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Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. Fall Pies & Tarts Cooking Class Where/When: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Chef Central, 240 Route 17 North, ParamusWhy Go: Learn how to bake your favorite fall treats.Pricing: $65 per person 2. Meet Jermaine Jackson Where/When: Saturday 1 p.m.; Bookends , 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., RidgewoodWhy Go: Meet the singer Jermaine Jackson and have him sign his new book You are Not Alone Michael: Through a Brother's Eyes.Pricing: N/A 3. Comedian Gilbert GottfriedWhere/When: Saturday, Two Sets: 7:30 p.m…
Wondering what to do this weekend? Below are the top picks you and your family can enjoy. 1. Annual Concert to Benefit Sam Nugent and NY YouthWhere/When: Saturday, 2 p.m.; 52 Ackerson Street, River EdgeWhy Go: Let It Grow will be celebrating their25th anniversary and at the same time hosting an annual benefit concert to raise funds for those in need - River Edge resident Sam Nugent and Brenna Lowry Hasselmann of Warwick, NY.Pricing: $25 per ticket 2. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeWhere/When: Friday/Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m.;  Why Go: Watch this enjoyable musical about …
It has been a long week and many of us have been without power, we've been flooded and more. This weekend, the last "unofficial" weekend of summer, should be fun. Here are several events to take your mind off the drama from this past week and have a blast before the kids return to school. Apple Cider MakingWhere/When: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly; (201) 568-6093Why Go: Participants will make and taste their own apple cider using a real apple pressPricing: $5 for members, $10 for non-members; Kids under 2 are free DJ …
Wondering what to do this weekend? Below are the top picks you and your family can enjoy. 1. Pajama Laser Bounce  Where/When: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.; Screamin' Parties, 651 Route 17 South, ParamusWhy Go: Plan a dinner out and drop the kids off for some bouncing fun. Pajamas are optional.Pricing: $13 per child 2. Comedian Rich RamirezWhere/When: Friday, 9 p.m., Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Bananas, 283 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights; (201) 727-1090Why Go: See a comedy veteran who commands the stage with funny material that appeals to a wide variety of comedic tastes.Pricing: $15 per ticket…
Wondering what to do this weekend? Below are the top five picks you and your family can enjoy: 1. 2nd Annual American Girl Fashion Show Model Search Where/When: Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Avenue Hackensack Why Go: The American Girl Fashion Show benefits the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital. The show is recommended for children 6 and up.  Pricing: N/A 2. Pajama Laser Bounce  Where/When: Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Screamin Parties, 651 Route 17 South, Paramus Why Go: Plan a dinner out before dropping the kids off for some bouncing fun. …
Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top five picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. Comedian Stephanie PetersWhere/When: Friday 9 p.m. Saturday 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Bananas, 283 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights (201) 727-1090Why Go: Kick off the weekend with a laugh. Wild, outrageously funny and always guaranteed a great laugh when seeing her live! Pricing: $15 per ticket 2. Ridgewood Summer Sidewalk SaleWhere/When: Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Downtown RidgewoodWhy Go: Ridgewood businesses take to the streets in this summer event.Pricing: …
Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. Play: FootlooseWhere/When: Friday and Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm; Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn; 201-794-5372Why Go: Watch this lively musical about a city kid who attempts to adapt to life in an ultra-conservative Midwestern town where rock & roll and dancing have been banned. Pricing: $20 per Adult ticket 2. Date Night Cooking ClassWhere/When: Friday 6:45 pm; WanneBee Chef, 18 Union Avenue, Cresskill;201-503-0335Why Go: Enjoy a romantic evening while…
Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. Tenafly Street FairWhere/When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Washington Street and Railroad Ave, TenaflyWhy Go: Browse a sidewalk sale featuring Tenafly's merchants and restaurants. Take a chance with one of the many raffles, enjoy children's rides and listen to the music of Nikki Armstrong and her Whole Lotta Blues Band.Pricing: N/A 2. Everything Grains Cooking ClassWhere/When: Friday 6:45 p.m.; WannaBee Chef, 18 Union Avenue, Cresskill (201) 503-0335 Why Go: …
Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. Book Signing: Corey Taylor Where/When: Friday, 6 p.m.; Bookends, 211 E Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood (201) 445-0726 Why Go: Meet the lead vocalist for Slipknot and Stone Sour, Corey Taylor, as he signs his new book: The Seven Dealdly Sins Pricing: Book cost TBD  2. Teterboro Airport 5K Run Where/When: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.; Teterboro Airport, 200 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro (201) 291-4050 Why Go: This is the 14th Annual Teterboro Airport 5K and is held on the airport runway. It …
Still looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some of the best events going on in Bergen County. 1. Meadowlands State Fair Where/When: Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.; New Meadowlands Stadium Parking Lot, 50 Rt. 120, East Rutherford; 201-935-3900Why Go: This is the largest state fair in the New York metro area, with more than 150 rides and attractions, as well as a wide variety of food vendors, occupying over 35 acres of fairgrounds and parking.Pricing: Varies nightly 2. Toot & Puddle Visit Storytime Where/When: Saturday 11 a.m.; Barnes & Noble, 187 Riverside Square, Hackensack; 201-488…
Wondering what to do with this weekend? Here are some local picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: Ramsey Independence Day Celebration & FireworksWhere/When: Saturday 5 to 10 p.m., Finch Park, Island Road, RamseyWhy Go: Kick off the 4th of July celebration with Music by Peach Project and DARE Idol Performers before watching an amazing firework show.Pricing: N/A 8th Annual 9/11 Tribute RunWhere/When: Monday 7:30 a.m.; Veteran's Park, Bradford Street, Glen Rock 201-444-3169Why Go: Support a good cause with two race options: a 5K for 8 years and older and a 2K for 10 and under.…
Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top 10 picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. Children’s Event With Author of the “Meadowlands” Where/When: Saturday 10:30 a.m., Meadowlands Environment Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, 201-230-4983 Why Go: Meet the woman who wrote and illustrated the children’s book about the history of the Meadowlands and its environmental comeback.  For ages 6 and up. Pricing: N/A 2. Meat & Seafood Grill-Off Where/When: Saturday 12 p.m.; Ridgewood Whole Foods, 44 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-670-0383 Why Go: Visit the store and…
Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top five picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. Old Tappan Town Wide Garage Sale Where/When: Friday and Saturday 9 am to 4 pm; Pick-up Map at Borough Hall, 227 Old Tappan Road Old Tappan Why Go: Its like hunting for treasure.  Get your wallets and walking shoes ready for this town wide garage sale. Pricing: N/A 2. Kids Night Out Where/When: Friday 6:30 pm; Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street Ridgewood 201.444.5600, x375 Why Go: Take the night off Mom and Dad! Enjoy an evening out while children enjoy a great night of crafts, …
Looking for something local to do this weekend? We’ve done the research to provide you with a variety of area happenings that will keep everyone entertained. Below are the top picks that you and your family can enjoy in the neighborhood this week: 1964 The TributeWhere/When: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, Saturday, June 4 at 8 p.m.Why Go:Rolling Stone bills this band as “The No. 1 Beatles tribute show on earth!” The other ‘Fab Four’ has been around for more than 20 years and knows its stuff! 1964 The Tribute has performed almost 3,000 shows. Expect anything from “I Want To Hold …
Wondering what to do with this Memorial Day weekend? Below are the top five picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. New Milford/Teaneck Elks Annual Carnival Where/When: Friday 6 to 11 pm and Saturday 4 to 11 pm, One Patrolman Ray Woods Lane, New Milford 201-262-9873 Why Go: This year’s carnival will feature a live band every night along with classic carnival rides, games and food. Pricing: N/A 2. Holidays in London Performance Where/When: Saturday 6 pm; Mexicali Live, 1409 Queen Anne Road Teaneck 201-833-0011 Why Go: Enjoy a night out with friends as you listen to the solid …
Wondering what to do with this weekend? We’ve done the research to provide you with a variety of local happenings that will keep everyone entertained. Below are the top five picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. NJ Young Professionals Happy HourWhere/When: Friday 6 p.m., Greek Taverna, 175 Rock Road, Glen RockWhy Go: Expect a long list of drink specials, new faces, and a Happy Hour that might go on well into the night.Pricing: $19.99 one-time member fee 2. Kids Seasonal Scavenger HuntWhere/When: Saturday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, 201-568-6093Why Go: …
Wondering what to do with this weekend? We’ve done the research to provide you with a variety of local happenings that will keep everyone entertained. Below are the top five picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend: 1. Sound of Music Where/When: Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday 1pm and 5:30 pm; Wyckoff YMCA 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff Why Go: Watch an entertaining community theatre performance showcasing a classical musical. Pricing: Tickets at the door- Adults: $30, Seniors: $20, Children: $15 2. Spring Sidewalk Sale Where/When: Saturday 10 am to 8 pm; …
The weekend is quickly approaching and if you have no clue what's going on this weekend, the Patch is coming to the rescue.  Here are the best things to do and places to go this weekend. 1. ACM Records Battle of the Bands Where/When: School of Rock, 31 Schrieffer Street, South Hackensack; 6:30 p.m. Friday Why Go: A competition that started with about 100 entrants for Fair Lawn-basedACM Records has been narrowed down to four college and three high school bands, who will hit the stage in the final phase of "Battle of the Bands–Giving Students a Chance." Fifty percent of the funds participating…
This column brings you the best bets of the weekend for Bergen County. We've assembled a calendar of activities for all ages to keep you entertained! 1. Double Date NightWhere/When: The Melting Pot, 250 Center Ave., Westwood; Friday, April 29 from 5 to 11 p.m.Why Go: Last chance to participate in The Melting Pot’s special April promotion. Grab your friends for a night out. A party of four will enjoy a three-course fondue meal for $100. Each meal includes a choice of any signature creamy cheese fondues, choice of salad per person and a fondue style entrée. Mention the promotion when making …
1. Free Crafts for Kids: Bunny Basket Where/When: Saturday 11 am; Lakeshore Learning Center, 449 Essex Street Hackensack 201-441-9214 Why Go: Children will create their very own big eared bunny basket to collect their favorite springtime treats. Pricing: Free 2. Lowes Building Clinic for Kids Where/When: Saturday 10 am; Lowes, 2000 Bergen Town Center Paramus 201-527-1250 Why Go: This unique birdhouse sticks to your window so you can actually see the nest! Your child will love it! Pricing: Free 3.  Seasonal Scavenger Hunt Where/When: Saturday 2 pm; Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave Tenafly…

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