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Wonderade Punch List · From the archive
Philadelphia Weekend
Oct 10 to Oct 11
A past weekend. Written after the fact from what local sources listed and the weather that actually happened.
Philadelphia had a dry, cloudy Saturday near 71, then heavy rain on Sunday brought 1.73 inches. The weekend held a fall fest at Woodlynde School, a colonial Heritage Festival, Sunday storytimes and a PECO Family Jams program.
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What the weather did
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Saturday
71° / 51°
Cloudy, no rain.
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Sunday
63° / 58°
Heavy rain, 1.73 in of rain.
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The weather rule that weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Saturday picks |
 Morning |
The Free Library of Philadelphia held a Baby & Toddler Storytime.
Free Library of Philadelphia · Price not listed · Indoors
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 1 to 2:30 pm |
The Heritage Festival opened Laurel Hill, Ormiston and Woodford Mansions for the 250th Anniversary, with costumed reenactments, colonial crafts, live music and lawn games.
Woodford Mansion · Price not listed · Indoors and out
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| 3:30 to 5 pm |
Woodlynde School's 6th Annual Fall Fest had carnival and lawn games, crafts, bounce houses, obstacle courses and food trucks.
Woodlynde School · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Saturday: Crafting Change! A Craftivism Workshop at Gladwyne Library had author Ali Terese leading a hands-on craft session around her book FREE PERIOD. (Price not listed · Indoors)
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Sunday picks |
1.73 in of rain: an indoor day, with a backup for every plan.
 Morning |
d'griot gallery hosted 'Takes a Village Storyhour on Sunday morning, an indoor storytime.
d'griot gallery · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
The Free Library of Philadelphia held a Baby & Toddler Storytime on Sunday afternoon, a cozy indoor stop on a stormy day.
Free Library of Philadelphia · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
PECO Family Jams: Pebble Skulls & Pasta Bones took place on South Street on Sunday afternoon, an indoor family program with a Halloween-flavored theme.
1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19147 · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Sunday: Fall Fest 2026 at Kaiserman JCC was free for all ages, with music, bounce houses, rides, a petting zoo and face painting; many activities needed tickets or a wristband. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Dinner, sorted · ShopRite
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 34 g protein per $
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Sheet Pan Chicken Night came from ShopRite, where Perdue boneless skinless chicken breast gave about 34 g protein per $, the most protein for the money in that week's ads. Broccoli crowns and riced veggies from the same ad turned it into a one-pan dinner. |
| 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 10.
How to cook it: The chicken and broccoli could roast together on a sheet pan while riced cauliflower warmed in a skillet.
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Runner-up dinner · ACME Markets
Sirloin Night, at home
Sirloin Night at home was the runner-up, using ACME's beef petite sirloin at about 18 g protein per $. Salad blends, frozen potatoes, butter bread and cranberries from the same ad filled out the table. Beef Petite Sirloin Steak ($4.99/lb., about 18 g protein per $), Fresh Express Salad Blends (2 for $5), McCain Fries, Frozen Potatoes, Hash Brown Patties, Veggies or Skillets ($3.99 ea), Nature's Own Butter Bread (2 for $9), Cranberries 12 oz. (2 for $5).
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The weekend bonus
That week's Whole Foods ad had a Pumpkin Turmeric Sourdough loaf, and it doubled as a kitchen project. Families could slice it together for a toast bar or press it into grilled cheese.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Lucerne Milk Pints 129 fl. oz. ACME Markets · about 83 g protein per $ |
$1.49 ea |
| Perdue Thin Sliced Boneless Chicken Breast ShopRite · about 24 g protein per $ |
$4.19 lb |
| 90% Lean Ground Beef Value Pack ACME Markets · about 13 g protein per $ |
$6.99/lb. |
| duBreton Organic Ground Pork, 16 oz Whole Foods Market · about 10 g protein per $ |
$7.49 |
From the ads that ran Oct 4 to Oct 15. Prices varied by store. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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