When/where: 7 p.m. Thursday, Narberth Community Library, 80 Windsor Ave., Narberth
Why go: An evening of folktales and crafts
Cost: free
Centennial Grown-Up Tour
When/where: 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia
Why go: 90-minute tour explores the history and transformation of Memorial Hall.
Cost: free with admission
Bala Cynwyd Independence Day Parade
When/where: 9:30 a.m. Monday, to
Why go: Judging at 8:30, parade at 9:30, patriotic program at 10:30, athletic events at 11 a.m. Carnival games, petting zoo, pony rides and more
Cost: free
Independence Day Celebration at Narberth Playground
When/where: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wynnewood and Windsor avenues
Why go: Games, sports, races, music, food, baby parade and "Diaper Derby", pie-eating contest, moon bounce, pony rides, and more
Cost: free
Fourth of July fireworks at Narberth Park
When/where: Monday, Zing Kings concert at 7:30 p.m., fireworks around 9:30 p.m., Narberth Park
Why go: The area's greatest and longest running display of fireworks
Cost: donation of your choice, to the people wearing the volunteer hats
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