5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Eastern PA

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA —This weekend marks a celebration of a sort in the Philadelphia region.

Warminster Township in Bucks County will celebrate itself with Warminster Day on Saturday. Bristol Borough will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Revolutionary War Hero Marquis de Lafayette's return to the United States.

There's also the first-ever state celebration of chocolate and coffee.

These are some of the events planned for this weekend in Eastern Montgomery County:

First Pennsylvania Chocolate & Coffee Festival

Chocolate and coffee. Quite the combo. And both will be featured this weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the region will gather in Oaks, PA, for the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Come sip, taste, and enjoy this family friendly festival at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Click here for more information

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Warminster Day And Touch A Truck Set For Saturday

Warminster Community Park is the place to be Saturday for the double whammy of a township celebration. The annual Warminster Day —now combined with a Touch a Truck event —kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bristol Road park and runs until 3 p.m. Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the event. Parks Director Jessica Fox has taken great pride in expanding the event, which is a major draw for residents of the township and surrounding communities. The event will include Live Music, Bounce Houses, Mini-Golf, Bucks Bubbles Foam Party, Balloon Twisting, Character Photos, Food Trucks, a Vendor Marketplace, and more! Climb aboard a collection of First Responder, Public Works, and Commercial Vehicles, Trash Truck, and a School Bus at our Touch a Truck Display! (Read More)

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Bristol To Celebrate Bicentennial Of Lafayette's Visit

Bristol Borough will mark the 200th anniversary of a Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette's return with a parade on Sunday. The celebration is part of the National Lafayette 200 Celebration, a 13-month-long bicentennial honoring Lafayette’s triumphant return to the United States. Beginning in New York City and spanning the original 24 states he visited during his 1824-1825 tour, each event reaffirms Lafayette’s enduring legacy of freedom, equality, and human rights. This grand celebration promises to be one of the most memorable events in Bristol Borough's storied history, bringing together the charm of this historic riverfront town and the timeless legacy of Lafayette, organizers said. (Read More)

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"All Creatures Pet Fest" At Peddler's Village Saturday

WHYY will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a special event, an "All Creatures Pet Fest" with morning edition host and producer Jennifer Lynn, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. The family-friendly fall event invites pet lovers and their pets to join the festivities while celebrating the PBS series, "All Creatures Great and Small." The event takes place at Peddler's Village at Rt. 202 and 265 in Lahaska 18931. Festivities will include ask-a-vet, pet costume contest, adoptions, giveaways, pet-themed vendors and other surprises. Tickets are $10 for adults and kids under 12 are no charge with purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets are available online by clicking here. Tickets are also available the day of the event. (Read More)

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Community Day At John James Audubon Center Sunday

Sunday, September 29th is Community Day at the John James Audubon Center! Everyone is welcome at this annual event where we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through the lens of fall migration, highlighting the places birds are traveling to for the winter and their unique ability to connect communities across the Americas. Join us with partners CCATE, Martha's Community Farm, SEI Investments, and ACLAMO. Festivities will feature Mexican folk dancers, a bilingual bird tour, songbird-themed activities for kids, bird ambassadors, a taco truck, local breweries, canoeing, and more as we say so long to many of our feathered friends until next spring and celebrate the culture of their winter destinations! Click here for more information

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