Posted on Fri, Nov. 2, 2007
Special Events
Philadelphia
38th Bavarian Oktoberfest Live music, dancing, food & beverage & more. Reservations suggested: 610-544-2647. Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd.; 215-855-3367.
www.cvvphilly.com. Donation suggested: $8.50 advance; $10 day of event. Doors 7 pm. 11/2 8 pm.
*FREE* Annual Senior Health Fair Provides direct access to service providers, health providers & health screenings such as blood pressure, flu shots, massages, etc. Lutheran Settlement House, 1340 Frankford Ave.; 215-426-8610.
www.lutheransettlement.org. 11/2 8-11 am.
First Person Festival Films, discussions, workshops, art & more by outstanding local & nationally-known memoir & documentary artists. Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-496-8001.
www.phillyshakespeare.org. $0-$150. 11/7-11/8 5 pm.
Pennsylvania suburbs
*FREE* 2007 Apple Festival Craft show & craft demonstrations, apple treats galore, live entertainment, apple pie eating contest. Peddler's Village, Rtes. 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000.
www.peddlersvillage.com. 11/3-11/4 10 am-6 pm.
Pumpkin Smash Resident animals are fed leftover pumpkins. Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown; 610-277-3825.
www.elmwoodparkzoo.org. Included in admission. 11/3 11 am, noon, 1 & 2 pm.
Special Olympics Pennsylvania Fall Festival Running, power lifting, soccer, volleyball & bocce tournaments. Events also being held at Villanova University. The Shipley School, 814 Yarrow St., Bryn Mawr; 610-525-4300.
www.shipleyschool.org. 11/3 8:30 am.
*FREE* Spiders & Stuff: Nature Night Hike Family night hike without flashlights. Reg. req. Green Lane Nature Center, 1492 Gravel Pike, Green Lane; 215-234-8497. 11/2 7:30 pm.
New Jersey
6th Annual Family Festival: Autumn With the Animals Nature-themed crafts, games, beekeeping display, reptile demos, birds of prey show & more. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd., Medford; 856-983-3329.
www.cedarrun.org. $3-$5; $12-$15 all-day pass; nominal charges for food & rides. 11/3 1-5 pm.
AmeriHealth Bridge Challenge 10k foot race over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Benefits the Larc School. Campbell's Field, 401 North Delaware Ave., Camden; 856-963-2600.
www.riversharks.com. $15-$45. 11/4 8:30 am.
Annual 5K Run 5K & Kids One Mile Fun Run. Benefits Family Service foster care & adoption programs. The Charles Yates Center for Children & Families, 79 Chestnut St., Lumberton; 609-518-5470. $10-$20; free for spectators. 11/3 9 am.
Blank Rome Festival of Arts, Books & Culture Appearances by many authors & special guest performers: Ed Koch, Neil Sedaka, Len Berman, Dennis Ross & more. Katz Jewish Community Center, 1301 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-4444.
www.katzjcc.org. $0-$150. 11/3 8 pm. 11/4 10 am. 11/5 7 pm. 11/6-11/8 9:30 am.
Native American Adventure Corn Maze Fun & challenging experience for kids & adults alike. Springdale Farms, 1638 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-424-8674.
www.springdalefarms.com. $9; $7.50 children 4-12. 11/3-11/4 10 am-4 pm.
Santa's Christmas Fair Santa Claus, children's entertainment, crafts, baked goods, holiday items & more. Grace Episcopal Church, 7 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville; 856-665-4117.
www.gracechurchyouth.com. 11/3 10 am-3 pm.
Delaware
*FREE* Delaware Book Festival Featuring authors & illustrators of children & adult books, workshops, children's activity tent, storybook characters & more. First State Heritage Park, 152 S. State St., Dover; 302-739-9194.
www.debookfestival.lib.de.us. 11/3 10 am-4 pm.
*FREE* Lower Brandywine Storytelling Festival Workshops, open mic, storytelling & music. Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church, 101 Old Kennett Rd., Wilmington; 302-658-2326.
www.lowerbrandywine.org. 11/2 7-10 pm. 11/3 9 am-11 pm.
Kids' Stuff
Children's performances
Arthur LIVE! Live theatrical presentation based on Marc Brown's beloved books & PBS' Emmy-winning series. DuPont Theatre, W. 10th St. at North St. Market, Wilmington; 302-656-4401;
www.duponttheatre.com. $15-$25. 11/3 10 am & 2 pm.
John Hadfield: Monkeys in the House Children's performer does music, juggling, comedy & magic. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
www.thecolonialtheatre.com. $5. 11/3 2 pm.
Milkshake Educational, funny, upbeat & danceable songs. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400;
www.milkshakemusic.com. $10; $7 children. 11/3 11:30 am.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Sound All Around Music series for young children featuring members of the orchestra & storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston. The Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Sts.; 215-893-1999;
www.philorch.org. $8.50. 11/3 10, 11:15 am & 12:30 pm. 11/5 10 & 11:15 am.
Children's Events
*FREE* International Children's Day Fair & Rummage Sale Enjoy live musical performances, food, games, face-painting & arts/crafts. Sale features clothes, books, toys, jewelry & furniture. Wilmington Montessori School, 1400 Harvey Rd., Wilmingtno; 302-475-0555.
www.wmsde.org. 11/3 10 am-2 pm.
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