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Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park. The park is free and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go.
Schedule
Friday, May 23
7 pm: Afterwork Sessions with Shekhinah B.
Saturday, May 24
1 pm – 3 pm: Balloon Twisting
1 pm – 4 pm: Family Funday with PopUpPlay (free and open to the public, available while supplies last)
1 pm – 5 pm: Face painting
2 pm – 4 pm: Stamp-making with the Craft Coven
7 pm – 10 pm: Free performance by Frog, Lazy Hammock Stage
Sunday, May 25
1 pm – 4 pm: Family Funday with PopUpPlay (free and open to the public, available while supplies last)
Monday, May 26
1 pm – 4 pm: Family Funday with PopUpPlay (free and open to the public, available while supplies last)