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Get Out: From Comedians Joan Rivers and Bill Ervolino to D.A.R.E. Carnival

This column brings you the best bets for the weekend in Bergen County.

Annual Carnival Benefiting D.A.R.E.
Where/When
: Friday 5 pm and Saturday 12 pm, Garden State Plaza, West Parking Lot in Paramus
Why Go: Enjoy activities for the whole family including amusement rides, food, games, and much more.
Pricing: $3 Admission Fee

King George III Birthday Celebration
Where/When
: Saturday 1 pm to 7 pm; Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street River Edge 201-343-9492
Why Go: Watch demonstrations of musketry, cooking, and drills. Visitors can try their hand with quill and ink to sign oaths of loyalist to the king!
Pricing: Donation: $7 adult, $5 children, BCHS members free.

Kids Build & Grow Clinic: Goofy Golf
Where/When
: Saturday 10 am; Lowes East Rutherford, 150 Route 17 North East Rutherford 201-231-6040
Why Go: It’s a fun and free event! Bring your child and built this awesome Goofy Golf kit which makes a great Father's Day gift.
Pricing: Free

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Vintage Automobile & Motorcycle Show
Where/When
: Saturday 9 am to 3 pm; The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Turnpike Ho-Ho-Kus 201-445-8311
Why Go: Automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts will be in for a special treat this year because this year’s show features a “Touch of England”.
Pricing: Admission is $6 per person (children 5 and under are admitted free). Parking is free

Comedian Bill Ervolino
Where/When
: Saturday 7:30 pm; Bananas, 283 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights 201-727-1090
Why Go: This is a special show as the Bergen Record's Some Kind of Wise Guy brings his literary humor to life with charm and great fun.
Pricing: $20 adult

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Gilda's Club "Laugh Out Loud" Starring Joan Rivers
Where/When
: Sunday 7 pm; Bergen County Academies Auditorium, 200 Hackensack Avenue Hackensack 1-888-718-4253
Why Go: To see Joan Rivers! Laugh Out Loud is a special comedy event featuring Emmy Award-winning comedian, TV personality and actress, Joan Rivers.
Pricing: $39 - $100 per ticket

Books NJ Celebrates
Where/When
: Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm; Paramus Public Library, East 116 Century Road Paramus
Why Go: A celebration of books and the readers who love them with a special appearance by Mary Higgins Clark. Listen to panel discussions and enjoy storytelling.
Pricing: Free

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