Get Out: Weekend Planner, Sept. 23-25

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

Redmond Patch is coming to the rescue. We have 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: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at .
• Why Go: The City of Redmond and the Cascade Land Conservancy are inviting everyone to come out to Farrel McWhirter Park for a work party this Saturday. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers will remove invasive species and plant native trees to help maintain a healthy forest and mitigate carbon pollution. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. All tools and materials will be provided. for Patch coverage of a previous work party at the park.
• Cost: Free. All ages are welcome to participate, but those under 18 must bring a parent or a signed waiver.

• When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m on Saturday and Sunday at SecondStory Repertory.
• Why Go: It's SecondStory Repertory's newest production from their Theater for Young Audiences Series, and it's good old-fashioned fun for the whole family. It's also the final weekend of the production, so if you haven't already seen the play, this weekend will be your last chance.
• Cost: $10

• Where/When: 2 p.m. Sunday at the .
• Why Go: If you're an aspiring young author or artist, you might want to check out this author event at the Sammamish Library this Sunday. Sixteen-year-old Redmond resident and cartoonist, Seth Campos, author of two comic book collections, Welcome to Beeky Airlines and Real Bears Eat Takeout will share his story of becoming a self-taught cartoonist and published young author. He'll also share his experience with creating characters and demonstrate some of his cartooning techniques. For more about Seth, check out Patch's earier .
• Pricing: Free. Books will be available for sale courtesy of Mubby Books for signing.

• Where/When: 7-9 p.m. Friday at in Woodinville.
• Why Go: Start your weekend off with some smooth jazz and a glass of wine this Friday night. Jazz on the Green will feature live music by MOJO, a local 17-piece modern jazz band. Depending on the weather, the event will either be in the cellar or outside, so if it's not raining bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and grab a spot on the lawn with your own picnic dinner, or enjoy the food services of G&G Dogs, a gourmet vendor who sells locally-produced gourmet hot dogs and sausages.
• Pricing: Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. You can apply $5 of your ticket fee toward a glass or bottle of wine.

• Where/When: 6 p.m. Friday at in Kirkland.
• Why Go: The Woodmark is serving up “clams and hams” for Hopelink. Enjoy the traditional clam bake fare, along with Seafood stews, Mac and Jack battered Halibut, and “La Cajachina” (a whole roasted pig). The event will also feature live music by Renagade Stringband, scrumptious seafood, local beer and wine, and good company, all benefiting a great cause.
• Pricing: Adults: $25; children: $25.

• Where/When: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday at the Puyallup Fair Grounds.
  
• Why Go: It's the last weekend of the Puyallup Fair. So grab your friends and family and head to Puyallup for all the attractions you'd expect, plus a few extras. Activities and entertainment include animal shows, grange displays, home arts cooking contests and quilts, Hobby Hall, floral designs, and rides, including the new thrill ride, Vertigo. And don't forget about all that !
• Pricing: Admission ranges from $9 to $11. Kids under 5 are free.

• Where/When: 8-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the .
• Why Go: It's the final weekend of the Renton Civic Theatre's production of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. The Renton Civic Theatre always puts on a great show and this production should be no different. Grab some friends or family and see it before it's gone.
  
• Pricing: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors.