Weekend Action: What to do locally - October 20-22

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Thursday, October 19, 2017
Weekend Action 22-24
A look at the best events this weekend, including Harry Potter Fest and the Philly Film Festival.

BOO AT THE ZOO


The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating Halloween with Boo at the Zoo. Children can dress in costumes and trick-or-treat while visiting their favorite animals. The event also includes fall activities and runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, and continues next Saturday and Sunday. EVENT DETAILS





HARRY POTTER FESTIVAL


The Harry Potter Festival is taking over Chestnut Hill. On Friday, there is a costume contest and Wands and Wizards Night on Germantown Avenue. The festival is Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with 12 blocks of Harry Potter festivities. At the same time, teams will be competing in the Philadelphia Brotherly Love Cup Quidditch Tournament at Chestnut Hill College. FESTIVAL INFO



PHILLY POPS PLAYS 'STAR WARS'


The Philly POPS will celebrate "Star Wars" with the music of classic score by composer John Williams. Performances are Friday night, Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Kimmel Center. PHILLY POPS TICKETS



SIXERS HOST BOSTON IN HOME OPENER


Sixers fans are looking forward to the home opener following a close loss to the Wizards on Wednesday. They host the Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics 7 p.m. Friday at the Wells Fargo Center. BUY SIXERS TICKETS





FLYERS PLAY HOST ON SATURDAY


The Flyers are also home this weekend. They take on the Edmonton Oilers Saturday at 1 p.m. BUY FLYERS TICKETS



UNION CLOSE OUT THE YEAR AT HOME


The Union play the Orlando City Soccer Club in their last match of the season. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Talen Energy Stadium. BUY UNION TICKETS





WILDWOOD FOOD TRUCK FEST


Foodies are heading to the Jersey Shore for the Wildwood Fall Food Truck Festival. Trucks will be lined up at Fox Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. TRUCKS AND VENDORS



2017 BORDENTOWN RIVERFEST


Thousands of people are expected to attend the Bordentown Riverfest. The family-friendly event runs from noon-10 p.m. Saturday at Bordentown City Beach along the Delaware River. The event features a four-acre beer garden, food, live bands all day, and a free kids area with bounce attractions, magicians and face painters. BEER AND PRESALE TICKETS



PHILLY FILM FESTIVAL


The 26th Annual Philadelphia Film Festival is underway. The event gathers brings together film lovers and talented filmmakers with screenings, panel discussions, parties and more. The 11-day event runs through October 29th. MOVIE TICKETS AND INFO

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