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Get Out! Northport's Weekend Planner

The 4th annual Chris Scherer "I Did The Grid" race/run, a wreath laying, Memorial Day parades and more.Pick and choose from this weekend's array of events.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the 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/shops to explore.


Where/When: ; Friday 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Why Go: A fun romantic comedy starring Reese Witherspoon. Rated PG-13.
Pricing: Free to library cardholder.


Where/When: ; Friday 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Support the students and enjoy the creativity of young musicians.
Pricing: Free.


Where/When: ; Saturday, 8 a.m.
Why Go: Join the benefit 4 mile run – 1 mile fun run – 4 mile walk/run in memory of CPL Christopher G. Scherer.


Where/When: ; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Why Go: Wreaths will be placed at the World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Women's Veterans Monument and to honor our troops presently serving. In addition, the ceremony will honor Huntington’s hometown hero, USMC First Lt. James Byler, who was seriously wounded in Afghanistan. There will be refreshments following the ceremony.
Pricing: Free.


Where/When: ; Monday, 9:30 a.m.
Why Go: There is no better way to spend Memorial Day than to head down to the watch the parade.
Pricing: Free.

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