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 an old fashion picinc to a cello recital, we are showcasing some enriching experiences this weekend for Andover Patch readers.

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When and Where: Sunday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m., Serio’s Grove, off Lowell Junction Road in Ballardvale

Why Go: Join the Historical Society and friends for an old fashion picnic in the woods, complete with turn of the century live music, early 1900s games, and of course, a soft bed of pine needles to spread your blanket and eat lunch.

Pricing: Free

2. CELLO RECITAL

Where/When: Friday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Timken Room at Graves Hall, Phillips Academy

Why Go: Junko Simons and Steve Lantner are putting on a cello recital at Phillips Academy and will be playing music by Prokofiev, Schumann, Webern as well as their own improvisations.

Pricing: Free

2. FARMERS’ MARKET – LAST DAY

Where/When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Andover Historical Society, 97 Main Street

Why Go: This is the last day in the season to find all your locally produced fruits, vegetables and other food items at the Andover Farmers’ Market at the .

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: Saturday, Oct. 8 various locations in and around Andover

Why Go: Go out and find a deal or two at a number of yard sales in the area. Find our weekend yard sale post at 3 p.m.

Pricing: Free

5. CONSCIOUS REGGAE BAND

When and Where: Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 p.m., Palmers, Elm Street.

Why Go: Come stop by Palmers and check out the sounds of Conscious Reggae Band.

Pricing: Free

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