Jazz Night, Baseball Book Signings and More

It’s Spring! And there are lots of Spring-time activities taking place this weekend. Here are some things to do and places to go with this weekend to get you into that Spring Spirit.

Jazz Night featuring Vic Danzi & Lou Sabini
Where/When: Thursday 7 pm; Glen Rock Inn, 222 Rock Rd Glen Rock
Why Go: Take your sweetheart out for a delectable combination of live jazz with the finest food at the Glen Rock Inn.
Pricing: To make reservations 201-445-2362.

Free Playland Open House 
Where/When: Friday 9 am to 11 am; In The Swing, 145 Hopper Avenue Waldwick 201-444-3556
Why Go: It’s free! Free coffee, snacks, and admission into the Playland. Kids will have a blast asthey play on the many slides, tunnels and crawl-throughs, an air-bouce, and two ball pits.Pricing: Free

Glengarry Glen Ross 
Where/When: Friday and Saturday 8 pm and Sunday 2pm; Bergen County Players, 298 Kinderkamack Road Oradell 201-261-4200
Why Go: Leave the kids at home and enjoy a night of sharp dialogue, compelling characters and strong social commentary.
Pricing: $16 to $19 per ticket

Healthy Kids Day
Where/When: Saturday 2 to 4:30 pm; Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street Ridgewood 201-444-5600
Why Go: An exciting afternoon of fun and games including magic shows, refreshments,swimming, an appearance by the Meadowlarks singing group, and a very special "Kids In theKitchen" hands-on cooking demonstration with Angie Shaghaghi.
Pricing: Free

The Cookie Party Easter Decorating Party
Where/When: Saturday 9 am to 11 am; Westfield Garden State Plaza, Food Court Paramus 201-787-5730
Why Go: Let your child’s creativity flow as they personalize an apron with stickers, crayons andwashable markers. Choose one of their homemade themed sugar cookies and decorate with 3toppings.
Pricing: $6 per child Please RSVP to 201-787-5730.

Author Events: Kostya Kennedy, Bill White, Joe Pepitone
Where/When: Saturday 11 am, 12 pm, 2pm; Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood201-445-0726
Why Go: Meet one your favorite sports figures like Former New York Yankee, Joe Pepitone orFormer First Baseman for the Giants at one of the three special sport book events.
Pricing: -

Spring Kick-off Event with Kimmy Schwimmy
Where/When: Saturday 10 am to 12:30 pm; Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park Paramus
Why Go: Check out a bunch of fun filled family events starting with the Easter Bunny arriving,then face painters and balloon artists near the play area, and a musical performance by KimmySchwimmy!
Pricing: Free

Peter Rabbit Tales
Where/When: Saturday 1 pm; Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, 305 West Saddle River RoadUpper Saddle River 201-825-3366
Why Go: Join Tucker’s Puppet Theatre as they bring to life the tale of Peter Rabbit and hisbrothers as they get into trouble in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Ages 3 & up.
Pricing: $10 for members, $12 for non-members

Make-It, Take-It For Kids: Easter Egg Event
Where/When: Saturday 10 am to noon; Michael's 240 North Route 17 (Paramus Town Square)Paramus 201-599-0151
Why Go: Let the little ones decorate a cheerful craft egg for the holiday with a $5 purchase of 7"craft egg. (ages 3 and up)
Pricing: $5