Luaus, Fireworks, Car Shows and More This Weekend

Family Fun Friday: Luau
Where/When: Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; The play area near Sears at the Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park
Why Go: It’s fun for you and the kids. It includes face-painting, balloon art, Hawaiian music, leis, coloring and more.
Pricing: Free

Maywood Music and Fireworks
Where/When:  Friday 7:30 p.m.; Memorial Park, Spring Valley Road, Maywood; 201-845-2900
Why Go: Whether you missed the fireworks last weekend or you just love celebrating the 4th of July, Maywood will have musical entertainment at 7:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at dusk.
Pricing: Free

Meadowlands State Fair
Where/When: Friday 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.; New Meadowlands Stadium Parking Lot, 50 Rt. 120, East Rutherford; 201-935-3900
Why Go: This is the largest state fair in the New York metro area, with more than 150 rides and attractions, as well as a wide variety of food vendors, occupying over 35 acres of fairgrounds and parking.
Pricing: Varies nightly

An Everyday Indian Meal Cooking Class
Where/When: Saturday  11 a.m. to 1 p.m., WanneBee Chef, 18 Union Avenue, Cresskill; 201-503-0335
Why Go: Indian food doesn’t have to be complicated. This menu features delicious dishes that are a breeze to make like Sweet Onion Pakoras (Fritters), Chicken Curry, and Cucumber Raita.
Pricing: $70 per person

Toot & Puddle Visit Storytime
Where/When: Saturday 11 a.m.; Barnes & Noble, 187 Riverside Square, Hackensack; 201-488-8037
Why Go: After hearing stories about Toot & Puddle, the characters will stop by for a photo opportunity.
Pricing: Free

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 Smoothie before watching The Social Network under the stars. Movie begins at dark.
Pricing: Free

Woodcliff Lake Day
Where/When: Saturday 12 to 6 p.m.; Old Mill Pool, Werimus Road, Woodcliff Lake
Why Go: Bring the family and enjoy rides, games, food, and music.
Pricing: N/A

Mario Kart Tournament for Wii
Where/When: Saturday 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Hillsdale Library, 509 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale; 201-358-7052
Why Go: If you have a Mario Kart fan in your house, then they’ll enjoy participating in this tournament.
Pricing: N/A

Alpine Community Church’s Mid-Summer Bazaar
Where/When: Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Alpine Community Church, Old Dock Road, Alpine; 201-784-1628
Why Go: If you love the miscellaneous finds at church bazaar’s, then you’ll love this mid-summer event.
Pricing: Free

Morning Yoga in Park
Where/When: Saturday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Veteran’s Field park (next to the playground) 131 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood
Why Go: A certified yoga instructor through YogaWorks will lead a group through a challenging Yoga session. Bring a mat and a water bottle. In case of rain, class will be postponed. The class is limited to 10 people, so RSVP to 917 863-8576.
Pricing: $10 per person

Crazy for You
Where/When: Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.; Porch Light Productions, 555 S Broad St, Glen Rock
Why Go: This is a youth production about Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, who's dream in life is to dance. 
Pricing: Adult: $15; Student/Senior: $12

River Edge Car Show
Where/When: Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; 1 Continental Ave, River Edge
Why Go: Bring the family and enjoy almost 200 classic cars. The car show will also feature a DJ, Food Vendors, and a Bounce Tent.
Pricing: Free

Pancake Breakfast
Where/When: Sunday 8:30 a.m.; Hasbrouck Heights Elks, 128 Baldwin Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights; 201-
288-2883
Why Go: Support the community and eat a yummy breakfast of pancakes and eggs.
Pricing: N/A

Family Hike & Picnic
Where/When: Sunday 11 a.m.; Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood; 201-567-1265
Why Go: Take a hike around Flat Rock Brook with Jill and see what wonders you can find down by
Macfadden’s Pond, and from upstream down to the picnic area.
Pricing: $15 per family (members), $20 per family (non-members)

JoAnn’s Grand Opening
Where/When: Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 A&S Drive, Paramus; 201-444-7926
Why Go: If you’re a crafty person then you’ll love this new store. The doors open at 9 a.m. and if you're among the first 100 customers (each day) you'll receive a $10 gift card. There will be free classes for adults and free Crayola crafts for kids from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pricing: Free