Posted on Fri, May. 16, 2008
Special Events
Philadelphia
14th Annual Tracey Birnhak 5k Hero Run & Walk Benefits The Hero Thrill Show, Inc., which raises funds to provide college scholarships to children of Philly policemen & firefighters killed or disabled in the line of duty. Memorial Hall, 42nd St. & Parkside Ave.;
www.herothrillshow.org. $15-$20. 5/18 10 am.
The Centennia Vendors, entertainment, presentations, music & more to celebrate the 1876 U.S. Centennial Exhibition. Fairmount Park, 4231 N. Concourse Dr.; 215-877-4327.
www.thecentennia.com. $6; free for children under 12 with adult. 5/17 10 am-6 pm. 5/18 10 am-5 pm.
Keystone N-Trak Model Railroad Club Model railroad club open house. Burholme Baptist Church, 905 Cottman Ave.; 215-745-3483.
www.keystonentrak.us. Donations accepted. 5/17 noon-4 pm. 5/18 1-5 pm.
*FREE* Old City Stroll & Sidewalk Sale Bargains, food & more. Rain date 5/18. Old City, Between Front & 5th; 215-440-7000.
www.oldcity.org. 5/17 11 am-6 pm.
*FREE* Philadelphia Book Festival Appearances by 60 prominent authors (including Barbara Walters), book talks, live music, children's entertainment, exhibitors & more. Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5372.
www.library.phila.gov.
5/17 11 am. 5/18 11:30 am.
*FREE* Philadelphia Cares About Fairmount Park Day Help plant flowers, remove vines & clean up winter debris. Fairmount Park, 4231 N. Concourse Dr.; 215-564-4544.
www.gpcares.com. 5/17 9 am-noon.
Pennsylvania suburbs
Antique Car Show & Flea Market Over 250 antique cars & family-friendly activities. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media; 610-874-4678.
www.spokenwheel.com. 5/18 9 am-4 pm.
Bucks County Irish Festival Irish music & dancing, with craft & food vendors. Polanka Park, 3258 Knights Rd., Bensalem; 215-331-4636. $10; free for children under 12. 5/18 12:30-6 pm.
*FREE* Chester County Hospital May Festival Rides, carnival games, entertainment, fair food & more. Goshen Country Fairgrounds, 1320 Park Avenue, West Chester; 610-738-2832.
www.cchosp.com/mayfest. 5/16 5-11 pm. 5/17 10 am-11 pm. 5/18 10 am-7 pm.
*FREE* The EDSites.net Pride Parade Featuring appearance by Gov. Edward Rendell. New Hope Celebrates Pride event. New Hope-Solebury High School, 180 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2028.
www.newhopecelebrates.com. 5/17 11 am.
*FREE* Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Families Learn how to make over your kitchen to improve your health & the health of those you love. Center for Family Health, 1260 East Woodland Ave., Springfield; 610-690-4489 to register.
www.crozer.org. 5/20 6 pm.
*FREE* St. Francis of Assisi Carnival Rides, carnival games & fair foods. St. Francis of Assisi Church, 600 Hamilton St., Norristown; 610-272-0402.
www.jtmonline.com/goodtime. 5/16 6-10 pm. 5/17 1-10 pm.
New Jersey
Arthritis Walk Challenge Grove Park, Borton's Mill Rd., Cherry Hill; 856-616-8000;
www.arthritiswalk.org. 5/17 10 am.
Batsto Quilt Festival: Unlacing The Victorian Woman Quilting demonstrations, live quilting bee, interactive children's program, quilt turning, verbal quilt appraisals & more. Batsto Village, 4110 Nesco Rd., Hammonton; 856-768-2222.
www.batstovillage.org. $5 verbal quilt appraisals. 5/18 10 am-4 pm.
*FREE* Cape May Spring Weekend Open House Explore the classrooms & experience the fantastic views from the observation tower. Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May; 609-898-8848.
www.njaudubon.org/Calendar/calnccm.html. 5/16-5/18 10 am-3 pm.
*FREE* Heritage Sunday: Focus on the Garden Gardening demonstrations with landscape architect Alan Koch. Whitall House Museum at Red Bank Battlefield Park, 100 Hessian Ave., National Park; 856-853-5120. gloucestercountynj.gov. 5/18 noon-4 pm.
*FREE* Lions Strawberry Fair Live entertainment nightly, attractions, games, rides, food, farm animals, antique car show, strawberry shortcake. Closes 5/25. Oceanport Lions Club, Port au Peck Ave., Oceanport; 732-222-3537.
Mercer County Arts Showcase Groups display information about their organizations, Q&A session, performances. Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton; 609-689-1089.
www.groundsforsculpture.org.
Included in admission. 5/17 11 am-3 pm.
NJ State HorseXpo Vendors & help from experts. Hunterdon County 4-H & Agricultural Fair, Route 179, Ringoes; 908-735-5955. 5/17 9 am-5 pm. 5/18 9 am-4 pm.
Paws & Feet Walkathon & 5K Race The Animal Welfare Association encourages people to walk or run for the animals. Cooper River Park, North Park Dr., Pennsauken; Registration required: 856-424-2288 ext, 117;
www.awanj.org. $25. 5/17 8:30 am.
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