Get Out

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.

First Fridays

•  Where/When: , Friday, Feb. 4, 6pm to 9pm
• Why Go: Enjoy live music, hor d’oeuvres, art exhibits and shopping
• Pricing: Free

 Maximize Kids' Potential

• Where/When: Aspen Drive Library, Saturday, Feb. 5, 10am to 12pm
• Why Go: Learn how you can maximize your kid’s childhood development
• Pricing: Free

 Robot Factory Grand Opening

• Where/When: , 326 Peterson Road, Saturday, Feb. 5, 10am to 5pm
• Why Go: Play with Legos, see robotic classes demonstrations and enter to win Lego toys
• Pricing: Free

 Meet Local Author

• Where/When: Cook Park Library, Saturday, Feb. 5, 10:30am to 11:15am
• Why Go: Meet Suzanne Slade, author of Climbing Lincoln’s Steps, as she shares how a book is made and her favorite books
• Pricing: Free

 Historic Home Tour

• Where/When: , 25200 St Marys Rd, Mettawa, Saturday, Feb. 5, 11am
• Why Go: The guided tour offers a glimpse of where Stevenson met with dignitaries like John F. Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt
• Pricing: Free

And you still want more? Check out our family-friendly , refreshed every Wednesday.