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Wonderade Punch List
Philadelphia Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
Saturday stays cloudy with a high near 63 and a chilly low near 39, and Sunday turns sunny at about 65 with no rain either day, so bring a jacket. Saturday covers Spooky Seaport Saturday, Trick-or-Treat Street in Franklin Square and YO! Book Fest, and Sunday has the Sensory Friendly Day and the Meridee Winters Halloween Shows.
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The weather read
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Saturday
63° / 39°
Cloudy, 0% rain.
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Sunday
65° / 49°
Sunny, 0% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Saturday plan |
 10 to 11:30 am |
Kids make miniature sea monsters and hunt for spooky sea creatures all through the Seaport Museum. It's indoors, a warm start to a chilly Saturday morning.
Independence Seaport Museum · Price not listed · Indoors
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| 12 to 1:30 pm |
Kids follow a map around Franklin Square collecting goodies on Trick-or-Treat Street, recommended for children 10 and younger.
Franklin Square · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 2:30 to 4 pm |
More than 50 children's, middle grade and young adult authors, plus photo ops with Dog Man and Elephant and Piggie. Registration is free online, so sign up first and bring books to sign.
Black Rock Middle School · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Saturday: Partners in Play: A Parenting Workshop pairs one adult with one child, ages 5 to 10, for games led by licensed play therapists, and spots are limited. (Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)
Also Saturday: Trick or Treat at Valley Square sends kids store to store for candy, with food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and glitter tattoos too. (Price not listed · Indoors and out)
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Sunday plan |
| 9 to 10:30 am |
The Franklin Institute offers sensory friendly shows, trick or treating and hands on activities, plus general admission to the museum. Book ahead and plan on about 90 minutes.
The Franklin Institute · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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| 11:30 am to 1 pm |
Young musicians in costume play songs from slightly spooky to totally silly, and the shows are billed as not too spooky. A good pick for kids who like Halloween without the scares.
Goodhart Hall · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
A Sunday afternoon trunk or treat on Avenue of the Republic. Details are thin, so confirm the time and bring a jacket for the open air.
4231 Avenue of the Republic · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Sunday: Spookfest 2026 at Berwyn Farmer’s Market fills Sunday morning with a costume contest, trick or treating around the market, crafts and spooky games. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
Also Sunday: Boo at the Zoo brings trick or treating, a straw maze, games and live music to Elmwood Park Zoo, included with paid admission. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Heads up: Halloween in Manayunk takes over Downtown Manayunk Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Mister John's 4th Annual GIANT Halloween Block Party takes over Mister John's Music Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival takes over Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Main Street Trick or Treating in MNYK takes over Main Street Manayunk Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · ShopRite
Pork Night
Protein value: about 45 g protein per $
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Whole boneless pork loin at ShopRite gives about 45 g protein per $, a lot of dinner for very little money. One roast feeds the family tonight and leaves plenty for sandwiches later. |
| Whole Boneless Pork Loin |
$1.99 lb. |
| Golden Pineapples |
$1.99 |
| Bowl & Basket Creamer Potatoes |
2 for $4 |
| Salads of the Sea Dip or Salads of the Sea Crab Salad |
$4.99 |
Ad prices good through Saturday, Oct 24.
How to cook it: Rub the loin with oil, salt, pepper and garlic, roast at 375 until it reads 145 inside, then rest it 10 minutes before slicing. Roast the creamer potatoes on the same pan.
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Runner-up dinner · ShopRite
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Boneless chicken breast is the other standout this week at about 51 g protein per $. It's mild enough for picky eaters and fast enough for a weeknight sheet pan. Bowl & Basket Boneless Chicken Breast ($1.99 lb., about 51 g protein per $), Idahoan Instant Potatoes (2 for $3), Fresh Express Salad Blends (2 for $5).
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The weekend bonus
Orange pumpkins for $4.99 make a cheap Saturday project. Set out paint or carving tools, then line the finished pumpkins up by the front door.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Chairman's Reserve Prime Whole Boneless Pork Loin ShopRite · about 36 g protein per $ |
$2.49 lb. |
| Perdue Thin Sliced Boneless Chicken Breast ShopRite · about 34 g protein per $ |
$2.99 lb. |
| 80% Ground Beef Value Pack ACME Markets · about 26 g protein per $ |
$2.99 lb. |
| Open Nature Free Range Large Brown Grade A Eggs 12 ct. ctn. ACME Markets · about 23 g protein per $ |
3 for $10 |
Ads run Oct 18 to Oct 29. 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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