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The weekend’s here and you’re thinking about your plans. Here are 20 fun things to do this weekend. This list has ideas for everyone, from the outdoorsy types to the city slickers. Perhaps you have a new date, or you want to do something with the family. Whatever the case may be, you have lots of great activities from which to choose.
又到周末了干什么好呢？下面就為你列出20件周末可以做的事。其中既有戶外型的，又有適合都市人的；不論你是約會，還是歡度家庭時光，都能從中發現不錯的活動建議哦。
1. Take a Walk Around the Lake
湖畔漫步
Find a lake with a walking path and bring your partner or your canine companion. Enjoy the views, get some exercise and feed the ducks. Then, stop for some iced tea at the lakeside restaurant.
跟伴侶或愛犬去湖畔散散步，欣賞風景、伸展胳膊、喂喂鴨子，然后再在湖邊小店喝杯冰茶。
2. Go On a Hike
去遠足
Many areas have hikes of varying lengths within city limits or a few miles outside of the city itself. You can choose shorter, more level hikes or head to the mountains and make it an all-day affair. Don’t forget good shoes, water, sunblock, and a hat.
許多城市邊緣或離市區幾英里的位置都有遠足的地方。你可以選擇短程但刺激的遠足，或花一天時間去登山。當然，別忘了準備好鞋子、水、防曬霜和帽子。
3. Go On a Bike Ride
騎游
Rent a bike from the local bike shop or ride your own. Map out a route and calculate the distance using a bicycling app on your smartphone. Take extra water and don’t forget to wear a helmet. This can be a fun activity for kids, too.
在本地車店租一輛或干脆跨上自己的車去騎游。先標好路程并算好距離，在手機里設置好騎行導航軟件。多帶點水，別忘了戴上頭盔。這項活動也很適合小孩子哦。
4. Start a Fun, New Weekend Craft
做有趣的手工活
You know that old dresser in your room that you’ve been wanting to spruce up? Get some sandpaper, wood stain and polyurethane and turn that dresser into a beautiful piece of furniture.
是不是一直想重新裝飾房間里那張舊梳妝臺？那就準備好砂紙、涂料和油漆，開始行動，把它粉飾得漂漂亮亮吧！
5. Go to a Wine Tasting
參加品酒會
Head to a local wine bar and sample some of their finest offerings. Or, take it a step further and head to the local winery and sample their wines while walking in the vineyards.
到附近酒吧喝兩杯最好的酒釀，或者走遠一點去本地釀酒廠，一邊漫步葡萄園，一邊品嘗葡萄酒吧。
6. Attend an Art Opening
參觀畫展
Check out a local or national artist and head to your favorite gallery. Drink some wine, eat a little cheese and hors d’oeuvres while walking around admiring and discussing beautiful works of art.
去看看本地或國家藝術家畫展。你可以一邊就著奶酪與小菜品酒，一邊欣賞并探討精湛的藝術作品。
7. Visit the Museum
參觀博物館
Museums often have openings when they receive new collections. Attend a class, have your child go to camp, or browse the retail shop for gifts and clothing.
博物館每次納入新藏品都會設有開放日。學習課程，跟孩子去露營，或到零售店選幾樣禮物和衣服。
8. Go On a Picnic
野餐
Find a local park or recreation area and bring food and games for a day of fun. Play Frisbee, horseshoes, volleyball, soccer, or take a short hike. You might be able to swim or fish, rent a paddle boat, or find a comfortable spot to read a book.
帶上食物，到當地公園或休閑區痛快玩一天。飛盤、馬蹄鐵、排球、足球或短途遠足，隨你玩。或許你也愿意嘗試游泳、釣魚、劃船或躲在舒服的角落看書。
9. Go to a Karaoke Bar
K歌
Sing to your favorite songs while enjoying the company of good friends. Order food, have a beverage and make a night of it.
跟好朋友去KTV唱唱喜歡的歌，同時享用美味的食物和飲料，度過一個開心的夜晚。
10. Read a Book then See the Movie
讀書看電影
When you read a good book, chances are it’s turned into a movie. Books like Harry Potter and The Help are recent popular favorites.
當你讀到一本好書時，很可能發現它也有同名電影。像《哈利波特》和《相助》就很受歡迎。
11. Go To a Tea House
去茶館坐坐
Change it up a bit and instead of going for the coffeehouse, look for the tea house. You can sample different teas, try tea in loose leaf form or try out unusual herbal blends from all over the world.
與其去咖啡館，不如改去茶館吧。在茶館，你可以品嘗各種各樣的茶，比如飄逸的葉茶，或來自異域的混合花草茶。
12. Listen to Music at a Local Pub
去本地酒吧聽音樂
Many bars and pubs feature local and regional artists throughout the week. Listen to a band you’ve never heard before. You never know. They just might become the next big thing, and you can say you saw them first.
許多酒吧在周末會有當地藝術家駐場。嘗試聽聽不知名的樂隊演奏，說不定這些樂隊哪天會大紅大紫，而你還是一早就知道他們的呢！
13. Run a 5K
5千米長跑
Running in a 5K is a great way to get in shape. Often, you can participate for charity or just for fun. Either way, recruit your friends or have them cheer you on. There are even 5K’s that are kid-friendly.
5千米長跑對保持體形很有幫助。你可以加入慈善機構組織的長跑活動，或自己跑著玩兒。還有，別忘了讓朋友給你加油鼓勁。另外，有些長跑運動甚至也適合小孩呢。
14. Go On an Art Walk
享受一場藝術之旅
If there is an arts district in your area, you can visit lots of artist studios and see them in action. Arts districts often have once-monthly art walks where you can talk to artists, and purchase artwork right from their studios.
如果當地有藝術區，何不去藝術家工作室了解他們的工作呢？藝術區通常每月都會舉辦活動，你可以近距離對話藝術家，還能直接從工作室購買藝術品。
15. Visit the Animal Shelter and Walk a Dog
拜訪動物收容所，幫忙遛狗。
No need to adopt (unless you want to). Visit your local shelter and let a canine friend get a little exercise and fresh air by taking him on a walk. It’s not only good for the dog, it’s good for you, too.
你不一定非得領養動物（除非你愿意），但可以去動物收容所照顧寵物朋友，帶著狗狗到處溜溜，呼吸一點新鮮空氣。這不僅幫助了狗狗，也會讓你有所收獲。
16. Go Consignment Shopping
在寄售店購物
If you haven’t tried this, you’re missing out. You can find real treasures at consignment shops. Items are often new, if not gently used. You can also score nice clothes or shoes for a fraction of their original cost.
要是你從沒嘗試過這個，那可太遺憾了。在寄售店，你或許能找到貨真價實的寶貝。這里的物品都比較新，你能淘到既物美又價廉的好東西。
17. Shop Garage Sales
商店庫存促銷時掃貨
Check your local listings and set up a route to hit a lot of garage sales in one day. This is a great opportunity to find furniture, household items and stylish clothes at incredible prices.
先看看哪些商家有促銷活動，定好路線攻略，然后就集中掃貨去吧。促銷時能買到不少便宜的家具、家用物件或漂亮衣服。
18. Head to the Farmer’s Market
參觀農場
Meet local farmers and see where your food comes from. Many markets have music, local honey, baked goods, whimsical gifts, and a great opportunity to meet new people.
去本地農場了解各種農作物。許多農貿市場都有音樂、自釀蜂蜜、烘焙食品以及不錯的禮品，而且，你還能在那里結識新朋友。
19. Attend a Poetry Reading at the Local Bookstore
參加本地書店的讀詩會
Bookstores often have poetry readings; you can participate, too! Not only that, they might have local authors read an excerpt from their most recent novel. Grab some coffee, find a comfy chair, and prepare for a night of literary fun!
書店一般都有讀詩會，而且向所有人開放。不僅如此，或許你還能碰上本地作家朗讀自己的近作片段呢。捧一杯咖啡，蜷在舒服的椅子里，經歷一場曼妙的文學之旅吧！
20. Go see a Play at the Local College
去本地大學看場戲劇
Students and professional actors alike put on theatrical performances throughout the year. Catch a matinee or bring a blanket and watch the sunset showing of Romeo and Juliet.
學生和專業演員同樣熱衷于演戲。你可以趁午場或晚場時（別忘了帶毯子）去看看《羅密歐與朱麗葉》。
Have Fun!
好好玩一玩吧！
With this list of ideas, you’re sure to have plenty to do for a weekend of spontaneity, fun, and relaxation. You might learn a few things, see a play you’ve never seen, but you definitely won’t be bored.
可做的事情這么多，相信你的周末肯定會過得輕松又開心。而且說不定你還能學到新東西，比如看一場好玩的話劇，總之你肯定不會無聊的。
