Get Out: February 3-5
A comprehensive list of options to kick start your weekend planning.
It's Friday, 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 every age to make your weekend just what you've been waiting for. Check our picks for the activities that are going on in town.
1.) Patriots Spirit Day
Where/When: Blackrock and Western Coventry Elementary Schools; Friday (all day)
Why Go: Both schools are inviting students and staff to wear red, white and blue to school today (or the team gear of choice) to celebrate this weekend's Super Bowl.
Pricing: Free
2.) Greene Library LEGO Club
Where/When: Greene Public Library (179 Hopkins Hollow Rd., Greene); Saturday 10-11 a.m.
Why Go: Children in grades 1-5 are invited to bring their imagination to the Library's LEGO Club! Call 397-3873 for registration information.
Pricing: Free (Registration required)
3.) Free Audubon Society Admission
Where/When: Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center (1401 Hope St., Bristol); Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: As part of the Citizens Bank Foundation Free Family Fun Days, families can explore environmental exhibits at the Education Center for free the first Saturday of every month in 2012.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Coventry Community Center; Saturday, 9 a.m.
Why Go: Coventry families are invitied to dine on a breakfast catered by MealWorks (bacon, eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee and juiceboxes) and meet, dance with and get photos with some of the most popular children's characters like Elmo, Mickey Mouse, Clifford and Mumble, the Penguin from "Happy Feet"! Pre-registration is required at the Parks & Recreation office (1277 Main St.).
Pricing: $5/ages 0-12 and $7/ages 13 and up.
5.) SAT Prep Test
Where/When: North Kingstown High School (150 Fairway Dr., North Kingstown); Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: High school students can attend this free SAT practice exam to let them know where they stand before the actual test rolls around. Click here to register.
Pricing: Free
6.) Free Rhode Island Museum Access
Where/When: Providence Children’s Museum, The RISD Museum and Newport Art Museum; Friday and Saturday during business hours.
Why Go: Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card holders can present their card and a photo ID at the museums for one free general admission this weekend.
Pricing: Must be a cardholder.
7.) Elks Super Bowl Tailgate Steak Fry
Where/When: Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge (42 Nooseneck Hill Rd., West Greenwich); Sunday
Why Go: Celebrate the Pats making it to the Super Bowl once again while enjoying a Steak Fry to benefit Elks charities. Call Gina at 644-7366, Rosemarie at 323-2600 or the Lodge at 397-3700 for tickets and information.
Pricing: $15 per person