Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose Weekend Planner 3/18 to 3/20

It’s Thursday. The weekend is so close you can almost taste it. Downside? You’ve got no idea what to do during your two days of freedom.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We've picked out some of the best events around Fairfax County for your done-work-outta-here time. Is it 5 p.m. on Friday yet?

In Vienna:

1. Hunter Mill District Community Budget Meeting

Where/When: , 120 Cherry St SE, 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday

Why Go: Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins will be joined by Hunter Mill District Citizen Budget Committee members and school and budget staff for a presentation of the county's proposed budget for fiscal year 2012, and a q+a session. You can find a copy of  the budget on the county's budget website .

2.

Where/When: Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple Ave. E., 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday

Why Go: From their website, "You' ll enjoy samples from the area’s finest eateries, a cash bar, a live auction, and then test your luck at many casino games. At the end of the evening you can redeem your gaming winnings for raffle tickets − our fabulous prizes include trips, jewelry, gift certificates and more.

Pricing:Tickets are $75 each and include two drink tickets, $20K in gaming cash, food samples (as many as you want) from 15 local restaurants, fabulous, top tier prizes to win with your gaming cash and a magnificent silent auction." You can register here.

3. 

Where/When: , 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna. Saturday, 8 p.m.

Why Go: If this band's name doesn't have you the least bit intrigued, then maybe the event description will capture your attention: "The band has made waves in the musicality of the (Celtic Rock) genre, landing Billboard and iTunes World Music charting as well as major television appearances on shows like Live With Regis And Kelly, A&E Breakfast With the Arts and PBS' popular program Out of Ireland, with its multi-influence style of Celtic rock."

Pricing: Tickets are $20.

4.

400 Center St S, Vienna, 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday

Why Go: All proceeds benefit the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department and will assist the department in purchasing a new Canteen Unit, which should arrive in May. 

Price: "Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad, iced tea, lemonade and water. Ticket prices are $8 for adults (13 years and older), $7 for seniors (65 years and older), $4 for children (4 to 12 years). Kids 3 and under eat free."

Where/When: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna. From 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday

Why Go: "Meadowlark Botanical Gardens will host an Open House for its spring break and summer camp program, Camp Grow! Join us for a walk to the historic Log Cabin and a preview of camp activities.  Call 703-255-3631 for more information."

Pricing: Free

Down The Road ..

1. 

Where/When: , Harris Theater, Fairfax. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Why Go: Guest artists will be featured throughout the weekend event including The United States Air Force Band, The Commodores of the United States Navy Band, Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass, Ryan Kisor and Thomas Hooten. Visit the competition's website for more information about the event and the weekend schedule.

Pricing: Free and open to the public.

2. 

Where/When: , 2946 Chain Bridge Rd., Oakton. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Why Go: Consider this a one-stop shop to replenish your daughter's spring and summer wardrobe! The event will mark the Spring 2011 launch of Mo Bella. According to the listing, "You'll find that we combine the softest ribs of cotton with unique designer prints to bring you clothing that your children look great in and love to wear. Each design is hand crafted with care and made with a childs comfort in mind."

Pricing: Free to attend. Clothing prices vary.

3. 

Where/When: Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Get outside, do something good for your community and get a free hot dog lunch!

Pricing: Lunch provided. RSVP requested.

4. 

Where/When: , 7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Saturday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: The event listing says it all: "Whole Foods Market celebrates its first ever Tyson’s Taproom Happy Hour with a huge tasting of some of the most scrumptious craft beers and wine. Our beer buyer and guru of the hop Jeff will be in house as will your favorite wine specialist Rene. Come in and taste what we’re pouring at Tyson’s Taproom. This in-store tasting will be provided at no cost. Come in and enjoy the good beer, wine, music and company."

Pricing: Free to attend. Must 21 years and older to participate.

Please let us know if we missed any important - and fun! - events in your neck of the woods in the comments section.