PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend on The KYW To-Do List: Jam out with The Roots, Saweetie and DJ Jazzy Jeff, join a real-life roach race, or explore the vast Southeast Asian flavors in South Philly.
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EVENT: Bug Fest
DATE: Through Sunday
WHERE: Online and at the Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center City
DETAILS: Bug Fest is scaling back this year but offering both in-person and online programs. There will be live bug displays, a roach race and a chance to see what all your favorite creepy crawlies look like in high-definition. Check out the schedule for more events.
PRICE: Price varies depending on event
EVENT: Freedom Fest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: 1415 N. Broad St., North Philadelphia
DETAILS: Dice Raw of The Roots, who is also the CEO of the historic The New Freedom Theatre, is putting on an all-day festival complete with yoga, live music, poetry, short plays and much more.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Afternoon Picnic & Cartoons
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Sunset Social, 129 S. 30th St., University City
DETAILS: Join chill vibes up on Cira Green rooftop with Sunset Social for an afternoon of your favorite morning cartoons and lawn games. There will be $3 cheeseburgers, $2 hotdogs and $4 drafts available.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: SEAMAAC and Novick Urban Farm Summer’s End Festival
DATE/TIME: Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Novick Family Urban Farm, 3660 S. Lawrence St., South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Celebrate the end of summer and the work of SEAMAAC’s volunteers with food, lawn games and live music. Your entry ticket gets you a meal and a drink of your choice.
PRICE: $25 for adults, $15 for young adults
EVENT: Can't Wait Live: A Concert For Jobs, Climate & Care
DATE/TIME: Friday, 4:30 to 11 p.m.
WHERE: The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave., Fairmount Park
DETAILS: Saweetie, Ne-Yo, Wyclef Jean, Mavis Staples, Snow Tha Product, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more take over the Mann Center in a concert for jobs, climate and care.
PRICE: Free with registration
EVENT: ZooSnooze
DATE/TIME: Friday, begins at 6 p.m. and goes overnight
WHERE: Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown
DETAILS: Ever wonder what happens at a zoo after dark? Sleep over at Elmwood Park Zoo and experience a flashlight tour, campfires and meals. Make sure to pack your sleeping bag and bug spray. If this date sells out, there will be more ZooSnoozes through October.
PRICE: $54.95
EVENT: Flavors of FDR: Food Market Tasting Tour
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
WHERE: FDR Parking Lot by Meadow Lake, 1500 Pattison Ave. and South Broad Street, South Philadelphia
DETAILS: South Philly has a huge Southeast Asian community with residents who come to FDR Park to vend. An expert guide will take you through food tents so you can experience and buy everything from fermented pastes to sugarcane juices.
PRICE: Pay what you can — $10, $15 or $20
EVENT: Botany Hike Through the Meadows
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Pennypack Environmental Center, 8600 Verree Road, Northeast Philadelphia
DETAILS: Put your walking shoes on for this five-mile hike through Pennypack Park where you’ll explore the meadows and plant life. Bring a packed lunch to chow down on along the way.
PRICE: Free to attend