Get Out, Farmingdale: Weekend Planner

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go for adults and kids, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

This weekend, we're suggesting some live music at Kodiak’s and The Nutty Irishman, a car wash, a bowling fundraiser and a marine & outdoor recreation expo.

OOgEE WaWa at Kodiak’s

Where:  , 1815 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When:  Sept. 30, 10 p.m.
Why Go: See OOgEE WaWa, a band of five bartenders and surfers who do hip-hop/surf-rock music. They play feel good music and the name Oogee Wawa derives from the Zulu term “oogy wawa” which means “Cheers” or “to party.”

Kristen & The Noise at The Nutty Irishman

Where:  , 323 Main St., Farmingdale
When:  Sept. 30, 11:30 p.m.
Why Go:  See this band perform alternative/pop/rock music.  For more information, go to www.kristenandthenoise.com.

Farmingdale Aquatics Car Wash

Where:  , Heisser Ln. & Motor Ave., Farmingdale
When:  Oct. 1, 10 a.m. (Rain date is Oct. 2)
Why Go:  Get your car washed for a good cause.
Pricing: $5

The Theresa Foundation Fundraiser at Farmingdale Lanes

Where:  , 999 Conklin St., Farmingdale
When: Oct. 1, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Do some bowling and help a good cause.
Pricing:  $20 (includes pizza and soda)

Farmingdale High School Homecoming

Where: 
When: Oct. 1, 3 p.m.
Why Go: Watch the Dalers varsity football team take on Syosset during 2011 homecoming weekend.
Pricing:  Free

Bottoms Up (Van Halen Tribute Band) at Kodiak’s

Where:  , 1815 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When:  Oct. 1, 10 p.m.
Why Go:  Hear some classic rock music.

Sixth Annual Marine & Outdoor Recreation Expo

Where: Jones Beach West End Boat Basin alongside the Short Beach Coast Guard Station, Wantagh
When:  Oct. 2, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: Kayak, canoe, fish and receive lessons from the pros. This year's event also includes marine life touch tanks, solar and renewable energy demonstrations, environmental conservation exhibits, arts and crafts, New York's largest fish-shaped cake, Coast Guard and Police Boat tours and live music by a group that performs at some of Long Island's most popular clubs and restaurants.
Pricing:  Free