Weekend Planner: Beyond the Beach

Morris Arboretum Garden Railway Grand Opening
- Where/When: Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave., on Saturday, May 28 from 10am-5pm
- Why Go: With a changing theme each year, the Garden Railway is a miniature world set in the splendor of a summer garden, featuring historic buildings created entirely of natural materials.
- Pricing: Free with regular admission: Youth (3 to 17), student, and active military $7, adult $16, senior (65+) $14, hike, bike, or SEPTA $7.

 Bredenbeck’s Decorate-A-Cupcake Night
- Where/When: Bredenbeck’s Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor, 8126 Germantown Ave., on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Why Go: The bakery will provide you with chocolate or vanilla cupcakes and all the fixings to make it your own.
- Pricing: Free

 Live Music at Infusion Coffee and Tea Gallery
- Where/When: Infusion Coffee and Tea, 7133 Germantown Ave., Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Why Go: Come hear live music by local bands Bag of Music and KGB.
- Pricing: Free

 Poetry Aloud and Alive at Big Blue Marble Bookstore
- Where/When: Big Blue Marble Books, 551 Carpenter Lane, on Friday at 7 p.m.
- Why Go: Hosted by local poet Mike Cohen, the event features one reader, and then an open mic to end the night. This week meet Camelia Nocella at the gathering.
- Pricing: Free

 Mad River Manayank’s Annual Memorial Day Sunday Funday
- Where/When: Mad River, 4100 Main St., on Sunday until midnight
- Why Go:  Celebrate Memorial Day in style at this annual outdoor deck party. $2 you-call-its, $2 frozen Miami Vice and margaritas, and $1 hot dogs all day.
- Pricing: Varies; deals from $1 to $2 on hot dogs and assorted drinks.

 “Kick for Kids” Memorial Day Weekend Kickball Tournament
- Where/When: Kendrick Recreation Center, 5822 Ridge Ave, Friday through Sunday
- Why Go: The tournament benefits the children of North Light Community Center. Your registration gets you access to the Tournament events: Friday kick-off party, Saturday and Sunday kickball tournament, and Sunday awards banquet.
- Pricing: Team Registration: $200; Individual Registration: $30