Have a Great Dinner & Help Your PAL

This week we lead our weekend planner with a benefit event where you can treat your stomach while helping a  hometown group. We've also given you a few other fun options for the adults out there.

But if you're looking for family-friendly events, make sure to check out the "Grab & Go Kids Planner" section at the bottom. And remember, if you know of something you think your neighbors would want to know about that you don't see here, you can always include it in the comments.

Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: Because the proceeds will benefit the PAL Redhawks Football program, and there will be all-you-can-eat beefsteak, salad, ice cream, and salad.
Pricing: $35 per person.

Where/When: The in Kinnelon on Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m.
Why Go: Because you want to try some fine wine and participate in a silent auction while raising funds for the Smoke Rise Riding Club.
Pricing: $75 per ticket.

Where/When: From 1 to 3 p.m. at the in Morris Township on Sunday.
Why Go: Because Triolo will focus on locally grown seasonal foods, recipes will be distributed and, most importantly, there will be a tasting.
Pricing: $20 for members, or $25 for non-members.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the site of the proposed on Thursday and Friday.
Why Go: Because exhibitors will highlight green building products and services, focusing on healthy living, organic and local food production, and sustainability.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: There will be a special school-time performance on Thursday at 10 a.m. as well as 8 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. performance on Sunday. All shows at the in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because you’ve been meaning to make it to the play all month, but know this is your last chance. Or because you hate Hamlet too!
Pricing: $40 for general admission, $36 for senior citizens, $33 for museum members, $20 for students.

GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER

Where/When: At in Morris Township on Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Because students can learn about the history of the farm, specifically how the Fosters and the farm residents communicated.
Pricing: $6.

Where/When: 6 to 7 p.m. at the on Thursday.
Why Go: Because you are a beginner who wants to start running, regardless of age.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday at  in Chatham.
Why Go: Because you like to wander and you like wildflowers, so why not enjoy both at the same time? Plus, the kids are welcome.
Pricing: $3.

Where/When: 2 p.m. at the Morris County Library in Whippany on Saturday.
Why Go: Because children ages three or older can hear some stories and make a craft.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1:30 p.m. at the in Morristown on Sunday.
Why Go: Because the tale of Sleeping Beauty will told with narration, the music of Tchaikovsky and ballet.
Pricing: $12.