The smell of fall is almost here and with so much going on, there are few good excuses to stay indoors this weekend. There's a lot happening in the tri-boro alone that we thought you should know about. Here are five things: You Need to Know Where to Catch a Local Football Game: Kinnelon High School will be playing Morris Catholic home at 7 p.m. Friday while Butler High School will be playing Whippany Park at home Friday at 7 p.m. You Need to Know Where to Meet Butler's Republican Candidates: The Butler Republican Club is having their annual picnic at the Stonybrook Swim Club from 1 p.m. to 4 …

It is beginning to look like a busy weekend in the tri-boro already, with festivals, flea markets and veterinary grand openings happenings scheduled.  Here are a few things you need to know this weekend: You Need to Know There's a New Vet in Town: Dr. Dawn Garro is celebrating the grand opening of her veterinary practice at 417 Main Street in Butler this Saturday at 9 a.m. You Need to Know Strawberry Festival is Sunday: Earlier in the week, we brought you a story about Strawberry Festival, which is a Tri-boro Animal Welfare fundraiser being held at the L'Ecole Kinnelon Museum from noon to 3 p…

Perhaps you are getting sick of staying in every weekend and you are looking for a little something special to do? If so, we have a few ideas. Actually, five ideas.  Here are five things happening right in your backyard this weekend: You Need to Know This is the Last Weekend to See Beauty and the Beast: Butler High School will be finishing up this year's spring performances tonight at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. You Need to Know Tonight is the Last Night to See Willy Wonka: St. Anthony of Padua School is putting on its final performance of Willy …

If you're not still recovering from yesterday's festivities, there's lots to do this weekend in the tri-boro and just outside, in neighboring Montville, from sports scrimmages and comedy clubs to lego technics courses and more. Here are five things: You Need to Know There are Multiple Sports Scrimmages Happening: In fact, too many to list in this post. However, you could head over to our calendar to see all the sports scrimmages for Butler and Kinnelon High Schools this weekend. Stay tuned for sports previews on the spring teams coming in the next few weeks! You Need to Know Where to Make …

You don't have to be a stamp fanatic to have fun this weekend. But if you are, we have just the event for you. From reading to therapy dogs to supporting the Bloomingdale PTA with a three-course meal at Outback, there's lots to do this weekend. Here are five things. You Need to Know the Bloomingdale PTA is Fundraising: The Bloomingdale Public Schools Parent Teacher Association is holding a fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse this Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fundraiser includes a three-course lunch and cost is $20 for adults and $5 for kids. You Need to Know Tonight is Open Mic Night: …

TGIF again. TG there is an F every week, in fact. We've got a few suggestions of things for you to do this weekend in case you didn't have time to think about it. Here are five things you need to know are happening. You Need to Know Hall Pass is Playing at the Movies: Hall Pass is making its debut at the Clearview Kinnelon 11 movie theater this weekend. The movie, rated R, will be playing today at 2:10 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:20 p.m. and 10 p.m. You Need to Know Where to See a Play: The Women's Theater Co. is presenting "And the World Goes Round" at the Parsippany Community Center at 8 p.m. …

If you appreciate athletic competition at a high level, this is a big weekend for you in Morris County. The county championships in both wrestling and swimming are taking place, as the season continues to heat up. If sports isn't your cup of tea, we still have plenty of other things you can do this weekend. As always, more information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Wrestling for Titles–Morris County's wrestling scene has always been a very competitive one. This weekend, Mt. Olive High School will be the site of the Morris County …

It's not every day you get to celebrate a professional sports team's success with that team. It's also rare to be able to do that in a town nearby. Morris County residents have the opportunity to do just that this weekend, as well as take part in a number of other fun events. As always, more information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Waive on the J-E-T-S–You don't have to be a die-hard New York Jets fan to get caught up in the excitement of the AFC Championship Game this weekend. However, if you are big fan of the team, you'll …

This weekend, we have a group of option for you that can take your mind off of a snow-filled, possibly stressful, week. A few of those distractions will make you laugh, while some will put your mind on the arts. As always, more information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Laugh at Them On the Small Screen, See Them on Stage–Are you a fan of "Last Comic Standing" or find any particular comedian on the show a riot? This weekend, you have a chance to see the stars of the NBC show up-close-and-personal. Those comedians who you saw during …

It may be cold outside–with snow on the ground and continuing to fall–but that doesn't mean there aren't some interesting things to do around the area this weekend to forget about the slush. In one case, you can actually get away from it this weekend and return to it later. Here are five things you can use to get away without having to drive too far. More information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Donate Blood, Get Something for Yourself–It's not every day that you can do something for someone else while also getting a little …

We know it can be hard to find things to do around the area on a holiday weekend. That's why we did the searching for you as 2010 turns to 2011. Here is a list of things you may want to check out for New Year's. More information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. End/Start the Year on a Bike–If you're like a lot of people, you are looking to get in shape as part of your New Year's resolutions. Taking a bike ride on New Year's Day could be a good way of starting that. Head to Marty's Reliable Cycle in Morristown for the Saturday …

With Christmas falling on Saturday, there aren't a lot of events happening around the area that day. However, that doesn't mean there aren't some fun things taking place this weekend. Here is your weekly list. As always, information about the events, along with addresses for the venues, can be found by clicking the links. Also, if you are looking for religious service times for Christmas Eve and Christmas, make sure to check the events calendar. Take in the Theatre–A production of "I Capture the Castle" is currently being shown at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison. The …

This weekend, we're introducing a new feature that we hope will make your downtime even better. We know you've been there before, because we have, too. Whether you're trying to avoid another lazy Saturday or Sunday on the couch, or you are so busy that you haven't had a chance to find out that the event you've been waiting for all year is happening this weekend, this feature is for you. So, without further interruption, we bring you the first 5 Things to Do This Weekend. You'll find this first edition to be very holiday oriented. More information about the events, along with addresses for the…