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Get Out Weekend Planner: Music Festival, Family Fest and More

No weekend plans yet? Check out this list of suggestions below

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your “done-work-outta-here time”. Check our top picks and activities for this weekend.

1. FamilyFest 2011

Where/When: 6726 Springfield Mall, Springfield/Thursday, June 2-Sunday, June 5

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Why Go: Kickoff Summer at FamilyFest. Children and adults of all ages will enjoy carnival rides and food.

Website: http://www.springfielddays.com

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2. Live Music Happy Hour

Where/When: Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton/Friday, June 3rd from 5-9 p.m.

Why Go: Try their sparkling Viognier, Après or sip on sangria while listening to Random Neutral Firings Line as they play some tunes. All glasses of wine are $1 off until 9 p.m.

Pricing: Free

 

3. Lincolnia Park Beautification Day

Where/When: 6501 Montrose Street, Saturday, June 4th from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Why Go: Help clean up your community streets and streams. Volunteers will provide you with gloves, trash bags and safety vests.

Pricing: Free

 

4. WSHS Spartanjam Music Festival

Where/When: 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield/Saturday, June 4th 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Why Go:  Enjoy an all day music festival that will include alumni bands. There will be food several vendors including Austin Grill, Burger Joint and Red Hot and Blue.

Pricing: Advance tickets, $5 plus a can of food or $10 at the door

Website: http://www.wshsguitar.org

 

5. PetFest and Paws on Parade

Where/When: 6726 Springfield Mall, Springfield/Saturday, June 4th 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Why Go: Bring your four-legged friends with you to this pet friendly event. There will be entertainment, activities, and pet-related vendors and exhibits. Show off your leashed pet by participating in Paws on Parade and your pet will receive a prize.

Pricing: Free

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