Weekend Planner: Bergen County's Best Bets

This column brings you the best bets for the weekend in Bergen County.

Wondering what to do with this weekend? Here are some events happening nearby in Bergen County for you and your family to choose from: NJ Young Professionals' Happy Hour Where/When: Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Greek Taverna, 175 Rock Rd., Glen Rock Why Go: Network with other young professionals from the area. Pricing: $19.99 members fee Friday Night Bounce  Where/When: Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 pm; 651 Route 17 South, Paramus Why Go: Let your kids bounce some of their energy out. Pajamas are optional. Pricing: $13 per child Open Mic Comedy Night Where/When: Friday, 7 p.m.; Gainville Café, 17 Ames Ave., Rutherford Why Go: Professional stand-up comedians flock to this locale to rehearse and perform in an intimate public venue.  Pricing: $5 admission…

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Your Best Bets for Weekend Fun

Looking for a good time? Look no further.

This weekend, the last "unofficial" weekend of summer, should be fun. Here are several events to take your mind off the drama from this past week and have a blast before the kids return to school: Apple Cider Making Where/When: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly; (201) 568-6093 Why Go: Participants will make and taste their own apple cider using a real apple press Pricing: $5 for members, $10 for non-members; Kids under 2 are free DJ Dance Party Where/When: Friday and Saturday; Blend, 17 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood; (201) 447-4343 Why Go: Dance your cares away at Blend this Labor Day weekend Pricing: N/A Soul Finger Live: Benefit Gig Where/When: Friday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. …

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Latin Dancing, Cats, Bats And More This Weekend

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

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 …

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Five Things To Do In, Near Fort Lee This Weekend

A special “movies and music” program highlights weekend events

Still wondering what to do this weekend? Below are Patch's top five picks for events in town and nearby for you and your family to choose from: Number one Movies and Music Under the Stars continues Saturday when the music at the Fort Lee Community Center will be provided LaFuerza Positiva, and the movie will be Broadway Danny Rose (1984), starring Woody Allen, Mia Farrow and Nick “Apollo” Forte. The movie portion of Saturday’s event is notable for guest appearances by Forte and others. Music is from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and the movies start at sunset. Programs will take place indoors in the event of rain. Number two: Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp Where/When: Saturday 7:30 a.m., Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue Tenafly Why Go: Exercising …

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Back to School Snacktivities, More In The Weekend Planner

The Weekender brings you the best bets for the weekend in Bergen County

Wondering what to do this weekend? Below are some of Patch's top picks for Bergen County events you and your family can enjoy: 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 …

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Five Things To Do in Fort Lee This Weekend

There is plenty going on in Fort Lee this weekend; here’s a quick look at five things

Still wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are our top five local options for you, your family and friends to consider: Number one: Fort Lee's annual Movies and Music Under the Stars continues Saturday when the music at the Fort Lee Community Center will be provided by Joey Arminio and the Family Broadway Extravaganza, and the movie will be Iron Man (2008) starring Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. The weekly event takes place Saturday evenings/nights through Labor Day weekend. Music is from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and the movies start at sunset. Programs will take place indoors in the event of rain. Number two: Sunday at 2 p.m. the Fort Lee Public Library will host “Wearable Art—Found Object Jewelry Design,” a jewelry craft …

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Dancing, Dinosaurs, Fitness Boot Camp, More in County 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 of our top Bergen County options for you, your family and friends to consider: 1. ChaCha and Rumba 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: Kick up your heels and enjoy a free ChaCha and Rumba dance lesson on a beautiful summer night. Pricing: Free Note: Click here and here to see what recent Dancing Under the Stars events in Fort Lee were like. 2. Family Fun Friday: Fiesta! Where/When: Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; The play area near Sears, Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park Why Go: It's fun for you and the kids. It includes face-painting, balloon art and a free gift for the first 100 kids. …

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Five Things This Weekend: St. Rocco, Music and Movies, Farmer's Market, More

Still Wondering what to do with this weekend?

Below are Patch's top five picks going on in or not so far from Fort Lee: Number one: The 82nd Annual Feast of St. Rocco continues through Sunday on Martha Washington Way in Fort Lee. Celebrate Saint Rocco with food, games, and so much more! Number two: Hambeltonian Where/When: Saturday, Gates open 9:30 a.m.; First race 11:30 a.m.; Meadowlands Racetrack, 50 Rt. 120, East Rutherford (201) THE-BIGM  Why Go: There's something exhilarating about watching the fastest horses race. A fun event for the family which also includes a moon bounce, 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 Supermarkets Food Drive. Number three: Nature Story Hour  …

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Five Things This Weekend

Your best Bergen County bets for the weekend.

Still wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are five Bergen County options for you and your family to consider: 1. Englewood Sidewalk Sale Where/When: Saturday and 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 2.  NVision Youth Arts Festival Where/When: Saturday, 12 to 7 pm; Overpeck Park Amphitheater, 111 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park Why Go: Listen to top local bands like Beyond Redemption, Progressive metal and Shadows of Yesterday all day long. Pricing: Free 3.  Nature Journaling for Kids Where/When: Saturday, 1 to 3 pm; Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly Why Go…

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Movies, Martinis, Crafts, Cars and Clambakes

5 Things This Weekend: a quick look at five things you might consider if you're still looking for something to do.

Still wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are five of our top picks happening in or near Fort Lee: Music and a Movie Under the Stars Where/When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee (201) 592-4699 Why Go: Grab a blanket and snacks while you listen to Rhythm Doctors before watching "Fantastic Mr. Fox" under the stars. Movie begins at dark. Pricing: Free Leonia Craft Fair & Car Show Where/When: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; American Legion Post 1, 399 Broad Avenue, Leonia (201) 280-8359 Why Go: See a large indoor/outdoor fair to benefit the American Legion featuring handmade crafts from local artists, classic cars and moon bounce for the kids. Pricing: Free Nature Story Hour Where/When: Sunday…

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