Bubble Trouble, an Illusionist, Cinderella and more

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

When/Where: Friday, March 11, 3:30p.m. at West Side Nursery School, 6 S. Monroe St., Ridgewood, NJ
Why Go: Have you ever seen a pyramid-shaped bubble? How about a cube-shaped bubble? Or bubbles within bubbles? Or bubbles walking a tightrope? A fun, funny, interactive show that teaches children of all ages the science inside bubbles.
Price: $12 at the door. Accompanying adults and children under the age of two will be admitted free of charge

Bookends Book Signing: Margaret Cardillo
When/Where: Saturday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. at Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why Go: Debut children's author, Margaret Cardillo, will be signing her new book "Just Being Audrey" at Bookends of Ridgewood.

Where/When: , 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus; 3 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: From his breathtaking Double Levitation to his cutting edge Op-Art and Plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning and original state of the art magic, delivered with a modern energy and an outstanding soundtrack. Visit Bishop's website.
Pricing: $25 general; $15 seniors and shildren under 17; $10 BCC students

Build & Grow Project @ Lowe's: Shoot Around Basketball
Where/When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Lowe's, 2000 Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Why Go: An opportunity to hear your child say, “I built it!” Lowe’s helps build your child’s confidence with their Build and Grow clinics. 

Pricing: Free but must register on-line at www.lowesbuildandgrow.com

Cinderella in Fair Lawn
Where/When: , 10-10 20th St., Fair Lawn; Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
Why Go: The Old Library Theatre is presenting Rodgers & Hammerstein'sCinderella. After the show, children of all ages will be able to meet and take pictures with the cast, and get autographs.
Pricing: General admission is $20, students and seniors are $18, and children under 12 are $10

Where/When: All American Ford, 520 River St., Hackensack; 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Meet and get a free autograph with Kurt Pelligrino, the american mixed martial artist. He is currently competing in the lightweight division of the UFC.
Pricing: Free

Illusionist Jason Bishop
Where/When: Saturday, 3 p.m.; Anna Ciccone Theater, Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus
Why Go:  Voted “Best Performing Artist of the Year” by college campuses, America’s Hottest Illusionist, Jason Bishop, is doing cutting-edge illusions like no one ever before!  Double Levitation, Plasma Illusion, and the chance to see magic performed up close will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Pricing: Tickets $25; $15 Seniors and children under 17.

Family Free for All @ Ridgewood YMCA
Where/When: Saturday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Ridgewood YMCA, 112 Oak Street, Ridgewood.
Why Go: Come and enjoy pizza, arts & crafts camp, games, and a family swim.
Pricing: Free

The New Meadowlands Market Grand Opening
Where/When: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Timex Bubble 50 NJ 120, East Rutherford

Why Go: A shoppers dream come true with hundreds of vendors with thousands of unique items.

Pricing: varies

School House Rock Live 
Where/When: Saturday, 1p.m.; Meadowlands Environmental Center, Two DeKorte Plaza, Lyndhurst

Why Go: Introduce your kids to the Emmy Award winning 1970s cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs as it comes to life on stage.
Pricing: Free