Get Out: Wizards, Dogs, Music

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

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit this weekend.

• Where/When: Century 25 Union Landing and XD, starting Friday at 12:05 a.m. with numerous additional showings early Friday morning. For the full midnight showings list, click . For weekend screenings, click .
• Why Go:It's the final film in the epic Harry Potter saga. By early afternoon Thursday, fans, dressed as characters from the popular book/film series, were already lined up for the midnight showings.
• Pricing: Call theater for ticket prices.

Free Horseback Riding Lessons

• Where/When: July 15 at the Humble Horseman, 12350 Cull Canyon Rd. in Castro Valley. Visit their website for more information on how to schedule a free lesson. 
• Why Go: It's a great way to learn an incredible new skill while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Cull Canyon Recreational Area.
• Pricing: Free for the first lesson.
  

• Where/When: Newark Memorial High School, Newark; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Watch local performers in Stage 1’s The Wedding Singer, a musical production of the 1998 movie about a man who was left at the altar that takes place in the 1980s.
• Pricing: $10-$22

• Where/When: Third and H streets, Fremont; Saturday at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Why Go: Enter your dog in a show or bring your pet along to watch others get crowned in various categories, including best costume and best performer. The event also features a Doggie Water Park and canine demonstrations.
• Pricing: Free for spectators. To enter your dog into the show, the same-day cost is $20. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

• Where/When: Shirley Sisk Grove at NewPark Mall, Newark; Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Listen to live music and enjoy the outdoors during a free afternoon concert at the Grove. This week’s concert will feature Big Band Beat.
• Pricing: Free