Datebook
August/September 2017
by Suburban Life - Editorial Staff

ATLANTIC CITY AIRSHOW Aug. 23
Celebrating its 15th year, the Atlantic City Airshow returns and will take to the skies for another thrilling show. Among those participating in this year’s event are the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the GEICO Skytypers. Performances will take place over the beach and Boardwalk, with the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa serving as the airshow’s host. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Atlantic City, N.J., AirShow.ACChamber.com, free

MOVIE IN THE PARK Aug. 24
Make this month’s family movie night a memorable one with an outdoor showing of the Walt Disney animated film, Moana. Be sure to bring a blanket, chairs and some popcorn to enjoy the final days of summer vacation with Lansdale’s final seasonal showcase of Movie in the Park. 7:44 p.m., White’s Road Park, 400 White’s Road, Lansdale, Lansdale.org, free

MADE IN AMERICA FESTIVAL Sept. 2-3
For the sixth consecutive year, the Budweiser Made In America Festival returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia over the Labor Day weekend with a star-studded musical lineup. Headlining the festival are Jay-Z, J. Cole and The Chainsmokers, in addition to can’t-miss performances by Marshmello, Migos, Solange, Kaskade and more. Times vary, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, MadeInAmericaFest.com, $162, standard two-day pass priced at $162

KENNETT SQUARE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL Sept. 9-10
Head to Kennett Square—otherwise known as “The Mushroom Capital of the World”— to celebrate their 32nd annual Mushroom Festival. Partake in two days filled with food, street fair rides, the National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship, Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off and more. It’s guaranteed to put the “fun” in fungi. Times vary, 101 South Union St., Kennett Square, MushroomFestival.org, $3 per person, ages 12 and up

 

Published (and copyrighted) in Suburban Life Magazine, August, 2017. 


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