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Get Out: Check Out a Local Garage Sale, Listen to Live Music or Look Through Some Art

Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.

It’s Thursday, and you have 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 our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

Where/When: 8121 Daventree Dr., Brecksville; from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today

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Why Go: You can browse through Coach handbags, housewares, toys, jewelry, books and more.

Price: Free entry

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Where/When: Lock 3 Park, 200 S Main St., Akron; at 11 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and at noon Monday

Why Go: Eat good ribs, listen to live music and, on the Fourth of July, watch a spectacular fireworks display.

Price: Free admission

Where/When: Earth Fare, 3737 W Market St., Fairlawn; from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: Earth Fare is hosting this all-American community cook-out that features live music, prizes and great food. 

Price: A burger and a hot dog are each $1. All military, police and fire personnel eat free.

Where/When: Akron Fossils & Science Center, 2080 S Cleveland Massillon Rd., Copley; from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday

Why Go: This club for 5- to 10-year-old students works on a new unit of study each month.

Price: $3 per class, or $10 each month

5. SUNDAY SAMPLER

Where/When: Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High, Akron; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: Enjoy free gallery admission to the collection and special exhibits.

Price: Free

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