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Weekend Happenings: Train Show, Go-Karts and Bowling

A rundown of fun things to do this weekend

It’s Thursday, and you have 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.

1.

  • Where/When: , Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
  • Why go: How often do you get to get down with your bad-self to some good funk, R&B and soul music? 
  • Pricing: Free admission, drink specials all night

2.

  • Where/When: Rockland Community College,  Friday from noon to 9 p.m., and from 10 a.m to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday and Monday
  • Why go: The summer is quickly approached (although maybe not quickly enough) and it's getting time to plan those camping trips! Grab up the family and find your new recreational vehicle
  • Pricing: $9 for adults, $4 for juniors (10-15 yrs old), under 10 is free

3. Model Train Show

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  • Where/When: United Methodist Church in Pearl River, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and Presidents Day from noon to 5 p.m.  
  • Why go: All sorts of unique trains set up with gigantic tracks you won't see too often
  • Pricing: Donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children  

4. Red Bull Daytona 500 Party

  • Where/When: Grand Prix (in Mt. Kisco, just over the TZ Bridge) on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Why go: Nascar season is starting! Come watch on the big screen TVs, eat delicious food, and race high speed go-carts
  • Pricing: Unlimited races are $59 for adult Uptown package, $29 for half-track and Bridgestone package, $14.95 for Southern BBQ buffet (membership required and can be purchased for the day for $5 to $10)

5.  Ladies Night at the Nu Lounge

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  • Where/When: Lucky Strike Lanes in the Palisades Center Plaza, Saturday from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
  • Why go:  If you come with five ladies, you get a complimentary bottle of champagne; with 10 ladies, you a complimentary bottle of Grey Goose! (Reservations required to qualify) Satisfy everyone, there will be a big dance party and bowling all in one location
  • Pricing: No cover, many drink specials

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