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Patch Weekend Picks: Free Pizza, St. Patrick's Day Parades, Irish Festival, Pub Crawl

Here are a dozen things to do in New Jersey this weekend, March 10-12.

Looking to get out and about this weekend in New Jersey?

Here are Patch's picks for some weekend fun around the Garden State this weekend, March 10, 11 and 12.

Free Pizza

Friday in East Hanover: Uncle Maddio's, known for its customized personal pizzas, is opening its first New Jersey location in East Hanover, and is letting locals try a pizza for free on Friday. To get your free 9-inch, three-topping pizza. You'll need to register. More details here.

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East Coast Pro Wrestling Show

Friday in Butler: The Butler High School Wrestling Team is hosting a pro wrestling show at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature eight great matches. Advance purchase of general admission tickets are $10, ringside are $12. Tickets are $12 and $15 at the door. Intermission will feature a meet-and-greet. More details here.

TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood MAC Experience

Friday in Wayne: TUSK takes its audience members on a sweet ride down memory lane, leaving no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world's best-loved and top-selling bands. TUSK covers all the chart-topping hits of Fleetwood Mac such as "Landslide," "Rhiannon," "Go Your Own Way," "Don’t Stop," "Dreams," "Say You Love Me," "Hold Me" and many others. More details here.

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Guinness Run/Pub Crawl

Saturday in Highlands: The race starts at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bahrs Landing Restaurant. Registration of $30 includes a commemorative T-shirt, a Guinness pint glass and access to the Post-Race Party at Bahrs Landing Restaurant with complimentary appetizers and Guinness beer. More details here.

Tech Fest 7

Saturday in Brick: The music festival will feature 20 bands on two stages. Kicks off at 1 p.m. at 111 Drum Point Road. All proceeds go to benefit The Dennis Bourke Hopes & Dreams Scholarship Fund. More details here.

Cranbury Craft Show

Saturday and Sunday in Cranbury: The historic village of Cranbury will host its 20th Annual Cranbury Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday, to feature 120 juried artisans. New crafters will join returning favorites to showcase work in a variety of media including jewelry, fabric arts, ceramics, toys, wood crafts, food, florals, glass, clothing and more. More details here.

Fanwood Irish Festival

Saturday and Sunday in Fanwood: The 6th Annual Fanwood Irish Festival will be held both days this weekend from noon to 5 p.m. at the Southside of the Fanwood Train Station. The event will include Irish-themed food, drink and vendors, Irish dancers and more. More details here.

Kite Make and Take For Kids

Saturday in Cinnaminson: Celebrate the start of spring at the Cinnaminson Library. Pop into the Burlington County Library's Cinnaminson Branch any time on March 11 and make a fun kite craft. Best for ages 4-12. All materials supplied by the library. More details here.

Rumson St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sunday in Rumson: The Rumson St. Patrick's Day parade will be Sunday at 1 p.m. The Grand Marshal is Little Silver resident Lee Carr. More details here.

Hackettstown St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sunday in Hackettstown: The 9th annual Hackettstown St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. More details here.

Somerville St. Patrick's Day Parade

Sunday in Somerville: The parade will be held at 1:30 p.m. and along Main Street in Somerville. Specials will be offered at local restaurants, including Alfonso's, Central Pizzeria & Restaurant, Mannion's Irish Pub, McCormick's Pub and Verve. More details here.

Hopewell Valley Restaurant Week

Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Hopewell: The third annual Hopewell Valley Restaurant Week goes through March 15 and features Brothers Moon, Blue Bottle Cafe, Camillo's Ristorante Italiano, Nomad Pizza and more. More details here.

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