Family Fun for the 4th of July

Meadowlands State Fair
Where/When: Friday 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.; New Meadowlands Stadium Parking Lot, 50 Rt. 120, East Rutherford 201-935-3900
Why Go: This is the largest State Fair in the New York/New Jersey metro area, with over 150 rides and attractions, as well as a wide variety of food vendors, occupying over 35 acres of fairgrounds and parking.
Pricing: Varies nightly

Music and a Movie Under the Stars
Where/When: Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee 201-592-4699
Why Go: Grab a blanket and snacks while you listen to Jumpers Orchestra before watching The Sands of Iwo Jima under the stars. Movie begins at dark.
Pricing: Free

Milagro Tequila Tasting
Where/When: Saturday 3 to 7 p.m.; Whole Foods, 300 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, 201-226-1244
Why Go: Do you want to learn about tequila and what makes them special?  Join Whole Foods for an all around education on this delicious liquor. You must be 21 years of age to attend.
Pricing: Free

Family Picnic and Fireworks
Where/When: Saturday 10 to 3 p.m. and Fireworks at 9 p.m.; Tenafly High School, 19 Columbus Drive, Tenafly
Why Go: A day full of 4th of July entertainment with amusements, games, and food during the day and a spectacular firework show at night.
Pricing: N/A

Live Irish Music and Dancing
Where/When: Sunday 5 p.m.; Tommy Fox's Public House, 32 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-0900
Why Go: Get your dancing shoes on for live Irish music and dancing.
Pricing: N/A

River Edge Celebration and Concert
Where/When: Sunday 6:30 p.m.; Veteran's Memorial Park, Continental Avenue, River Edge
Why Go: Enjoy classic July 4th food and drink while listening to Soul Finger featuring River Edge resident Jeanie Marri under the pavilion.
Pricing: Free

Function 11
Where/When: Sunday 10 p.m.; Blend, 17 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-447-4343
Why Go: It’s a night out with friends taking in the sounds of big, hip, horn-driven, funky rhythm and blues band.
Pricing: Free

Patriotic Wreath Craft
Where/When: Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Lakeshore Learning Center, 449 Essex St., Hackensack, 201-441-9214
Why Go: Show off your patriotism with a starry decoration to display this holiday.
Pricing: Free

Free Food Tasting
Where/When: Saturday and Monday 11 a.m.; Chef Central, 240 Route 17 North, Paramus, 201-576-0100
Why Go: Don’t host a BBQ this weekend without checking out this food tasting by First Field Original Jersey Ketchup.
Pricing: Free

8th Annual 9/11 Tribute Run
Where/When: Monday 7:30 a.m.; Veteran's Park, Bradford Street, Glen Rock 201-444-3169
Why Go: Support a good cause with two race options: a 5K for 8 years and older and a 2K for 10 and under.
Pricing: $25

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