Five Things to Do This Weekend

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue - from breakfast with the Easter Bunny to a fishing derby, there is something for everyone this weekend. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore.

Where/When: North Reading Masonic Lodge, 283 Park St., North Reading. 8 to 11 am. Sunday, April 17.

Why Go: You get to feast on breakfast – and meet the Easter Bunny.

Pricing: Donation of $5 for eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes; $10 to take your picture with the Easter Bunny. If you bring your own camera, you can take as many photos as you want.

Where/When: Ipswich River Park, 15 Central St., 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16

Why Go: North Reading  Youth Soccer is sponsoring the bake sale and proceeds with go to the American Red Cross. Buy some baked goods, help out the Japanese people and catch some local soccer action on the pitch.

Pricing: Free 

Where/When: Sudden Pond, Harold Parker State Forest, 305 Middleton Road, North Andover. 6 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 16.

Why Go: Grab your fishing poles from the cellar and attend the 62^nd annual fishing derby run by the Andover Sportsmen’s Club. Ages 1 to 15. There will be trophies, bait and food. The event held rain or shine.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: North Reading High School,  191 Park St., North Reading. Noon, Saturday, April 16.

Why Go: Cheer on the North Reading boys’ lacrosse team in a battle against Swampscott. What better way to spend a sunny weekend day than cheering on the Hornets!

Pricing: Free

Where/When: First Congregational Church of Reading, 25 Woburn St., Reading. 10 a.m., Saturday, April 16.

Why Go: Gerald Herrott, a certified appraiser, will be giving antique appraisals at the First Congregational Church of Reading, 25 Woburn St., Reading, at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16. Admission is free for the event, which is sponsored by the Congregational Women’s Fellowship.

Pricing: Free admission

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