Get Out! July 8 - July 10

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 out our picks for the activities to hit in the area.

1. Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Where/When: 600 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, D.C., 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., July 7 - 11

Why go: This is the last weekend to enjoy the festivities at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Come out and enjoy a variety of workshops, including dancing and instrument-making.

Price: Free

More info: 202-633-6440 or folklife-info@si.edu

2.

Where/When: , 5211 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, 7:30 a.m. - noon, July 9

Why go: Those readers who are concerned about the homeless cat in need of eye surgery can contribute by visiting the farmers market. The Animal Welfare Committee will be selling glassware, jewelry and other items.

Price: Free to go, spend as you like.

More info: Contact the city's animal control officer, Vivian Cooper, at 240-487-3570; 240-375-3165; or vcooper@collegeparkmd.gov.

3.

Where/When: , 4720 Cherokee St., College Park, 5:30 - 8 p.m., July 10

Why go: Live music, games, face painting and food - Sounds like a great family event.

Price: Free

More info: 301-474-7117

4.

Where/When: Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Rd., Beltsville, noon - 1 p.m., July 9

Why go: Zumba dance fitness classes are getting pretty popular. There must be a reason. Go find out why.

Price: $8 a class

More info: 301-937-6613 or zumbawithdc@yahoo.com

5.

Where/When: , 3545 Marlbrough Way, College Park, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., July 9

Why go: Bid on items that include gift cards to local restaurants and craft items.

Price: Free to be there. Spend as you like.

More info: 301 935-5316 or CollegeParkWoodsSwimTeam@gmail.com