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Weekend Top 5: Parade, Santa, Shopping and More

Check out these events in from Northwest Philadelphia to the Main Line and beyond this weekend.

Posted Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 7:20 pm ET|Updated Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 3:01 am ET

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our top regional events for this weekend.

1. PCCH Presents: Rock-N-Roast

When: Saturday, Nov. 10 from 5 - 9 p.m.
Where: Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
Why Go: Enjoy a night of good music, food and fun, all for a great cause. Featuring the RECKLESS AMATEURS with Rebecca & David Thornburgh offering a great blend of Folk, Rock and Blues. All this is accompanied by a delicious pork roast dinner featuring authentic barbeque from Jimmy's BBQ of Malvern. All proceeds will benefit charitable causes such as the Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry, Northwest Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Networks, St. Catherine Laboure Medical Clinic, AchieveAbility, Habitat for Humanity and more.
Cost: $25 for adults, $10 for child, or $75 for family.

2. Annual Holiday Carnival and Santa's Arrival

When: Saturday, Nov. 10 from Noon - 2 p.m.
Where: Springfield Mall
Why Go: The Annual Holiday Carnival features games, crafts, a cast of merry characters and of course, Santa's arrival! The first 100 children to visit Santa receive a special gift!
Cost: Free

When: Saturday, November 10, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Media Borough
Why Go: On the 2nd Saturday of every month, businesses on and around State Street in Media stay open late as part of a free arts event. Shops, galleries and cafes host local musicians or display the work of local artists.
Cost: Free

When: Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.
Where: Along Gay Street departing from Darlington
Why Go: Honor American veterans by attending the Veterans Day Parade. The memorial ceremony begins around 3 p.m. at Gay & Adams Streets. Sponsored by the West Chester Veterans Council.
Cost: Free

5. Shop and Support Local at Holiday Shopping Events

Friday, Nov. 9

Ladies Night Out at the Sacred Heart School in Havertown

Rabbit Hill Girls Night Out in Springfield

Saturday, Nov. 10

Villa Maria Holiday Shopping Event in Malvern

Christmas Bazaar in Strafford

Fall Bazaar at Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment

Christmas Marketplace in Wayne

Sunday, Nov. 11

Holiday Bazaar at Stagecrafters Theatre in Chestnut Hill

Fair Trade - Alternative Giving Fair in Villanova

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