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Wonderade Punch List
Philadelphia Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
It is a chilly weekend, 53 on Saturday and 55 on Sunday, so save outdoor plans for midday. A fall food festival, storytimes and a family arts night fill Saturday, and Sunday ends at Boo at the Zoo.
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The weather read
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Saturday
53° / 41°
Partly cloudy, 13% rain.
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Sunday
55° / 38°
Partly cloudy, 3% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day.
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Saturday plan |
 10 to 11:30 am |
Sweet and savory baked goods, crepes a la mode, take-home casseroles and a basement thrift store make this a cozy indoor morning in Wayne. The buffet lunch starts at 11, so browse the booths first.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
Storytime at the Free Library of Philadelphia is an easy indoor win for the littlest readers. The listing gives no set time, so check hours before you go.
Free Library of Philadelphia · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Preschool Storytime is a low-key indoor afternoon of stories for little listeners. The listing gives no set time, so check hours before you go.
1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19103 · Price not listed · Indoors
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 5:30 to 7 pm |
Folkloric dance, live music, crafts and food tastings make a lovely evening celebration of Dia de los Muertos. It is indoors, so it works whatever the sky does.
Park Avenue Community Center · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Saturday: Trunk or Treat at Goldfish Swim School in Fort Washington pairs candy with a Halloween family swim. Registration is required. (Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)
Also Saturday: STEVE TOBIN: IN THE LIGHT opens at Tyler Arboretum with monumental outdoor art and stationed guides. (Price not listed · Mostly shaded)
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Sunday plan |
 11 am to 12:30 pm |
Games, crafts, animal-themed activities, lunch and a brand new natural playground to explore. Fill out the form ahead so they know you are coming.
Beth David Congregation · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun · Book ahead
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| 1:30 to 3 pm |
Trick-or-treating, a straw maze and live music while you visit the animals make this a great costume outing. Come dressed up; it's included with paid Zoo admission, so leave time for the animals too.
Elmwood Park Zoo · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Sunday: STEVE TOBIN: IN THE LIGHT brings its opening weekend to Tyler Arboretum again Sunday, with guides along the art trail. (Price not listed · Mostly shaded)
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Heads up: East FallsFest takes over Midvale Avenue & Kelly Drive Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Ardmore Day 2026 takes over Downtown Ardmore Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Manayunk Fall Fest takes over Main Street Manayunk Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · ShopRite
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 34 g protein per $
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At about 34 g protein per $, Perdue chicken breast is one of the best protein values among this week's dinner deals. Everything roasts on one sheet pan, so cleanup is quick too. |
| Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast |
$2.99 lb |
| Broccoli Crowns |
$0.88/lb |
| Bonduelle Bistro Salad Bowls |
$1.99 |
| Green Giant Riced Veggie Blends or Riced Cauliflower |
$2.49 |
Ad prices good through Saturday, Oct 17.
How to cook it: Toss with oil, salt, garlic and a little honey, then roast at 425° on one sheet pan with the vegetables for about 25 minutes.
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Runner-up dinner · ShopRite
Fish Taco Night
Want fish instead? Salmon tacos are a quick, easy second dinner from the same store. Fresh Premium Faroe Island Salmon Fillet ($9.99 lb, about 9 g protein per $), Hass Avocados ($3.00), Ortega Dinner Kits, Wraps or Salsa ($2.49).
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The weekend bonus
A store baked pumpkin pie for $4.99 becomes a weekend project when the kids are in charge of toppings and slicing. Call it a family dessert party.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Perdue Thin Sliced Boneless Chicken Breast ShopRite · about 24 g protein per $ |
$4.19 lb |
| 1-lb. Bag Bowl & Basket Cod Portions ShopRite · about 7 g protein per $ |
$11.99 |
| Nature's Reserve Boneless NY Strip or Ribeye Steak ShopRite · about 7 g protein per $ |
$12.99 lb |
| Wild Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillet ShopRite · about 5 g protein per $ |
$19.99 lb |
Ads run Oct 11 to Oct 17. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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