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.
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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.
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Price: Free.
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.
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.