4-H Fair, Diabetes Clinic, Car Show Among Weekend Events [Get Out]

There are lots of things happening this weekend. It's a weekend full of community events. What better way to celebrate summer then by heading to the 4-H Fair, where you can enjoy food, animals and fun contests, like a watermelon seed spitting contest. But if agriculture isn't your thing and you prefer the arts, head to the 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll or an Improv Night. But if cars and sports are more for you, check out the Mustang Car Show and a basketball tournament, both of which will benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand. 

Check out Patch's best bets for this weekend. What do you have planned?

Delaware County 4-H Summer Fair

• When: Friday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Where: 395 Bishop Hollow Road in Newtown Square
• Why Go: Contests, pony and hay rides, animal showings and showcases of 4-H youth projects. Check out the horse show, browse the book sale and silent auction, tour the centuries-old barn, meet some pigs, have the Penn State Master Gardeners answer all your gardening questions and submit your produce to the Open Vegetable Show. On Saturday, check out the Hula Hoop Contest at 11 a.m. and the Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest at noon. Plenty of food, fun and farm for everyone. All proceeds benefit 4-H club programs in Delaware County.
• Cost: Free

American Muscle Mustang Car Show

• When: Sunday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. Rain Date: Aug. 18
• Where: Delaware County Community College
• Why Go: Nearly 1,400 Mustangs and 4,000 spectators are expected at this car show, which benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Chip Foose will be in attendance and signing autographs. There will be contests, kid's activities, food, music and of course plenty of Mustangs. 
  
• Cost: Free

• When: Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m.
  
• Where: Springfield Pharmacy, 1154 Baltimore Pike, Springfield (by the Outback)
• Why Go: A nutritionist will be available to answer questions and educate about diabetes management. Seating is limited. Sign up at the store or call 610-544-4645.
  
• Cost: Free

• When: Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m.
  
• Where: AMC Marple 10, 400 South State Road in Springfield
• Why Go: This unique opportunity for families affected by autism and other disabilities offers much more than a movie. Watch The Smurfs 2 in the movie theater with the lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing. Guests are welcome to bring their own gluten-free or special snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie.Check here for more upcoming screenings in August. 

2nd Saturday Arts Stroll

• When: Saturday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Media
• Why Go: Check out the Delco duo cover band, The Fala Sisters, with 13 year old Jess Fala and 15 year old Noelle Fala, at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Featured artist of the month is Painter Seth Darnall, whose work will be on exhibit at Media Pizza and Grill.

Middletown Library Book Sale

• When: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11
• Where: Granite Run Mall, 1067 W Baltimore Pike, Media
• Why Go: The Friends of the Middletown Free Library will hold another huge book sale at the mall with used- to new- condition books. On Sunday, fill a bag with books for $5. All proceeds benefit the library.
• Cost: $0.50 for paperbacks and $1 for hardcovers
  

Improv Night

• When: Friday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m.
• Where: Spotlight Theatre, 129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore
• Why Go: The in-house improv troupe, Stealth Tightrope, returns with funny, fast-paced and unscripted action improvisational theater
• Cost: $10

MNHS Cheerleaders Car Wash

• When: Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: A-Plus Sunoco Station, West Chester Pike and Springfield Rd, Broomall 
• Why Go: Support the Marple Newtown High School Cheerleaders and get your car washed at the same time. It's really a win win. 

• When: Saturday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m.
  
• Where: Basketball court on Highland Avenue in Broomall
• Why Go: Marple Newtown High School graduates will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand. The teams will compete while spectators can enjoy food and lemonade. All teams must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 by calling or texting 610-506-9540. Ages 18 and older are welcome to participate.
• Cost: $15/person or $45/team (Includes food, drinks, prizes)