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Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Weekend
Eat a free cake pop, sell your old baseball cards and see a touching flag making its first California appearance this weekend.
The weekend is here and with it comes new opportunities for adventure. This weekend, you can marvel at dazzling sculptures, sell your dusty coin collection and try a Red Velvet Whoopie Pie.
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When/Where: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Friday at the
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Why Go: This is the first California appearance of one of the largest American flags to fly above Ground Zero. The flag is making a historical journey across America as part of the 10-year-anniversary of 9/11.
Pricing: Varies based on BNP Paribas ticket prices
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When/Where: 1 p.m. Friday at
Why Go: This sassy and inspiring author will be signing copies of her new book, Life is One Big To-Do List: A Woman's Life After 40. Stop by and say hi.
Pricing: Free
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When/Where: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the La Quinta Civic Center Park in Old Town La Quinta
Why Go: Exceptional artists from all over the world show off their art at this premiere art festival. Browse hundreds of booths with stunning sculptures, gorgeous photographs and detailed paintings available to admire and purchase.
Pricing: $12 single day admission, buy tickets online now and get a four-day pass for the price of a single day admission
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When/Where: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. this Thursday through Saturday at participating
Why Go: Starbucks is giving away a free petite dessert with any drink purchase to celebrate 40 years of coffee goodness. Treats range from Red Velvet Whoopie Pies to Birthday Cake Pops to Salted Caramel Sweet Squares.
Pricing: Free with drink purchase
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When/Where: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. VIP meet and greet, 12p.m.-5p.m. general admission this Saturday at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella, CA 92236
Why Go: Do you have a collection of Warren Spahn baseball cards you want to sell? Wondering if your autographed picture of the A-Team is worth anything? Now is your chance to find out. After their VIP meet and greet, the stars of the popular History Channel show, Pawn Stars will appraise your quirky items and maybe even buy them on site. No weapons or vehicles, please.
Pricing: $50 VIP, $20 general admission
If you still need ideas for fun this week, check out our family-friendly picks in the refreshed each Wednesday.
Did we leave anything out? Let us know. Please share your weekend ideas in the comment box below.
