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Get Out: Solstice Salon Reading, Holiday Art Market and More

What's going on in and around Roxborough and Manayunk this weekend.

Posted Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 12:12 pm ET|Updated Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 3:08 pm ET

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events.

Holiday Art Market

When: Saturday, Dec. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 23 from Noon - 6 p.m.
Where: Mt Airy Art Garage, 11 W. Mt. Airy Ave
Why Go: Featuring all original fine art and handcrafts by local Northwest artists.
Cost: Free

When: Friday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Spiral Bookcase
Why Go: This winter solstice join us for a special celebration. Warm your bones and prepare to meet your maker. Enjoy doomsday talk, holiday readings, the final countdown, festive refreshments, and more!
Cost: Free

When: Saturday, Dec. 22 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Schuylkill Center for Environemental Education
Why Go: Bring the little ones out on Saturday mornings. This week is all about exploring nature: we'll study different objects from nature and take a walk in the woods.
Cost: Free

When: Friday, Dec. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m.
Where:
Why Go: Enjoy the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble as they perform holiday favorites such as “Let It Snow,” “The Christmas Song,” “Greensleeves,” and others.
Cost:$20 ($10 members, Children under 12: Free)

When: Now through December 31, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Morris Arboretum, 100 W Northwestern Ave, Chestnut Hill
Why Go: Come see the magical miniature world of the garden railway display, lit up and decorated for the holidays. Model trains zip in and out of tunnels and over bridges along the outdoor quarter mile track that runs through the village of historic Philadelphia landmarks.
Cost: Free with admission

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