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?下面就为你列出20件周末可以做的事。其中既有户外型的，又有适合都市人的;不论你是约会，还是欢度家庭时光，都能从中发现不错的活动建议哦。
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.
跟伴侣或爱犬去湖畔散散步，欣赏风景、伸展胳膊、喂喂鸭子，然后再在湖边小店喝杯冰茶。
2. Go On a Hike
去远足
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.
许多城市边缘或离市区几英里的位置都有远足的地方。你可以选择短程但刺激的远足，或花一天时间去登山。当然，别忘了准备好鞋子、水、防晒霜和帽子。
3. 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.
是不是一直想重新装饰房间里那张旧梳妆台?那就准备好砂纸、涂料和油漆，开始行动，把它粉饰得漂漂亮亮吧!
4. Go On a Bike Ride
骑游
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.
在本地车店租一辆或干脆跨上自己的车去骑游。先标好路程并算好距离，在手机里设置好骑行导航软件。多带点水，别忘了戴上头盔。这项活动也很适合小孩子哦。
5. Go to a Wine Tasting
参加品酒会
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.
到附近酒吧喝两杯最好的酒酿，或者走远一点去本地酿酒厂，一边漫步葡萄园，一边品尝葡萄酒吧。
6. Attend an Art Opening
参观画展
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.
去看看本地或国家艺术家画展。你可以一边就着奶酪与小菜品酒，一边欣赏并探讨精湛的艺术作品。
7. 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.
带上食物，到当地公园或休闲区痛快玩一天。飞盘、马蹄铁、排球、足球或短途远足，随你玩。或许你也愿意尝试游泳、钓鱼、划船或躲在舒服的角落看书。
8. Visit the Museum
参观博物馆
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.
博物馆每次纳入新藏品都会设有开放日。学习课程，跟孩子去露营，或到零售店选几样礼物和衣服。
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唱唱喜欢的歌，同时享用美味的食物和饮料，度过一个开心的夜晚。
10. Read a Book then See the Movie
读书看电影
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.
当你读到一本好书时，很可能发现它也有同名电影。像《哈利波特》和《相助》就很受欢迎。
11. Go To a Tea House
去茶馆坐坐
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.
与其去咖啡馆，不如改去茶馆吧。在茶馆，你可以品尝各种各样的茶，比如飘逸的叶茶，或来自异域的混合花草茶。
12. Listen to Music at a Local Pub
去本地酒吧听音乐
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.
许多酒吧在周末会有当地艺术家驻场。尝试听听不知名的乐队演奏，说不定这些乐队哪天会大红大紫，而你还是一早就知道他们的呢!
13. Run a 5K
5千米长跑
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.
5千米长跑对保持体形很有帮助。你可以加入慈善机构组织的长跑活动，或自己跑着玩儿。还有，别忘了让朋友给你加油鼓劲。另外，有些长跑运动甚至也适合小孩呢。
14. Go On an Art Walk
享受一场艺术之旅
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.
如果当地有艺术区，何不去艺术家工作室了解他们的工作呢?艺术区通常每月都会举办活动，你可以近距离对话艺术家，还能直接从工作室购买艺术品。
