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Get Out: Delco Fair, Electronic Waste and Johnny Appleseed Festival

What's going on in Springfield this weekend?

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events.

  • When: September 12 - 16.  Wednesday through Friday: 6pm-10pm.  Saturday: 4pm-10pm.  Sunday - 12pm-6pm. 
  • Where:
  • Why Go: Come out to the annual fall fair at the Granite Run Mall.  Enjoy the rides, carnival food and treats with the family.
  • Cost: Cost of tickets for rides and games.

Find out what's happening in Springfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • When: September 15 from 9am - 1pm.
  • Where: parking lot
  • Why Go: Anything goes at this "all type" electronic waste event.  Bring your old computers, monitors, printers, air-conditioners, computer accessories and household appliances. Small businesses with less than 50 employees are also welcome to bring their obsolete electronic equipment.
  • Cost: FREE

  • When: September 15 and 16.  9am-5pm
  • Where: Linvilla Orchards in Media, PA
  • Why Go: The Johnny Appleseed Arts & Music Festival showcases local artists and crafts persons, as well as offering music and unique exhibitors to check out.  While you are at Linvilla, check out Pumpkinland, take a hayride, ride a pony, pick apples, get your face painted, and check out the straw maze. 
  • Cost: FREE

Lend Me A Tenor at MN Players

Find out what's happening in Springfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • When: Saturday September 7 at 8 p.m.
  • Where:  at 129 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
  • Why Go: Enjoy an evening of music and laughs at the opening night of Lend Me A Tenor at MN Players, soon to be Spotlight Theatre.  Ken Ludwig's Lend Me A Tenor is presented as part of MN Players' Spotlight subscription series directed by Timothy P. Oskin.
  • Cost: $15

Outdoor Craft Store

  • When: Saturday September 15 from 9:30am - 4pm. 
  • Where: Downtown Swarthmore - Park Ave & Dartmouth Ave
  • Why Go: This is an outdoor retail art and craft show.  Dozens of artists and crafters will be selling their beautiful homemade and unique goods.
  • Cost: FREE

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