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Weekend Planner: Aug. 19-21
Patch offers some suggestions on how to fill the weekend hours.
National Potato Days at O’Doodles
- Where/When: , 8335 Germantown Ave., on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Celebrate National Potato Days with a potato clock demonstration, fun with Mr. Potato Head, and free sampler bags of Herr’s potato chips.
- Pricing: Free
Homegrown from Northern Liberties to Costa del Sol
- Where/When: , 8117 Germantown Ave., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
- Why Go: Come see unique interpretations of cityscapes featuring new gallery artists Patrick Casher and Anthony Ferrara and new works by water colorist Susannah Hart Thomer and others.
- Pricing: Free
Summer Patio Party at Bredenbeck’s Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor
- Where/When: , 8126 Germantown Ave., on Friday at 6 p.m.
- Why Go: Party on the new patio with free mini-smoothies, oatmeal cookiewiches (made with frozen yogurt), music, balloon art and more.
- Pricing: Free samples from 6 to 7 p.m.
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Moonlight Movies at
- Where/When: Lovett library branch, 6945 Germantown Ave. (in the garden), on Friday from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Seating on the green begins at 8 p.m.
- Why Go: See The Princess Bride in a summer outdoor setting. Provide your own folding chairs and blankets. The will be vending some snacks and will donate a percentage to the library.
- Pricing: Free
A Day of Story and Song, presented by Spiral Bookcase
- Where/When: Pretzel Park, 4300 Silverwood St. (rain location is The Grape Room), on Saturday from noon to 7 p.m.
- Why Go: Come celebrate our local authors and musicians with a day of story and song. Meet local authors and walk away with signed copies of their books.
- Pricing: Free
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Kayak Tours on the Schuykill River
- Where/When: Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant, 4120 Main St., on Sunday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Why Go: Discover a new view of Philadelphia. River adventures include instruction, equipment rental, a guided tour and a meal at the Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant.
- Pricing: 10 a.m. tour is $65 per person and includes brunch; 1 p.m. tour is $55 per person and includes lunch.
