A Festival Weekend

Thursday, September 09, 2010

I’ve already mentioned the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival, but there all kinds of festivals happening this weekend for you local food-minded, outdoorsy, green folks. Initially, I was going to write an entry for all of them, but they stacked up! Instead, I’ve compiled a linked list of all the fun events this weekend.

SATURDAY
Safe Routes Philly Family Phest - 8am-1pm
Elkins Oval, on Ben Franklin Parkway between 23rd and 24th Sts., in front of the Art Museum.
Learn bicycle skills and safety during this youth oriented lead-up to Sunday’s Bike Philly

PHS Fall Garden Festival 11am-4pm
Naval Yard
This year this festival is open to everyone - member or not! Demonstrations, children’s activities, annual plant sale, and more.

SUNDAY
Bike Philly - 8am
The Bicycle Coalition has organized this family-friendly bike though the car-free streets of Philadelphia. 10, 20 and 35 mile courses are available. Get out there and enjoy our beautiful city!

Greenfest Philly -  11am-6pm
2nd & South Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Over 200 vendors with green eats, clothing, construction materials, and house supplies, this fun outdoor festival features a clothing swap and eco-poetics competition.