An American Girl Party, A Ventriloquist And More This Weekend
A look at family-friendly events in the area this weekend
Have family plans for the weekend? Check out these best bets for kids, and add any that you know about to the comments box below.
Ventriloquist Variety Show with John Pizzi & Puppets
Where/When: Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, 305 W. Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River; Saturday Mar. 19 at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Why Go: This show is for families with kids ages three and up and features ventriloquist John Pizzi with his puppet friends with a bit of magic
Pricing: $10 for members, $12 for non-members in advance, $15 at the door
First Day of Spring Nature Hike
Where/When: Palisade Interstate Park Headquarters, Alpine; Sunday Mar. 20 at 11 a.m.
Why Go: This easy four mile hike will take about two hours
Pricing: Free
Happy Birthday Celebration at the NJ Children's Museum
Where/When: NJ Children's Museum, 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus; Saturday Mar. 19 and Sunday Mar. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: NJ Children's Museum is celebrating their birthday with princesses, super heroes and other characters along with special guests
Pricing: All activities, character visits and events are including in admission which is $10 plus tax per person
Where/When: Friday, March 18 7 p.m.; Barnes and Noble, Route 17 Paramus
Why Go: Recommended for ages 8 through 12, stop by Barnes and Noble in Paramus for stories, crafts, and an American Girl Doll celebration. Call 201-445-5950 or email crm2597@bn.com to reserve a space.
Where/When: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly; Saturday Mar. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Families with kids five and older are welcome sit around the campfire to listen to stories, roast marshmellows for s'mores and more
Pricing: $5 for members, $10 for non-members
