Sing Alongs, Shape Up and Sordid Lives

The weekend is quickly approaching and if you have no clue what's going on this weekend, the Patch is coming to the rescue.  Here are the best things to do and places to go this weekend.

Sing Along With Teri Merliss
Where/When: Friday 11 to 11:30 a.m.; Franklin Lakes Library
Why Go: Enjoy children's songs and stories with singer-songwriter Teri Merliss
Price: Free.

Open Playland
Where/When: Friday 9 to 11 am; In The Swing, 145 Hopper Avenue, Waldwick 201-444-3556
Why Go: It’s Free!  It’s a great place to let the kids run wild as they jump, climb and slide through the playland.  Enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks.
Pricing: Free

Kids Author Event: Patricia Polacco
Where/When: Saturday 11 am; Books, Bytes and Beyond, 197 Rock Road, Glen Rock 201-670-6766
Why Go: Patricia Polacco will be discussing and autographing copies of her new book, Just in time, Abraham Lincoln which is geared towards kids ages 7-9.
Pricing: N/A

Let's Cook Together!
Where/When: Saturday 10:30 am; Chef Central, 240 North Route 17 (Paramus Town Square), Paramus 201-576-0100
Why Go: This hands-on cooking class is for children ages 3-10 years and their adult helpers. Make an edible jewelry box for Mother’s Day with your little chef.
Pricing: $30

Where/When: Saturday 8 pm and Sunday 2 pm; Bergen County Players, 298 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell 201-261-4200
Why Go: There’s no doubt that this black comedy about white trash will have you doubled over and laughing all the way from here to the Lone Star State. Contains mature themes and language.
Pricing: Saturday $19, Sundays $16

Get in Shape for Autism
Where/When: Saturday 2 pm to 5 pm; Ethos Fitness Club and Spa, 85 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park (201)251-4500
Why Go: This is a fundraiser to benefit four schools dedicated to educating individuals with autism. Ethos is offering a day of fitness, food and fun! Take a class in Spin, Yoga, Kickboxing, Strength Training and more!
Pricing: $25 per person Pre-registration required.

 

Ridgefield Park Earth Day
Where/When: Saturday 10 am to 2 pm; Waterfront Park 24 Industrial Avenue Ridgefield Park 201-968-0808
Why Go: Captain Hughie will be giving short eco-cruises (weather permitting) at this riverside Earth Day event.  There will also be a wide variety of environmental and animal programs.
Pricing: Free

 

Parents Survival Night
Where/When: Saturday 6 to 9 pm; The Little Gym, 387 Nordhoff Place, Englewood (201) 567-8880
Why Go: Hey Mom and Dad, this night is all about you.  Drop the little ones off (ages 3-8) so they can have a great time while you enjoy a night out.  Children must be bathroom independent. RSVP required.
Pricing: $40 TLG members, $50 non-members

 

Teaneck Armory Flea Market, Craft & Collectible Show
Where/When: Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Teaneck Armory is located on the corner of 1800 Teaneck Rd. and Liberty Roads, Teaneck
Why Go: Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift at the craft and collectible show featuring 75+ vendors.
Pricing: Free

 

Mother's Day Hike To The Women's Monument
Where/When: Sunday 11 am; Palisades Interstate Park Headquarters, PIP Exit 2, Alpine 201-784-0484
Why Go: An easy, guided 4 mile hike to the Women's Monument Eric Nelsen.
Pricing: Free

 

Where/When: The Joker's Child, 12-23 River Road, Fair Lawn; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Everyone gets a bag full of free comics just for showing up at the store!
Pricing: Free

Where/When: School of Rock, 31 Schrieffer Street, South Hackensack; 6:30 p.m. Friday
Why Go: A competition that started with about 100 entrants for Fair Lawn-based ACM Records has been narrowed down to four college and three high school bands, who will hit the stage in the final phase of "Battle of the Bands–Giving Students a Chance." Fifty percent of the funds participating bands raise during the competition are going to their schools' music departments.
Pricing: $15