Five Things To Do This Weekend

It’s Friday and we’ve got some ideas to help you plan a fun weekend but, at the same time, stay local. From a 5K race to a football game, we are showcasing some enriching experiences this weekend for Andover Patch readers.

1.

When and Where: Friday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. 200 Richardson Road, Chelmsford

Why Go: Join the fans of the Golden Warriors in Chelmsford while the take on their varsity football team tonight at 7 p.m.

Pricing: Between $5 and $10

2.

Where/When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Park, Chestnut Street and Bartlet Street  

Why Go: Take a look at the wares in the Park this Saturday as many gather for another giant yard sale, put on by Andover’s Department of Community Services.

Pricing: Free

2. BOOK IT TO THE FINISH

Where/When: Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 a.m., Bancroft Elementary School

Why Go: The Bancroft Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is holding the first annual “Book It to the Finish” 5k race. The race encourages runners to dress as their favorite storybook characters raises funds for the PTO programs.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m., Memorial Hall Library

Why Go: Stop by the library on Sunday afternoon to check out the sounds pianist Joe Reid, mezzo soprano Sara Bielanski, and clarinetist Todd Brunel as they play jazz tunes from greats like Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman. They play classical numbers as well.

Pricing: Free

5. TWEED BROTHERS

When and Where: Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 p.m., Palmers, Elm Street.

Why Go: Come stop by Palmers and check out the sounds of the Tweed Brothers.

Pricing: Free

We know you have your favorites that we missed. So feel free share them in our comment box below.