Arts & Entertainment

Kids Fishing Derby, Strawberry Festival Among Weekend Events

Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of local events.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

What: Newtown Relay for Life Team “Purple Lightning” is hosting an ice cream social at Sweet Pea in Newtown. Between 5 and 8 p.m., a percentage of sales will go to the Relay for Life.

When/where: Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Sweet Pea in Newtown

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Cost: Prices vary

ALL-AMERICAN FISHING DERBY

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What: The annual All-American Fishing Derby for kids 16 and younger

When/where: Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Tyler State Park.

Cost: $8 and up, click here for registration details

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

What: Newtown Presbyterian Church's annual Strawberry Festival will feature fresh strawberries, plus an array of tasty treats, including strawberry shortcake, baked goods, hot dogs and more.

When/where: Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Historic Church on Sycamore Street in Newtown.

Cost: Items vary

FIRST SATURDAY

What: Newtown Borough stores and restaurants will be hosting sidewalk sales, giving out freebies and offering specials during this weekend's First Saturday event

When/where: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on State Street in Newtown Borough

Cost: Free. During this month's event, kids can enjoy a superhero story time, adults can get a free Beatles tote bag and everyone can grab some fresh popcorn at the Newtown Hardware House

RED TULIP GALLERY OPENING

What: Countryside Frames in Newtown is hosting the grand opening of the Red Tulip Gallery Artists' Cooperative of the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen

When/where: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2 South State Street, Newtown.

Cost: Free. Visit http://­www.­redtu­lipcrafts.­com for more details.

CINDERELLA

What: Doylestown-based Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania is performing Cinderella

When/where: Saturday at Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Road, Warrington. There will be two performances; at 4 and 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Tickets are $28 to $15. There is a special discount for Patch readers; visit www.dtopa.org, click "buy tickets" and enter the code “mouse” for a $12 ticket.


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