Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose Weekend Planner

The National Weather Service is predicting a decent chance of thunderstorms on both Saturday and Sunday, but between your trusty umbrella and Patch's Get Out Guide, you'll be covered this weekend.

Toss out any idea of crashing on the couch with that backlog of Netflix movies you still need to get around to. We're not going to let those pesky meteorologists rain on our (Easter) parade.

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Where/When: Nottoway Park 9537 Courthouse Rd., Vienna. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Why Go: Note: The Easter Bunny is coming a day early in Vienna. Bring your own basket and get ready for the hunt! Note: Call (703) 324-8566 after 8:30 A.M. for cancellation updates in case of rain.

Pricing: Tickets are $7 per child.

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Where/When: , 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. Saturday, 4 p.m.

Why Go: This is celebrating Easter in luxury. According to the event listing, Executive Pastry Chef Frederic Barasse will help you create your own chocolate egg design. "In addition to decorating classic chocolate eggs, guests will enjoy a chocolate demonstration, decadent canapés, scrumptious petit fours and flowing champagne. Class includes all materials, Ritz-Carlton chef’s hat and apron." Reservations are required.

Pricing: The classes is $99 per person, including tax and gratuity.

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Where/When: , 300 Park Ave., Falls Church. Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Why Go: Stock up on those green springtime veggies, some local flowers for your Easter spread and baked goods for Sunday brunch. Hot cross buns, anyone?

Pricing: Free to attend. Vendor prices vary.

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Where/When: , 4400 University Dr, Fairfax. Performances run daily through April 24. Showtimes vary.

Why Go: We're listing this once more in our Get Out Guide because it's a rare occasion when the circus (excuse us, "The Great Show on Earth) is in town. Everyone has fond memories of going to the circus as a child - and children of all ages will surely "oooh" and "ahhh." Not to mention, this would be a perfect "Let's get out of the house even though it's raining" activity.

Pricing: Tickets range in price from $7 (a steal!) to $110.

5. Disneynature's "African Cats"

Where/When: Movie theaters and showtimes vary. Visit the movie's website to find the location nearest your home.

Why Go: This feature film will enjoy a limited engagement at select theaters during Earth Day, starting on Friday. The movie is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson and follows a family of African cats as the "majestic kings of the savanna." Disney has also pledged to donate 20 cents from each ticket sale during opening week to the African Wildlife Foundation, and have guaranteed a minimum donation of $100,000.

Pricing: Movie tickets vary depending on the venue and showtime.

Did we miss some fun event in your neck of the woods? Probably. Be sure to let us (and everyone else) know about them in the comments section.