Free Hike Tops This Weekend's Events

Here's a look at this weekend's top events in case you need something to do.

Free Concert

Where/When: Friday, August 16, 2013, 7 p.m. Mt. Airy Train Station, 7423 Devon St., (at Gowen Ave.)

Why Go: How the organizers describe it: "Nothing Wrong, Mt. Airy's premier multigenre band, will play a free concert Friday night at the Mt. Airy Train Station from 7 -9 p.m.. The band will feature lots of their own songs, great instrumentation (including ukelele), excellent harmonies, as well as covers ranging from Elvis to Taj Mahal. To hear the range of their songs, scroll down to videos near the bottom of their Facebook Page. This is an outdoor concert - bring a lawn chair, a blanket, a picnic, your kids, dogs, etc. All are welcome. For more details call 215-242-0854 or go to WalkaCrookedMileBooks.com."

Pricing: Free

Go for a Hike

Where/When: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 9:30 a.m., Cedars House, Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Ave.

Why Go: From the organizers: "The east ridge above the Wissahickon (Chestnut Hill side) and the west ridge (Roxborough side) top surprisingly different forests. This will be a 3.5 mile stroll reaching both ridge tops and enjoying how different the terrain is and how different Wissahickon Creek looks from either side. We will take a leisurely pace, and our paths are sometimes rocky trails up and down hills, but not terribly arduous. Children, accompanied by a responsible adult, are welcome so long as they can manage themselves, the trails, the hills, and needs of other walkers. Wear sturdy boots or shoes. Dress for the weather. Bring at least one liter of water. Meet at The Cedars House at the upper end of Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Ave."

Pricing: Free

Back to School Giveaway

Where/When: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 10 a.m., 6309 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia 

Why Go: The 6300 Germantown Business Alliance and the Historic Concord School House will hold a Back-to-School giveaway for school supplies for the first 150 students, accompanied by their parents/guardians, who come to the School House. 

Pricing: Free