Play Ball!

Little League Baseball is as American as Apple Pie and it highlights 5 things to do on the first truly spectacular weekend of the spring. Here's a look at everything going on.

Little League Opening Ceremonies

When/Where: Sunday, May 1. The Opening Day Parade leaves Ryan School at 1 p.m. and ends at the Little League fields on East Street. Ceremonies at the field start at 1:30 p.m.

Why Go: It's Little League Baseball! Let's Play two! A miserable winter is officially behind us and a young child feels no greater sense of pride then walking in a parade in their uniform.

Pricing: Free

Prescription Drug Takeback Day

When/Where: Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Police Headquarters, 918 Main St.

Why Go: Getting rid of your prescription drugs that are expired or that you no longer use is a safety issue. They can't get into the wrong hands and they wont contaminate the water or soil.

Pricing: Free 

Drop-in Toddler Play at Turf Time

When/Where: Turftime, 20 Carter St., Saturday, April 30, 9 to 11 a.m.

Why Go: Kids love to play and mom and dad can use the rest when the tired little ones are napping in the afternoon.

Pricing: $5 per walking child, infants are free.

CHARITY YARD SALE

When/Where: Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10 Tobin Ave., North Chelmsford

Why Go: Support the yard sale as all donations go toward Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society.

Pricing: Free (except what you buy, of course)

HEALTHY LIVING EXPO - ANDOVER YMCA

When/Where: 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: N/A