Arts & Entertainment
Concert for Habitat for Humanity, Let the Easter Egg Season Begin
Here are activities to do this weekend with your friends and family in Bergen County.
Wondering what to do with this weekend? Don’t sweat it! We’ve done the research to provide you with a variety of local happenings that will keep everyone entertained. Below are the top five picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend:
1. Rock the House Band Event for Habitat for Humanity
Where/When: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Bergen County Academies, 200 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, 201-457-1020
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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
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Where/When: Saturday 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
3. Lowes Building Clinic for Kids
Where/When: Saturday 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 awesome Pinball game.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Westfield Garden State Plaza, Lord & Taylor, Paramus, 201-909-0400
Why Go: Along with great prom advice you'll receive awesome free gifts, take a style quiz, watch a fashion show and so much more.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Saturday 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 candy eggs in the magical rabbit habitat along woodland trails. Program is designed for adults and children ages 4 and up.
Pricing: Members $5, Nonmembers $10
Where/When: Sunday 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 & collectibles
Pricing: -
Where/When: Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.; Ramapo College Berrie Center, Sharp Theater, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, 201-684-7500
Why Go: Enjoy a little bit of Broadway in your own backyard. Pisthetaerus, a middle-aged Athenian,persuades the world's birds to create a new city in the sky, thereby gaining control over all communications between men and gods.
Pricing: $10; Children under 17, Ramapo Faculty, Staff and Students: $5
Where/When: Saturday noon to 1 p.m.; Petco, 9 Interstate Shopping Center, Ramsey, 201-327-5080Why Go: Have a new puppy or an older dog that is going potty in the house? Attend a free 30-minuteseminar and learn about great tips and products that prevent accidents. Successful potty training can last a lifetime.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Friday 7 p.m.; Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, 305 West Saddle River Road, UpperSaddle River, 201-825-3366
Why Go: Join John of Outragehisss Pets and his baby animals as he explains about the mystery and excitement of spring in the animal world. With his interesting animals he will explain how the babies were born, where they live and how their family takes care of them. Ages 3 & up.
Pricing: $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $15 at the door.
10. 25th Anniversary Concert: Christine Lavin w/ Joe McKay
Where/When: Sunday 1:30 pm; Acoustic Cafe, Our Lady of Mercy Academy; 25 Fremont Avenue Park Ridge, 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
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