5 Things: Easter Egg Hunt on the Common, TV Stars at Patriot Place, Revolution Home Opener & More

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1. Expect a Sunny Weekend with Temps in the 40s

Saturday’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

2. Easter Egg Hunt on the Common Presented by the Foxboro Jaycees

The annual Foxboro Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt is on Saturday, March 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. on Foxboro Common. The Common will be divided into separate areas for the four age groups (1-3, 4-5, 6-7 and 8-10).

The fun begins promptly at 10 a.m. for the littlest hunters with the other age groups starting every five minutes. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for visits and to pose for photos, so bring your camera. Also bring your own basket or bag to gather the eggs. 

If it should rain, the festivities will take place the same time on Sunday, March 24.

Who better to judge a hot bowl of chili than rough and tumble boat captains who eat their meals on the frigid North Atlantic?

The cast of National Geographic Channel’s hit series, "Wicked Tuna" will serve as celebrity judges for the second annual Patriot Place Chili Cook Off presented by Bass Pro Shops on Saturday, March 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bass Pro Shops in Patriot Place’s South marketplace, south of Gillette Stadium on Route 1.

Critiquing the chili entries will be Captain Dave Carraro and First Mate Paul Hebert of the FV-Tuna.com, Captain Tyler McLaughlin of the Pin Wheel, Captain Ralph Wilkins of the Odysea, Captain Bill Monte of the Bounty Hunter and Captain Kevin Leonowert of the Christina.

The captains will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops, prior to the Chili Cook Off.

In addition to meeting the celebrity judges, guests will enjoy chili samples and vote for their favorite recipe from eight Patriot Place restaurants, including 2012 Champions Twenty8 and 2012 “Fan Favorite” winners Tavolino, as well Bass Pro Shops’ Blue Fin Lounge and Uncle Buck’s Snack Shop, CBS Scene, Davio’s, Red Robin and Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill.

Tickets are $3 per person with kids five and under free, and all proceeds benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out For Youth & Families Campaign.

“We had a great turnout for a first-time event last year, and we’re excited to build on that success this year,” said Brian Earley, Patriot Place General Manager and co-chair of the Hockomock Area YMCA's 2013 Reach Out For Youth and Families Campaign. “It’s a fun, family event with great food, and we’re thrilled to have the guys from Wicked Tuna on board.”

Walter Grammer, General Manager at Bass Pro Shops, shared in Earley's enthusiasm for the event. 

“We are looking forward to hosting the Chili Cook Off again this year along with our partners from Patriot Place,” said Grammer. “With 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the Hockomock Area YMCA, it’s a fun way to support a great cause. We are especially excited to have the team from Wicked Tuna as our celebrity judges this year. If anyone happens to make a Tuna Chili recipe, I bet they would rack up a lot of votes!”

Wicked Tuna follows a group of spirited fishermen from Gloucester as they make their living the way their ancestors did centuries ago – man versus fish, rod versus fin, one catch at a time. The stakes are unforgiving, but the paydays can be huge, as the fleet navigates the frigid waters of the North Atlantic, searching for the magnificent and elusive bluefin tuna. One “monstah” catch can bring in as much as $20,000, but with a short fishing season and dwindling tuna populations, Gloucester’s fishermen are fighting for their economic survival every time they set sail. Wicked Tuna airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on National Geographic Channel.

4. Patriot Place Events:

Here’s what’s happening around Patriot Place today:

• (Saturday) - Artist's Studio & Gallery Spring Art Show: Visit the annual Spring Art Show featuring the works of the Foxboro Art Association with over a hundred pieces of artwork on display from over 60 different local artists.

• (Saturday) - Easter Activities at Bass Pro Shops: Join Bass Pro Shops for free and fun Easter activities. Get a free photo with the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunts, crafts for the kids and more.

• (Saturday) - Fun-Raiser at Fanautical: Fanautical and Scott Zolak to help 2-year-old girl with cancer this Saturday at Fanautical. The parents of Brynn are struggling with the medical copayments for her treatments. Zolak will be signing autographs for purchases over $25 at noon. Twenty percent of all proceeds go to help Brynn and her family from purchases all day. If you can't make it, and still would like to help, shop on line at www.befanautical.com.

• (Saturday) - New England Revolution vs. Sporting Kansas City: Come see the New England Revolution take on Sporting Kansas City at Gillette Stadium. Saturday’s game is the Revs’ 2013 home opener.

• (Sunday) - Artist's Studio & Gallery Spring Art Show: Visit the annual Spring Art Show featuring the works of the Foxboro Art Association with over a hundred pieces of artwork on display from over 60 different local artists.

• (Sunday) - Easter Activities at Bass Pro Shops: Join Bass Pro Shops for free and fun Easter activities. Get a free photo with the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunts, crafts for the kids and more.

• Sunday Brunch at Skipjack's: Come to Skipjack's for brunch Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy live jazz music.

5. South Shore Home Show at Patriot Place Features A&E’s Flipping Boston Peter Soulheris and Dave Seymour

Peter Soulheris and Dave Seymour, hosts of A&E’s Flipping Boston, will appear at the 2013 Home Show at Patriot Place to give professional home remodeling tips and advice. Join Peter and Dave for a live Q&A and walk away with advanced knowledge of the industry.

Souhleris, a former DJ and architect, uses his systematic methods and creativity to help renovate the homes that appear on the show. Seymour is an eager and innovative leader. A former New England Firefighter and Paramedic, Seymour bravely paves through home renovations making sure everything stays on time and on budget.

Stop by Patriot Place on Saturday, March 23 between 2 and 3 p.m. to see Souhleris and Seymour.

The Home Show at Patriot Place offers hundreds of exhibits and demonstrations for homeowners of all ages. Network with experts in the industry as they demonstrate how-to projects and share skilled advice at the stately home of the New England Patriots. More information is available by clicking here. www.newenglandhomeshows.com.

The home show began Friday and lasts through Sunday at Patriot Place. Admission is $9 for adults. Persons 17-and-under are free.