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Wonderade Punch List
Philadelphia Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is cool and gray with a 78% chance of rain, so plan indoors with storytimes and St. Mary's Fall Food Festival. Sunday clears up, sunny and around 60, just right for Boo at the Zoo and Beth David's Family Fall Festival.
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The weather read
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Saturday
60° / 44°
Cloudy, 78% rain.
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Sunday
60° / 42°
Sunny, 3% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: 78% chance of rain, so this is an indoor day with a backup for every plan.
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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, Opening Weekend spreads monumental outdoor sculpture across Tyler Arboretum, with guides, food vendors and garden paths to explore. (Price not listed · Mostly shaded)
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Sunday plan |
Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
 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 |
Costumes, trick-or-treating, a straw maze and live music, all while visiting the animals. It is included with Zoo admission and runs in open sun, so bring hats.
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 · ACME Markets
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 51 g protein per $
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ACME's chicken breast value pack gives you about 51 g protein per $, the best deal in this week's ads. One pack covers dinner and lunches, and sheet pan night means almost no dishes. |
| Signature SELECT Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast value pack |
$1.99 lb |
| Sweet Potatoes |
$1.00 lb |
| Signature SELECT Spinach 8 oz. pkg., Garden Salad 12 oz. pkg. or Cole Slaw 14 oz. pkg. |
$1.00 ea |
Ad prices good through Thursday, Oct 22.
How to cook it: Toss chicken and cubed sweet potatoes with oil and seasoning and roast on one sheet pan until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with a bagged salad or slaw.
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Runner-up dinner · ShopRite
Pork Night
Boneless pork tenderloin at ShopRite works out to about 31 g protein per $, so dinner goes a long way for little money. It cooks fast, slices neatly, and pairs with potatoes and a bagged salad kit. Boneless Pork Tenderloin ($2.99 lb., about 31 g protein per $), Premio Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Sausage 12-oz. pkg. ($3.99), Bowl & Basket Russet or Yellow Potatoes 5-lb. Bag ($2.99), Fresh Express Salad Kits 8.1 to 13-oz. bag (2 for $6).
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The weekend bonus
Grab a box of pumpkin or apple cider donuts and stage a family taste test with a scorecard. Save a few for Sunday's sunny outing.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Wholesome Pantry Ground Pork 16-oz. pkg. ShopRite · about 39 g protein per $ |
$1.99 |
| Land O Lakes Cage Free Large Eggs 1-Dozen ShopRite · about 30 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| Fresh Family Pack Ground Chicken 48 oz. ALDI · about 30 g protein per $ |
$7.99 |
| Fresh Boneless Half Pork Butt Roast ALDI · about 26 g protein per $ |
$2.99 Per Lb. |
Ads run Oct 11 to Oct 20. 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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