Whether you want to make your own sushi or play out your Antiques Roadshow dreams, head to Old City near the Delaware River this weekend.
The Old City Business Association will offer family-oriented activities, promotions and how-to workshops sponsored by Old City restaurants, galleries and retailers as part of the area's fall festival, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m on Saturday and Sunday.
The festival will kick off at the FUEL Collection, a gallery at Third and Arch streets, and visitors will receive free gift bags with goodies from Starbucks, Japanese fusion restaurant Haru and other sponsors.
Musical guests, including Paul Green School of Rock, will perform live at the kick-off as well, according to Lauren Rossina, director of Metrospect Events - which is planning the festival.
"We're definitely very excited to host the Old City fall festival and act as the central hub for this weekend's events," said Jeffery Frederick, the artistic director for the FUEL Gallery.
In addition, Old City restaurants will be enticing visitors to the area with dining deals.
Cuba Libre will offer reduced prices on rums, and sister restaurants Dolce and Paradigm a three-course meal for $30.
Meanwhile, other restaurants will offer workshops on how to make their award-winning entrees, such as sushi rolling at Swanky Bubbles and hand-cranked ice cream and candy apples at the Franklin Fountain.
Throughout the weekend, attendees will get access to discounts for a variety of Old City businesses - coupons will be offered on tickets for Arden Theater Company productions, while chiropractors and holistic medical practitioners will offer free counseling and discounted sessions.
Representatives for the Old City Business Association said that the range of events offered at the festival is what students will find appealing - particularly the cooking demonstrations, fashion and image consultations and antique artifact appraisals.
The festivities last from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, starting at Third and Arch streets.
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