All Weekend

Pi Day (Princeton, NJ)
Einstein lived in Princeton, NJ for over 20 years, so on Pi Day the heart of Princeton celebrates his birthday and all the genius residents of our famous Ivy League town with a ton of events, some of which are Pi Recitations, a Pie Eating Contest (get it? Of course you do), an Einstein Look-a-Like contest, and a Dinky Train Ride with old Albert himself. Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 at 10am. Mostly FREE (some events and activities charge a nominal fee), but space is limited, so call 609-921-6748, x102 or e-mail eve@princetonhistory.org to reserve.

Easter Bunny Breakfast at Imagine That (Florham Park, NJ)
As far as children's museums go, we're pretty fond of Imagine That, so you add in some bagels, juice and a huge white bunny for photographs, and you've got a fun day ahead. Saturday March 9, at 10am, Sunday, March 10 at 10am. $13.99/Child $10.99/Adult. (973) 966-8000.

The Curious George and Avatar Exhibits at Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ)They were on These two exhibits will be on our "fun things to do" list pretty much every weekend, because they are so so fun and special. I visited the two exhibits last weekend with my 8-year old daughter and we had an absolute blast. Your younger kids will love the Curious George exhibit, which presents key concepts in science, math, and engineering, and the activities which help kids to learn like George, through direct experience and problem solving. Your older kids will groove on the Avatar exhibit where they can create their own avatar, learn the Na'vi language, and virtually enter the world of Pandora. May we say "so so fun and special" again? I think we may.  Free with museum admission.

Saturday, March 9

Pi-E Day (Jersey City, NJ)
Yet another celebration of all things PIE and PI! Fun Pi-e Day activities include; blue ribbon pie baking contest, pie café, pie/pi eating contest, pie walks, pi games, pi crafts, pi-e in the face painting, balloons and more. Saturday, March 9 from 12pm to 4pm. $10/person, purchase advance tickets here.

Maple Sugaring at Environmental Education Center (Basking Ridge, NJ)
The time is winding down for maple sugaring season, one of Mommy Poppins' favorite winter activities, so you might want to get out there this weekend. You will see how trees are tapped, view sap-collecting methods past and present, and see the boiling process that produces delicious New Jersey maple syrup. This 90-minute program is conducted at the Sugar Shack, a ½-mile hike from the EEC. Free. Saturday, March 9 at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. 908 766-2489.

Sunday, March 10

Building Montclair in Lego TM (Montclair, NJ)
Architect Stephen W. Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshops will lead this fun family event, working with over 60,000 LegoTM building blocks. Families will be given a photograph of a specific building in Montclair to recreate and the models will then be placed on a 30 X 20 foot map of downtown Montclair. .Suitable for families with children ages 5 – 14, maximum four persons per group, with at least one adult per group. Space is limited to 50 families for the two-hour event, and a parent or adult must accompany children. Sunday, March 10 from 7pm to 9pm (the 2-4pm session is already sold out). $35/family. Register at Montclair Art Museum's website.

Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer (Newark, NJ)
We're a little bummed that no live animals will be a part of this show, but still we can't resist the Dog Whisperer in person. The star of TV’s Emmy-nominated show brings his pet wisdom to this live event. Fans of the show (and all dog lovers) will be immersed in Millan’s world as the author of Cesar’s Way reveals secrets to happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions. Attendees will come to understand how people play a role in their dog’s behavioral issues, and will learn how to alter this dynamic by learning how to see the world “through a dog’s eyes.” Using state-of-theart multimedia to illustrate his concepts, Milan will share amazing insights into man’s best friend. Sunday, March 10 from 7pm to 9pm at NJPAC. $39.50-49.50.

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