Get Out: Memorial Day Parade, Rock Performance, Carnival and More

Wondering what to do with this weekend? We’ve done the research to provide you with a variety of local happenings that will keep everyone entertained. Below are the top picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend:

• Wyckoff Memorial Day Parade
  Where/When: Monday, May 30. Ceremonies will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Firehouse No. 1, directly behind Town Hall. This service honors all deceased Wyckoff firefighters. A Veteran’s Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the lawn of the Wyckoff Reformed Church on Wyckoff Avenue, site of the Township’s War Memorial. All local Gold Star Mothers, military veterans and the community are invited to attend the service and parade. The theme of the parade is “REMEMBER OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS”. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Church, which is at the intersection of Wyckoff and Russell Avenues. The staging area for parade participants is behind Cornerstone Church. The parade will proceed from the Cornerstone Church and go down Wyckoff Avenue, turn right onto Main Street, turn right onto Franklin Avenue and left into Town Hall and end at the Ambulance Corps building.
  Why Go: Food, Festivities, Fun.
  Pricing: Free
  
  
• New Milford/Teaneck Elks Annual Carnival
  Where/When: Friday from 6 to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 4 to 11 p.m., One Patrolman Ray Woods Lane, New Milford, 201-262-9873
  Why Go: This year’s carnival will feature a live band every night along with classic carnival rides, games and food.
  Pricing: N/A
  
  
• Holidays in London Performance
  Where/When: Saturday at 6 pm; Mexicali Live, 1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, 201-833-0011
  Why Go: Enjoy a night out with friends as you listen to the solid grooves and unique instrumentation that make Holidays in London a truly original rock and roll band.
  Pricing: $8 per ticket
  
  
  
• Professional Pet Photography
  Where/When: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Petco, 9 Interstate Shopping Center, Ramsey, 201-327-5080
  Why Go: Let their professional pet photographers create a lasting keepsake of your precious pet.
  Pricing: N/A
  
  
• Kids' Craft: Look at Me! Mirror
  Where/When: Saturday at 11 a.m.; Lakeshore Learning Center, 449 Essex St., Hackensack, 201-441-9214
  Why Go: Your kids can create a super safe mirror using color collage materials that reflects their own unique personality.
  Pricing: Free
  
  
• Free Tasting: Grumpy's BBQ Sauce
  Where/When: Saturday at 11 a.m.; Chef Central, 240 North Route 17 (Paramus Town Square), Paramus, 201-576-0100
  Why Go: Before your guests arrive for the big Memorial Day BBQ, make sure you taste Grumpy’s BBQ Sauce. It’s a well-balanced sauce that goes well with everything from burgers to French fries to shrimp and scallops.
  Pricing: Free

Do you know of any other good weekend events? Tell us in the comments.