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Weekend Essentials: A Book Launch, Back to School and Corn Festival
A few events to keep in mind as you make your weekend plans.
The weekend has arrived, but you’ve got no idea what you’re going to do? Patch is coming to the rescue with your best bets for the done-work-outta-here time.
Check out our picks for activities you won’t want to miss this weekend:
1. Privateer Rum TastingWhere/When: Busa Wine & Spirits 131 Mass Av. Lexington; 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9
Why Go: To taste the Privateer Silver Reserve Rum, which is distilled for a more refined and flavorful rum experience, and the Privateer True American Amber -- which is distilled to achieve the rich flavor and complexity more typically associated with a fine bourbon.
Pricing: Free
2. Book Launch: Ruby's Baby Brother
Where/When: Barefoot Books Studio, 89 Thoreau St, Concord; 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 10
Why Go: Because Barefoot Books is celebrating the launch of the children's book Ruby’s Baby Brother with a full day of sibling activities and fun.
Pricing: Depends on what you do
3. "Back At It" Event During Tax-Free Weekend at the Burlington Mall
Where/When: Burlington Mall, 75 Middlesex Tpk, Burlington; 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10
Why Go: In collaboration with Teen Vogue's 2nd Annual 'Back-to-School Saturday' initiative, the Burlington Mall will feature exciting fashion shows and special discounts to help teens and tweens put their best fashion foot forward this fall.
Pricing: Depends what you buy!
4. Corn Festival
Where/When: Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant St., Lexington; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11
Why Go: For the samples from the kitchen and bakery, the corny contests and other fun family activities.
Pricing: Free
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