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5 Things To Do This Weekend: July 27-29
Patch to the rescue! Here are best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time.
TGIF. Here are some suggestions for fun things to do this weekend in the Lehigh Valley.
1. Canal Days
When: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Where: The National Canal Museum in Easton's Hugh Moore Park. www.canals.org
Why go: When was the last time you rode a canal boat pulled by a mule? Plus there's going to be a cool conch-shell calling contest noon Saturday.
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Cost: $5 donation per car.
2. Movies Under the Stars: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
When: 9 p.m. Friday.
Where: Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie.www.bcmountainresort.com
Why go: Bueller? Bueller? A free movie in a lovely outdoor setting? C'mon, need we say more? Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Outdoor dining and specials will be available from The Grille and the tiki bar.
Cost: Free!
3. Pa. Shakespeare Festival: "Much Ado About Nothing"
When: Through Aug. 5.
Where: DeSales University, Labuda Center, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley. www.pashakespeare.org.
Why go: A Shakespeare rom-com with glittering wordplay and a tale of two courtships. That should narrow it down.
Cost: $52-$34
4. Saucon Valley Restaurant Week
When: Through Saturday.
Where: Nine participating Hellertown and Lower Saucon restaurants. http:hellertown.patch.com
Why go: Eat, drink and be merry, with a discount.
Cost: Dining deals vary at participating restaurants.
5. Pennsylvania Blues Festival
When: Friday to Sunday
Where: Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton. www.skibluemt.com.
Why go: Three days, two stages and 15 national blues acts.
Cost: Prices and packages vary, see website. Adult, one-day, festival-only ticket: $35; children (6-12): $9.
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