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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

Gibbs Family Skate Night
Where/When: Friday Feb. 25 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Mackay Ice Arena 130 W. Englewood Ave, Englewood
Why Go: Have fun ice skating and also help raise money for the graduating fifth grade class of 2011
Pricing: Skater $10, Skate Rental $4

Crafts for Kids: My Own Storybook  
Where/When: Saturday Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Lakeshore Learning Store, 449 Essex St., Hackensack
Why Go: Children create and decorate their own accordion-style storybook with collage materials, and then use it to tell their story.
Pricing: Free

Maple Sugaring for Kids and Families
Where/When: Sunday Feb. 27 at 12 :30 p.m. or 2 p.m. at Tenafly Nature Center 313 Hudson Street, Tenafly
Why Go: Families can enjoy the process of syrup making while learning its history
Pricing: $5 for members, $10 for non-members, kids under two are free

Beat the February Blues Hike at Flat Rock Brook 
Where/When: Sunday Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center located at 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood
Why Go: This hike is for families with kids who are age six and older who want to get out of the house and get some fresh air
Pricing: Free for members, $5 for non-members

Build a Pull-Back Race Car
Where/When: Saturday Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. at Lowe's, Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Why Go: Kids get to build and decorate their own car complete with motor
Pricing: Free