Time for more weekend fun! Let us help you find something spectacular to do in your free hours.
When/Where: Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Why Go: Because women can meet other women and discuss women things and have some coffee and tea
Cost: Free
When/Where: Saturday at 6 p.m. and Why Go: Because you can hear some live music and bring your questions about Jesus
Cost: Free
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Free Self Defense Class for Women
When/Where: Friday at 7:30 p.m. at
Why Go: Because women of all ages can learn easy techniques to defend themselves in potentially dangerous situations.
Cost: Free
"Water for Elephants" Showing
When/Where: Friday at 1 p.m. at the
Why Go: To see a movie for free about the bestselling book.
Cost: Free
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Job Seekers Class
When/Where: Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Why Go: The library will partner with the County College of Morris (CCM) and the NJ State Library to offer this class to job seekers who need help with their resumes, looking for jobs and submitting applications.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Thursday at 11 a.m. at ShopRite, 808 Route 46, Parsippany
Why Go: To meet the resident dietitian, learn about a healthy way to eat and try new foods
Cost: Free
When/Where: Saturday at noon at the , 707 Route 46, Parsippany
Why Go: To get tips on finding the best summer camp for your kids from the New York Family and the American Camp Association
Cost: Free
When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. at the , 33 Baldwin Road, Parsippany
Why Go: You want to hold 'em like they do in Texas, please.
Cost: $100
When/Where: Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. at the .
Why Go: To see the story of the story of the woman who wrote 1960s classics like Chapel of Love and Da Doo Ron Ron.
Cost: $17 adults; $15 seniors and students.
When/Where: Saturday 10 a.m. at .
Why Go: Because your two to six year olds can listen to a story about the bears and make a craft to take home.
Cost: The program is free, but you’ll need to register by calling 908-369-2200, extension 14.
When/Where: Saturday, 1 p.m. at .
Why Go: To help BoroGreen, Hillsborough’s green group, find historical sites, green areas, biking corridors, and gems of the community in and around the Hillsborough area and map those points online.
Cost: Free.
When/Where: Saturday, 6 p.m. at
Why Go: To see over 20 color guards from throughout the state perform, including Hillsborough’s two teams.
Cost: Admission is $10, and you’ll want to bring extra money for food, programs and other items.
When/Where: Sunday, 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 304, 429 South Main Street, Manville.
Why Go: You can eat spaghetti and meatballs, bread, salad, desserts, and enjoy light entertainment while helping the Manville High School Jazz, Concert and Marching Bands.
Cost: $8 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and kids younger than 10.
4-H Winter Train Show
When/Where: Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the on Milltown Road.
Why Go: To watch trains move and celebrate the 4-H's train afficionados with the annual showcase.
Cost: $4 for adults, and $2 for children ages 12 and under.
Winter Craftacular
When/Where: Saturday at 10 a.m. at the for children ages 3 through 8.
Why Go: To hear a story and create a craft while dressed in your warmest clothes to celebrate the winter months.
Cost: Free, though registration is required.
Flapjack Fundraiser
When/Where: Sunday at 8 a.m. at on Promenade Boulevard.
Why Go: To work with the and Camp Bow Wow to raise money for Rawhide Rescue while enjoy a delicious meal of pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs.
Cost: $10, and all money will go to Rawhide Rescue.
Dog Adoption Day at Petsmart
When/Where: Sunday at 11 a.m. at on Promenade Boulevard.
Why Go: To adopt your new best friend when you head over to the store for wonderful new puppy.
Cost: $0 to attend, just costs associated with the adoption of the dog.
Watchung Arts Center Artistry of Dance
When/Where: 8 p.m. Friday at the Watchung Arts Center, 108 Stirling Road, Watchung.
Why Go: Hot cha-cha! Enjoy championship dancers Sergei and Olga Bezrodnov, as they demonstrate the steps they'll be teaching in a new series of classes at the center.
Cost: Free.
Panel Discussion on Ethics
When/Where: 11 a.m. Jan. 29 at Temple Har Shalom, 104 M.t Horeb Road, Warren.
Why Go: Thinking cap time: an indepth-discussion of bio-ethical and legal issues faced by professionals today.
Cost: Free.
When/Where: Saturday, 10:30 a.m., , 55 Main St, Chatham, NJ
Why Go: A chance for working moms to discuss the issues and problems you face with experts and peers.
Cost: $10
When/Where: Sunday, 10 a.m., , 45 Chatham St, Chatham, NJ
Why Go: Kick off Catholic Schools Week by seeing what a Catholic school education can offer your children.
Cost: Free.
When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You need a little funny to end a busy week.
Cost: $25
When/Where: Saturday, 8 p.m. at Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, Morris Township
Why Go: You want to support their charity efforts that night; you want to hear good music.
Cost: $20 (BYOB)
When/Where: Sunday, 7:30 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You're curious about how potentially awesome a live reading of a graphic novel can be (and, if you're still not convinced, ).
Cost: $27 to $37
Meet the Patchfinder
When/Where: Noon-2 p.m., Waverly Pl.
Why Go: See Patch's own rolling newsroom RV, talk local news with Patch staff, and get T-shirts, water bottles and other must-have swag.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Saturday, 10:00 am, , 9 Main St.
Why Go: Research a historic recipe, cook it and enter it in the Museum’s annual Colonial Cooking Contest.
Cost: $5 registration fee
Kung Fu Panda 2
When/Where: Saturday, 2 p.m., , 39 Keep St.
Why Go: Popcorn provided for this show for the whole family.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at Bridgewater Sports Arena, Frontier Road, Bridgewater.
Why Go: To watch your local version of ice hockey, and make a contribution to the Wounded Warrior Project for veterans through the Ridge Ice Hockey Association or Morristown Booster Club.
Cost: Gate fee of $4 for adults, $3 for students
'The Wiz'
When/Where: Front & Center’s Junior and Senior Performing Arts Company will perform "The Wiz" on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Performing Arts Center in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Ease on down the road to enjoy a rousing musical version of "The Wizard of Oz."
Cost: Tickets are $20 and $25 and can be purchased online or at the door.
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