Get Out: Weekend Planner

It's time to plan another weekend, Golden Valley residents. This week your children can have a blast for next to nothing at the annual . And this week's will feature puppets, crafts for kids and live music.

Golden Valley

• When: From 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Friday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Start the weekend early with the kids, playing carnival games, going on hay rides, enjoying puppet shows and more.
• Price: Merely pennies.

• When: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday
• Where: 
• Why Go: The weekly Market in the Valley will not only feature the amazing local produce but also a kids’ craft tent, sidewalk chalk contest, puppet wagon shows and live music.
• Price: Free general admission, but consider taking along a canned food item to donate to PRISM.

Southwest Minneapolis

• When: At 7:30 p.m. Friday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Live music featuring nationally acclaimed melodic modern jazz.
• Price: Free

• When: From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Join the community in shopping for local produce, enjoying freshly prepared foods, and perhaps even a bout of live music. This week swing by and Capstone Gallery (4325 Nicollet Avenue) to scope out the Art Next Door.
• Price: Free

St. Louis Park

• When: From 6 to 9 p.m. Friday
• Where: Aquila Park (3100 Xylon Ave. S.)
• Why Go: Bring a food to share, meet your neighbors and play games.
• Price: Free

• When: At 9:30 p.m. Friday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Kick off the weekend with live country rock music. Carters Chord will open for the national act, and Sterns County 17 will wrap up the night.
• Price: $10 tickets will be available at the door

Hopkins

• When: At 7:30 p.m. Friday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Learn all about the life of Shakespeare from the very man himself.
• Price: $14

• When: From 7 to 10 p.m. Friday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Enjoy live music from Molly’s Worst Enemy, Somewhere Violet, and The Prodigal Sons.
• Price: $5

Minnetonka

• When: From 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday 
• Where: 
• Why Go: See if your dog has what it takes for the September fall and winter fashion show, Doggies on the Runway.
• Price: Free

• Kids' Day
• When: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Kids of all ages will have a grand time at the 1st Annual Duck Derby, participating in contests and more.
• Price: Free, but consider taking a food item to donate to the ICA Foodshelf

Lake Minnetonka

• When: At 9 a.m. Saturday
• Where: Long Lake Fire Department #1 (340 Willow Drive N, Long Lake)
• Why Go: Follow a fire truck around the 5k course, while celebrating community and good health.
• Price: $30 on race day

• When: From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Tour six private gardens, each hiding a secret gnome. On this self-guided tour, find the gnomes, who will reveal magical clues and help support the numerous orphans in Russia.
• Price: $35 on the day of the tour; one child under 12 is admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket

Edina

• When: From 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
• Where: Start at the tour’s featured garden (7013 Comanche Court, Edina)
• Why Go: The tour will feature 5 gardens and yards where Edina residents have demonstrated sustainability.
• Price: $15

• When: At 7 p.m. Sunday
• Where: Centennial Lakes Park
• Why Go: Now’s your chance to see the 113-year-old band in action.
• Price: Free

Richfield

• When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 12 to 5 p.m. Sundays 
• Where: 
• Why Go: Head over to the Wood Lake Museum to scope out the new Interactive Bird Exhibit, featuring sounds, pictures, history and more.
• Price: Free

• When: From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday
• Where:  at
• Why Go: Swing by the Farmer’s Market to meet Richfield Mayor, Debbie Goettel and then shop the market for local produce.
• Price: Free

Plymouth

• When: At 9:30 p.m. Friday
• Where: 
• Why Go: This singer/songwriter plays Mexican/Americana music combination, as well as country and reggae. Trejo is noted as one of the best guitarists in the Twin Cities.

• When: From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Hoigaard’s will have a variety of kayaks and canoes for you to test out on the water.
• Price: Free