Weekend Planner: Mellon Fest, Live Music, Woodward Dream Cruise Highlight Our List

It’s Friday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Don't worry: Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for this weekend:

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When/where: Friday-Sunday in downtown Howell

Why go: Various summer festival events including a melon roll, singing contest and 5K/10K run. For a complete listing, click here.

Price: Varies.

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When/where: 9 p.m. Friday in the parking lot at the main branch of the , 3688 Hartland Rd.

Why go: Watch Hoodwinked Too! on an inflatable screen for free from your car, lawn chair or blanket.

Price: Zero, zip, nada.

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When/where: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kahuna Coffee, 1836 N. Old U.S. 23, in Hartland.

Why go: Live music in a comfy setting close to Hartland by Garden Voices.

Price: Free.

4.

When/where: 9 a.m. Saturday at 36600 Woodward Ave., in Bloomfield Hills.

Why go: It's the Woodward Dream Cruise and many nearby neighboring cities have events going on. For those hardy souls, the trek around Pontiac, Pleasant Ridge, , , , , , and is a tradition. A Classic Car Show is taking place right at this dealership to benefit the Birmingham Police Department. This family-friendly car show will feature classic and rare cars, and this year the DeLorean Club will be there. The event will also have food and music. You can park for $5 and enjoy a viewing area for the Woodward Dream Cruise.

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When/where: 9 a.m. Saturday at The Majestic at Lake Walden, 9600 Crouse Rd, in Hartland.

Why go: Raise money for Folds of Honor, a group that provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members disabled or killed as a result of their military service. Event begins with a scheduled flyover.

Price: $100 per player.