 

5 Affordable Things To Do In Bergen County

1. Bowl at Brunswick Zone Fair Lawn Lanes

Brunswick Zone Fair Lawn Lanes offers 32 bowling lanes perfect for people of all ages! Specials run Sunday-Monday.  Need a break from bowling? Check out the lounge area. Hungry or thirsty? Grab some pizza, wings, or milkshake from their laneside menu.  Adults 21 years or older can purchase an alcoholic beverage at the sports bar.  Also, play games and win prices at the arcade!

Where: 22-22 Maple Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Cost: $3.00-$5.99 prices vary by day and hour.




2. Hike at Ramapo Valley County Reservation

The Ramapo Valley County Reservation is 3,310 acres of beautiful Bergen County scenery. The Reservation has more than 12 trails, ranging from 0.3 to 3.5 miles.  Smaller trails near the parking lot are perfect for a casual stroll with a friend or pet dog. Fish in one of the many lakes and ponds found around the reservation.  Fishing is only allowed with a current New Jersey fishing license.  Camping is available only to those who receive a permit.

Where: 608 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Cost: FREE




3. Play at Monster Mini Golf

Monster Mini Golf provides 18 holes of indoor, glow-in-the dark fun!  Monster mini golf is unlike any other typical mini golf attraction.  The 18 holes all have different features that move and talk, people of all ages will be thoroughly entertained.  The Monster Mini Golf video game arcade has games ranging from the latest and greatest to the classics.  Win prizes with the tickets administered from each game or test your luck on a prize crane!  

Where: 49 E Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Cost: $8.99 for kids and $9.99 for adults. 




4. Explore at Van Saun County Park

Throughout Van Saun County Park's 146 acres there are many attractions and activities that people will enjoy.  Here you will find a 1.5 mile trail used for walking, jogging, and biking.  Kids will love the playgrounds.  Get your family and friends together and play a game of tennis, soccer, basketball, or softball on one of the many courts or fields available.  Visit one of these additional attractions for a fee; carousel, miniature train rides, pony rides, and the Bergen County Zoological Park.

Where: 216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
Cost: FREE-$8.00 for zoo entry, prices vary on age, military status, and county residency.




5. Swim and Relax at Darlington County Park

Tired of traveling for what seems like hours down Garden State Parkway South just to go the beach for the day? Cool off at the sandy beaches at Darlington County Park.  There are three lakes spread out among the 178 acres of the park, two are strictly for swimming, while the third is for fishing.  Play basketball, tennis, or handball on the various courts available.  Pack a cooler, some snacks, and enjoy in the wooded picnic area.

Where: 600 Darlington Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Cost: $2.00-$15.00 per person for a day, prices vary on age, day of week, and county residency.



Bergen County News & Happenings is committed to keeping residents up to date on things to do, places to be, local news and events.  It is sponsored by New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center with Dr. Dan Margolin, Dr. Maryellen Brucato, Dr. Daniel Hennessy, and Dr. Judah Gomberg.  If you have an idea for a news story or event, please contact us at bergencountynewsnj@gmail.com.