5 Things to do for Fun on Saturday

Here are our picks for the top 5 things to do today: 

1.  2nd Annual American Girl Fashion Show Model Search

When/Where: Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Registration 1 p.m. to 2 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: Non-Refundable Application Fee $25

2. Annual Outdoor Craft Fair

When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; The Hermitage, 335 N Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus

Why Go: See amazing crafters under the trees on the historic grounds of The Hermitage. 

Pricing: Admission is $4 per person ($3.50 with a coupon)

3.  NJ Wine Festival

When/Where: Saturday noon to 4 p.m.; Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd, Hillsdale

Why Go: Sample New Jersey’s award-winning wineries and listen to three live bands. Admission includes a wine tasting glass, sampling of wines from all ten wineries and admission to all three band performances.

Pricing: $10 per person

4. “Peanut Leap Cascade” Hike

When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Stateline Lookout, northbound PIP opposite Exit 3

Why Go: Explore nature on a guided hike and stumble upon a magnificent waterfall and the ruins of a turn-of-the-century Italianate Garden where the Gilded Age once froliced. 

5. Fort Lee Music & Movies Under the Stars

When/Where: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Jack Alter Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace, Fort Lee

Why Go: Broadway Danny Rose with a pre-show appearance by the legendary Joe Franklin and one of the stars of the movie Nick Apollo Forte who will start the night off with song.

Pricing: Free