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Summer Beer Festival, Street Fair and More

Looking for a good time? Check out this weekend's guide for fun in Bergen County.

Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend:

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1. Tenafly Street Fair
Where/When
: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Washington Street and Railroad Ave, Tenafly
Why Go: Browse a sidewalk sale featuring Tenafly's merchants and restaurants. Take a chance with one of the many raffles, enjoy children's rides and listen to the music of Nikki Armstrong and her Whole Lotta Blues Band.
Pricing: N/A

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2. Everything Grains Cooking Class
Where/When
: Friday 6:45 p.m.; WannaBee Chef, 18 Union Avenue, Cresskill (201) 503-0335 
Why Go: Learn how to make an effortless, healthy meal your whole family will love. Dishes will include Parmesan “Quinotta”, Barley, Roasted Tomatoes, Pesto Salad and Summer Brown Rice Pudding.
Pricing: $65 per person

3. 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 The Chicklettes before watching Son of Frankenstein under the stars. Movie begins at dark. 
Pricing: Free

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4.  Mind Body Yoga Open House Extravaganza
Where/When
: Saturday 10 a.m.; Mind Body Yoga, 10 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick(201) 389-3789
Why Go: Discover your inner peace, strength and joy through yoga.  
Pricing: Free

5.  Leonia Summerstage "Bye Bye Birdie"
Where/When
: Friday 8 pm; Leonia High School Little Theater, 100 Christie Heights Street, Leonia
Why Go: Support a non-profit organization that cultivates a love of the arts and enjoy a classic theater performance.
Pricing: Adult tickets are $15, $20 and $28

6.  Summer Beer Festival
Where/When
: Saturday 5:30 pm; Meadowlands Racetrack, 50 Rt 120 East Rutherford (201) THE-BIGM
Why Go: Its an all-you-can sample beer tasting and harness racing festival. Tasters receive commemorative sampling glass.
Pricing: $35 per person

7.  My Jazzy Journal 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 have a fancy place to write their creative thoughts with a journal they create themselves.
Pricing: Free

8.  Tom's Gin & Tonic Tasting
Where/When
: Saturday 3 to 7 p.0.m; Paramus Whole Foods, 300 Bergen Town Center Paramus (201) 226-1244
Why Go: Learn about gin and tonics, what makes them special, and how they are made. You must be 21 years of age to attend.
Pricing: Free

9.  Taste of Korea with Traditional Korean Ceremonies
Where/When
: Saturday 1 p.m.; Mahwah Library, 100 Ridge Road Mahwah 201-529-2183
Why Go: Watch documentary film screenings, see traditional Korean ceremonies performed, including a traditional wedding ceremony, and sample traditional Korean dishes.
Pricing: Free

10.  Antique & Flea Market and Fun Day
Where/When
: Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 115 River Road Parking Lot, Edgewater (201) 741-3628 
Why Go: Enjoy a fun day searching for treasures and bargains.
Pricing: Free

11.  Bergen County Audubon Society Butterfly Festival
Where/When
: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2 DeKorte Park Plaza Lyndhurst (201 636-4022
Why Go: Take a butterfly walk with the whole family, hear a brief introductory slide shows, pick up information on butterfly identification, and learn about gardening to attract butterflies.
Pricing: Free

12.  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

13.  Fair Lawn Summer Concert
Where/When
: Sunday 8 p.m.; Memorial Park, 1st St & Lambert Rd, Fair Lawn
Why Go: Grab a blanket and enjoy an evening outdoors listening to The Cameos, a Doo Wop/Oldies band.
Pricing: Free

14.  Ted Nugent: Guitar Hero and Motorcity Madman
Where/When
: Sunday 8 p.m.; bergenPAC, 30 N Van Brunt Street Englewood (201) 227-1030
Why Go: From his solo work to his supergroup Damn Yankees he’s remained a rock icon. Don’t miss your chance to see the master behind the hits “Coming of Age,” “Stranglehold” and “Wango Tango”. 
Pricing: Tickets range from $49- $79

15.  Comedian Dave Andrews
Where/When
: Friday 9 p.m. and Saturday 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Bananas, 283 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights 201-727-1090
Why Go: Start the weekend with a laugh.  Dave's act features a combination of musical ditties and memorable one-liners delivered with excellent comic timing.
Pricing: $15 per ticket

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