Get Out: Weekend Planner, Sept. 16-18

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Bonney Lake-Sumner Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-get-me-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new establishments to explore.

• Where/When: 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. on Sunday in the parking lot of the .
• Why Go: Join Ascension Theatre Productions for the final weekend of the award-winning musical "Seven Clever Pirates." The production is a gut-busting, merry musical that the whole family is sure to enjoy.
• Cost: Tickets: $8 for students and seniors; $12 for adults; $30 for families of 4.

• Where/When: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Sunday at the Puyallup Fairgrounds.
• Why Go: The Puyallup Fair is back, so grab your friends and family and head out for all the attractions you would expect -- plus a few extras. Activities and entertainment include animal shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, grange displays, home-arts cooking contests and quilts, the International Photo Exhibition that draws entries from all corners of the globe, Hobby Hall, floral designs, and rides, including the new thrill ride, Vertigo. Patch even has a booth this year so be sure to stop by to say hi while you pick up some free Patch swag.
• Cost: Admission ranges from $9 to $11. Kids under 5 are free.

• Where/When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at .
• Why Go: Join the Sumner Arts Commission and the Sumner Library for a Q&A discussion with eight published authors at the Sumner Senior Center. The event will include book signings, handouts, lunch with authors, drawings for prizes and even a free 10-page writing critique.
• Cost: $10 at the door; includes lunch.
  

• Where/When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday along the Gig Harbor waterfront.
• Why Go: Enjoy a day of fun with family and your furry best friends. Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds are welcome. Just register and arrive with your dog at the check-in any time between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. After you check in, enjoy a leisurely walk along the waterfront and be sure have your entry card stamped by event staff. At the end of the walk, turn in your card for a chance to win a drawing for great prizes.
• Cost: Registration ranges from $10-$30. 

• Where/When: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday at various locations. Meet at the Pierce Transit parking lot behind Wendy's off Highway 410 between 8:30-9 a.m. to assign work locations.
• Why Go: Help keep Bonney Lake looking beautiful at this annual beautification event. No experience necessary, and all are welcome.
• Cost: Free.
  

• Where/When: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday at Historic Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood.
• Why Go: See history come alive as re-enactors live and work as soldiers, wives, children and friends. Never seen the group at Fort Steilacoom? Check out this YouTube video of a Civil War reenactment at Fort Steilacoom to get an idea of what you're in for.
• Cost: Admission is free; donations are accepted.

Seahawks vs. Steelers

• Where/When: 10 a.m. Sunday at in Enumclaw.
• Why Go: Come root on the Hawks as they take on everyone's favorite team to hate, the Pittsburgh Steelers! The Yella Beak has a HUGE big-screen TV and will be serving a tasty Sunday breakfast. Go Seahawks!
• Cost: No cover.