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Get Out: Marathons, Garage Sales and Rock 'n' Roll

You can entertain yourself with benefits, boutiques or a very long run this weekend

Where/When: Lake County Fairgrounds in Painesville, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: More than 150 vendors will be plying their wares, and there’s concessions to fuel you along the way.

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Pricing: Free admission. Free parking, too.

2. PLANT SALE

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Where/When: Holden Arboretum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Why Go: The last frost should be past us (fingers crossed), so it’s time to get those flower and vegetable gardens in shape. More than 30 vendors to choose from.

Pricing: Free for members, $3 for nonmembers.

3. ROCK HALL SPRING BENEFIT

Where/When: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Saturday at 7 p.m.

Why Go: This concert kicks off the Rock Hall’s new exhibit, "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power," which opens Friday. The concert features Hall of Fame inductees Wanda Jackson, Mavis Staples and Darlene Love, as well as Cyndi Lauper, Curt Smith and Chuck Jackson.

Pricing: $20

4. ST. GABRIEL SPRINGTIME IN THE COUNTRY BOUTIQUE

Where/When: St. Gabriel Church, Concord Township, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: This invitational, juried craft show features high-quality craftsmanship from more than 120 artisans. Also features food, raffles, a kids' craft area and door prizes.

Pricing: $2 for those age 13 and older.

5. RITE AID CLEVELAND MARATHON

Where/When: Downtown Cleveland, Sunday starting at 7 a.m.

Why Go: OK runners, the marathon and half-marathon are full, but there are still 10K and 5K spots open. Lace ’em up and get going.

Pricing: The 10K is $40 and the 5K is $30.

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