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We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is done and you're ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

1. LADIES NIGHT OUT
Where/When: 6 p.m. Friday at , 1928 W. Wilson St., Batavia.
Why Go: A shopping featuring representatives from Longaberger, Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, Gigi Hil, Gold Canyon Candles, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Covered in Chocolate, Thirty-One and Tupperware. Local author Nicki Elson will be signing copies of her Chic Lit Romance, Three Daves.
Pricing: Free.

2. THE FANTASTICKS
Where/When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at , 111 W. Main St., St. Charles.
Why Go: Steel Beam’s season opens with "," billed as “the world’s longest-running musical,” having run off-Broadway from May 3, 1960 to Jan. 13, 2002, for 17,162 performances. The story revolves around two fathers who use “psychology” to bring their children together.
Pricing: $25, students and seniors $23.

3. TASTE FOR A CURE
Where/When: 2 p.m. Saturday at , 404 S. 3rd St., Geneva.
Why Go: As with all Pumpkins for a Cure's events, all proceeds for the "Taste" benefit the Zellmer Childhood Disease Foundation. It is a competition where Fox Valley restaurants submit a pumpkin-based dessert of their own creation for judging by both a professional panel and the public tasters. Entrants will create one full-size serving for each of five judges and 500 “3 bite-sized samples” for the public “tasters."
Pricing: $10.

4. SQUARE DANCE LESSONS
Where/When: 7 p.m. Sunday at , 101 S. 2nd St., St Charles.
Why Go: The Fox Valley Mixers and Batavia B'n'B Square Dance Clubs are sponsoring lessons every week. All couples and singles are welcome.
Pricing: The first two lessons are free. 

5. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Where/When: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at , 100 S. 3rd St., Geneva.
Why Go: St. Mark's Church will celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi with the 5th Annual . Everyone is welcome to bring their pets, no matter what they are.
Pricing: Free.