Workin' For The Weekend: Entertainment Best Bets

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's one of the few remaining summer weekends to enjoy the outdoors, so take advantage of it by checking out one of these entertaining events around the Twin Cities.

Crayfest 2016                                              

Celebrate Crayfest this Saturday in the North Loop. The event, also known as Smack Shack's annual block party, includes an all-you-can-eat Louisiana-style crayfish boil, all-you-can-drink hurricanes and beer and live music. This year, proceeds will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland.

Annual Luxury Remodeling Tour

Get inspired for your next remodel project at the Midwest Home Magazine's Annual Luxury Remodeling Tour. Tour high-end kitchens, elaborate additions and whole-home renovations with remodeling budgets starting at $150,000 and up. This weekend's tour will feature homes in Edina, Chanhassen and Orono.

Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival

Bring the family to Como Park for the 18th annual Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival. Enjoy Japanese food, art, dance, and cultural treasures at this fun event that's reminiscent of Japan's annual Obon holiday. The festival takes place from 3 to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Summer Beer Dabbler

Calling all beer lovers, the Summer Beer Dabbler returns to CHS Field this Saturday. Sample more than 120 breweries on the outfield grass at the home of the St. Paul Saints. Enjoy live music, dance in the "Silent Disco," and stick around for a fireworks show to end the evening with a bang.