Get Out: Food Fest Postponed to Oct. 14

UPDATE: The Media Food Festival and Media Family Fun(draising) Day have been postponed to Sunday, Oct. 14 due to possible rain.

This weekend is full of fun things to do. The Annual Media Food Festival, which may be Media's largest event, is Sunday. Fabulous smells will fill the air as vendors offer all types of delicious foods. This year there's an added fundraiser bonus with Media PA Matters Family Fundraiser just down the street from Food Fest. But before you fill your stomachs with Media's delicious fare, be sure to check out Middletown Fire Company's Fire Prevention Thrill Show on Saturday night. It's like watching an action movie up close, while learning important safety tips.

Check out our best bets below for the activities to hit this weekend and early next week.

Media's 32nd Annual Food Festival and Craft Fair

• When/Where: POSTPONED to Sunday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Media Borough.
• Why Go: Enjoy all that Media and surrounding restaurants have to offer at this years Food Fest. From Italian to Mexican, and Chinese to French, whatever you're craving there's something to full every tummy. Thousands are expected to attend this borough event which may be its most popular. Grab some food, listen to the live music and browse the local artists and crafters who will also line the streets with their works. State Street will be closed from Orange to Monroe Streets. Veterans Square will also be shut down, and dogs are not welcome at the event. Be sure to stop by Media Patch's table too and say hello.
• Cost: Free event, food and drink at vendors cost.

Media Family Fun(draising) Day

• When/Where: POSTPONED to Sunday, October 14, from noon to 4 p.m., 100 N Edgemont St, Media, behind Media Elementary and in front of Barrall Park.
• Why Go: Media PA Matters will host its first event just steps from the Food Festival. When your bellies are full, head down the street with the kids and enjoy game booths, raffles, and kids crafts in support of local non-profit organizations.
• Cost: Free 

Middletown Fire Co. Fire Prevention Thrill Show

• When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Middletown Fire Co.
• Why Go: Middletown Fire Company and other local organizations will teach fire safety through hands-on activities and demonstrations at the Fire Prevention Thrill Show. Put out a real fire with a fire extinguisher, watch the firefighters make a car crash entrapment rescue and try on a firefighters gear. See all the action while learning valuable tips.
• Cost: Free

Arnold's Bowling Center Grand Opening

• When/Where: Saturday, October 6, all day, at Arnold's Family Fun Center, V-2200 West Drive, 422 Business Center, Oaks
• Why Go: Check out the new expanded Bowling Center and enjoy bowling specials, music with DJ Steve and The Mango Men, a Phillies Bowling Ball giveaway, laser light shows, prizes and food specials.
• Cost: Free