It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Maryland Heights 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.
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Where/When: Get the party started at this Wesport Plaza hotspot: Friday, 8 p.m. to midnight and Saturday, 9 p.m. to close
Why Go: As they say at Pujols 5: "Never a Cover. Always a Party." Entrees include meatloaf, steak, burgers salads and -- according to the menu Albert's favorite -- Arroz con Pollo (cilantro rice and slow-cooked chicken) "Homerun Style."
Pricing: Prices vary for beer and cocktails. Menu items range from $7 to $18
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Where/When: Same place as above, in case you don't make it Friday or Saturday. Or maybe you're simply looking for a place to hang with sports fans for the year's biggest sporting event. The game starts at 5:30 p.m., so get to Pujols 5 early enough to get a comfy seat.
Why Go: Free buffet at half-time. More than 20 screens to watch the game.
Pricing: Pay for your drinks and anything other than the free buffet.
Where/When: Hotshots in Bridgeton, 4 p.m. to midnight
Why Go: Plenty of screens and drink specials all night.
Pricing: Pizzas are $12 to $13 and there are lots of appetizers to choose from, including butterfly shrimp, chicken wings, and mini-tacos -- all around $6.
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Where/When: , 6:15 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Because you love trivia and want to help raise money to save local farmland and Creve Coeur Park from development.
Pricing: $25 per person and $160 for a table of eight. Be sure to register online. Call 314-732-5808 for more information.
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Where/When: The Missouri Botanical Garden, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Why Go: Chances are you and your family have been indoors a lot this week. This annual event includes guided walking tours, exhibits and hands-on activities.
Pricing: Starts at $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Be sure to pre-register online at the Missouri Botanical Garden Web site or by phone: 314--557-5140.
And still you want more? Check out the family-friendly Maryland Heights Grab & Go Kids Planner when it debuts Wednesday morning.