Easter, Passover and Earth Day are this weekend and Potomac Patch has found some great ways to celebrate with family and friends. You might be searching for activities, restaurants or events to share with your whole crowd – young and old! The weather should be beautiful, so it’s a time to explore all there is to do in and around Potomac.
1. EARTH DAY – 2011
WHERE/WHEN: , April 22 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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WHY GO: Free, family-oriented information about home energy efficiency. Discount home energy audits, free CFL bulbs and more. For information call 240-777-6960.
Pricing: Free
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2. SAVE MOTHER EARTH ON EARTH DAY
WHERE/WHEN: Practice environmentally friendly efforts with your family on Earth Day, April 22 and year round. Ride your bikes instead of taking your car, use reusable bags in the grocery store, turn off anything in your home that will not be used for an hour, recycle everything you can, brainstorm with your kids on how to save mother earth. For more ideas check out and other local events.
WHY GO: Spend quality family time saving our planet – and making it a better place to live for all our children and grandchildren.
PRICING: Free
3. EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP AT THE C & O CANAL
WHERE/WHEN: Lock 8, 7906 Riverside Dr., Cabin John on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHY GO: Help spruce up our canal. Wear work clothes. Tools and equipment will be provided. For more information call 301-608-1188 ext 204.
PRICING: Free
4. HOP ON DOWN TO PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
WHERE/WHEN: Westfield Montgomery Mall, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be set up in the mall near Macy’s.
WHY GO: "Egg-citing" photo ops with the Easter Bunny for the entire family
PRICING: Packages available from $21 to $45. Call 301-469-6025 for information.
5. JUMP ABOARD FOR A TRAIN RIDE WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
WHERE/WHEN: Cabin John Park, April 23 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WHY GO: The Easter Bunny will be the Guest of Honor aboard the miniature train and will be passing out Easter treats. Don’t forget your camera to remember this special train ride.
PRICING: $1.75 per train ride (2 year olds and younger with a paying adult ride free) Call 301-765-8670 for more information.
6. THE ART GALLERY OF POTOMAC
WHERE/WHEN: April 23 and 24 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Potomac, 10107 River Rd.
WHY GO: New works by T.H. Cunningham and Yolanda Prinsloo
PRICING: Free
