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Get Out: Spend the Weekend Outside

Your Patch guide to weekend happiness.

The holiday is over. You have this weekend to chill out and do with it what you will. You could stay at home and take a breather, but we’ve got some better, more active ideas for you and the family—because a weekend in summer should never be wasted.

Check out our best bets to spend your downtime this weekend, July 8-10. Stay in Santee and catch a car show or watch an outdoor movie with the family. Venture out a little farther this weekend and celebrate LGBT pride, audition for a popular singing show or learn how to properly prune your trees.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

  • When/where: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Pky, Santee, 8 p.m. Friday.
  • Why go: Enjoy outdoor summer weather with family entertainment. “Open Season 3” will be shown.
  • Price: $8 for parking.
  • When/where: , 9310 Fanita Pky, Santee, 3 – 7 p.m. Friday.
  • Why go: Show off your prized possession or check out other classic guitars. Raffles, games and prizes keep the family busy while you peruse.
  • Price: Free.
  • When/where: , 10757 Woodside Ave, Santee, 5 – 8 p.m. Friday.
  • Why go: Meet up with women in the community who are as into philanthropic work as you.
  • Price: You cover the cost of your food and drink.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

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  • When/where: , 8073 Broadway, Lemon Grove, 12 – 3 p.m. Saturday.
  • Why go: Eat food, participate in raffles, listen to local talent and celebrate the LGBT community.
  • Price: Free.
  • When/where: Prescott Promenade, W Main St & N Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 6 – 8 p.m. Friday.
  • Why go: Listen to Downtown Big Band blast their trumpets and horns while you grab a partner and swing away.
  • Price: Free.
  • When/where: La Mesa Police Department, 8085 University Ave, La Mesa, 12 – 2 p.m. Saturday.
  • Why go: Learn the best techniques for taking care of your fruit trees from a 25-year horticultural veteran.
  • Price: Free.
  • When/where: PETCO Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, 7 a.m. Friday.
  • Why go: Represent America’s finest city on one of the biggest shows ("American Idol") in our country.
  • Price: Free.
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