Weekend Events Include the Circus and Mardi Gras Fun

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Presents Fully Charged
Where/When: Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; IZOD Center 50 NJ-120 East Rutherford
Why Go: The all-new circus powers up audiences with acts from all over the globe, featuring breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that spark the imaginations of all ages.
Pricing: Tickets range from $15 to $150

Pokemon Black Version & White Version Tour
Where/When: Saturday 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; AMC Garden State 16 Garden State Plaza Paramus
Why Go: Families can attend a free screening of the new Pokémon feature-length film, "Pokémon- Zoroark: Master of Illusions." Kids will also have an opportunity to play the demo version of the game and learn all about its new features.
Pricing: Free

Crafts for Kids: Mardi Gras Mask
Where/When: Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Lakeshore Learning, 449 Essex St., Hackensack, NJ
Why Go: Celebrate the Mardi Gras season by letting your kids create unique masks!
Pricing: Free

Cirque Mechanic “Boom Town”
Where/When: Sunday 4 p.m.; bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street Englewood
Why Go: Escape with the kids to see early mining-inspired machines serve as the playground for prospectors and adventure seekers.
Pricing: Ticket prices range from $29 to $65

Mardi Gras Weekend
Where/When: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; NJ Children’s Museum, 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus
Why Go: Make a mask during craft time, get some beads and then strut your stuff during the cutest toddler Mardi Gras parade in town.
Pricing: $10 per person