GET OUT: Children's Museum Anniversary, Paws For Celebration, and Maplewood Open House

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 new events to explore. We'll feature events from Easton and things to do within driving distance.

1.

Where/When: 196 Washington Street/ Saturday 9 a.m.

Why Go?:

The Easton Lions Grange Charitable Thrift Shop is open every Wednesday from 10-2 and Saturdays from 9 to 3. We are located at the intersection of Rt.138 & Elm St, next to the Union Villa. Your donations are tax deductible.

New used inventory coming in all the time. We are loaded for bear. Dining sets, end tables, couches, chairs, patio sets, glassware, prints, paintings, tools, collectibles, jewelry, nick-knacks, books, toys, bikes, records, clothing, baby things, household items, and an endless count of usable items by the many hundreds. Everything is priced to move and everyone can dicker. No reasonable offers refused.

2. Children's Museum 20th Anniversary Rock and Roll Party

Where/When: Canoe Club, West Bridgewater/ 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday

Why Go?:

It's the Children's Museum's 20th birthday and to celebrate we're taking those “old records off the shelf” for a rock n' roll fantasy. Join us as we celebrate 20 years of rockin'. We promise an entertaining night of dancing complete with silent auction, great food,and a fun Rock n' Roll lip sync contest with celebrity MC Kennedy from Mix 104.1. Plus many more surprises! Click here for information and tickets.

Gourmet hors d'oeuvres and cuisine by Crispi's of Bridgewater. Desserts by Champagne Catering.

3.

Where/When: Animal Protection Center 1300 West Elm St. Extension/ Saturday 7 p.m.

Why Go?: 

Imagine a trip to California; tickets to see "Ellen;" a deluxe room at Boston's renowned Liberty Hotel; a New York Getaway and tickets to see Anderson Cooper. Those and many other items, including an iPad2, limited edition artwork, Red Sox tickets, jewelry and collectibles and ski packages are just a few of the many great items up for grabs to benefit the Animal Protection Center. This year, it's a St. Patrick's Day celebration and tickets are ON SALE NOW for APCSM’s popular annual wine and chocolate tasting and silent auction fundraiser at the Shaw’s Center in Brockton. This event sold out last year! To buy tickets and see auction items, go to www.apcsm.org or LIKE us on Facebook.

4.

Where/When?: Maplewood Country Day Camp and Enrichment Center/ 10 a.m. Sunday

Why Go?:

Maplewood Day Camp & Enrichment Center in South Easton, Mass., will host an Open House on Sunday, March 11th from 10.a.m. to 1 p.m at 150 Foundry Street (Route 106). With summer just around the corner and sessions filling up fast, parents and kids aged 4-14 are invited to learn about Maplewood’s expanded Summer Camp program and enjoy a day of family fun, including an interactive petting zoo provided by Farm Visits. At the free event, parents will have an opportunity to meet with Maplewood’s owners and other camp families and tour the 30-acre property. Other activities will include a moonwalk, rock climbing wall, gymnastics and face painting. For more information or to download a summer camp brochure, visit www.maplewoodyearround.com.

5. Sunday Story Time

Where/When?:/ 3 p.m. Sunday

Why Go?:

Join us for a new, timely story each week. Following the reading a related craft activity is completed by all the kids.

Perfect for all ages, no sign up necessary.