Summer Weekend Getaway: Tall Ships in NH, Los Lobos in RI

Looking for a fast and fun getaway? Summer in New England is filled with options. Check out what's happening this weekend in a few favorite summer spots:

Cape Cod and the Islands

Weather: Mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 80s are expected through the weekend on the Cape and islands.

: Whether you remember climbing the stairs of the Dreamland when it was the original Dreamland Ballroom, or you remember climbing them to go to the Dreamland Gameroom, you knew when you got to the top, you were going to have a good time. This weekend, you will be able to climb those stairs again to a good time as the doors of the Dreamland will open after being closed for many years, bringing to Oak Bluffs a year-round venue for music, events, festivals and weddings. For more events and summer news, check out Patch's Cape and Islands Summer Guide.

Rhode Island

Weather: Sunny skies with highs in the low 80s are expected Friday and Saturday in Rhode Island. There's a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms Sunday with highs expected in the mid 80s.

 Enjoy some live music in Newport, as Los Lobos plays at the Newport Yatching Center in the Nantucket Nectars Sunset Concert Series Friday, July 13 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $24. For more events and summer news, check out Patch's Rhode Island Summer Guide.

Seacoast New Hampshire

Weather: Mostly sunny skies with highs near 90 degrees are expected through the weekend on the seacoast.

: Didn't get enough of the tall ships while they were in Boston? There's a second chance not too far away. runs all weekend. For more events and summer news, check out Patch's Seacoast New Hampshire Summer Guide.