Get Out: Sammamish Weekend Planner

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

Sammamish Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your work-done-get-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new bars, restaurants and shops to explore.

NCAA March Madness - Final Four

• Where/When: 3 p.m. on Saturday.
• Why Go: Just like last week, the  is your best bet to catch the games locally. The volume will still be muted though. So if you need that commentary, try Jokers in Issaquah or  in Redmond. For other good places to watch on the Eastside, click here. 
• Pricing: No cover.

• Where/When: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Start at the  in Bellevue, then spend the day hiking in the Snoqualmie Pass area.
• Why Go: Just because it's spring doesn't mean you can't pick up a new winter activity, especially in the Seattle area. There's been plenty of snow this past week and with any luck you'll get a beautiful sunny day of snowshoeing in on Saturday. 
• Pricing: $30 per person, registration required.

• Where/When: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday at .
• Why Go: Love garage sale shopping, but hate driving from sale to sale following those cardboard "garage sale" signs? You're in luck, because over 100 Sammamish families have banned together to create a HUGE garage sale. This Saturday you'll only need to type one address into that GPS of yours, Creekside Elementary. Come and browse nick-nack after nick-nack and hopefully walk away with a treasure.
• Cost: Admission is free.

• Where/When: 8 - 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at  in Redmond.
• Why Go: If you've never been to a SecondStory Repertory production you're truly missing out. They always put on a great show and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee should be no exception.  Expect a night filled with laughs and music you can tap your foot to.
• Pricing: Tickets range from $21 - $27. Purchase tickets online here.

• Where/When: 5 - 9 p.m. Friday at  in Bellevue.
• Why Go: Start your weekend off by checking out the brand new art exhibit at Hallway Gallery. Renowned artist, Eileen P. Goldenberg will be on site to answer questions about her stunning collection and to present a demonstration beginning at 7 p.m. If you're not already stoked for this event, this YouTube clip of Goldenberg in action should do the trick.
• Pricing: Admission is free. Enjoy complimentary wine and refreshments all evening.

Looking for some kid-friendly activities? Check out our , which is updated every Wednesday.