Weekend Planner: Pumpkin Patch, Groves Garage Sale

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

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   Where:
   When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
   Why Go: Using teamwork and map skills, participants can compete in The Community House's annual road rally scavenger hunt throughout Oakland County. Afterwards enjoy the Boo Blast after party, featuring catered food, live entertainment, a costume contest, giveaways, an open bar and more. The event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Community House.
2. 
   Where: Municipal parking lot No. 6 off North Old Woodward Avenue
   When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
   Why Go: Autumn chill has set in and the days of heading out to open air markets are disappearing. Sunday is the last day of the Birmingham Farmers Market for this season. This year the Farmers Market brought in record-breaking crowds.
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   Where: parking lot
   When: Friday at 6 p.m.
   Why Go: Before Birmingham rivals Seaholm and Groves battle each other on the football field, stop by the Birmingham Education Foundation's (BEF) tailgate party. The BEF will provide free hotdogs and beverages, plus pom pons in your choice of colors to show off your favorite team spirit. The marching band will also give a special performance.
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   Where:
   When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon Sunday
   Why Go: The Groves garage sale will feature clothing, toys, books, furniture, sports equipment, bicycles, electronics, small appliances, and household goods. Come at 8 a.m. Saturday for a $1 early-bird special or stop by Sunday for the bag sale, with each bag of goods costing $5.
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   Where:
   When: 1 p.m. Sunday
   Why Go: The and the presents the 18th annual Pumpkin Patch, featuring games for the kids, a costume parade through downtown Birmingham, pumpkin bowling, live performances and lots of healthy snack stations. will be getting in on the fun with and the .