Hungarian Festival in New Brunswick — New Brunswick's Somerset Street will be transformed into a little slice of Budapest on Saturday as folk dancing, food and fashions return for the 39th annual Hungarian Festival. Throughout the day, a Budapest-style coffee house and pastry shop offers a taste of the country while — with a nod to Liberty Science Center's current exhibit — the festival celebrates the 40th anniversary of Rubik's Cube, a puzzle invented by Hungarian architecture professor Erno Rubik. There will also be a beer garden and Hungarian folk bazaar. The festival starts at 11 a.m. with a parade and ceremony and continues with folk dancing at noon, then fashion show at 2 p.m. on the corner of Somerset and Plum streets with traditional Hungarian costumes. At 8 p.m., the cultural celebration wraps up with a disco at Somerset Street in New Brunswick. Call (732) 846-5777 or visit hungarianfestival.org. (Amy Kuperinsky)

Privateers & Pirates Festival in Tuckerton — Arrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Avast ye mateys! It's that time of year, time for Tuckerton Seaport's Privateers & Pirates Festival. Bloody Historical, a group of pirate reenactors, will be on the scene Saturday with swords, swagger and tri-corner hats. Guests of all ages can compete in a pirate costume contest, learn about pirate history, pose on "the plank," watch a pirate pistol or sword fight show, hear a talking parrot, or tackle a treasure hunt. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum, 120 West Main St. in Tuckerton. Admission $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children (free for children under 5). Call (609) 296-8868 or visit tuckertonseaport.org. (Amy Kuperinsky)

Symphony Circus in Newark and New Brunswick — The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra pairs up with the acrobats, jugglers and strongmen of Cirque de la Symphonie this weekend. Music director Jacques Lacombe leads programs that may include selections from Bizet's "Carmen," Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" and John Williams' "Superman" score. Shows take place today at 8 p.m. at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark and on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Tickets are $20-$88, call (800) ALLEGRO or visit njsymphony.org

New Jersey Renaissance Faire in Bordentown — Take a trip back in time this weekend at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire. The fair, which wraps up its two weekend run Saturday and Sunday, combines history and mythology with events such as a human chess match, a tournament of arms and a glassblowing demonstration. Visitors can also meet a variety of legendary figures from William Shakespeare to King Arthur. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at 1195 Florence Columbus Rd. in Bordentown. Tickets are $20 for those 13 and older and $12 for those five to 12 years old. Children four and under are free. Call 888-864-8222 or visit njrenfaire.com. (Jessica Iannetta)

Hat City Streets Festival in Orange — More than 200 artists will be in attendance at the Hat City Streets Festival on Saturday. The music ranges from gypsy jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel and Band to reggae, Motown, West African sounds and blues by Mike Griot and Friends. Dance, children's bands and art activities are suitable for children and families and visual artists will have booths set up featuring original works. Among the standouts are theater games run by Luna Stage, a stage combat workshop, 3-D printing and capoeira. Events take place at and around 580 Forest St., Orange from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., valleyartsnj.com

Irish Festival in Oceanport — Celebrate the Irish heritage at the Monmouth Park Racetrack on Sunday. Featuring horse races, human horse races to raise funds for Autism New Jersey, food, and children's activities, this will be the 44th annual New Jersey Irish Festival. A Catholic mass will be held at 11 a.m. Irish bands will perform throughout the day and there will be a pipe band and solo competitions. Gates open at 10 a.m., events take place 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free, nj-irishfestival.com

Sheep dog trials in Morris Township — Sure, there's all manner of canine competitions where you can look at dogs being preened and paraded around. Want to see a dog performing the job it was bred to do? Watch Border Collies round up some sheep this weekend at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm's sheep dog trials. There will be 80 dogs and 40 handlers directing the collies to move the sheep through obstacle courses. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for children ages 4 to 16 and $4 for children ages 2 to 3 (free for children under 2). Call (973) 326-7645 or visit friendsoffosterfields.org. Do not bring dogs. (Amy Kuperinsky)

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