Get Out: Tastings, Festivals and a Boy Scout Sale

Updated 4:30 p.m. Friday. The Father's Day Beer and Cheese Tasting at the Cheese Bar, previously listed in this space, has been postponed.

It’s Thursday, and you’re looking forward to the weekend but have no plans for how to enjoy it.

Every week, we'll list five activities that you can use to spend your done-work-outta-here time.

Here are this weekend's picks:

Where/When: /Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Why Go: Support the local Boy Scout Troop 221 by purchasing a hot dog or brat at The Pig.

Pricing: Varies

Lakefront Festival of the Arts

Where/When: Milwaukee Art Museum/Friday, noon – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Why Go: Visit one-on-one with artists while exploring their jewelry, paintings, ceramics, metalwork and more in each of their booths. Also, enjoy live music, a silent art auction, sculpture garden and more.

Pricing: $14/gate, $20/3-day pass, $8/members and free/children (ages 16 and under)

Polish Fest

Where/When: Henry W. Maier Festival Park/Friday and Saturday, noon - midnight; Sunday, noon – 10 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy food, music, cooking demonstrations, pageants, vodka tastings, a piano competition and more, Polish-style.

Pricing: $12/gate; $10/advance or at the gate for seniors (ages 55+); free/children (ages 15 and under)

Father's Day Pancake Breakfast

Where/When: /Sunday, 9-11 a.m.

Why Go: Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, fresh fruit, a made-to-order omelets station, breakfast sausage and more with Dad. However, get your tickets now as this event typically sells out. Tickets are available at the community center.

Pricing: $9/adults, $8/seniors (age 60 and older), $5/children (age 3 to 10), free/children under 3.

Since we can only include five events this weekend, we know there are quite a few that we missed. List your suggestions in the comments section below.