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Get Out: Our Best Bets For What to Do This Weekend
A 5K, Hike with Dad and J Class Regatta are among the activities sure to keep your family entertained this weekend.
Where/When: on Saturday, June 18, at 8:15 a.m.
Why Go: Whether you are an avid runner or just getting started as a young runner, the USA Track and Field-sanctioned and scenic Norman Bird Sanctuary 5K has a division for everyone to run in. The Frosty Freez Kids Run kicks off first, followed by the adult groupings and even a new barefoot division.
Pricing: $18/adult; Free for children, but a $5 donation is suggested.
Where/When: on Saturday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate Father’s Day (a day early) with some quality family time as you take a nature hike out to Hanging Rock, take in the views of Sachuest Bay, and then enjoy a cookout back outside the NBS studio.
Pricing: $8/members; $10/non-members; Free for dads and children under 3- J CLASS REGATTA
Where/When: Narragansett Bay from Wednesday, June 15, through Sunday, June 19, at 1 p.m.
Why Go:  A rare opportunity to see two of the classic J Class boats race in the bay on a course set for easy spectator viewing from spots such as and . In addition to the race, don’t miss the race village at the where you can get a better look at the boats and learn more about the history of the class.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: This fundraiser to benefit the will feature food by McGrath Clambakes, music, dancing, behind the scenes tours of the fort, and silent and live auctions against the historic backdrop overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Pricing: $86
Where/When: Various locations and times from Friday, June 17, to Sunday, June 19.
Why Go: NewportFILM kicks off its summer 2011 season with a mini-fest featuring the British comedy Submarine, the culinary documentary A Matter of Taste, and a showcase of the best animated short films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival aimed at children ages 3 to 6. A wine reception will be held for each of the adult films prior to their viewing, and Q & A sessions will follow each showing.
Pricing: Submarine and A Matter of Taste tickets are $12 per adult or $20 with wine reception. Children’s films are $10 per adult and $5 per child under age 12.
Where/When: Tour starts at 33 Washington Street from Friday, June 17, through Sunday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Follow the map and meander your way through some of Newport’s most coveted gardens in the historic Point section of the city to gain new ideas for your own garden or just to enjoy the beauty that is the result of some hard working hobbyists.
Pricing: $25