Latin Dancing, Cats, Bats And More This Weekend

Wondering what to do this weekend? Below are some suggestions for events happening nearby for you and your family to consider:

1. Latin Dancing Under the Stars
Where/When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee; (201) 592-4699
Why Go: Grab a partner and enjoy a free Latin dance lesson on a beautiful summer night.
Pricing: Free

2. Pajama Laser Bounce 
Where/When: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.; Screamin' Parties, 651 Route 17 South, Paramus
Why Go: Plan a dinner out and drop the kids off for some bouncing fun. Pajamas are optional.
Pricing: $13 per child

3. Comedian Rich Ramirez
Where/When: Friday, 9 p.m., Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; Bananas, 283 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights; (201) 727-1090
Why Go: See a comedy veteran who commands the stage with funny material that appeals to a wide variety of comedic tastes.
Pricing: $15 per ticket

4. 4th Annual Pascack Valley Triathlon
Where/When: Saturday, 7 a.m.; Stonybrook Swim Club, 183 Cedar Lane, Hillsdale
Why Go: Both beginner and advanced athletes enjoy participating in this event, which includes a 300-meter swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 5K (3.1 mile) run.
Pricing: N/A

5.  Pick Your Own Peaches
Where/When: Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m.; Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale
Why Go: Enjoy a day of picking the best NJ peaches. While visiting the farm don’t forget to check out the country bakery and delicatessen.
Pricing: $6 per bag, $5 for hayrides

6.  Shop Til You Rock
Where/When: Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Center Court, Paramus Park Mall, Paramus
Why Go: Its a music-inspired mall tour for teens to experience the ultimate rock star treatment featuring live music by Manika and Jackson Harris, games, prizes and rockin’ deals.
Pricing: Free

7.  Kids Honeybee Hive Craft
Where/When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Lakeshore Learning Center, 449 Essex Street, Hackensack (201) 441-9214
Why Go: Now your kids can create a made-to-hang honeybee hive with worker bees.
Pricing: Free

8.  Funktion 11
Where/When: Sunday, 10 p.m.; Blend, 17 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood (201) 447-4343
Why Go: It’s a night out with friends taking in the sounds of a hip, horn-driven, funky rhythm-and-blues band.
Pricing: Free

9.  Adopt A Cat
Where/When: Saturday, 12 to 7 p.m.; Petco, 9 Interstate Shopping Center, Ramsey
Why Go: Thinking about getting a cat? Then meet cats in need of loving homes.
Pricing: Free

10.  Washington Township Farmer’s Market
Where/When: Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Knights of Columbus, 79 Pascack Road, Washington Township
Why Go: Browse the market for Jersey fresh fruits and vegetables that have been picked within the past 24 hours. Take home fresh baked breads, pies and pastries.
Pricing: Free

11.  Live Irish Music and Dancing
Where/When: Sunday, 5 p.m.; Tommy Fox's Public House, 32 S. Washington Avenue, Bergenfield; (201) 384-0900
Why Go: Get your dancing shoes on for live Irish music and dancing.
Pricing: N/A

12.  Nook First Edition Tutorial
Where/When: Sunday, 3 p.m.; Barnes & Noble, 187 Riverside Square, Hackensack
Why Go: If you considering purchasing the Nook or would like to learn more about your new gadget then this is the class for you!
Pricing: Free

13. Westwood Antiques in the Park
Where/When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Veterans Park, Broadway and Washington Avenue, Westwood
Why Go: Search for the perfect gift. 75 exhibitors displaying and selling mahogany furniture, Americana, glassware, porcelains, estate and costume jewelry, pottery, linens, prints and more. 
Pricing: Free

14.  Bats for Beginners
Where/When: Sunday, 7 p.m.; Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly
Why Go: Learn how bats play a vital ecological role as the only flying mammal in NJ. Program is intended for adults and children 5 years and older. 
Pricing: Members: $5/Non-members: $10

15. Katydid Tours of Historic New Bridge Landing
Where/When: Sunday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge 
Why Go: Celebrate the Ripe Corn Moon and the fullness of summer by experiencing history in one of the storied places where it was made!
Pricing: Suggested donation: $7 adult, $5 children, Bergen County Historical Society members free.