Get Out, Farmingdale: Weekend Planner

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

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go for adults and kids, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Doing something not on this list? Add your plans to the comments section.

Free Wine Tastings

Where: 
When: Dec. 30, 4 -7 p.m.; Dec. 31, 1 - 7 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy free wine tastings every weekend at Stew Leonard's. The retailer was just named "Wine Retailer of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast magazine.
Pricing: Free

Messy Afternoons at Long Island Children's Museum

Where: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
When: Dec. 30, 1 p.m.
Why Go: Take your kids out to the museum for an afternoon of crafts and learning.
Pricing: Free

Ready in 10 at The Nutty Irishman

Where: 
When: Dec. 30, 11:30 p.m.
Why Go: Hear live music from the group.
Pricing: Varies

Family Fun at United Skates

Where: United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Rd., Seaford
When: Dec. 31, 6 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate the new year a few hours early at this skating rink.
Pricing: Varies

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Farmingdale

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When: Dec. 31
Why Go: Ring in 2012 without leaving town.
Pricing: Varies