Great Stuff to Do On Super Bowl Weekend

We all know it's Super Bowl Weekend and the big question is: What to do before the Big Game kicks off Sunday evening? Fear not, dear Reader, the Patch Planner has activities aplenty for kids, adults and families. Read on!

Madison:

Where/When: All day Saturday, , 170 Ridgedale Ave.
Why go: Dodgers host teams from Scotch Plains, Highland Park, and Columbia.
Cost: Free

Where/When: Saturday at 1 p.m., , 39 Keep St.
Why go: Because you can't get enough North Jersey swing, R & B, and blues.
Cost: Free

When/Where: 5 p.m. Saturday at , 36 Madison Ave.
Why go: A weekend wine-tasting to benefit Grace's community services.
Cost: $85 per person

When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m. at the , 9 Main St.
Why go: To ring in the Year of the Dragon!
Cost: $3 for participants.

Chatham:

When/Where: Chatham Middle School, 480 Main St., Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m.
Why go: Watch a cast of 73 middle schoolers portray the tale of a young girl trying to find a role in traditional Chinese society.
Cost: $6


When/Where: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., 94 Fairmount Ave.
Why go: Because how often do you get to see your church minister rocking out on the guitar? Rev. Shawn Garvey and Talley Summerlin play alternative acoustic music for congregants. Plus, there's food.
Cost: $15


When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.,
Why go: Hands-on experiments and displays to help kids of all ages learn a little more about the earth, from plant DNA to outer space.
Cost: Free

John McEuen at the Sanctuary Concerts
When/Where: , Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why go: Founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in a rare solo performance.
Cost: $25


When/Where: , Sunday, 3 p.m.
Why go: Take in a little classical music before the Super Bowl begins.
Cost: $20

Parsippany:

When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at  ,  1180 Rt. 46.
Why go: Because there are few things more life-affirming than giving kids the chance to sing Journey songs as a chorus.
Cost: $275 for a five-week session ending March 3.

When/Where: Sunday at 7 p.m. at , 179 Baldwin Road.
Why go: To learn how to let go and move forward with dignity, peace and love.
Cost: Free

Morristown:


When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why go: You like cool jazz, Latin and classical sax and clarinet from a master of the craft.
Cost: $37 to $67


When/Where: Saturday, 8 a.m. from Marty's Reliable Cycle.
Why go: You refuse to take the winter off from your training regimen.
Cost: Free


When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morris Township.
Why go: You want to enjoy nature and have an adventure in a beautiful place.
Cost: $10


When/Where: Saturday, 8 p.m. at Morristown Jewish Center - Beit Yisrael
Why go: Three professional comedians, dessert, coffee and tea makes for a nice night out.
Cost: $36


When/Where: Sunday, 11:30 a.m. from 31 South St., Morristown.
Why go: Before you plop in front of the tube for the Super Bowl, put on your running shoes and join 1,000 other runners for this inaugural event.
Cost: $30