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Peach Festival, Yard Sale Among Weekend Events [Get Out]

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There are lots of things happening this weekend. It's a weekend full of community events. What better way to celebrate summer then by picking some sweet peaches and taking a swim after a 5K. If that's not your summer style, how about a kid-friendly play or a yard sale?

Check out Patch's best bets for this weekend. What do you have planned?

Peach Festival

  • When: Saturday, August 3
  • Where: Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media
  • Why Go: Take a hayride and then pick your own peaches and fill a box with as many as you can carry. Enjoy a family fun day with live music and lots to eat. 
  • Cost: Free

Riddlewood Swim Club 5K and Swim Party

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  • When: Sunday, August 4 at 9 a.m.
  • Where: Riddlewood Swim Club, 56 War Trophy Lane, Media
  • Why Go: Join this 3rd Annual 5K race and 1.5-mile walk that starts and ends at the pool. After the race, jump in the pool and enjoy the pool after-party to benefit the swim club.

Rose Tree Colts Registration

  • When: July 30-31, at 6 p.m.
  • Where: Rose Tree Elementary/Chief Hampton Field
  • Why Go: Register and pick up equipment for Rose Tree Colts Football and cheerleading. 

A Year with Toad and Frog

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  • When: August 7, 8, 9 at 10:30 a.m. and Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
  • Why Go: A 70-minute story of friendship tells the tales from the beloved books of a Year with Frog and Toad. The story is part vaudeville and part make-believe for ages 4 and up. Enjoy pre-show activities and stay after the show to meet cast members. Free babysitting available for those too young to enjoy the show quietly.

Multi-Family Yard Sale

  • When:  Saturday, Aug. 3 at 8 a.m.
  • Where: 417 Lynbrooke Road in Springfield 
  • Why Go: VFind hidden treasures on clothing, toys, small furniture, jewelry, kitchen accessories and even puppy accessories.  
Intro to Caving
  • When: Friday, August 2 at 1 p.m.
  • Where: Mansion Parlor Room (Media Municipal Center) 301 N. Jackson St. in Media
  • Why Go: The 45-minute presentation for all ages will give an introduction to safe caving including personal photos and movies taken in caves from a member of the National Speleological Society. Special caving gear will be discussed and shown, too.  
  • Cost: Free


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