LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
DELAWARE VALLEY PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 11 - 12 | MUSHROOM FEST Mushroom lovers across the nation converge in historic Kennett Square each year on the weekend after Labor Day. Over past years, festival events have included the National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship, an Antique and Classic Car Show, a Mushroom 5k Run/2-mile Walk winding past local mushroom farms, an Amateur Mushroom Cook-off and more! For more info visit: mushroomfestival.org SEPT 18 | JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL Taking place at Saunders Park Greene at 39th Street and Powelton Avenue, the annual Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival promises a day of free music and dance performances, children’s activities, marketplace shopping and more! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3oKJfJr
OCTOBER
OCT 2 | GERMANTOWN FESTIVAL 18th-century events, the Germantown festival comes to life with cos-
tumed characters, live music, food and drink and a reenactment of the Battle of Germantown, the only military battle ever fought within Philadelphia’s borders. For more info visit: revolutionarygermantown.org OCT 21 - 31 | FILM FESTIVAL Every October, the Philadelphia Film Society hosts the Philadelphia Film Festival which gathers dedicated film lovers and scores of talented filmmakers for eleven exceptional days of cinematic splendor. So come grab your popcorn and enjoy the cinematic masterpieces! For more info visit: filmadelphia.org OCT 31 | HALLOWEEN Come for the thrill of it! Halloween in Manayunk offers a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween. The Pretzel Park Farmers Market will host spooky vendors and a costume parade. Stop by to enjoy a safe spooky night! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2LwJ1qV
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