Five Things To Do This Patriots' Day Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Lexington Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities you'll want to take part in this in Lexington and beyond.

1.
Where/When: Parker’s Revenge Site, near the Minute Man Visitor’s Center off Route 2A, Lincoln; 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14
Why Go: The Lexington Minute Men ambush the British Regulars headed back toward Boston, like Capt. John Parker’s local militia did April 19, 1775 to exact revenge for then men lost that morning on the town green.
Pricing: Free

2.
Where/When: , Mass Ave.; 4 p.m., Saturday, April 14
Why Go: Minuteman Companies and Redcoats square off at Tower Park in a recreated battle that includes muskets, cannons and historically appropriate maneuvers, but which didn't actually happen April 19, 1775.
Pricing: Free

3.
Where/When: , 7 Harrington Road; 6 and 4 p.m., Sunday, April 15
Why Go: Locals in period dress provide from the local perspective, using the very words of those who were there.
Pricing: Tickets are $7 adults/$3 children for members of the . $10 adults/$5 children. Tickets are available at the Buckman Tavern Museum Shop from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily or by calling 781-862-1703

4.
Where/When: Lexington's ; 5:30 a.m., Monday, April 16
Why Go: Redcoats, local militia and crowd of thousands rise and shine earlier for a reenactment of the first shots fired in the American Revolution on April 19, 1775.
Pricing: Free, but be sure to get there early to find a good spot

5.
Where/When: Mass Ave through Lexington Center; 2 to 3 p.m., Monday, April 16
Why Go: Because who doesn't love a parade? Especially one with original floats, marching musicians, local dignitaries, a white-tricon wearing metal Lion.
Pricing: Free