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Weekend Agenda: Oktoberfest Activities in Acton, an Artists Sale and More in Concord

Consider these events as you fill in your weekend planner.

The weekend has arrived, but you’ve got no idea what you’re going to do? Patch is coming to the rescue with your best bets for the done-work-outta-here time.

Check out our picks for activities you won’t want to miss this weekend: 

1. Oktoberfest Kids Fun Run and 5K
Where/When: Gates School, Spruce St, Acton; 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 
Why Go: Because there's a Fun Run for children from 2 to 8-years-old, followed by the Oktoberfest 5k run/walk to start at 10 am. Half of the registration fee will be donated to a charity of your choice, and all kids get a goodie bag, T-shirt and prize. Also, it kick-starts the overall Oktoberfest celebration in West Acton. 
Pricing: Registration is $5 

2.Artists' Yard Sale
Where/When: Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, 40 Stow St., Concord; 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 
Why Go: To find treasures amongst the Emerson Umbrella artists' once-loved belongings and household goodies. 
Pricing: Free 'til you buy 

3. Acton Fire Department Open House
Where/When: Acton Fire Department, 256 Central St., Acton; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 
Why Go: The Acton Fire Department  is hosting a Fire Safety Open House, so stop by to receive some fire safety tips and a free slices of Papa Gino's pizza.
Pricing: Free 

4. Armagh Coffee House
Where/When: Holy Family Church, 12 Monument Square, Concord; 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 
Why Go: New England singer and songwriter Gail Finnie [Rundlett] will perform at the Armagh Coffee House. She's beloved on the regional folk scene. 
Pricing: $15 for adults, $5 for children under 12 

5. Trinity Forum: Come and Journey with Me
Where/When: Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord; 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 6
Why Go: In the first of this non-contiguous series, John Lewis will speak about important experiences from his own journey and how they inform his faith.
Pricing: Free 


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