Things to do in North Jersey, Aug. 15-18: Passaic County Fair, live music, outdoor movies

The annual Passaic County Fair is back at Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park for a full weekend of fun and fireworks.

Free outdoor live music is still the soundtrack to the North Jersey summer. This weekend we've got Jerzey Shawn and Tano in Paterson, Carnaby Street ('60s British Invasion) in Pompton Lakes, El Grupo K'ndela (salsa) in Belleville, High in the Mid 80s ('80s hits) in Wharton, Raphy Castillo & El Sexieto Quisqueva (salsa) in Mount Olive, Tequila Rose (country) in Oak Ridge, Jazz in the Park in Paterson, the Cadence Crew (R&B/soul, funk, classic rock, jazz/fusion, gospel, pop, hip hop) in South Orange, Fillet of Soul ('70s and '80s funk/soul) in Lodi, and Jersey Sound ('60s, '70s, '80s) in Little Falls and Rockaway. If you like your jazz indoors, check out the Uptown Showcase in Montclair.

There are also plenty of free outdoor movies throughout the area, with "The Little Mermaid" in Morristown, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Woodland Park, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" in Hackensack, "Migration" in Fort Lee and "Super Mario" in Parsippany.

For some sports action, there's a trio of Sussex County Miners baseball games, plus some basketball fun with the Harlem Globetrotters.

And the outdoor fun doesn't stop there. Vernon is hosting a Maker's Market, Dingo's in Clifton is having a Backyard BBQ, a Summer Luau in Randolph and a car show in Frankford.

See below for all the details, plus the weather forecast that may include some rain on those outdoor activities.

North Jersey weather forecast for Aug. 15-18

According to the National Weather Service:

• Thursday night: Partly cloudy, low in the upper 60s.
• Friday : Mostly sunny with a light breeze, high in the upper 80s.
• Saturday : Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of afternoon showers and a high around 80. Showers are likely, with a possible thunderstorm, in the evening. The low will get to around 70.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high around 80 and showers and thunderstorms becoming increasingly likely into the afternoon. The low will get around 70.

Passaic County Fair

The annual fair will take place Thursday through Sunday in Woodland Park. Thursday is Wristband Night. There will be a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Go: Passaic County Fair at Garret Mountain Reservation, 8 Mountain Ave., Woodland Park. 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. passaiccountynj.org

Jerzy Shawn and Tano concert in Paterson

Part of the Summer Concert Series presented by the City of Paterson, Mayor Andre Sayeh and the City Council, Jerzy Shawn and Tano will perform Thursday at Paterson City Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Music provided by DJ Stunna.

Go: Jerzey Shawn and Tano at Paterson City Hall, 155 Market St. 6 p.m. Thursday. For information, contact Della McCall at 973-321-1223 ext. 2350. patersonnj.gov

Jersey Sound in Little Falls and Rockaway

Jersey Sound will perform hits of the '60s, '70s and '80s at free outdoor shows on Thursday and Sunday, part of the Little Falls Summer Concert Series & Marketplace and the Rockaway Gazebo 2024 Summer Concert Series.

The band plays a blend of classic oldies, classic rock, Motown, R&B, British invasion and pop; and pays tribute to New Jersey performers like Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Rascals, Joe Pesci, Eddie Rabbitt, The Duprees and Southside Johnny.

Go: Jersey Sound at Memorial Park, Main Street and Wilmore Road, Little Falls. 7 p.m. Thursday; marketplace starts at 6. Admission is free. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Civic Center, 19 Warren St. littlefallsabc.org . jerseysound.com

Go again: Jersey Sound at the Rockaway Gazebo, Mt. Hope Road, Rockaway Township. 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. rockawaytownship.org . The rain location is Rockaway Townsquare Mall (former Lord & Taylor court next to Kawaii Gifts), lower level. The Recreation Hotline - 973-983-2853 - is updated when there is a change. jerseysound.com

Carnaby Street concert in Pompton Lakes

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 as part of the Borough of Pompton Lakes Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Pompton Lakes Business Improvement District. Bring a chair and support local businesses.

Go: Carnaby Street on the lawn of the Pompton Lakes Library, 333 Wanaque Ave. 7 p.m. Thursday. pomptonlakesBID.org , carnabystreetband.wixsite.com/carnaby-street .

El Grupo K'ndela in Belleville

Part of Belleville's free outdoor summer concert series, K'ndela will play two sets of salsa music at Belleville High School on Thursday.

Go: El Grupo K'ndela at Belleville High School, 100 Passaic Ave., Belleville. 7 p.m. Thursday. Free. kndelaentertainment.com , belleville.org .

Outdoor movie in Morristown - 'The Little Mermaid'

Morristown Recreation presents "The Little Mermaid" at Lidgerwood Park on Thursday.

Go: "The Little Mermaid" at Lidgerwood Park, Lidgerwood Parkway and James Street, Morristown. 7 p.m. Thursday. townofmorristown.org , rec@townofmorristown.org. 973-292-6717.

Movie Under The Stars in Woodland Park - 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour'

The Woodland Park Municipal Alliance is sponsoring this movie night on Thursday at Memorial Field. The snack stand will be open.

Go: "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" at Memorial Field, 1075 McBride Ave., Woodland Park. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. wpnj.us

Movie Under the Stars at HacPAC - 'TMNT: Mutant Mayhem'

On Thursday in Hackensack, join the half-shell heroes in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael return to the big screen in this adventure. When a new menace threatens New York City, the Turtles must team up with their allies to protect their home and uncover secrets from their past. Plus, there will be a pre-movie pizza party!

Go: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" at Atlantic Street Park, outside the Hackensack Performing Arts Center, 102 State St. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. hacpac.org

Free outdoor movie in Fort Lee - 'Migration'

The free 2024 Summer Movie Series at the Fort Lee Community Center continues with "Migration" (2023; animated) on Thursday. Bring a chair or blanket as seating is not provided.

Go: "Migration" at the Jack Alter Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terrace. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. fortleenj.org

Harlem Globetrotters Experience at American Dream

The Globetrotters take the court with basketball innovation and fun for a 10-day engagment beginning Friday. See them dribble, spin, slam and dunk their way past their rivals, the Washington Generals. Be amazed by trick shots and ballhandling skills and have some laughs. There will also be opportunities for pregame, postgame and in-game fan engagement.

The Magic Pass lets participants join the players on the court before the game to show their skills and get player autographs and photos. The Celebrity Court Pass gets participants center court and one-on-one during pregame warm-ups. Some VIP packages include premium reserved seating on the Globetrotters bench, gift packs, a meet-and-greet, an autograph session and a photo op.

Go: The Harlem Globetrotters Experience at the Rink, Level 1 at American Dream in East Rutherford. 2 and 7 p.m. beginning Friday. $15 to $330. americandream.com

'Super Mario' movie in Parsippany

Part of the Fun Fridays series presented by Mayor James R. Barberio and the Township, "Super Mario" will be shown at Veterans Memorial Park. There will also be a Farmers Market throughout the afternoon in the park, featuring 25 to 30 local vendors including farm produce, bread and bakery, fresh and pre-made foods, specialty coffees, homemade treats, pet products, food trucks, family fun and children’s activities. Admission is free and the event is pet friendly.

Go: "Super Mario" at Veterans Memorial Park, U.S. Highway 46 at Vail Road, Parsippany. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Farmers market is from 3 to 8 p.m. Free. During inclement weather, decisions will be made by 2 p.m. and posted at parsippany.net and on Facebook .

High in the Mid 80s concert in Wharton

High in the Mid 80s (or HITME) will perform on Friday as part of the Wharton Summer Concert Series at Betty Poyer Field. The band is comprised of seven pro musicians playing the new wave and pop music from the early- to mid-1980s, performed true to the original recordings.

Admission and parking are free, but bring cash for food and drink purchases from Jersey Girl Brewing and the food trucks. Bring a chair or a blanket for seating.

During the concert, W. Central Avenue will be closed to traffic from W. Dewey Avenue to Pine Street. Residents who live within the closed area will be allowed through.

Go: High in the Mid 80s at Betty Poyer Field, 180 W. Central Ave., Wharton. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Free. Those who are able to walk are encouraged to do so. Uber and Lyft drop off will be at 183 W. Dewey Ave. There will be limited parking at Hugh Force Park on W. Central Avenue. highinthemid80s.com , whartonnj.com

Salsa in the Park in Mount Olive

Bring chairs and blankets to Turkey Brook Park on Friday and share your love of salsa music. Raphy Castillo & El Sexieto Quisqueva will provide the music for dancing under the pavilion. Maria Baxter will teach salsa moves throughout the night. There will be food and drink for purchase (Empanada Gue, Walking Tacos, Totally Nutz, Mi Sabor Boricua, Summer Made Fresh, Jersey Girl Brewing).

Go: Salsa in the Park at Turkey Brook Park, 30 Flanders Road, Budd Lake. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Free admission. mountolivetwpnj.org

Tequila Rose concert in Oak Ridge

Get ready for some new country hits, old school country classics and classic rock with Tequila Rose 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: Tequila Rose 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 , tequilaroseband.com , 201-230-8879 or 973-697-3828, artscommittee@jeffersonarts.org.

Sussex County Miners baseball

The Miners are at home at Skylands Stadium this weekend for three games against the New England Knockouts, with special themed nights and drink specials all weekend.

Friday is the Casino Night Fundraiser. During the game, step inside for a night of casino-style entertainment and fundraising with classic casino games under the pavilion, located down the right field line. Choose the Casino Ticket option when ordering tickets and receive a ticket to the game, entrance to the casino, and $150 in play money. The event is in support of Maverick's Legacy, a nonprofit in memory of Maverick Scott Chambers, with a mission to "promote infant and child safety through awareness and education, and to support families who have experienced the devastating loss of a child."

On Saturday, the first 500 fans recieve a bucket sponsored by Atlantic Health. Plus, there are fireworks at every Saturday home game.

During the Family Fun Sunday Splash Series sponsored by Mountain Creek, there will be in-game water events, including water balloon fights, spraying the crowd, a dunk tank, water slides and water games. At the pre-game pet adoption event presented by 11th Hour Rescue, meet adorable furry friends looking for their forever homes. After the final out, it's time for the Kids Run the Bases event. Plus, there will be a baseball card giveaway.

Go: Sussex County Miners at Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta. 7:05 p.m. Friday (gates open at 6), 2:05 p.m. Saturday (gates open at 1) and 6:35 p.m. Sunday (gates open at 4). $5 to $35. sussexcountyminers.com

Vernon Makers Market

Vernon Township Recreation presents the Makers Market on Saturday, with locally grown and sourced produce, honey, farm-fresh goods, ice cream, arts & crafts, handmade goods and more.

Go: Vernon Makers Market at Heaven Hill Farm & Garden Center, 451 State Route 94, Vernon. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. vernontwp.com

BBQ fundraiser at Dingo's Den in Clifton

There will be music, food and prizes on Saturday at Summer Backyard BBQ Fundraiser, with proceeds to benefit Power of One, a local anti-poverty nonprofit impacting seniors, veterans, the disabled and families in crisis. There will be country line dancing with Aleisy Carnero, DJ music and summer fun. Admission also grants attendees a ticket to that night's show at Dingbatz featuring Live music by Ryder (celebrating eight years of hard rock), Arckist, Torn and Frayed, and Bates.

Go: Summer Backyard BBQ Fundraiser at Dingo's Den, 615 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Saturday. 3 p.m. line dancing; DJ music until 7 p.m. Dingbatz show (620 Van Houten) at 7. $15. Cash bar available. dingbatzlive.com

Montclair Jazz Festival Uptown Showcase

Enjoy performances by Jazz House Summer Workshop student ensembles and the Christian McBride Band featuring Jeff Tain Watts and Cyrus Chestnut. The opening act is the Julian Lee Quartet with saxophonist Lee, who grew up in Montclair and was in the first Jazz House class. This Saturday concert at Montclair State University's Kasser Theater is free, but donations are welcome when reserving a ticket. To attend both the daytime and evening events, register for each separately. The theater will be cleared out between students and headliners so attendees can visit the food trucks, check out the merchandise and sign up to be a Jazz House member. Those that can't attend in person can watch the full day's performances live on the Jazz House YouTube page or on its website.

Go: Jazz House Summer Workshop at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., Montclair, on Saturday. Student ensembles begin at noon, followed by the Julian Lee Quartet, and Christian McBride and Friends. montclairjazzfestival.org

Jazz in the Park in Paterson

Presented by the Paterson Community Affairs Division in partnership with the Eastside Neighborhood Assocation 2.0, this concert featuring local musicians will take place at Eastside Park on Saturday.

Go: Jazz in the Park at Eastside Park's lower field, 817 14th Ave., Paterson. 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Rain date is Sunday. Free. Reserve a spot at eventbrite.com .

Cadence Crew concert in South Orange

The free Downtown After Sundown live music series continues Saturday with the Cadence Crew, a community of creatives who perform live original music and original arrangements of cover songs. The ensemble consists of consists of local singers, drummers, bassists, guitarists, keyboardists, DJs, producers and other types of musicians and artists in the New Jersey/New York area. They play R&B/soul, funk, classic rock, jazz/fusion, gospel, pop and hip hop.

Go: The Cadence Crew at Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. southorangedowntown.org , instagram.com/thecadencecrew .

Fillet of Soul concert in Lodi

This funk/soul band will lay down '70s and '80s hits from artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, Sly and the Family Stone, O'Jays and Al Green on Saturday. The group consists of four singers projecting soulful melodic leads with blended background harmonies. The instrumental section is made up of drums, bass, guitar, keys and horns providing the groove.

Go: Fillet of Soul at Memorial Park Amphitheater, 1 Memorial Drive, Lodi. 7 p.m. Saturday. filletofsoulnj.com , lodi-nj.org .

Summer Luau in Randolph

The Summer Luau is 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Community Park. The evening will feature selections from "Moana Jr." with a cast meet-and-greet, steel drums, and a fire show. The menu includes Hawaiian meatballs, Hawaiian pizza dip with chips, roasted pig. tofu skewers, shrimp skewers, orange coconut salad, macaroni salad with potatoes, banana bread, cheesecake fluff cups, a chocolate dessert, water, iced tea and lemonade. BYOB.

Go: Summer Luau at Veterans Community Park, 100 Calais Road, Randolph. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $68; $30 for children ages 3 to 12; free for ages 2 and under. randolphnj.org

Frankford Township Car Show

Hosted by Frankford Township Clean Communities and Lost in Time Car Club, this show on Sunday at the Sussex County Fairgrounds is a benefit for Father John's Animal House and will include an adoption event. There will be food provided by Frankford F.D., a D.J., trophies and a 50/50. Bring a donation of pet supplies for the shelter.

Go: Frankford Township Car Show at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta. Sunday. Registration at 10 a.m. registration, trophies at 2 p.m. $15 registration. Sussex County Fairgrounds on Facebook.

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