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This Weekend: Hit KeyFest, Rhubarb Days, Museum of Glass' 10th Birthday

Summer is here! Check out our picks for things to do around the region this weekend.

The weekend's-a-coming, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do. 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  and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

And if we missed your favorite, feel free to share the goodness in our comment box below.

Movie In the Park

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  • When/Where: 9:30 p.m. Friday at Curran Apple Orchard, 3920 Grandview Dr. W. in University Place.
  • Why Go: Kick back at dusk for "Puss In Boots," presented by University Place Parks & Recreation.
  • Cost: Free

  • When/Where: 10 a.m. to dusk (and then fireworks) Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Volunteer Park in Key Center near Lakebay.
  • Why Go: The two-day event, sponsored by Peninsula Light, will feature Keys Got Talent, Krazy Key Parade, fireworks and even a boat show. For more information on the events, visit the KeyFest website.
  • Cost: Free

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  • When/Where: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in downtown Sumner
  • Why Go: The second-annual community event has expanded to a two-day celebration of rhubarb that will feature community performances, contests, scavenger hunts, pie and more.
  • Cost: Free

Museum of Glass 10th anniversary

  • When/Where: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at 1801 Dock Street in Tacoma.
  • Why Go: In honor of the museum's 10th anniversary, there will be reduced admission prices to see international glass and the Hot Shop team in action.
  • Cost: $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.

  • When/Where: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday along Lafayette Street in Steilacoom. The show starts near the ferry terminal on Union Street.
  • Why Go: Fabulous cars, a pancake breakfast and hot dogs on the grill are just some of the reasons why this event is a popular one in Steilacoom.
  • Cost: Free to attend; $20 to participate. All funds go to the Steilacoom Historical Education Foundation.
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