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It's Time To Firm Up Your Weekend Plans

Our Get Out Guide provides suggestions for local activities.

Another weekend is quickly approaching, and you’ve got no plans.

Patch is coming to the rescue again.  We’ve got the best bets for your done-work (and school)-outta-here time.  Check our picks for the activities you won’t want to miss.  Enjoy!

1. KNITTING CIRCLE

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Where/When:  , 4422 Walbert Avenue, Allentown; Thursday, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Why Go:  Spend a fun afternoon swapping knitting tricks and tips and making new friends.

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Pricing: Free; bring your own knitting materials.

2. PERFORMANCE BY SECOND CHANCE

Where/When: , 6616 Ruppsville Road, Allentown; Friday, 8  p.m. – 11 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy the music of a live band and unwind after a long week.

Pricing: Music is free.

3. FAMILY READING NIGHT 

Where/When:  Jaindl Elementary School, 1051 Weilers Road, Breinigsville; Friday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Why Go: Jaindl students, grades K-6, and their families can experience a night of guest readers, crafts, activities and snacks.

Pricing: Free, sponsored by the PTO.

4.    HIGH SCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL

Where/When: Parkland High School, 2700 N. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.– 10:30 p.m.

Why Go: It’s a great excuse for students to dress up, unwind and enjoy music and dancing with friends. The occasion makes for great photos, too!

Pricing: $10 in advance; $16 at door.

5.    WINE TASTING

Where/When:  , 172 Arrowhead Lane, Breinigsville; Thursday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Why Go: Check out their newly-renovated cellar room, relax and enjoy a variety of wines.

Pricing: Varies.

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