Get Out: Quake on the Lake, Movie Under the Stars and More

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Don't worry: Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for this weekend:

1.

When/where: Thursday, 6-11 p.m.,

Why go: Bring the kids and enjoy live music, character interactions, a bouncy house, face painting, and a movie under the stars on a high-quality LED outdoor screen.

Price: Free

2.

When/where: Saturday, Sunday 9 a.m. at Pontiac Recreation Area, 7800 Gale Rd.

Why go: Live music, kids activities and the 2011 National Inboard Hydroplane Championships make this event one of the largest, and most popular of the summer.

Price: $10

3.

 When/where: Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Why go: Check out all this market has to offer, including baked goods, produce, plants and art.

Price: Free.

4.

Where/when: Saturday 7:30 to 11 p.m. at Rolladium Skating Center in Waterford.

Why go: Bring the whole family every Saturday night for games, prizes and skating.

Price: $8 plus skate rental

5.

Where/When: Downtown Farmington, Saturday 10 a.m. or Sunday at 11 a.m.

Why go: Our neighboring city wants you to come play in the streets today. Enjoy the Farmers and Artisans Market, inflatable playground area for kids, watch the parade, check out the live bands, magicians or puppet shows, enjoy the beer tent and ox roast sandwiches, or watch a movie under the stars. There is something for everyone at this little hometown festival.

Price: Free