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It's Time To Firm Up Your Weekend Plans

Five ideas to liven up your time away from work.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no plans for the weekend yet.

Patch is coming to the rescue. Once again, we’ve got the best bets for your free time.  Check our picks for the local activities to hit and some exciting restaurant deals, too.

1CRAZY HAT DAY

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Where/When:  K 5051 Kernsville Road, Orefield; Friday

Why Go:  Elementary students sport their craziest hats!   

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Pricing:  Free

2. FISH FRY

Where/When:  St. Joseph the Worker Parish Hall, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield; Friday, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Why Go:  Support the annual Lenten dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 10921 and Boy Scout Troop 150.

Pricing: Adults, $8; children (ages 6-12), $5; children under 5, free.

3. BEACH BASH & SPLASH

Where/When: , 7736 Adrienne Drive, Fogelsville; Friday, 6 p.m. -10 p.m.

Why Go: Join WAEB’s Bobby Gunther Walsh for a fun evening complete with food, entertainment, contests, auctions and more to benefit the Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

Pricing: $75 per person or $450 for a table of eight.

4.    KIDS EAT FREE 

Where/When: , 238 Sycamore Drive, Breinigsville; Everyday

Why Go:  Enjoy a delicious meal with your family, with kids’ meals on the house.

Pricing: Free (kids only!)

5. SPECIALTY DRINKS AT BOSTON’S

Where/When:  , 327 Star Road, Allentown; for a limited time.

Why Go:  Enjoy specialty drinks such as Sweet Tea Ale, Lemon Crush and Tuaca Rootbeer Float.

Pricing: Varies.

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