Get Out: Weekend Planner, Aug. 19-21

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Redmond Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.

• Where/When: 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at
  
• Why Go: Everyone gets to be a kid again at Redmond's first-ever Great Day of Play this Friday outside city hall. The afternoon will be completely dedicated to getting outside and having fun; activities include a youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament, 5K run, skateboarding demonstrations and a special appearance by Seattle Sounders player Steve Zakuani. (Check out the full schedule on the city's website.) Add in a sunny forecast, and what more could you ask for?
• Pricing: Admission is free; entry fees apply for 5K run and basketball tournament

Open Mic Night at Redmond Arts in the Parks

• Where/When: 7 p.m. Friday at
• Why Go: After you're done working off some steam at Great Day of Play, stick around for the closing night of Redmond's concert series. This Friday is Open Mic Night hosted by SoulFood Books' . Interested in participating? Check out this list of FAQs.
• Pricing: Free

RAC to Redhook Fitness Run

• Where/When: 10 a.m. Sunday starting at
• Why Go: If you're anything like me, you believe the best reward for a serious workout session is a hearty meal and hoppy beverage to offset all those calories you've just burned off. The RAC to Redhook Fitness Run makes that arrangement extra easy by putting runners on a flat, 4.5-mile course leading directly to a brewery. Even better, there's a fun fitness challenge at each mile marker, and proceeds benefit . 
• Pricing: $40

• Where/When: Noon to 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday at Dusted Valley Wine & Art Gallery, 14465 Woodinville Redmond Road NE in Woodinville
• Why Go: Most of the wineries in Woodinville close at 5 p.m. (unless there is a special event happening) Dusted Valley is trying to get in on the “date night” crowd by staying open later in the evening. The winery also has corkage specials with neighboring restaurant partners.
• Pricing: $8 tasting fee, waived upon purchase of a wine bottle.

Cosmic X-Bowl

• Where/When: 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. and midnight to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday at TechCity Bowl in Kirkland.
• Why Go: There’s a DJ, laser show, smoke machine and prizes. Plus, kids get to stay up really late and will sleep in the next day!
• Pricing: $15 per person per session; shoes are free. Stay for the second session for $10