Get Out: 5 Things to Do This Weekend, Concerts, American Girl Dolls, and More

It's Thursday, and you say you've got no plans this weekend? 

No problem, we're here to help. Below is a roundup of what's happening in and around town this weekend, Friday through Sunday.

1. Children's Halloween Costume Swap

Where/When: Endicott Branch Library, 257 Mount Vernon St. in Dedham/ Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10:00 a.m.

Why Go: Bring a gently-used child's Halloween costume, size 0 to 10 and swap it with a 'new to you' costume. Any costumes not swapped will be donated to charity after the event. Catching Joy will once again be on hand with a kid's Halloween craft.

Price: FREE

2.

Where/When: 1 Constitution Plz, Boston.  Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Why Go: Dress up, bring your dolls and enjoy an 1812 afternoon tea at the USS Constitution Museum on Sunday, October 7.  Meet Kathleen Ernst, the author of the newest American Girl™ Historical Character Series, Caroline Abbott™, at her first Boston-area appearance! And there will be a Caroline Abbott Doll raffle!

Price: $12.50

3. Dedham Co-ed Softball

Where/When: Condon Park, Colburn St. and Bussey St. in Dedham.  Sunday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m.

Why Go: Dedham Co-ed Softball is in it's 3rd season. And it's great to see both men and women competing against/with each-other.

Price: FREE

4. Tom Smith and Dan Cloutier in Concert

Where/When: Paradise Cafe, 565 High Street, Dedham. Friday, Oct. 5 at 8:00 p.m.

Why Go: “Tom Smith will make you laugh and cry (maybe even in the same song) A very captivating songwriter and performer.”
- Barbara Kessler, singer/songwriter/producer

Price: Free

5. Dedham Square Country Market

Where/When: 626 High St. in Dedham.  Sunday, Oct. 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Why Go:  You get to buy from hundreds of fresh food, baked goods, and produce vendors in just one place.

Price: FREE