It’s Thursday, the day that you start planning your days off ahead... and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Well, Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

Get an early start with events that begin during the day Friday, and keep on going with activities that run until Sunday evening.

There is something for all ages, so check our picks for the activities to hit during these next few days. Maybe we'll even see you there.

1. Artistic Birdhouses Opening Reception

Where/When: Nichols Berg Gallery, 8611 Germantown Avenue. Friday, March 4, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Why Go: Preview the birdhouses that various artists put their own touches on, and it all goes to a good cause: Habitat for Humanity.

Pricing: Ticket are $15 and can be purchased at the gallery.

2. Metropolitan Ballet Teams with Settlement Music School

Where/When: Kurtz Center at William Penn Charter School, 3000 W. School House Lane. Saturday, March 5, 7 p.m.- 10 p.m.

Why Go: Metropolitan Ballet and Settlement are working together for the 10^th time. Whether you are a lover of dance, or music, there is something for everyone.

Pricing: Tickets are $15

3. Teen Center TGIF

Where/When: Teen Center, 105 Bethlehem Pike. Friday Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.

Why Go: Plenty here to keep teens entertained on a Friday night: music, games, movies and other teens.

Pricing: $5 for non-members, yearly membership is $25

4. Open Ice Hockey

Where/When: 550 W. Willow Grove Avenue. Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Why Go: It is only hockey season for a little longer. Why not get out and enjoy a good cross check while you still can.

Pricing: $15. Ages 18 and up. Gear required.

5. Tea Tasting

Where/When: Ten Thousand Villages, 8331 Germantown Avenue. Saturday, March 5, and Sunday, March 6, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Why Go: Tea AND discounts on their fair-trade goodies? Why wouldn’t you go?

Pricing: Free.