Weekend Happenings: Yard Sales, Parades and Bowling

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: Franklin Street Park, between Franklin Street and Depot Place at the intersection of Cedar Hill; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Why go: Time to go shopping for some great bargains! 
• Pricing: Free ($10 if you want to have a spot to sell) 

2. Memorial Day Parade 

• Where/When: King's Highway in Congers; Saturday at 10:30 a.m. 
• Why go: A parade with bands and vintage cars is always a good time, especially when supporting the troops! 
• Pricing: Free

3. Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair 2011

• Where/When: Ulster County Fairgrounds; Saturday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
• Why go:  It may be a bit of a hike but it's one of the largest fairs of its kind and will be sure to have a large variety of activities.
• Pricing: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, free for children 12 and under

4. Midnight Madness Bowling

• Where/When: Lucky Strike; Fridays from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m.  
• Why go: Bowling can add up, so have a ball with some real values. (Reservations required with a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 10)
• Pricing: Free bowling and half-price pool tables

5. Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market

• Where/When: Stormville Airport; Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Why go: Ever see Antique Roadshow? Get over there for more antiques and random stuff than you can imagine!
• Pricing: Free