Weekend Planner: Dog Days of Summer and More

Sunday’s weather isn’t looking too great, but good news—all of the events on our weekend planner are for Saturday, which the weather folks say will be beautiful.

The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge is hosting a Dog Days of Summer event this weekend. If you’ve never visited the sprawling grounds located near Valley Forge National Park in Schuylkill Township, consider making the (very short) trip.

Additionally, this weekend includes a Community Day at Kimberton Whole Foods, bird watching at Black Rock Sanctuary, a fundraiser to support Lupus research downtown and some clowning around in the Kiwanis Children’s Plaza.

Dog Days of Summer

Where/When: Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, 1601 Valley Forge Road, Phoenixville; Sat., Aug. 13, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Why Go: There will be a pooch parade with prizes that will loop around the main buildings on the Freedoms Foundation campus. Food will be served, and historic figures like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Abigail Adams and Alexander Hamilton will be on hand, along with a more modern icon, the Phillie Phanatic. You can also learn more about the Freedoms Foundation and the work done there.

Cost: Free (and there’s a free hot dog buffet)

More Info: See the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge website to find out more.

Lupus Fundraiser at the Columbia

Where/When: , Sat., Aug. 13, 7 to 10 p.m.

Why Go: There will be drink specials, a raffle, vendors, live music and local artists. Proceeds benefit the Lupus Foundation of America via a local team, Naomi’s Homies. Come win prizes and support the cause.

More Info: See the event page on Facebook.

Where/When: , Sat., Aug. 13, 12 to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Score a free cold dessert just for stopping by. Kids can participate in the Taste Mania workshop. This event marks the first store-wide community day at KWF.

Cost: Free

More Info: See the KWF website.

Where/When: Kiwanis Children’s Plaza, Bridge and Bank streets, Phoenixville; Sat., Aug. 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Why Go: This week’s entertainment is Kenzie Starr, and the show will feature clown antics, face painting and hula hoops. It’s always free and a great way to get the little ones going on a Saturday morning.

Cost: Free

More Info: See the .

Where/When: 953 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville; Sat., Aug. 13, 8 to 10 a.m.

Why Go: Did you know about this former silt basin turned environmental wonder right on Black Rock Road? See the sanctuary and walk along with a naturalist to learn about the feathered creatures who frequent the area.

Cost: Free

More Info: Be sure to register on the website ahead of time.