Get Out! Irish Festival, Boat Trip and Home and Garden Tour

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 bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. RIVERFRONT IRISH FESTIVAL

Where/When: 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls; Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.

Why Go: Celebrate Irish heritage with music, dance and community at the 18th annual Riverfront Irish Festival. Wake up early on Saturday for an 8 a.m. 5K and 1-mile fun run.

Price: Free.

2. ART @ M.D. GARAGE

Where/When: M.D. Garage, 1556 West Boston Mills Rd., Peninsula; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: It's part of a series of free art exhibitions presented by the Crooked River Gang, a volunteer group of local artists. This month's exhibit is Up Close with Nature. Most of the artwork is available for purchase.

Price: Free.

3. PIONEER FESTIVAL

Where/When: Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: It's a family friendly program that explores 19th century life on the Western Reserve, and introduces visitors to soldiers from the War of 1812.

Price: Admission is $10 for adults and seniors, $5 for children ages 3 to 12. Children 2 and under get in free.

4. PORTAGE LAKES PONTOON BOAT COMMUNITY TRIP

Where/When: Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., Stow; 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Take an afternoon boat ride with a narrated guide of the Portage Lakes.  Lunch will be at Dietz's Landing.

Price: $25

Where/When: Old Town Hall, 49 Public Sq, Brecksville; Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Why Go: As part of Brecksville's bicentennial events, tour the inside of historic homes and gardens in Brecksville and Broadview Heights. You can pick up a tour book at the Old Town Hall.

Price: Free.