Arts & Entertainment

Easter Photos & Egg Hunt, WAMS 'Little Mermaid' This Weekend

Looking for exciting weekend activities and family-friendly fun? You're in the right place.

This weekend is filled with Easter activities, musical shows, sports, crafts and more all this weekend.

Below is the combination of our weekly pick of some local activities, offering both fun events for adults and kids.

Here are this week's picks:

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WAMS' 'Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.'
When/Where: Three performances, including 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the William Annin Middle School, 70 Quincy Road, Basking Ridge.
Why Go: One of Disney's most beautiful musical movies, and a chance to cheer on middle school thespians during their annual spring musical.
Cost: $12 for tickets, purchase online.

Photos with the Easter Bunny
When/Where:
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bridgewater Commons Mall.
Why Go:
Because it is that time of the year, and what better way to celebrate Easter than with family photos with the Easter Bunny?
Cost:
Depends on which photo package you purchase.

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St. James Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt
When/Where:
Sunday at 1:15 p.m. at St. James Roman Catholic Church in downtown Basking Ridge.
Why Go:
Time for a rollicking good time searching out those Easter eggs. Bring a basket and camera.
Cost:
Free.

St. Patrick's Day Concert at Farmstead Arts
When/Where:
Sunday at 2 p.m. at the township's 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge.
Why Go:
Summon up a "Celtic Music Journey" at St. Patrick's Day with Heather Mulvey, a New Jersey-based musician playing finger-picking acoustic guitar and singing traditional Americana, Celtic, and contemporary folks songs since the early '90s. Afterwards, enjoy some Irish treats and get a first view of the restorations to the Farm House, English Barn and Well House that have just been completed.
Cost: $10. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door if available.

Chamber Music Orchestra Rehearsals
When/Where:
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Mi La’s Debut School of Music on Route 22 in Green Brook.
Why Go:
Anyone who has played a string instrument for three or more years is welcome to join in on the rehearsals.
Cost:
Free.

All Skills Baseball and Softball Clinic
When/Where:
Saturday at 9 a.m. at Out Of The Park on Route 22 in Green Brook.
Why Go:
Because the Sandlot All Skills Clinic will be holding a clinic on four Saturdays through March 30 for throwing, catching, hitting and pitching, with children ages 7 and 8 at 9 a.m., and children ages 9 and 10 at 10 a.m.
Cost:
$25.

Saturday Crafters at the Bernardsville Library
When/Where:
Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Bernardsville Public Library.
Why Go:
The monthly craft group will be meeting as participants are invited to bring their own handwork projects, and while also taking advantage of craft books at the library.
Cost:
Free.

Big Apple Circus
When/Where:
Sunday at 3 p.m. at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater.
Why Go:
The Big Apple Circus is in Bridgewater through March 17 with performances throughout the week as they feature acrobats, aerial dancers, trapeze artists and so many more.
Cost:
$20.

Spanish Guitar Duo Comes to the Somerset Hills
When/Where:
Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Church of St. John in Bernardsville.
Why Go:
Music in the Somerset Hills is presenting guitar duo Emericus, performing art songs from the 17th and 19th century Spain with themes of love, travel and more.
Cost:
$20.


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