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Laugh, Dance, Shop for Antiques and More in Bergen This Weekend

This column bring you the best bests for family fun this weekend

Latin Dancing Under the Stars
Where/When
: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee; 201-592-4699
Why Go: Grab a partner and enjoy a free Latin dance lesson on a beautiful summer night.
Pricing: Free

Pajama Laser Bounce 
Where/When: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.; Screamin' Parties, 651 Route 17 South, Paramus
Why Go: Plan a dinner out and drop the kids off for some bouncing fun. Pajamas are optional.
Pricing: $13 per child

Comedian Rich Ramirez
Where/When: Friday, 9 p.m., Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Bananas, 283 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights; 201-727-1090
Why 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

Shop Til You Rock
Where/When: Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Center Court, Paramus Park Mall, Paramus
Why Go: Its a music-inspired mall tour for teens to experience the ultimate rock star treatment featuring live music by Manika and Jackson Harris, games, prizes and rockin’ deals.
Pricing: Free

Kids Honeybee Hive Craft
Where/When
: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Lakeshore Learning Center, 449 Essex Street, Hackensack 201-441-9214
Why Go: Now your kids can create a made-to-hang honeybee hive with worker bees.
Pricing: Free

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

Katydid Tours of Historic New Bridge Landing
Where/When: Sunday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge 
Why Go: Celebrate the Ripe Corn Moon and the fullness of summer by experiencing history in one of the storied places where it was made!
Pricing: Suggested donation: $7 adult, $5 children, Bergen County Historical Society members free.

Westwood Antiques in the Park
Where/When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Veterans Park, Broadway and Washington, Westwood
Why Go: Search for the perfect gift. 75 exhibitors displaying and selling mahogany furniture, Americana, glassware, porcelains, estate and costume jewelry, pottery, linens, prints and more. 
Pricing: Free

Pick Your Own Peaches
Where/When: Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m.; Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale
Why Go: Enjoy a day of picking the best NJ peaches. While visiting the farm don’t forget to check out the country bakery and delicatessen.
Pricing: $6 per bag, $5 for hayrides

Bats for Beginners
Where/When: Sunday, 7 p.m.; Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
Why Go: Learn how bats play a vital ecological role as the only flying mammal in NJ. Program is intended for adults and children 5 years and older. 
Pricing: Members: $5/Non-members: $10

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