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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Fall weather is certainly near. Take advantage of it at Ambler’s dual Oktoberfest and Arts and Music Festival, check out “Soul” on the big screen at the waterfront one last time, or, drive out to Oaks to see how lifesize Legos get made.
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EVENT: Revolutionary Germantown Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Different locations in Germantown
DETAILS: Learn about the 1777 Battle of Germantown and the people who experienced it. There will be a musket-firing demonstration, tours, and plenty of opportunities to engage with different historic sites to learn about the diverse experiences of the Revolution.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Brick Fest
DATE/TIME: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks
DETAILS: Brick Fest is back after an 18-month hiatus with new exhibits and an interactive stage. Feast your eyes on the more than 1 million Lego bricks used to create the lifesize Lego models, plus play some games and much more.
PRICE: Tickets begin at $24.99 and are selling fast
EVENT: Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival
DATE: Through Saturday
WHERE: Theatre Exile, 1340 S. 13th St., South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Check out the bizarre sci-fi and horror movies of the Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival, which highlights independent film genres.
PRICE: $60 for a pass; single event options available
EVENT: Franklin Fright
DATE: Through Oct. 31
WHERE: Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Center City
DETAILS: The Franklin Institute transforms just in time for spooky season with some Halloween-inspired decor. There will be trick-or-treating every weekend through Halloween, as well as science shows with Dr. Victoria Franklinstein.
PRICE: Free with admission
EVENT: Final Outdoor Movie Night: “Soul”
DATE/TIME: Friday, 6:45 p.m.
WHERE: Cooper's Poynt Waterfront Park, 801 Delaware Ave., Camden, New Jersey
DETAILS: It’s the last movie night of the season at Cooper's Poynt Waterfront Park. Bring your blanket and a sweatshirt for Pixar’s feature film “Soul.”
PRICE: Free with registration
EVENT: First Friday West Philly Trunk Show
DATE/TIME: Friday, 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Indie Life, 4616 Baltimore Ave., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: Upgrade your wardrobe with wearable works from local creatives. There will be a happy hour and a DJ spinning all evening.
PRICE: Free with registration
EVENT: Oktoberfest and Arts and Music Fest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Butler Avenue between Main Street and Bethlehem Pike, Ambler
DETAILS: Spend the day in Ambler as its Oktoberfest is held in tandem with its Arts and Music Festival. There will be a beer garden, more than 70 art vendors, food trucks, live music and more.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Harvest Celebration
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Reading Terminal Market, 51 N. 12th St., Center City
DETAILS: Stroll through Reading Terminal Market for some fall-inspired samples from more than a dozen merchants. There will be everything from pumpkin ice cream to candy apples.
PRICE: Pay as you go