5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Eastern Pennsylvania

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, PA —It's Hotter than July!

Stevie Wonder once named an album with that phrase. And it certainly seems appropriate with how extreme heat has been featured in the forecast almost every day this month.

While temperatures heat up, so do the number of car shows and festivals this time of the year.

These are some of the activities to do in Eastern Pennsylvania this weekend:

Peach and Sunflower Festival At Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm at 931 Stony Hill Road in Lower Makefield celebrates the delights of summer with its annual Peach & Sunflower Festival on weekends - Saturday and Sunday, July 20, 21, 27 and 28 and again August 3, 4, 10 and 11. Visitors to the farm are invited to pick ripe, juicy peaches, take an Instagram-worthy selfie in a field of brilliant sunflowers, enjoy the fresh air and fun music, and make memories with friends and family. Live music will fill the farm fields from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 with the "Y'all or Nothin'" band and on Sunday, July 21, with the "Electric Stingray." For a complete listing of activities and fees, click here.

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"Space Race" At The Fuge To Mark Lunar Landing Anniversary

On Saturday, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Cold War Historical Society presents "The Space Race in Southeastern Pennsylvania —A Celebration of Aerospace Heritage in the Greater Philadelphia Region." The program, held on the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing (July 20, 1969), will celebrate the aerospace heritage in the Philadelphia region by highlighting early U.S. manned spaceflight history in Bucks County's backyard. The program takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Fuge at 780 Falcon Circle in Warminster and features facility tours, displays and a meet and greet with special guests from 3 to 5 p.m. All three Apollo 11 Astronauts —Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins - were trained at The Fuge. The event is free and open to the public. Sign up to attend the event at the organization’s Eventbrite Page: Space Race in Southeastern PA Celebratory Event July 20. Click here to read the Patch Article.

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Shark Summer Frenzy At Adventure Aquarium

You know the music. That theme can scare anyone who is thinking about stepping into that ocean. While "Jaws" may be playing on television, Adventure Aquarium in Camden is having its own shark frenzy this summer. From now through Aug. 18, a scuba tooth fairy anchors this summer shark celebration at Adventure Aquarium, diving among the Northeast’s largest collection of sharks three times a day to scoop up teeth by the hundreds. Visitors can also learn some “jawsome” shark facts during daily Shark Chats, take limited-time-only Shark Realm Tours, and walk across a suspended shark bridge high above the shark-infested enclosure. Click here for more information.

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Doylestown At Dusk Car Show Offers "Spectacular Showcase"

The 15th Annual Doylestown At Dusk Car Show steers into town on Saturday, July 20 with what organizers are calling a "spectacular showcase of automotive excellence." The event, scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. along West Court, West State, South Clinton and Hamilton, promises to be bigger and better than ever, with more than 520 cars, trucks, and motorcycles representing a century of automotive history. Organized by the Doylestown Rotary Club, the event draws between 20,000 and 25,000 visitors, making it one of the largest public events in Doylestown and in Bucks County. This year also marks a special milestone as the Doylestown Rotary Club celebrates its 100th year of "service above self." Click here to read the Patch article.

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"Funny Girl" Opens At The Academy of Music

Follow the rise of real-life comedian Fanny Brice, a wide-eyed indomitable girl from the Lower East Side, as she embarks on an unlikely journey to stage superstardom and navigates her turbulent romance with smarmy gambler Nick Arnstein. A love letter to the world of theater, the beloved musical Funny Girl comes to the Academy of Music in Philadelphia with an updated songbook from Harvey Fierstein and including classics like "Don’t Rain On My Parade," "People," and "I'm the Greatest Star." Recommended for ages 10 and older. Click here for more information.

(Visit Philadelphia)