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Circus Week at Morris Arboretum Tops This Weekend's Events

Here's a quick look at this weekend's top events in the Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy areas.

If you need something to do this weekend, here are a few suggestions.

Circus Week


Where/When: Morris Arboretum, Saturday, June 29, 2013, 8 a.m., 100 E. Northwestern Ave. Philadelphia

Why Go: The first circus was held in Philadelphia in 1793. Come see the Big Top and the circus trains, learn the history of the circus and watch for a few surprises.

During the summer months the garden is open daily from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. during the week, and 5 p.m. on weekends. Thursdays open late until 8:30 p.m.

Pricing: Price of admission to the arboretum.

Open Air Market

Where/When: Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10 a.m., North 23rd and Arch Streets, Philadelphia

Why Go: I'll let the organizers describe it:

"PHAIR
 is the Philadelphia Open Air Market, founded by a couple of artistic Philadelphians who’ve been here their whole lives. PHAIR features a variety of artisans and food vendors & trucks each week spring through fall who sell art, vintage, photography, handmade items, furniture, crafts, prints, clothing, jewelry, and more!"

Pricing: Free



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