Five Things to Do This Weekend

It’s Friday, and we’ve got an idea of what you can do this weekend to stay local and inexpensive. From parades, to volunteer work, to a fundraiser, we are showcasing some enriching experiences this weekend for Andover Patch readers.

Where/When: Sunday, May 1, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St., Andover.

Why Go: This event is geared for the 50-year-old-plus crowd and is intended to introduce a variety of opportunities to stay healthy and fit.

Pricing:

Where/When: Friday, April 29, Andover SHED, 65 Phillips St.

Why Go: Treat your kids to a night of fun games and activities at the Andover SHED. Kids will also enjoy pizza and snacks along with the activities. All proceeds of the event go toward the Japanese Tsunami relief effort. Please call to RSVP by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29th

Pricing: $25 per child

Where/When: Fridays, 5-6 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 40 Railroad St.

Why Go: What better way to start off your weekend than by stopping by Whole Foods and sampling a variety of foods. All departments offer samples of their products on Foodie Fridays.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Saturday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Chestnut Street and Bartlet Street

Why Go: Come join the fun for the annual Little League Baseball Opening Day parade this Saturday morning.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Saturday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vale Reservation, Ballardvale.

Why Go: Feel like being a part of something special? Well, here is your chance to literally help build a bridge for the community. The Andover Village Improvement Society is hoping to finish a footbridge through hiking trails in the Vale reservation. Park in the MBTA parking lot in Ballardvale.

Pricing: Free

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