Read to the Dogs at the Elkins Park Free Library
Kids aged five to ten read aloud to a certified therapy dog for a shared twenty minute session. Call 215-635-5000 to book a slot. The dog does not correct pronunciation.
More at Elkins Park Free Library
Mah Jong at Elkins Park Library
Two and a half hours of tile clacking in the library community room, every Tuesday afternoon through the end of September. Adults, no partner needed, drop in and get seated at a table.
Sit & Stitch at Elkins Park Library
A monthly evening for knitters, crocheters and anyone with a project stalled in a bag. Two hours in the community room, adults, and nobody checks your gauge.
Sit and Stitch at the Elkins Park Free Library
Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, whatever is half finished in the bag. Two hours at the Elkins Park branch, drop in, no registration, all skill levels at the same table.
Around the same time
Gay Street Open-Air Market
Four blocks of Gay Street close to cars so restaurants push tables into the road. Walk down the middle of the street, eat outside, and browse the shops on either side.
Live Music Returns at Continental Tavern
The tavern's weekend music takes the summer off and starts back this Friday night. Porch overlooking Lake Afton, sixteen taps, and a bar restored to its 1875 layout.
Nurturing Minds Gala at the Merion Tribute House
A ticketed benefit night at the Merion Tribute House for girls' education in Tanzania, honoring three members of the 1830 Family Foundation. Tickets run $125.
