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Dancing, Movies, Music And More This Weekend

The Weekend Planner: This column brings you the best bets for the weekend in Bergen County.

Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are some Bergen County options for you and your family to consider:

1. Swing Dancing Under the Stars
Where/When:
Friday 7:30 pm; Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee; 201-592-4699
Why Go: Kick up your heels and enjoy a free swing dance lesson.
Pricing: Free

2. Play: Footloose
Where/When:
Friday and Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm; Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn; 201-794-5372
Why Go: Watch this lively musical about a city kid who attempts to adapt to life in an ultra-conservative Midwestern town where rock & roll and dancing have been banned.
Pricing: $20 per Adult ticket

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3. Date Night Cooking Class
Where/When:
Friday 6:45 pm; WanneBee Chef, 18 Union Avenue, Cresskill; 201-503-0335
Why Go: Enjoy a romantic evening while cooking with your sweetie.  You’ll learn to make Blue Point Oysters with Mignonette, Gremolata Crusted Rack of Lamb and Chocolate Molten Cake with Mint Cream
Pricing: $140 per couple

4. Englewood Sidewalk Sale
Where/When: Friday through Sunday 10 am to 6 pm; Palisade Avenue in Downtown Englewood
Why Go: Englewood showcases the hottest bargains in town with over 70 participating merchants and fabulous restaurants. 
Pricing: Free

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5.  Westwood Carnival
Where/When:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6pm; Westwood Plaza, Broadway in Westwood
Why Go: Grab the family for some rides, games, food and fun at the Volunteer Ambulance Corps carnival.
Pricing: N/A

6.  NVision Youth Arts Festival
Where/When:
Saturday 12 to 7 pm; Overpeck Park Amphitheater, 111 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park
Why Go: Listen to the top local bands such as Beyond Redemption, Progressive metal, Shadows of Yesterday all day long.
Pricing: Free

7.  Hambletonian Eliminations
Where/When: Saturday 5 to 11 pm; Meadowlands Racetrack, 50 Rt 120, East Rutherford; 201-THE-BIGM
Why Go: There's something exhilarating about watching the fastest horses race. This fun event also includes a bounce house, music, farmers market, giant slide and wine tasting.
Pricing: Free admission when you donate a non-perishable food item at the gates to the Kings Supermarket's food drive.

8. Comedian Joe Devito
Where/When:
Friday 9 pm, Saturday 8 pm and 10:30 pm; Bananas, 283 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights; 201-727-1090
Why Go: Joe Devito is funny with a unique style, original material and an uncanny ability to connect with his audience.
Pricing: $15 per ticket

9.  Abma's Taste of the Farm Day
Where/When
: Saturday 11 am to 4 pm; Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff
Why Go: This is a great local farm. Take the family to enjoy food tastings, farm demonstrations, hayrides, ponyrides, petting zoo, smoothie bar, crafts and more.
Pricing: Free

10.  Summer Bird Count for Families
Where/When
: Sunday 10 to 11:30 am, DeKorte Park, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst; 201-636-4022
Why Go: Kids love learning about nature so this is the perfect event to go birding and learn to identify the species of birds and butterflies. 
Pricing: Free

11.  Book Signing: Bill Turnbull
Where/When
: Sunday 1 pm, Bookends, 211 E Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood; 201-445-0726
Why Go: Meet the co-host of BBC Breakfast, Bill Turnbill, as he signs his new book, Confessions of a Bad Bee Keeper.
Pricing: Book Cost TBD

12.  Nature Journaling for Kids
Where/When: Saturday 1 to 3 pm; Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
Why Go: Children ages 10-14 years old will be led through a series of drawing exercises to capture what they see on the trails. Pre-registration is required.
Pricing: Members: $5/Non-members: $10

13. Passport to fun at Michaels: Brazil
Where/When
: Saturday 1 am; Michaels, 240 Rt 17 N Paramus Towne Square, Paramus
Why Go: Learn about the land of the Amazon and create a mask and snake! Ages 3 and up.
Pricing: Free with the purchase of a mask

14.  Under the Sea Scene
Where/When
: Saturday 11 am to 3 pm; Lakeshore Learning Center, 449 Essex Street, Hackensack; 201-441-9214
Why Go: Your kids can turn collage materials into an underwater scene featuring kelp, sea stars, sparkling fish and more!
Pricing: Free

15.  Music and a Movie Under the Stars
Where/When: Saturday 7:30 pm; Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee 201-592-4699
Why Go: There's nothing like watching a movie under the stars.  Grab a blanket and snacks while you listen to Ring of Fire before watching True Grit. Movie begins at dark.
Pricing: Free

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