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Get Out this Weekend, Northfield

It's Wednesday, 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.

This weekend offers events throughout the town for girls, sip mint juleps at a fundraiser, a fair for kids and an artists opening exhibit.


When/Where: 6 p.m Friday in downtown Northfield

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Why Go: Enjoy shopping, dinning and a chance to win fabulous prizes during Girls Nite Out. End the evening with live music by Sweet ‘Stache.

Pricing: $10

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When/Where: Saturday Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault

Why Go: An afternoon of fashion, friends, food and fun. Sip on mint juleps, sample southern style hors devours, take part and silent and live auctions

Pricing: $15/member and $20/non-members


When/Where: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Northfield High School

Why Go: Test drive a Dodge and help pay for the rising costs of the athletics department.

Pricing: $20


When/Where: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Northfield High School

Why Go: Fire truck, ambulance, police and sheriff cars, youth sport galore and much more!

Pricing: Free


When/Where: 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Just Food Co-op

Why Go: Learn to live life with health, vitality, and longevity.

Pricing: Free


When/Where: 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Northfield Arts Guild

Why Go: Artists from both Carleton and St.Olaf colleges display their work.

Pricing: Free

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