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Triathalon, Texas Hold 'Em, Summer Fashions and More This Weekend

Get Out with best bets for the weekend in Bergen County.

The weekend is rapidly approaching. Looking for something to do? Here are some great local ideas. 

Family Fun Friday
When/Where: Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; The play area near Sears at the Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus.
Why Go: Its fun for you and the kids.  It includes face-painting, balloon art, and an opportunity to enter to win a $100 mall gift card.
Pricing: Free

No Limit Texas Hold'em Charity Poker Tournament
When/Where: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Adorno Fathers Banquet Hall, 575 Darlington Ave., Ramsey; 201-825-8819
Why Go: Test your poker playing skills at the Texas Hold’em Poker event.  Catered buffet dinner, wine and beer are included in the registration price.
Pricing: $225 registration fee

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29th Annual Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes Triathlon
When/Where: Saturday, 5 a.m. check in; Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes; 201-891-2081
Why Go: Come watch & cheer for your favorite athlete in this competitive event that will feature a 1/2 mile swim, a 17 mile bike ride & a 5 mile run! Maybe you can even join in and compete.
Pricing:  N/A

Freshwater Aquatic Workshop
When/Where: Saturday, 2 to 3 p.m.; Petco, 9 Interstate Shopping Center, Ramsey; 201-327-5080
Why Go: If you’re thinking about buying Dad a fish tank for Father’s Day, here ifyou chance to learn everything you need to know to set up a freshwater aquarium and get answers to any questions you have.
Pricing: Free

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Comedian Adam Devine
When/Where: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.; Bananas, 283 Route 17 S., Hasbrouck Heights; 201-727-1090
Why Go: See one of Montreal Comedy Festival’s “New Faces.” This new and upcoming comic already has a current show on Comedy Central called “Workaholics.”
Pricing: $20 per ticket

Just off Broadway Presents "Celebration"
When/Where: Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; bergenPAC, 30 N Van Brunt St., Englewood; 201-227-1030
Why Go: To see the students of Just off Broadway Performing Arts Academy perform in their 5th annual recital “Celebration.”
Pricing: $21

Father's Day BBQ Workshop
When/Where: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.; Chef Central in Paramus Town Square, 240 Route 17 N., Paramus; 201-576-0100
Why Go: Learn how to prepare one of the best BBQ celebrations for Dad. In this 4-hour workshop, the chef will assist students in preparing the components of a barbecue dinner to make for the following day. Items will include Smoked Rack of Baby Back Ribs, Root Beer BBQ Sauce, and Peach Cobbler.
Pricing: $95 per person

Kmart Presents WWE Superstars
When/Where: Where/When: Saturday 7:30 pm; Izod Center, 50 Rt 120 East Rutherford 201-935-3900
Why Go: The RAW and SMACKDOWN superstars will be under the same roof at the for a historic night! Featured matches include Fatal 4 Way Match for the WWE Championship and John Cena  vs. R-Truth vs. The Miz vs. CM Punk.
Pricing: $20 to $70 per ticket

Images of Yesteryear: A Photographic Journey
When/Where: Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.; The Hermitage, 335 N. Franklin Turnpike Ho-Ho-Kus; 201-445-8311
Why Go: The exhibition features the work of Master Photographer Jeffrey Steccato, the 2010 National Award Recipient and owner of Haviland Photography in Ho-Ho-Kus
Pricing: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 5 to 12

Go Fish, Picnic in the Park, Take a Hike or Enjoy a BBQ in your backyard. 

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