Maple Syrup, Mardi Gras and the Circus Comes To Izod Center

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy help you find things to do and places to go with your kids the weekend.

Pancake Breakfast & Maple Sugaring Demo 
Where/When: Saturday 9:00 am, 9:45 am or 10:30 am; Environmental Center, 150 Crescent Ave. Wyckoff
Why Go: Bergen County’s annual pancake breakfast includes pancakes, maple syrup, sausages, and coffee, tea, or juice. Reservations required for breakfast. Also see a demonstration on maple syrup making from splitting wood to tapping trees to boiling sap. Syrup-making demos will be held at 10:15am and 11:15am in the Sugar Shack next to Depew Barn.
Pricing: $5

Free Playland Open House
Where/When: Friday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; 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 as they play on the many slides, tunnels and crawl-throughs, an air-bouce, and two ball pits.
Pricing: Free

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Presents Fully Charged 
Where/When: Friday and Saturday 10:30 am & 7:30 pm; IZOD Center 50 NJ-120 East Rutherford
Why Go: The all-new circus powers up audiences with acts from all over the globe, featuring breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that spark the imaginations of all ages!
Pricing: Tickets range from $15 to $150

Teri Merliss Sing Along for Kids 
Where/When: Friday 11 am; Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Drive Franklin Lakes
Why Go: Listen to imaginative stories and sing original songs. Interactive participation and a guarantee of fun! Call to register 201-891-2224.
Pricing: Free.

Pokemon Black Version & White Version Tour 
Where/When: Saturday 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm; AMC Garden State 16, Garden State Plaza Paramus
Why Go: Families can attend a free screening of the new Pokémon feature-length film, Pokémon-Zoroark: Master of Illusions. You’ll also have an opportunity to play the demo version of the game and learn all about its new features.
Pricing: Free

Mardi Gras Weekend 
Where/When: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm; NJ Children’s Museum, 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus
Why Go: Make a mask during craft time, get some beads and then strut your stuff during the cutest toddler Mardi Gras parade in town.
Pricing: $10 per person

Crafts for Kids: Mardi Gras Mask 
Where/When: Saturday 11 am to 3 pm; Lakeshore Learning, 449 Essex St., Hackensack 
Why Go: Celebrate the Mardi Gras season by letting your kids create unique masks!
Pricing: Free

The Little Mermaid for Kids (ages 4+)
Where/When: Saturday 1 pm and 3 pm; Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, 305 West Saddle River Road Upper Saddle River
Why Go: Watch as this classic tale is brought to life by Gooen’s Balloowins. This is a unique storytelling technique of balloon sculpturing and audience participation.
Pricing: $10 for members; $12 for non-members

Cirque Mechanic “Boom Town”
Where/When: Sunday 4 pm; bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street Englewood
Why Go: Escape with the kids to see early mining-inspired machines serve as the playground for prospectors and adventure seekers.
Pricing: Tickets range from $29 to $65

Seussical Celebration for Families 
Where/When: Sunday 3-4 pm; Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Avenue Fair Lawn
Why Go: Celebrate America's favorite children's author, Dr. Seuss with games, crafts, stories and maybe even a visit from the Cat in the Hat!  No registration required.
Pricing: Free