Wondering what to do this weekend? Below are the top picks you and your family can enjoy around Bergen County.
Check back Friday for a guide to local Teaneck events.
1. 2nd Annual American Girl Fashion Show Model Search
Where/When: Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; The Shops at Riverside, 390 Hackensack Avenue Hackensack
Why Go: The American Girl Fashion Show benefits the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital. The show is recommended for children 6 and up.
Pricing: N/A
2. Kid's Class: Back to School Snacktivities
Where/When: Friday 4 p.m.; Edgewater Whole Foods, 905 River Road Edgewater
Why Go: Looking for ideas on what to pack in those lunch boxes or quick bites for after school? Kids will be making sandwich kabobs. Everyone will receive a free mini lunch bag to take their snacks home in.
Pricing: Free
3. Pajama Laser Bounce
Where/When: Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Screamin Parties, 651 Route 17 South, Paramus
Why Go: Plan a dinner out before dropping the kids off for some bouncing fun. Pajamas are optional.
Pricing: $13 per child
4. Hawaiian Night
Where/When: Saturday 7 p.m.; Hasbrouck Heights Elks, 128 Baldwin Avenue Hasbrouck Heights
Why Go: Eat a full course Hawaiian dinner!
Pricing: N/A
5. The Keys to Successful Breastfeeding
Where/When: Saturday 10 a.m.; Palisades Medical Center, 7600 River Road North Bergen
Why Go: Learn more about breastfeeding including skin-to-skin, supply and demand, positioning, pumping, Dad's role and community resources.
Pricing: $25 per couple
6. Play: Rent
Where/When: Saturday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday 8 p.m.; Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th Street Fair Lawn (201) 794-5372
Why Go: Watch this emotional tale about a community of young artists who celebrate life while struggling to fight AIDS.
Pricing: $20 per adult ticket
7. Annual Outdoor Craft Fair
Where/When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; The Hermitage, 335 N Franklin Turnpike Ho-Ho-Kus
Why Go: See amazing crafters under the trees on the historic grounds of The Hermitage.
Pricing: Admission is $4 per person ($3.50 with a coupon)
8. Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp
Where/When: Saturday 7:30 a.m., Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue Tenafly
Why Go: Exercising outdoors can invigorate your routine and expand your horizons.
Pricing: Call Coach Patrick at (201) 247-9501
9. NJ Wine Festival
Where/When: Saturday noon to 4 p.m.; Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd, Hillsdale
Why Go: Sample New Jersey’s award-winning wineries and listen to three live bands. Admission includes a wine tasting glass, sampling of wines from all ten wineries and admission to all three band performances.
Pricing: $10 per person
10. Paddle Day on Lake Tappan
Where/When: Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Lake Tappan, Washington Avenue Old Tappan
Why Go: Enjoy a day of paddling on Lake Tappan. You can rent a canoe or kayak, or bring your own.
Pricing: N/A
11. New Jersey Swim to Fight Cancer Fundraiser
Where/When: Saturday 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.; Municipal Pool, 390 Doremus Ave, Glen Rock
Why Go: The event will include live music, raffle, prizes, food and guest speakers. Individuals and teams may participate in a 1/2 Mile, 1 Mile, or Relay swim.
Pricing: All swimmers should raise a $100 donation
12. Maywood Street Fair
Where/When: Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; West Pleasant Avenue, Maywood
Why Go: Watch as Pleasant Avenue turns into a pedestrian shopping area with shopping, food and inflatables for children.
Pricing: Free
13. Edgewater Antique & Flea Market
Where/When: Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 115 River Road Parking Lot, Edgewater
Why Go: You never know what treasures you’ll find at this amazing antique and flea market.
Pricing: Free
14. Derby Day
Where/When: Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Bergen Town Center Parking Lot, Rt 4 East Paramus
Why Go: This is a fun-filled event for the family featuring the Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta, Cubmobile Derby and the Bottle Rocket Derby.
Pricing: Free