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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.

Itβs Thursday, and you have no idea what youβll 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.ο»Ώ
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Where/When: 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence; Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
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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.
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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 grand opening of the recent expansion of the Kidzibits FamilyΒ Education Center, the Western Reserve Historical Society is offering free admission to children 9 and under to the History Center.
Price: Admission is $8 adults, $7.50 seniors and $5 for children 10 and up.
Where/When: Eastgate Lanes,Β 2544 Wedgewood Dr., Akron; Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: The Akron bowling alley is hosting its first annual Battle of the Bands. Six area bands will compete for a $200 prize over six weeks. Tonight's band is .
Price: $10
Where/When: , 1567 Pilgrim Dr., Stow; Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Why Go: Shop for local produce and crafts.
Price: Free entry.
Where/When: Corner of Everett and RevereΒ roads (across from Revere High School), Bath; Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.
Why Go: This year's showΒ will likely have more than 400 events, 100 riders and more than 70 competition classes.
Price: Admission is $5 individual, $15 family.