Baskets, Salsa and Smith, Oh My!

Leadership seminars, movies and an opportunity to grow your own salsa—if you're looking for a great way to spend an afternoon, look no further than the following list.

Below is the combination of our weekly pick of weekend activities and our Grab & Go Kids Planner, offering both fun weekend activities and great family-friendly fun at the same time.

Here are this week's picks:

Where/When: Thursday, April 28 at the Somerset Courthouse in Somerville from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: To arm yourself and your child against bullying with information and prevention.
Pricing: Free, but registration required. Click the link above for more information.

Where/When: Friday, April 29 at  at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Because ... "It takes leadership to confront a nation's fear.  It takes friendship to conquer your own."
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Saturday, April 30th at  from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go: To hug a tree and learn how they benefit you and wildlife.
Pricing: $5 per family. Registration is required, so click through the link above for more information.

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.

GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER


Where/When: Saturday, April 30 at the , starting at 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: Members of the Bridgewater Garden Club will help children create special spring crafts.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Saturday, April 30 at  in Bridgewater, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., or noon to 1 p.m.
Why Go: It's a recipe of fun! Vegetables included!
Pricing: $10 per child and parent, or $5 per child and parent with a Shoppers Club Card.

Where/When: Saturday, April 30, 2 p.m, at the .
Why Go: The fun may have been delayed by the weather, but the wait has made this event egg-tra special!
Pricing: $5 per child for the Egg Hunt. The parade is free. 

Where/When: Sunday, May 1 at  in Bernards Township, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: It's a unique community festival with free pony rides, hayrides, games, music and family fun. Sparkee, the Somerset Patriots mascot, will be there too!
Pricing: Free admission and parking.

Where/When: Friday, April 29, at 10 a.m., at the  in Bernards Township.
Why Go: To grab the stroller and enjoy the emergence of spring along the trails of the park. 
Pricing: $10 per pair, and $5 per additional child.

Where/When: Saturday, April 30th at The Theatre at  in Branchburg. Performances at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Because there is always room for an afternoon of tall stories, laughter and witches!  
Pricing: $10 or $12 per ticket.