Whether you’re in the mood for great food, live entertainment or a laid-back day trip with friends, this weekend is packed with reasons to get out and explore the region.

Regional wines, food and live music come together at the university’s annual open-air celebration, with free admission for the community.

Hop aboard the Winzerexpress Pfalz for a covered-wagon tour through Germany’s second-largest wine-growing region.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday, explore local traditions and enjoy cooler weather at these wallet-friendly festivals across the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

Once registered, head to your preferred pickup point to board the free shuttle to Saturday’s Fourth of July celebration in Baumholder.

Don’t let the heat melt away your fun this weekend. While some local events have been canceled, there’s still plenty to explore in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Here’s a look at our top picks for the weekend.

The market runs on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Stiftsplatz, downtown’s central square. Offerings at around 40 stalls include baked goods, fruits, vegetables, coffee, meat, wine and more.

There’s plenty to see this weekend, from cosplay to medieval reeactments.

The club will celebrate its reopening Friday with free trivia, snacks and a live country music performance by Tom Mac after recent facility renovations.

KMC Onstage will hold auditions June 1 and 2.