Weekend Ahead: Sept 8th & 9th

Even though the summer is over there's lots of great events to spend time outdoors this weekend.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Day of Giving at Nat Turner Park
Free food, arts & crafts, facepainting; community resources; free health screenings; dance performances and much more including Hip Hop Yoga.

Plant Swap at Washington Park
Trade Perennial and other plants, Swap Gardening Tips. You don't have to bring something to take something.

Celebration of the Drum at Branch Brook Park
Free event features performers from numerous cultures demonstrating the use of drums for ceremony and fun, linking our histories through the percussive beat to further foster the community spirit.

Flea Market Fan Fare at UVSO
Great finds include: costume jewelry, electronics, vacuums, bookshelves, dressers, appliances, art, toys, books, dishes, clothes and more! Food concessions and fresh lemonade on site.

African Diaspora Festival at Lincoln Park
The annual festival promotes African nations by reinforcing unity and cultural integration. This event will help affirm and define the legacy of the African Diaspora, aiming at encouraging self-reliance and increasing the quality of relationships and dialogue between the communities.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Festival de la Familia Latina on Bloomfield Ave
Part of La Casa's 40th Anniversary. Featuring DJ Lady C all day. Live performaces by AfroCuba Band, Steven Kroon Jazz Band, Yahaya, Kamate Drummers and more! Face Painting, Bouncy House, Food & Dancing.