TGIF! Here are our top 7 picks for fun things to do in New Jersey this weekend. What fun activities would you suggest? Tweet ideas to #njweekend

Mini Maker Faire in Newark — Creative types of all stripes will be in the spotlight at the first Greater Newark Mini Maker Faire tomorrow. The event will showcase the work of robotics engineers, 3-D printing artists, boat builders and glass and metal artists. Forty New Jersey "makers" will be in attendance, including Henry Feinberg, creator of E.T.'s "Phone Home" Communicator. Activities include learning about action figure modeling and design, the creation of glass beads and discovering traditional Japanese woodworking techniques. The founders of the design studio Nervous System will give a keynote speech including discussion about 3-D and 4-D printing. The celebration of DIY spirit takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children, seniors and veterans, $5 for Newark residents, newarkmuseum.org

Jay Leno in Morristown — Long time host of "The Tonight Show" and recent Television Hall of Fame inductee Jay Leno takes the stage at the Mayo Performing Arts Center tonight. Fans of the late night legend can see him live a little earlier than usual, as the show begins at 8 p.m, mayoarts.org

Whoopi Goldberg in Atlantic City — Actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg, whose roles range from her Academy Award winning turn in "Ghost" to "The Color Purple" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" has long been and imitable presence in the arts. She's also one of few to win the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards. See her perform at Revel tomorrow, revelresorts.com

Figaro plays in Princeton — Figaro is back - but not the way most of us are used to seeing him. The crafty servant well known to fans of operas by Rossini and Mozart appears in his original form, as a character in a trilogy of 18th century French plays by Pierre Beaumarchais, at the McCarter Theatre. "The Barber of Seville" opens tonight directed and adapted by Stephen Wadsworth, and next week brings "The Marriage of Figaro," mccarter.org

Yogi Berra Memorabilia in Little Falls — The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center is hosting a memorabilia appraisal tomorrow modeled after "Antiques Roadshow." Professional appraisers from Robert Edward Auctions in Watchung will be on hand to assess up to three items per person, whether antiques from history, sports or pop culture. James Spence Authentication will also be there to evaluate signed objects. Noon to 4 p.m. at the museum, 8 Yogi Berra Drive, (on the campus of Montclair State University), Little Falls. Admission $6 for adults, $4 for students and children. Call (973) 655-2378 or visit yogiberramuseum.org. (Amy Kuperinsky)

Bark for Life in Florham Park — It's canines for cancer this weekend as dog owners gather with their constant companions in Florham Park. They've so far raised $7,936 for the American Cancer Society as part of Bark for Life, a dog walk benefit. After the walk there's activities including a throwdown for Top Dog and contests for longest sit, best dog trick, costume and musical sit. There will also be a celebrity dog reading and agility and reiki demonstrations. Each dog gets a goodie bag, bandana and raffle entry. Registration is $20 per dog and starts at 11 a.m. tomorrow. The benefit runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Florham Park Gazebo Lawn, 111 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park. Call (973) 285-8030 or visit relayforlife.org/barkflorhamparknj. (Amy Kuperinsky)

Cherry Blossoms in Newark — Tomorrow through April 13, Branch Brook Park will be awash in the pink petals of Cherry Blossoms. Visit for just a stroll or for some of the Cherry Blossom Festival's special events. Tomorrow marks the annual bike race, with start times between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m, and Sunday includes a 10K run with 8 a.m. registration for a 10 a.m. start. For more information, visit essexcherryblossom.com

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