Get Dancing, Meet a Historical Figure This Weekend

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.

Where/When: , Saturday, Feb. 12 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: It’s Valentine’s Day Dance for parents and their kids, with music by DJ Bobby. Why not go is the real question.
Pricing: $25 per couple, additional child $5, $40 max per family.

Where/When: Fairmount Firehouse, Sunday, February 13, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Because it’s all you can eat pancakes for four hours, and benefits the fire department.
Pricing: $7.50 for adults, $5.50 for kids, children under five are free.

Where/When: , Saturday, Feb. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Why Go: It’s a look into history in honor of Black History Month, with a portrayal of Ned Hector, the hero of the Battle of Brandywine.
Pricing: Free, open to all.

Where/When: , Saturday, Feb. 12, 7 to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Family event for all ages, with babysitting available, with performances by Ray Winch, The Americana Troupe, Christian Sloan from Limerick Faire, and The Schooley’s Mountain Peaches.
Pricing: Free.

North 2, Group 3 State Sectional Winter Track
Where/When: At Toms River Bubble, Sunday, Feb. 13, starting at 3 p.m.
Why Go: To support the winter tracks teams and their successful seasons.
Price: Free.