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š¤ļø Weekend weather: Friday and Saturday are looking great, with partly to mostly sunny skies, lower humidity and highs of 87Ā° Friday and 86Ā° Saturday. Sunday will be a little cooler at 82Ā°, with humidity returning and a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. Nice weekend overall, especially today and tomorrow.
I sorted through everything happening around the area so you don't have to. Here are a few I thought you may enjoy.
Thank you for reading!
Corey
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š Something a Little...Different This Weekend
If taxidermy, skulls, preserved specimens, creepy art and bizarre antiques sound like your idea of a good time, have I found the weekend event for you.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo rolls into the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center this weekend, bringing together vendors, artists and dealers specializing in all things strange and unusual.
There will also be sideshow performances and opportunities to learn the art of taxidermy.
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Saturday, 10 a.m.ā6 p.m. | Sunday, 10 a.m.ā4 p.m.
š Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks
šļø Kids 12 and under are free
š Finding Nemo Jr. Takes the Stage Friday
A group of young local performers will bring the underwater world of Nemo, Marlin and Dory to life Friday with a performance of Finding Nemo Jr.
The show is the culmination of a summer camp program, with two performances scheduled at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Valley Forge Presbyterian Church.
Organizers say their Summer Camp Series performances have been popular, so advance tickets are recommended.
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Friday, August 14 | 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
š Valley Forge Presbyterian Church
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š¶ Three Straight Nights of Outdoor Concerts in Upper Merion
Itās a big weekend for live music at Upper Merion Township Building Park, with Concerts Under the Stars hosting shows three nights in a row.
š¹ Friday: Neal Francis with Pearl Charles ā 7 p.m.
šø Saturday: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band with Rift: Phish Tribute ā 7 p.m.
šµ Sunday: Christone āKingfishā Ingram ā 6 p.m.
The outdoor concert series also features food trucks and a beer garden, and kids 12 and under are admitted free.
š Upper Merion Township Building Park, King of Prussia
š¬ Family Movie Night in Bridgeport
Grab the lawn chairs and snacks ā Bridgeportās Family Movie Night returns Saturday with an outdoor showing of Zootopia 2.
Families are invited to gather at Bridgeport Borough Hall, with fresh popcorn and maybe a few other treats available during the evening.
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Saturday, August 15
š Bridgeport Borough Hall
šļø Free
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š Melon Season at the Upper Merion Farmers Market
The Upper Merion Farmers Market is celebrating melon season during Market Day this Saturday.
Stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 15% off all melons, free samples, and a chance to win a produce bag packed with melons.
š Saturday | 10 a.m.ā2 p.m.
š¬ Free Open Gym & Movie Night
Upper Merion Dance & Gymnastics Center is hosting a free family Open Gym & Movie Night this Saturday.
The evening starts with open gym from 6:45ā7:45 p.m., followed around sundown by an outdoor showing of The Sheep Detectives. Theyāll even provide free freshly popped popcorn and water during the movie.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and favorite movie snacks. The event is free and open to the public, but everyone attending must pre-register.
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Saturday | Open Gym at 6:45 p.m. | Movie around 8 p.m.
šļø Free ā registration required
ā”ļø Reserve Your Spot
š¾ PAW Patrol Pups Take Over Elmwood Park Zoo
Calling all PAW Patrol fans! Chase and Marshall are making appearances at Elmwood Park Zoo this weekend as part of a special meet & greet celebrating the new PAW Patrol movie.
š¶ Saturday: Meet Chase from 11 a.m.ā1 p.m.
š Sunday: Meet Marshall from 11 a.m.ā1 p.m.
Families can snap photos with the pups and spend the rest of the day exploring the Zoo. The meet & greets are free with paid zoo admission.
šØ Pop-Up Art Show at Valley Forge
Artists, photographers and Valley Forge lovers are invited to the 3rd Annual Pop-Up Art Show at Muhlenbergās Brigade this Saturday.
Rangers and artists from Valley Forgeās Art in the Park program will display work inspired by Valley Forge, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own photographs, drawings, sketches, paintings or prints of Valley Forge and Hopewell Furnace to add to the show.
Kids can get creative too, with limited art supplies available for making something on the spot.
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Saturday, August 15
š Muhlenbergās Brigade, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Looking for more?
We've only scratched the surface. Check out our Event Calendar for dozens of additional events happening this weekend.
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Enjoy your weekend!
Corey
