Softball Tourney   Where/When: Library Park, Harrison Ave., Saturday, September 17 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Why Go: The Kevin Regan 6th Annual Softball Tournament will be an all day affair with proceeds from the event going to cancer research. Raffles, games, food and fun! Click here for more information and how to sign-up. Price: Various Registration Fees. Kids Day at Boys and Girls Club Where/When: Boys and Girls Club of Woburn, 1 Charles Gardner Ln, Saturday, September 17, 12 – 3 p.m. Why Go: A special day at the club featuring food, games, prizes and more! All of Woburn's youth are welcome! …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Movie of the Week Where/When: Woburn Senior Center; Friday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m. Why go: Enjoy a great, fun movie with friends. Pricing: Free. 2. Yard Sales Where/When: All over the city; Saturday and Sunday. Why go: Other people's trash is always someone else's treasures. Find your treasures at several yard sales in …

Ah, back-to-school time: the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, a crisp new notebook, and freshly-brewed local events. Enjoy. BBQ and Wine Parings Where/When: Busa Wine and Spirits/Thursday, Aug. 25, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Why Go: Stop in after work, get some tips on what wines go best with our favorite treats off the grill, and check out some giveaways! Pricing: Free Horn Pond Summer Concert Series - Jandee Lee Porter Band Where/When: Horn Pond/Friday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go: In this concert rescheduled from earlier in the summer, hear songs inspired by country, blues, rock, and soul. …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Children's Room Book Sale Where/When: Woburn Public Library; Friday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why go: Books for sale! Books for sale! And they're only 25 cents each!  Pricing: Free.  2. Wine Tasting Where/When: Busa Wine & Spirits; Friday, Aug. 19, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Why go: Check out Busa's new wine selections from …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Portuguese American Three-Day Feast Where/When: Portuguese American Recreation Club; Friday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14, 5:30 p.m. Why go: Dancing, singing, food. Three awesome things!  Pricing: Free.  2. Classic Car Show Where/When: Brightview Country Club Heights; Saturday…

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. James Lepler and KidSongs Concert Where/When: Woburn Public Library; Friday, Aug. 5, 9:30 a.m. Why go: Dancing, singing, children. It's guaranteed to put a smile on your face!  Pricing: Free.  2. Horn Pond Summer Concert Series Where/When: Horn Pond Conservation Area; Friday, Aug. 5, 7 to 9 p.m. Why go: Horn Pond is …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Ninja Night Where/When: Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts; Friday, July 29, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Why go: Three words—ninja, games, prizes. Enough said.     Pricing: Free. Registration required.  2. Yard Sales Where/When: All over the city; Saturday and Sunday. Why go: Other people's trash is always someone else's treasures. …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Horn Pond Summer Concert Series Where/When: Horn Pond Conservation Area; Friday, July 22, 7 to 9 p.m. Why go: Horn Pond is a wonderful place to gather and hang out with friends. Enjoy a performance by the Jandee Lee Porter Band sponsored by McCue Garden Center. Jandee Lee Porter is a singer/songwriter with deep …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Hemingway and Ice Cream Where/When: Woburn Senior Center; Friday, July 15, 10 a.m. Why go: Watch the film "Focus on Hemingway," and then discuss it with Richard Clark, who will be starring in a live production of Hemingway. Ice cream will follow the program.   Pricing: Free. 2. Horn Pond Summer Concert Series - Beat …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. KidSongs Where/When: Woburn Public Library; Friday, July 8, 9:30 to 10 a.m. Why go: Children love to sing. Bring them to the library this Friday for a fun-filled half-hour of singing with other children. The event will be held outside, as long as it's not raining!  Pricing: Free. 2. Horn Pond Summer Concert Series - …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Guided Nature Walk for Adults, Children Saturday - CANCELLED Where/When: Horn Pond Conservation Area; Saturday, July 2, 9 a.m. Why go: Horn Pond is a beautiful place. Enjoy a nice walk with your children or grandchildren, and learn about the area, from naturalist Geraldine Kehoe.  Pricing: Free. Update: This event …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Blood Drive Where/when: Spence Farm; Friday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Why go: Hospitals are always in need of blood to help others. Give blood today!   Pricing: Free. 2. Dance the Night Away with Rep. Jim Dwyer and the Overdrive Band Where/when: Sons of Italy; Friday, June 24, 7 to 10 p.m.   Why go: Enjoy a night…

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Flag Day Carnival Where/when: Library Park; (starts) Friday, June 10, 4 p.m.   Why go: You've been waiting all year for the awesome Flag Day carnival and fireworks celebration in Woburn. It's here! Head over and enjoy the live entertainment, fun food and the carnival. Fireworks are Saturday at 10 p.m.   Pricing: Ride…

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Relay For Life Where/when: Library Park; (starts) Friday, June 10, 6 p.m.   Why go: Support the phenomenal Relay for Life event by walking or cheering on walkers. Cancer never sleeps and neither do the teams taking part in the Relay for Life event.  Pricing: Free.  2. Woburn Greek Fest 2011 Where/when: Annunciation …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Free Guided Nature Walk at Horn Pond Where/when:  Horn Pond Conservation Area; Saturday, June 4, 9 to 11 a.m.   Why go: Get ready to walk and see the nature that Horn Pond has to offer. This walk is suitable for children 5-years-old and over. The walk is led by Gerry Kehoe, a naturalist and photographer specializing …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. 6th Annual Horn Pond Memorial Lantern Walk Where/when:  Horn Pond Conservation Area; Sunday, May 29, 7 to 10 p.m. (rain or shine).  Why go: Honor the loved ones you have lost with a beautiful candlelit-lantern walk in their memory. Pricing: Free. 2. Veteran’s Mass  Where/when: St. Charles Church; Sunday, May 29, 10 a…

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Community Yard Sale Where/when: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer; Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine).  Why go: Find lots of great deals and have fun with the community. Pricing: Free (except for all those treasures you may buy!). 2. The Great Giveaway Where/when: GENESIS Community Church; Saturday, May…

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Sam Adams Tasting Where/when: Busa Wine & Spirits; Friday, May 13, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Why go: It's free beer. And if you mention the secret password (click the event title above), you'll get a free gift!!    Pricing: Free. 2. Spaghetti Dinner Where/when: Boys and Girls Club of Woburn; Saturday, May 14, 5 to 7 p.m.  …

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Jason Peary Scholarship Fundraiser Where/when: Sons of Italy; Friday, May 6, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.  Why go: Honor Jason Peary, an EMT who was working toward becoming a Woburn firefighter when he died of a heart ailment, by attending this fundraiser. Money earned will help the beneficiary of a scholarship in Jason's name…

The weekend is almost here, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for fun. Woburn Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out column. We’ve got the best bets for your work’s-done-let’s-get-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore. 1. Take Me Out to the Ball Game—Social Concern's Annual Auction Where/when: Montvale Plaza, 54 Montvale Ave., Stoneham, MA; Friday, April 29, 6 to 10 p.m.  Why go: You want to support one of Woburn's best causes—the Council for Social Concern. Attend this fun auction and buffet dinner and continue to help Tanners in …