This Weekend: Harvest Music Festival, Autumn Art Trail and Outdoor Arts Festival

Though this weekend’s predicted weather may not scream fall, our lineup of events sure does! Don’t worry, no one will judge you for showing up for these autumn-themed events in a T-shirt and flip-flops. But this unseasonably warm weather certainly does not give you any excuses for skipping out on apple cider or pumpkin muffins. Ready to start planning your weekend? We sure hope so. Here are our picks for a fun-filled fall weekend:

COLUMBUS DAY SALES AT THE OUTLETS

WHERE/WHEN: Friday through Monday at and .

WHY GO: It’s time to get out there and stimulate that economy! And, more importantly, time to spruce up that fall wardrobe.

PRICING: Visa or MasterCard? We’ll let you make that call on your own.

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. on the Madison Town Green.

WHY GO: Music, food and lots of art!

PRICING: Festival is free. Weekend passes for the art trail are $10 for adults and free to kids under 12.

WHERE/WHEN: Saturday at 7 p.m. at .

WHY GO: It’s by far your best bet for a Saturday night outing in North Madison.

PRICING: Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for kids in high school and under.

TO BENEFIT “BRING OUR MUSIC BACK”

WHERE/WHEN: Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and .

WHY GO: Performances by Wilson Kane, Silver Hammer and Cantico. Food from Frank’s Pizza, Taco Pacifico and Bishop’s Orchards. Oh yeah, and wine.

PRICING: Tickets are $25 and include a glass of wine.

WHERE/WHEN: Sunday at 7 p.m. Meet at the .

WHY GO: Your flashlights have had enough of a rest since Irene—break ‘em out for fun this time!

PRICING: Free and open to the public.

Still need more to keep busy? Here are some ideas.

: Begins Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Tanger Outlets. Fee is $20.

: Stop by the car show between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Tanger Outlets on Saturday.

: Dog parade begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday and is free to spectators!

: Show is Sunday at 3 p.m. at .

LIVE MUSIC:

• Thursday – Dave Cutillo at Ballou’s from 7 to 9 p.m., Debra & The Backstabbers at at 8:30 p.m.
• Friday – John Condie at Ballou’s at 8 p.m., Hot House at at 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday – Mike Piccione at Ballou’s at 8 p.m., Just One More at at 9:30 p.m.