Get Out! Improv, Battle of the Bands and More!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.

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. MAYORAL CANDIDATE GOLF OUTING Where/When: Fox Den Golf Course, 2770 Call Rd., Stow; Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Get to know Scott Buck and enjoy a day of 4-person, 18-hole scramble with cart. Lunch is included. Price: $85. 2. ROCKIN' ON THE RIVER Where/When: Falls River Square, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls; Friday from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Why Go: Blue Lunch and 7 Bridges -- a tribute to the Eagles. Price: Free parking and admission. 3. BATTLE OF THE BANDS Where/When: Eastgate Lanes, …

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Get Out! Horse Show, Bands Battle, Farmers' Market and More!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.

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. SMART MONEY CHOICES CONFERENCE Where/When: 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence; Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Why Go: Courses include Budgeting, Credit & Debt Management, Consumer Fraud, Estate Planning, Insurance, Investments, Kids & Money, Programs to Help Ohioans, Retirement Planning and Social Security. Price: Free. 2. KIDZIBITS FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER Where/When: History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland; Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Go: In celebration of the …

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Get Out! Rib, White and Blue, Firecracker Run and More!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.

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. RIB, WHITE & BLUE Where/When: Lock 3 Park, 200 S Main St., Akron; Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., and Monday at noon. Why Go: Eat good ribs, listen to live music and on the Fourth of July, watch a spectacular fireworks display. Price: Free admission. 2. FOUNDING FATHER'S BASH Where/When: Earth Fare, 3737 W Market St., Fairlawn; Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Earth Fare is hosting this all-American community cook-out that features live music, prizes and great food.  Price: A …

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Get Out! A Birthday Party for Dogs, Tango Lessons and More!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.

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. YOUNG LIFE SUMMER KICK-OFF DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION Where/When: Revere High School, 3420 Everett Rd., Richfield; tonight from 6:30 to 8:30. Why Go: Proceeds from the event benefit Young Life of Copley, Highland, Revere and Wadsworth. Price: $20 2. HONEYBEE BUZZ Where/When: Nature Realm Visitor's Center, 1828 Smith Rd., Akron; Friday at 2 p.m. Why Go: Join naturalist and staff beekeeper Sarah Matheny at the observation window and check out what the bees are doing this time of year. Price: Free. 3. …

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Get Out! Estate Sale, Wine, Art, Blues Festival and More!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.

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. HUGE ESTATE SALE Where/When: 4393 Ellsworth Rd., Stow; today through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Why Go: There is much to choose from at this weekend-long estate sale, including antique tables, chairs, trunks, garden and hand tools, Toro 21-inch self propelled lawnmower,  glass and ceramic bells and other collections, crafts, beads, jewelry, dishes, silverware, bird houses and feeders, Treadle sewing machine and much more. Price: Free entry. 2. ROCKIN' ON THE RIVER Where/When: 2085 Front St., …

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

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.

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 …

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Get Out! Roller Derby, Rummage Sale and More!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.

It’s almost the weekend, and you have no idea what you’ll do. 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. HALE FARM & VILLAGE TOUR Where/When: Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Peninsula; today and Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Why Go: Students in preschool and up are invited to explore the regional traditions of Northeast Ohio and its people during the 1800s. Price: $6 per student. 2. HEALTH FAIR Where/When: Broadview Heights Recreation Center, 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights; Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Why Go: It's the third annual joint Health Fair for the Broadview Heights and Brecksville …

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The Joys of a Staycation in Northeast Ohio

Sometimes the break and adventure you need, is just outside your door.

The word staycation doesn’t always dream up appealing images of staying at home when the time is available to take a vacation. It almost translates as meaning no vacation. Although after a busy season of sports and activities and craving some down time, I welcomed a staycation over spring break. Hanging out at home was a great way to relax, spend quality time with my family, re-visit some area attractions, try something new and accomplish a few tasks around the house. Fortunately the week started with great weather. It was an ideal opportunity to get outside, exercise and visit the bike and hike trail. As my kids carried along on their scooters, it was old-fashioned fun for them and relaxation and exercise for me. They laughed, raced and …

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Get Out! Film Festival, Farmers' Market and Community Expo

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some Patchy ideas.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got 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. 35TH CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Where/When: Tower City Center, 230 West Huron Rd., Cleveland; Tonight through April 3. Why Go:  This year's festival will feature around 150 feature-length films and 130 short films from more than 60 different countries. Pricing: Tickets and showtimes vary. 2. COUNTRYSIDE CONVERVANCY WINTER FARMERS' MARKET Where/When: Old Trail School, 2315 Ira Rd., Bath; Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Why Go: This week's market includes fresh apple cider, homemade granola, …

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Get Out!

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some Patchy ideas.

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue! We've got the best bets for your weekend plans. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Where/When: The Heritage Barn, 5238 Young Rd., Stow; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Why Go: The Stow Players present this production of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful. Directed by William Morgan. Pricing: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and students. 2. THE TREMONT ARTWALK Where/When: Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland, click ArtWalk map; Friday  at 6 p.m. Why Go: Take a ride out to Cleveland and enjoy the artwork of local artists that is featured in 30 different venues, from restaurants …

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