Get Out! Your Weekend Planner: Garage Sale, Prairie View 5K, and More Bunny Hopping

Film Screening: Gone with the Wind
Where/When: Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, Friday April 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate the 75th anniversary the book, which inspired a cultural moment in American history and film.
Pricing: Free

Community Garage Sale
Where/When: Prairie View Community Center Gymnasium, 6834 Dempster St., Morton Grove, Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: It’s good to recycle and good on the wallet.
Pricing: Free

Annual Prairie View 5K Run and Walk
Where/When: Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, Sunday, April 17 at 8:05 a.m.
Why Go: Revel in the warmer weather with a fresh start to your Sunday, and meet some friends along the way.
Pricing: $30 on race day

Where/When: Maine East High School, 2601 W. Dempster, Park Ridge, Friday April 15 and Sat. April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: See Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, classical Indian and Bollywood dancer performed by Maine East’s Orchesis Dance Company.
Pricing: $6

Oakton Ice Show
Where/When: Oakton Ice Arena, 2800 W. Oakton St., Park Ridge. 7 p.m. Friday April 15, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Sat. April 16 and 1:30 p.m. Sunday April 17.
Why Go: See the routines skaters have been working on for months.
Pricing: General seating $6; box seats $15

Linden Square "Bunny Hop"
When/Where: Saturday April 16, 2011, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of 4th Street and Linden Avenue in Wilmette,
Why Go: Celebrate spring with free balloons and a picture with the Easter Bunny, as well as some surprises!
Pricing: Free

Healthy Kids Day Open House at the Y
Where/When: North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Rd., Northbrook; 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 16
Why Go: Get active, entertain the kids and enjoy a sampling of the Y’s activities—all for free. Activities include yoga, youth boot camp, nutrition counseling, a family mini-triathlon, art projects, scavenger hunts, an aquatic obstacle course and a DJ dance party. Whew!
Pricing: Free 

Northbrook's 41st Earth & Arbor Day Celebration
Where/When: Village Green at Shermer and Meadow roads, Northbrook; 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, April 16
Why Go: Learn how to save money and help the environment at this event, which includes more than 60 exhibitors sharing earth-friendly ideas. Bonus: the event also includes food samples, children's activities, performances from Glenbrook North musical groups and a reclaimed wood sawmill demonstration. Don't forget to pick up your free tree seedling and bring special recyclables for collection at the east-side commuter lot by St. Norbert.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Downtown Highland Park; April 14-16
Why Go: Tax time got you down? Lift your spirits with some tax-free shopping during this three-day event. Participating merchants will offer an 8 percent discount on products and services—equivalent to Lake County’s sales tax.
Pricing: Free to attend

Talking Pictures Festival
Where/When: Various venues, Evanston; April 14-17
Why Go: Catch independent films from around the world as well as offerings from local filmmakers in this four-day festival. There’s something for everyone, including animation, documentaries, fiction films and shorts programs. The festival opens with a Chilean film about family called and concludes with a pair of documentaries about water.
Pricing: $8 seniors, $10 regular admission