GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview March 1-3

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.

Authors's Museum

Bell Shoals Academy, 2102 Bell Shoals Rd., Brandon, will host its annual Authors' Museum Friday, March 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will include performances by the students, a gift shop and dinner from food trucks Tasty Stacy and Just Smokin' BBQ.

International Festival

The Village Learning Center, 3741 Canoga Park Dr., Brandon, will host its second annual International Festival featuring native costumes and music, dancing performances, displays from countries around the world and food trucks including Gringo's Burrito Box, Jimmy's Meatballs and Tiki Cone.

Brooker Spring Fling

Brooker Elementary School, 812 DeWolf Rd., Brandon, will host a spring fling Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring bounce houses, a cake walk, dunk tans, vendors, food, a bake sale and silent auction.

Young Eagles Flying Event

Youngsters age 8 to 17 are invited to try flying a plane for free Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. at Leading Edge Aviation, 6582 Eureka Springs Rd., Tampa.

Trivia Night

Uncle Mike's Smokehouse Grill, 9847 E. Adamo Dr., Tampa, hosts a Trivia Night each Sunday at 6 p.m.

Pirate Booty Hunt Race

There will be a Pirate Booty Hunt Race to benefit Project LINK Saturday, March 2 at 8 a.m. at 5501 Varn Rd., Plant City. A party with a disc jockey will follow the race.

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