Get Your Rock, Shop and Craft On: This Weekend in H-F

When's the last time you got out?

If the answer isn't within the last few weeks, you're probably overdue.

Here are 13 varied retorts to anyone who uses the excuse, "but there's nothing to do!"

Going on In H-F

Friday

• Flossmoor Farmers Market: Every Friday behind theFlossmoor Public Library. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Downsizing Sale: Furniture, tools, art, dishes, camping gear and more, according to the post. Begins at 10 a.m.
• The Frett Brothers at Wiley's Grille: "Their selections include music by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Doobie Brothers," and more. Begins at 8 p.m. at Wiley's Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave.

Saturday

• Homewood Farmers Market: Every Saturday at Harwood Ave. and Chestnut Rd. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Crafts At The Library: Card-making Class: Learn how to make three of your own personalized cards. Begins at 2 p.m. at the Flossmoor Public Library.

Going on nearby:

Friday

• Multi Family Garage Sale, Chicago Heights: "Clothes, shoes, kitchenware, furniture, small appliances, rugs, etc." on the 200 block of West Maple Drive in Chicago Heights.
• Kirk Franklin, Country Club Hills: Urban contemporary gospel. Starts at 7 p.m. at 4116 W. 183rd Street, Country Club Hills. Tickets.

Saturday

• Community Music Festival, Chicago Heights: "This event will highlight local singers, choirs, groups and soloist." From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Beacon Blvd. and Western Ave., Chicago Heights. Free and family friendly.
• Mayhem Festival, Tinley: Rob Zombie Five Finger Death Punch Mastodon Machine HeadChildren of Bodom. Begins at 1 p.m. at First Midwest Bank Amphitheater, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. Tickets.
• KidFest Back To School Event, Harvey: School physicals, dental screenings and immunizations—all at a nominal cost (or FREE with a current medical card). Starts at 10 a.m. at Family Christian Health Center, 31 W. 155th Street, Harvey.
• Trap, Neuter, Return Workshop, Tinley: For those interested in helping to humanely manage the local feral cat population. Begins at 10:30 a.m. at P.A.W.S., 8301 W. 191st Street, Tinley Park.
• Music in the Plaza, Tinley: The Walk-Ins will be playing at the Oak Park Ave. train station in Tinley Park from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free and family friendly.
• Summer Horns with Dave Koz, Country Club Hills: Eight-time Grammy nominee horn player. Starts at 7 p.m. at 4116 W. 183rd Street, Country Club Hills. Tickets.
• Chicago Heights Corner Market, Chicago Heights: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 160 West Joe Orr Road, Chicago Heights.

-You can add your own events to the H-F Patch Calendar.