With rain possible throughout the weekend, let's hope it holds off long enough to enjoy some of North Jersey's outdoor activities in North Jersey, like the free summer concerts throughout the region including soul music in Chester, modern and classic country in Long Hill, the sounds of the '60 British Invasion in Oak Ridge, and a tribute to Johnny Maestro in Bloomfield/Montclair. If the weather is conducive, there's also an outdoor movie in Fort Lee.
If the rain forces you indoors, you can bring the kids to the Garden State Plaza for a Magical Meet & Greet with Belle and her Prince.
See below for all the details and the rainy weather forecast, and enjoy your weekend!
North Jersey weather forecast for Aug. 1-4
According to the National Weather Service:
- Thursday night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., and a low in the mid-70s.
- Friday : Mostly sunny with a high in the low 90s and possible showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Rain is increasingly likely into the night. Low in the mid-70s.
- Saturday : Chance of showers in the early morning and late afternoon. Otherwise, mostly sunny with a high near 90. Mostly cloudy at night with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low in the low 70s.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high approaching 90. Partly cloudy at night with slight chance of showers and a low in the low 70s.
Total Soul in Chester Township
With hundreds of songs in its repertoire, Total Soul brings its choreography, singers, horns and grooving rhythm section to Chester Park for a free concert on Thursday. Members include bandleader Jeff Dieterelem; Billy Robinson, William Paterson University student Emily Lucas, David Lucas, Marika Reid, Kiminey Thomas and Yameil Nunez on vocals; Miho Nobuzane on keyboards; Fairleigh Dickinson grad Jerry Romano on trumpet; David Lackner on saxophone and keyboards; Gary Weiss on drums; Keith Yaun on guitar; Greg Dilorenzo and Roxbury High School alum Mark Rufino on bass; and Montclair State University grad Joao Goncalves and Marcus Weiss on saxophone; along with audio mixer and William Paterson University student Michael Pettorini.
Go: Total Soul at Chester Park, 155 Main St., Chester Township. 7 p.m. Thursday. Free. totalsoul.com
Tequila Rose in Long Hill Township
Get ready for a free concert of new country hits, old school country classics and classic rock with Tequila Rose on Thursday at Kantor Park. Bring the family, lawn chairs/blankets and a picnic dinner.
Go: Tequila Rose at Kantor Memorial Park, behind Town Hall Grass Field, 915 Valley Road, Gillette. 7 p.m. Thursday. Free. Contact Parks & Rec at 908-647-8000 ext. 219 or 267 with any questions. longhillnj.gov
Free outdoor movie in Fort Lee - 'Gran Turismo'
The free 2024 Summer Movie Series at the Fort Lee Community Center continues with "Gran Turismo" (2023; PG-13) on Thursday. Bring a chair or blanket as seating is not provided.
Go: "Gran Turismo" at the Jack Alter Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. fortleenj.org
Carnaby Street concert in Oak Ridge
Chris Roselle and his band, Carnaby Street, will play the music of the '60s British Invasion, along with other artists like the Bee Gees, Simon and Garfunkel, and the Monkees on Friday. Part of the Jefferson Arts Committee Summer Gazebo Concert Series, the concert is free, with free parking, and is family friendly. Bring a chair/blanket, snacks/dinner, and/or non-alcoholic beverages – carry in/carry out your trash. There will be snacks and refreshments for sale and a port-a-john will be on site.
Go: Carnaby Street at the Jefferson Township Gazebo in the Municipal Complex, 1033 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge. 6:30 p.m. Friday. Free. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Jefferson Township High School air-conditioned auditorium, where no food or beverages will be allowed. jeffersontownship.net , facebook.com/JeffersonArtsCommittee , carnabystreetband.wixsite.com/carnaby-street . 201-230-8879 or 973-697-3828, artscommittee@jeffersonarts.org.
Step By Step: A Tribute to Johnny Maestro at Brookdale Park
Part of the Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series hosted by County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and the Board of County Commissioners, this Johnny Maestro tribute comes to Bloomfield/Montclair on Friday.
Take a trip down memory lane with the Step by Step Band, performing Maestro’s hit songs from his time with the Crests through the Brooklyn Bridge. The group is not comprised of impersonators, but rather professionals, put together by Frank DiRobella, trying to keep Johnny’s music alive with songs like "The Worst that Could Happen," "Sixteen Candles," "Gee" and "Step by Step."
The group features Tony Aquino (lead vocals), Joe Noto (1st Tenor), Lou Orrichio (2nd Tenor), Frank DiRobella (baritone, falsetto), Ken Cama (bass), Bud Brewer (keyboards, background vocals), Rene’ L. Cardona (drums, background vocals) and Matt DiGiovanni (guitar).
Go: Step By Step at Brookdale Park, off of Grove Street, and Bellevue and Watchung avenues in Montclair and Bloomfield. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Free. essexcountynj.org , stepbysteptribute.com .
Magical Meet & Greet - Belle's Village Party at Garden State Plaza
Bring the whole family for a day of smiles and photo opportunities. Belle and her Prince will retell the famous tale with audience participation during this live show with vocal performances on Sunday.
This free event will begin on level 1 near Planet Playskool and then the characters will parade to the Food Court District to take photos and meet guests. Plus, be sure to snag a complimentary AMC Theatre ticket when you spend $25 or more at any qualifying eateries. Enjoy face painting, balloon art, a D.J. and more.
Go: Belle's Village Party at Garden State Plaza in Paramus. 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. Free. westfield.com/united-states/gardenstateplaza .
Have an event coming up? Tell us about it. Write to Daniel Galioto at galiotod@northjersey.com.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Things to do this weekend in North Jersey: free concerts, outdoor movie, more
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