Get Out: Enumclaw Weekend Planner

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll be doing this weekend.

Enumclaw Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work, outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new hot spots to explore.

• Where/When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Click here for a Google map that shows all site locations.
• Why Go: Looking for that perfect Mother's day outing to take Mom on this weekend? You probably won't be able to pick anything more Mom-friendly then Enumcalaw's Art Studio Tours this weekend. There will be ten studios throughout the Plateau area participating in the event. Watch art demo after art demo or, just browse studio after studio for all the art and little knick-knacks that our Mom's love. Either way, it's bound to be a great weekend for art on the Plateau! 
• Pricing: Free. 

• Where/When: Friday and Saturday at the Lake Wilderness Arboretum Nursery in Maple Valley.
• Why Go: Stop by the Lake Wilderness Arboretum Spring Plant sale this weekend and pick up some new addition for that garden at home. There will be vendors from all over supplying a large selection unique plants and garden art to browse from. There will even be a few Master Gardener's on site to help answer any question you may have. 
• Pricing: Admission is free.

• Where/When: Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7 p.m.  Sat, May 7 at Green River Community College.
• Why Go: Looking to get a little more excitement out of your weekend? This Mixed Martial Arts event going on at GRCC this Saturday may be just what you need. Fight of the night is sure to be local favorite, Paul "Nutshot" Deveglio's title bout. And just like everyone who trains out of  in Enumclaw, Deveglio is a beast and well worth the price of admission. Not sure what to expect from a Mixed Martial Arts event? This highlight reel (Note: some scenes are graphic) should give you an idea.
• Pricing: General Admission is $25 and Cage Side Admission is $35.

• Where/When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sat, May 7 at the Mud Mountain Dam Recreation Area in Enumclaw.
• Why Go: Last week's Mt. Rainier Duathlon was probably a stretch for any casual fitness enthusiasts out there. This week, the Mud Mountain Melee might be more your speed. It's an 8k trail run and 1.5 mile walk along the trails around the Mud Mountain Dam recreation area. The race is broken down into six age groups for men and women, with awards for the top three in each group.
• Pricing: Pre-registration is closed. Day of race registration is $30 (Shirts are included). Some of the proceeds will help high school runners attend running camp in the summer. 

• Where/When: 5 p.m. Sat, May 7 at the .
• Why Go: Join the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce for this star studded Dinner and Auction. Meet local celebrities including Pat Cashman, the event's Emcee and Auctioneer. Auction items include a hot air balloon ride, cruises, vacations, and more. 
• Pricing: Pre-Sale tickets are $50.00 per person; Tickets at the door are $60.00 per person. A percentage of the ticket sales, sponsorships, and the fund a need donations will go toward relief efforts in Japan.

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