Weekend Planner: Wondering What To Do in the Area This Weekend?

Rock the House Band Event for Habitat for Humanity
Where/When: Friday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m.; Bergen County Academies, 200 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, 201-457-1020
Why Go: This event only happens once a year and it’s the biggest benefit concert in Bergen County featuring bands like Poetic Propaganda, The Tides Retreat and Arsen.
Pricing: $5 in advance, $7 at door

River Edge Run
Where/When: Saturday, April 9 at 8:30 a.m.; Cherry Hill School, 410 Bogert Road, River Edge, 201-599-6295
Why Go: Whether you participate in the 5K or the Fun Run, enjoy a fun jog through the scenic streets of River Edge.
Pricing: $7- $25 per person depending on race

Where/When: Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m., Hasbrouck Heights Public Library, 320 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-288-0484.
Why Go: Great rock and roll music of the 50s and the event kicks off National Library Week.
Pricing: Free.

Maywood Springtime Funfest
Where/When: Sunday, April 10 at 10 a.m.; Maywood, 100 West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood 201-998-1144
Why Go: Spring is in the air and why not celebrate with kiddie rides, pony rides, face painting, clowns, live entertainment, 15-plus food vendors, and great shopping with over 100+ exhibitors selling new items, crafts and collectibles.

25th Anniversary Concert: Christine Lavin w/ Joe McKay
Where/When: Sunday, April 10 at 1:30 pm; Acoustic Cafe, Our Lady of Mercy Academy; 25 Fremont Avenue ParkRidge, 201-573-0718
Why Go: The concert combines signature songs with hilarious stories as Christine Lavin recounts thepeople, events, near disasters and minor miracles that have defined her life and music.
Pricing: $18

Lowes Building Clinic for Kids
Where/When: Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m.; Lowes, 2000 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, 201-527-1250
Why Go: Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build an awesomePinball game.
Pricing: Free

Eggs Bunnydict!
Where/When: Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, 201-568-6093
Why Go: Meet a live rabbit, create a basket using recycled paper to use in a search for hidden candyeggs in the magical rabbit habitat along woodland trails. Program is designed for adults and children ages 4 and up.
Pricing: Members $5, Nonmembers $10