A director who became a star in Hollywood for his movies set it New Jersey comes to Morris County this weekend, but not to make films. He'll be answering your questions. There is also a Parsippany Library fundraiser and a lecture at Temple Beth Am. Here is what else you can do this weekend, and don't forget to check out our family friendly "Grab & Go Kids Planner" at the bottom.
Where/When: Beginning at 8 p.m. at the in Morristown on Friday, April 29.
Why Go: Because you’re a fan of “Clerks,” “Dogma,” “Mallrats” or any of Smith’s films, and you want to participate in a Q&A session with the director.
Pricing: Ranges from $42 to $89 and tickets are available online.
Where/When: At from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Parsippany on Thursday, April 28.
Why Go: 10 percent of your check will benefit the library, as long as you bring a flyer, which can be picked up at any of the Parsippany Library branches.
Pricing: Depends how much you eat and drink!
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Where/When: 7:30 p.m. at in Parsippany on Friday, April 29.
Why Go: Because author of “A German Life: Against All Odds, Change is Possible,” Bernd Wollschlager, a convert to Judaism and the son of a high-ranking Nazi official, will present the temple’s annual Joseph Gotthelf Holocaust Memorial Lecture.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: At 8 a.m. at on Sunday, May 1.
Why Go: Because this March of Dimes-sponsored event will help fund research and create support programs for soon-to-be mothers.
Pricing: For more information on how to join a team, see the March For Babies website.
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Where/When: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the in Morris Township, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Why Go: Because this Tony Award-nominated comedy tells the story of an actor who seemingly has it all, but when his hit television series is cancelled and he finds himself playing Hamlet, a role he hates, his situation takes a turn for the worse.
Pricing: $40 for adults; $36 for senior citizens; $33 for museum members; $20 for students.
GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER
Where/When: At the main branch of the from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28.
Why Go: Because families can learn about how mood relates to diabetes, as well as learn a relaxation activity meant to reduce stress.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the on Thursday, April 28.
Why Go: Because children of all ages can stop by anytime during the workshop to design a dinosaur. Two days later the museum will host Dino Day.
Pricing: $5 per child.
Where/When: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the on Saturday, April 30.
Why Go: Because children can create a dinosaur puppet, learn from a paleontologist, make a fossil footprint rubbing, or explore a dinosaur nest.
Pricing: Free with museum admission.
Where/When: At from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30.
Why Go: Because all ages can enjoy live animal shows, food, live music, nature walks, games and crafts while learning about the environment and celebrating Earth Day.
Pricing: $5 per person or $10 per car.
Where/When: From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the on Saturday, April 30.
Why Go: Children five or older can learn about dinosaur names by playing the name game, as a part of the museum’s Dino Day.
Pricing: $3 per child.
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