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Get Out: Five Ideas for Your Weekend

Enjoy the view from a hot air balloon and take the stage with the family band this weekend.

If this weekend is any indication of how fun this summer is going to be, we are in for a fun one. Champion hot air ballooning, listen to talented musicians, sing a Journey ballad with your family, cheer on cancer survivors at a ballgame and sample local gourmet fare for a good cause. Let's hope this is a sign of more fun to come. 

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When/Where: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. this Friday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. this Saturday and 6 a.m.-6 p.m. this Sunday at Lake Skinner, 37701 Warren Road in Winchester

Why Go: Hundreds of hot air balloons are set to fill the sky during the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. The event includes live entertainment on two stages, wine tasting, a kids faire, food and craft vendors and, of course, hot air balloon rides. The balloon rides must be booked in advance directly with one of the balloon companies.

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Pricing: General admission: Friday $22; Saturday $25; Sunday $17; children $5; kids age 6 years or younger get in free; active military $10; for all three days $50; advanced general admission ticket sales online get $2 discount

When/Where: 7 p.m. this Friday at 

Why Go: This final concert of the year will feature the school's top concert bands, Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony. Special guests and 2007 VMHS graduates are also slated to perform.

Pricing: $5

When/Where: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. this Saturday at 

Why Go: Robbie Hunt hosts this all-ages karaoke night in which the whole family can rock the mic. Call ahead or

Check their Facebook page as they occasionally host karaoke on Fridays, too.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: 7:05 p.m. this Saturday at the Storm Baseball Diamond, 500 Diamond Drive in Lake Elsinore

Why Go: This event takes place during the Lake Elsinore The first 100 breast cancer survivors to register will receive a free pink hat from Toyota, a box seat for the game and a $25 gift certificate for La Masters of Fine Jewelry. The night will also feature a silent auction benefitting the Komen Inland Empire, exhibitions on the concourse and a post-game "diamond dig" presented by La Masters of Fine Jewelry. To order tickets or register for the pre-game survivor parade, call or email.

Pricing: Storm tickets are typically $8-$10, free box seat for first 100 breast cancer survivors to register

When/Where: 1 p.m.-6 p.m. this Sunday in

Why Go: This fun event features great food, live music and will benefit band programs in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Calhoun's Texas BBQ, China Panda, Jamba Juice, Lazy Dog, Mama Colletti’s, Rubio’s, Spelly’s and Sweet Layers Cakes are just some of the participating restaurants.

Pricing: A book of 10 Tastings is $20 person presale and $25 on the day of the event. All proceeds will benefit the instrumental music programs of the participating schools.

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