About Town: T.G.I.F. Edition

May is so close to June that we might as well just say, “Summer’s here let’s hit the beach!” May is when the oven goes on hiatus and the grill gets fired up and won’t be extinguished until late September.

This weekend promises spectacular weather (finally) and the Hudson River is fired up with events. Check out what’s going on down on the riverfront and more.

Hudson River Events:

• What: Hooked on the Hudson
• Where: Ross Dock, Exit 1 off PIP, Fort Lee
• When: Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Why: When’s the last time you saw a fishing contest? Food & Fun activities for the kids. Rods and bait available if you’re feeling reel.

• What: "Southern Palisades" Guided Hike with Christina Fehre
• Where: Ross Dock, Exit 1 off PIP, Fort Lee
• When: Saturday 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Why: Christine is a really fun guide who’s great with kids and what can be better than spending a beautiful Saturday afternoon hiking the Hudson?

• What: Arbor Day Tree Planting & Park Clean-up
• Where: Palisade Interstate Park Headquarters, PIP Exit 2, Alpine
• When: Sunday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Why: When’s the last time you planted a tree on Arbor Day? And volunteering to help clean up the park is a great way to meet some great people.

• What: "Spring Nature Walk Along the Shore Trail"
• Where: North end of Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2)
• When: Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Why: Why not? The shore trail is a beautiful trail that most people never walk along. Great exercise with great people.

Other Weekend Events Not to Be Missed

• What: Ridgefield Carnival
• Where: Off Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield
• When: Fri. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Why: Benefits the graduating class at Ridgefield High School

• What: "What I Want My Words To Do To You"
• Where: Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck
• When: Friday 7 p.m.
• Why: A film about playwright Eve Ensler’s writing workshop that includes the terrifying realities of 15 female convicts will hold you captive.

• What: Leonia Players' Guild Presents "Panic"
• Where: Civil War Drill Hall, 130 Grand Ave, Leonia
• When: Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m.
• Why: A madcap musical that takes you behind the imagined scenes of the 1938 radio broadcast of “War of the Worlds” promises  a night of great theater!

• What: Cresskill Earthfest
• Where: Cresskill Community Center, 100 3rd Street, Cresskill
• When: Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Why: Earth day with a bite. Actually a few bites from food vendors. A family bike ride, kids’ crafts and activities.

• What: Terrific Trees at Tenafly Nature Center
• Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly
• When: Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Why: What better way to get ready for Arbor Day than to go on a hike that will teach you all about trees?

• What: Teaneck Creek Conservancy's Spring Craft Fair
• When: Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Teaneck Creek Conservancy, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck
• Why: Jewelry, candles, and creams, oh my! And other great handcrafted goods.

• What: Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival
• When: Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Washington Street between Observer Highway and 7th Streets
• Why: Fort Lee residents pack this festival filled with great art, great music, and great food.

• What: Bats for Beginners at Tenafly Nature Center
• When: Sunday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly
• Why: We’re still asking ourselves. However, for those of you who want to learn the playful side of bats, this program’s for you.

Drop us an email and let us know how you spent your weekend!