Get Out: Spring Into Avon, Fish Fry, Women Expo

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

Patch is coming to your rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants to explore.

Where/when: , 8 to 11 a.m. April 9.

Why go: Come have a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny followed by an egg hunt. There are also photos at the Bunny Hutch, crafts, contests and face-painting.  

Pricing: Advance tickets (available at ) $6 for adults, $3 for children over two. Add $2 to ticket prices if purchased at the door.

Where/when: French Creek District, April 9 and 10.

Why go: Shops in the French Creek District, including those in Olde Avon Village, will be having special Bunny Shop Hop deals and giveaways.

Pricing: Free (except what you buy, of course).

Where/when: Southpark Center, Strongsville, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 10.

Why go:  Visit Westfield SouthPark at the 2011 Women's & Food Expo at Michaud's Town & Country. Over 125 vendors will be on display including Westfield SouthPark. Stop by and visit for information on beauty, health, food and home. There will be a fashion show and cooking demonstrations as well.

Pricing: $6. Download a $1-off coupon here: http://westfield.com/southpark/pdf/WomensFoodShowcoupon.pdf

Where/when: 4 to 7:30 p.m. April 8 and 4 to 8 p.m. April 8.

Why go: Just a few more weeks to go until Easter. Get your fish fry fix on while you can! At St. Mary, enjoy a Lake Erie perch, baked cod, shrimp or a combo dinner with fries, cole slaw, dessert, lemonade or coffee. At Holy Trinity, your choices are Lake Erie Perch, baked fish, shrimp, pierogi or a perch and pierogi combo.

Pricing: $8-$12 at St. Mary, $8-$13 at Holy Trinity.

Where/when: , 7 to 8 p.m.

Why go: Saint Ignatius Circus Company kicks off National Library Week with a magic and juggling extravaganza for families and kids of all ages. Indulge your kids -- or your own inner child -- with some old-fashioned fun.

Pricing: Free