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.
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Where/When: American Legion Post 217, 9218 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Because wearing an A-line dress is more comfortable than a pencil skirt. Event organizers encourage participants to dress in 1940s fashion, though it’s not required. At no cost, receive a swing dance lesson, enjoy live music and light refreshments.
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Price: Free
More info: Call (301) 345-0218 and check out the flyer.
Gardening and Rain Barrel Workshop
Where/When: Davis Hall, 9217 51st Ave., College Park, MD, 10 a.m. - noon Saturday
Why go: Because this week's event piqued your interest for unique ways to grow your garden, and because rain barrel gardening is a great way to conserve water and improve storm water management. Oh, and if you’re a College Park resident, you’re eligible to win a free rain barrel. Registration required.
Price: Free
More info: Questions? Want to register? Email janiso@erols.com or call Elisa Vitale at (240) 487-3538, X2 of the College Park Committee for a Better Environment.
American Doll Store Grand Opening
Where/When: 8090L Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday
Why go: Because the closest American Doll store otherwise is in Manhattan, and for many young girls this is a big deal. Grand-opening celebration will include crafts, doll drawings and more. Perhaps a dad out there is looking for a special outing with his daughter on Father’s Day this Sunday?
More info: Check the site, and—if you’re lucky enough to find a time slot that’s not booked—make a dining reservation for the American Girl Bistro.
Where/When: City Hall, 4500 Knox Road, College Park, MD, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday
Why go: Because there is no grocery store within walking distance of this area.
Price: Free to attend, but unless you're just there to smell the fruit and veggies, bring cash.
More info: Call (301) 297-9370.
Where/When: Lake Artemesia, College Park, MD, 8 – 10:30 a.m., Saturday
Why go: Give your pooch—and yourself—some exercise and socializing time in a beautiful place, and support the Mental Health Assocation.
Price: $10
More info: (301) 699-2737
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