The Family Weekend: Earth Day Events & More

My goal is to make life ridiculously easy for you and your neighbors.

Here's a little weekend primer, with some things for you to consider checking out this weekend around our corner of Maryland:

3 EVENTS FOR THE FAMILY ...

1. Celebrate Earth Day. Check out the in Havre de Grace and get your hands dirty for a good cause, or stop by the in Aberdeen. There's also an in Havre de Grace. Or, you can celebrate on your own by planting a tree at home.

2. . The  hosts storytime for all ages. Stop in at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday—no registration required.

3.  Stop into the  for teen-related activities. This week, you'll enjoy slam poetry and rap starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Be sure to register.

KIND OF A BIG DEAL ...

Blow up that nice family portrait you have. Post it on a wall in your own home or give it away from an upcoming holiday—ya know, like, Mother's Day. Check out this deal from Living Social for a nice discount on a canvas print of one of your own photographs.

ONE FREE SPOT TO CHECK OUT ...

High school sporting events. Most night lacrosse games will cost you a few dollars at the stadium gate, but baseball, softball and tennis are usually free. Aberdeen plays night baseball games on occasion at Cal Ripken Sr. Field at the high school. Havre de Grace baseball and softball utilize . Both are great spots to take in a game with the kids.

GET A SITTER AND GO...

. Stop by Ontario Street to check out the good coffee and good music for a good cause. The event is free. The food and drinks might cost a little, but it's all going toward the .

TELL US: What are you getting into this weekend? Have something you think should be included? Leave a comment.