Weekend Happenings: Parades, Music and Alec Baldwin

It's Thursday, and you have no idea what you'll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1.

• Where/When: South Main Street and East Central Avenue in Pearl River; Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
• Why go: It's the Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade, the biggest one outside of NYC, and everyone is going to be there! 
• Pricing: free

2.

• Where/When: Suffern Middle School Auditorium, Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m.
• Why go: Who can resist a fun loving singing red-headed orphan?  
• Pricing: $8 for adults, $6 for students and senior citizens

3. 

• Where/When: Felix Festa Middleschool, Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  
• Why go: Carnival games, prizes, and tons of Chili of course, all to support Clarkstown schools!
• Pricing: $5 for children, $10 for adults, $25 for families (admission includes unlimited food and carnival games)

4. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

• Where/When: Assorted restaurants across the Hudson Valley until March 27th 
• Why go: Sometimes it is scary to try a new restaurant especially when the menu contains unfamiliar dishes, but thanks to Restaurant Week 3 course meals at some of the best places for a small price.
• Pricing: $20 for lunch, $28 for dinner (reservations recommended)

5. 

• Where/When: Nyack High School, Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Why go: Hear first hand what its like to be in show business!
• Pricing: $25 in Advance, $15 Students in Advance, $30 at the Door, $100 Premium Seats & Private After-Party with Mr. Baldwin