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This weekend’s for celebrating the arts and getting into nature. There are two campfires to pick from and multiple ways to enjoy live outdoor music.<\/p>\n

Stream Exploration<\/strong><\/a>
\nAugust 20, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
\nNorristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown, PA 19403<\/p>\n

All ages are invited to explore what bugs and animals live in Norristown Farm Park’s Stony Creek.<\/p>\n

Campfire Fun<\/strong><\/a>
\nAugust 20, 6:30-8 p.m.
\nSchiff Natural Lands Trust & Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham, NJ 07945<\/p>\n

Perfect for ages 5 and up, this event will include an easy walk, stories around the campfire, a nature quiz, and s’mores.<\/p>\n

Story Telling Campfire<\/strong><\/a>
\nAugust 20, 7:30 p.m.
\nPennypack Environmental Center, 8600 Verree Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19115<\/p>\n

Enjoy family-friendly stories told around the fire at Pennypack Environmental Center.<\/p>\n

Family Studio Artbox<\/strong><\/a>
\nAugust 21, 10-11 a.m.
\nGrounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619<\/p>\n

Ages 5-12 will be able to create mobile sculptures with this creative workshop at Grounds for Sculpture.<\/p>\n

BioBlitz<\/a>
\n<\/strong>August 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
\nElmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., <\/span>Norristown<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0PA<\/abbr>\u00a019401<\/span><\/p>\n

Families who love scavenger hunts and a game of “I-Spy” will enjoy this challenge to find as many species plants and animals living on the undeveloped portion of the zoo property as possible.<\/p>\n

West Philly Childrens Arts Jamboree<\/strong><\/a>
\nAugust 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
\n4226 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104<\/p>\n

This free arts festival for children in West Philly will include performances, art projects, school supplies and treats.<\/p>\n

Bounce & Boogie<\/strong><\/a>
\nAugust 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
\nQuakertown Farmers Market & Flea Market, 201 Station Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951<\/p>\n

This free event will have a huge inflatable obstacle course and slide as well as a live band.<\/p>\n

59 \u00bd Annual Philadelphia Folk Pocket Festival
\n<\/strong><\/a>August 21-22
\nSpring Mountain Ski Area, 757 Spring Mount Rd., Spring Mount, PA 19478<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s special edition of North America\u2019s oldest continuously run outdoor musical festival will include both digital and in-person shows. Kids ages 10 and under will enjoy free admission and special children\u2019s activities and performances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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