Get Out: Night Hike, Kicking Camp, Waltzing and Strawberry and Wine Festivals

From a strawberry festival and night hiking to waltzing and a wine festival, there’s plenty of local fun for everyone out there this week. Check out Patch’s best bets for the week below, and then let us know of any other great local events you’re planning to attend.

Patch's Best Bets for the Week

AN INSIDER'S VIEW OF THE ANTIQUES ROAD SHOW

Where/When: Rose Tree Fire Company Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday.
Why Go: Mingle and network with other members of the community during a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception with special guest speaker Don Cresswell, appraiser on The Antiques Road Show for over a decade as well as an author, librarian and owner of The Philadelphia Print Shop, Ltd. Proceeds of the event support the .
Pricing: $25, tickets available at the library front desk


FAMILY NIGHT HIKE

Where/When:  at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Experience the magic of hiking under the stars on a moon-lit night. You will learn about which animals and birds may be out at night and look to see if you can spot them. The night concludes with drinks and cookies. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. This program is suitable for children age 5 and up.
Pricing: $6 for members, $8 for non-members, pre-registration required.


STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Where/When: from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of affordable games for kids of all ages, prizes, live music, picnic-themed foods and strawberry-themed desserts and baked goods. There will also be a home run derby, a silent auction with prizes donated by local businesses and a bake off competition where local residents will showcase their best strawberry creations for a chance to win the Silver Pie Pan prize. Proceeds from the festival provide funding for the school's library resources, computer technology, classrooms trips, assemblies and much more.
Pricing: Free to enter


CLASSIC CAR AND CYCLE SHOW

Where/When:  from 11 a.m to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Admire a wide variety of classic cars and motorcycles, all 25 years or older, and then vote for your favorites. Also enjoy entertainment, refreshments, vendors and a 50/50 drawing as you stroll through beautiful Rose Tree Park. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Upper Darby/Lansdowne service projects.
Pricing: Free


MOSTLY WALTZ

Where/When: 's Felinton Hall from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Preceding the dance are an intermediate lesson beginning at 2:30 p.m. and a basic waltz lesson beginning at 2:45 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy an afternoon of dancing to beautiful live music. In addition to the waltzes, the program includes other couple dances, such as swing, tango, polka, one-step, schottische, fox-trot, and more. No partner or experience needed. Live music is provided by Rhapsody Dance Band.
Pricing: Admission, including lessons, is $12 or $6 for full-time students


PENNS WOODS WINE FESTIVAL

Where/When: Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Why Go: Taste wines from your favorite local wineries. Enjoy lunch from a variety of local gourmet food vendors, mingle with the wine makers and listen to the tunes of local musicians. Admission includes seven tasting tickets and a souvenier Brandywine Valley Wine Trail wine glass for adults and face painting or airbrush tattoos for the children. There will be a silent auction with items including restaurant gift certificates, wine baskets, spa certificates and many more. Children may also participate in a 30-minute kicking camp on-site with David Akers (see below).
Pricing: Adults $25, children $5


KICKING CAMP FOR KIDS WITH DAVID AKERS

Where/When: Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford from noon to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 to 2 p.m. on Saturday in conjuction with the Penns Woods Wine Festival (see above).
Why Go: Have your child meet David Akers, kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles, and practice kicking field goals. Each child will go home with a signed football and personal photograph with David Akers.
Pricing: $20 ticket includes free entry into the wine and food pavillion (must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.