Get Out This Weekend: Romp, Swap and Easter Eggs

Easter is still more than a week away, but there are many holiday-related festivities kicking in this weekend. Even if you don't celebrate the bunny holiday or not ready for it, we have some other suggestions, too.

When/Where: Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., The Park Pet Retreat, 3516 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker.

Why Go: The first-ever will have a number of activities to gain awareness and raise funds for cancer research and treatment for dogs, cats and other pets. With music and food, enjoy a Saturday with the Romp's yard sale, amateur dog show, microchip clinic and adoptable pets brought by rescue groups. The Park Pet Retreat event will recognize cancer-striken pets, cancer survivors and those who have lost pets to cancer.  

Pricing: Free.

When/Where: Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Tucker First Baptist Church, 5073 LaVista Road, Tucker.

Why Go: The church has a few activities in store for the Tucker community. Starting promptly at 8 a.m. and hosted by the Tucker Historical Society, the Annual welcomes the public to bring a plant or two to swap with others who bring who bring their own plants. The church's yard sale will also be opening shop around the same time, and will run until 4 p.m. Birdhouses will be available, along with barbecue for $8 by the pound. All proceeds from the 'cue and the yard sale will benefit Blake and Bekah Hart's Chilean Mission Fund.

Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday, April 16, Kelley C. Cofer Park, 4259 N Park Dr, Tucker.

Why Go: Egg Hunt with Prizes; Moon Walks; Easter Bonnet Contest for Kids and Adults; Win a Bubble Gum Machine; Face Tattoos; Photos with Easter Bunny. 

Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday, April 16, 9:30 a.m., Smoke Rise Baptist Church, 5901 Hugh Howell Rd, Stone Mountain.

Why Go: The Women's Ministry at Smoke Rise Baptist is having a women-only spring event to strengthen that feminine side. Benefitting health, beauty and wellness, attendees can participate in the following activities, with experts to guide in each section: yoga for beginners, nutritious changes to diet, and makeup tips and tricks. Women of all ages are welcome. 

Pricing: $10. 

When/Where: Sat., April 16, 11 a.m., Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Road, Stone Mountain.

Why Go: The Hairston Crossing Library is finally opening its doors again after 20 months of renovations and delays caused by budget cuts. This Saturday's dedication ends National Library Week for DeKalb County, so check out the building's new look: They've expanded from 4,000 to 18,000 square feet, with more computers, parking, meeting and conference rooms, a youth and teen area, and of course, volumes and volumes of books. The library will be officially open for business Monday, April 18.

Pricing: Free.