Philly weekender: Fringe Festival, honey and Halloween bar
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🎭 The Fringe Festival is up and running through Sept. 27.
- The massive lineup includes hundreds of theater shows, workshops, classes, films and interactive experiences across the city. Pay as you go.
🖼️ Tonight is Second Thursday in No Libs. Swing by N. American Street (1400-1800 blocks) from 5-9pm for gallery events and open-door studios.
🎉 Uptown Rhythm Festival is tonight from 4-9pm along the 7100 block of Ogontz Avenue in North Philly. Family fun, food trucks, vendors and live bands are in store.
The 20/20 Photo Festival is upon us.
- Running through Sept. 19, the festival calendar includes exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a book fair, and demonstrations at at Cherry Street Pier and other locations across the region.
👻 Halloween is right around the corner. So, get into the holiday spirit at the Nightmare Before Christmas pop-up at Craftsman Row Saloon in Center City. Opens Friday; pay as you go.
🎊 The Dream Asian Festival lands at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks from Friday-Sunday. Shop merch, chow down on eats from dozens of food vendors, take part in workshop and take in live shows.
- Tickets: $14+ (kids under 11 years old are free)
🇵🇱 Road trip! Head up to Doylestown on Saturday and Sunday for the Polish American Family Festival. Unlimited carnival rides, a circus show, polka, eats, exhibits and performances are on the agenda. Noon-8pm.
- Tickets: $15
🐝 Fall must be in the air because the Honey Festival is back at the Wyck Historic House in Mt. Airy on Saturday.
- This free event runs from 10am-4pm and features local vendors, hive talks, demos, food trucks, plant sale and honey tasting.
1️⃣ This week's Firstival marks the First Continental Congress at Carpenters' Hall on Saturday from 11am-1pm.
- This family friendly event includes storytelling, activities, games, live music and giveaways.