August 30, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Three days off. Three days off. See how they fly. See how they fly.

GO (and EAT)
Sakonnet River Pie
What: Place an order and drive to Tiverton for the best pies in New England (no joke). Pick up cookies for the ride home.
Why: Road trip for pie? Duh.
When: Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: Mill Pond Shops, 3964 Main Rd., Tiverton, R.I. (401-635-0022).

GO (and DRINK)
Mount Snow Brewers Festival
What: Drown yourself in New England ales, stouts, hefeweizens, and root beers.
Why: Beer me.
When: Sat. & Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Mount Snow Resort, 12 Pisgah Rd., W. Dover, Vt. (802-464-4191).

BE
A Princess
What: Crown thyself royalty at King Richard’s Faire, where jugglers, turkey legs, and jousters await.
Why: Dost thou not have a good excuse?
When: Sat.-Oct. 21. Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Rt. 58, Carver (508-866-2311).

RACE
Rubber Duckies
What: Beat out the other ducks to help support the Child Life Program at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center.
Why: Make bath time lots of fun.
When: Mon., noon.
Where: Grist Mill, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury (978-443-4094).

TASTE
The Little Pearl Caviar
What: These little pearls are American made and completely sustainable.
Why: Gift sets include handmade blini and crème fraîche — so you just spoon, spread, and eat.
When: Whenever the urge pops up.
Where: Online at littlepearl.com.