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Things To Do This Weekend: 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. River Edge Run

Where/When: Saturday 8:30 a.m.; Cherry Hill School, 410 Bogert Road, River Edge, 201-599-6295

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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

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2. 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

3. Oh My Prom Even

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

4. Eggs Bunnydict!

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

5. Maywood Springtime Funfest

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: -

6. The Birds by Aristophane

Where/When: 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

7. Pet Potty Training Seminar

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

8. 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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