EVENTS
AbZOOlutely Auction: November 18th
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Abzoolutely Unleashed
Saturday, September 16th: 12 to 5
- Simultaneous unveiling of AbZOOlutely animals accompanied by bells, whistles, fire sirens, kazoos
- Free trolleys to all the animals and lots of music and fun through the Hill
- Prominent dignitaries will be invited to attend
AbZoolutely Art
Sunday, September 17th: 2 to 4
A Children's Day of Art at the Carol Schwartz Gallery
- Animal paintings by many of the Abzoolutely artists will be on display and for sale in the gallery.
- A portion of the sale proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital.
- Children will be encouraged to paint their own animal picture and bring it to the Gallery where it will be hung as part of a children's art display.
- Music, balloons, and goodie bags!
ZOOOOO…on Wheels
Saturday, September 23rd: 12 to 4
- Philadelphia Zoo's "Zoo on Wheels" visits Chestnut Hill
- Music, balloons, food geared to children
Fall for the Arts Festival
Sunday, October 1st: 11 to 5
Abzoolutely Wild About Artists
Friday, October 6th 6 to 10
- A gala evening on the Hill with the opportunity to meet many of the artists who painted the animals
- AbZOOlutely artists will be on the Hill displaying other works
- Lots of activity and music on the Avenue
- Al fresco dining with sidewalk cafes at all our restaurants
- Absolut Vodka Bartenders contest to create new drinks with animal names
- Stores of Chestnut Hill open until 9
Abzoolutely Fun 4 Famillies
Saturday, October 7th: 12 to 4
- Face painting, balloons, magicians, street performers
- Dog events at Bone Appetite
- Art activities for kids
- Food on the Avenue…hot dogs, cotton candy, cookies, ice cream
Zoo's Clues Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 14th: 12 to 4
- Kids pick up scavenger hunt maps at CHBA office and at various stores
- Map will contain clues…kids must figure out what animal the clue is describing, go to that animal, and find the clue that will be prominently displayed next to the animal. The kids record the clue in the appropriate space on their map and when complete, the clues will spell out a message. Kids can then bring their map back to our office and draw for a prize
- Glen Lash portrays Little Game Hunter, Sir Reginald Tickleton III and will help the kids on their safari clue quest
Abzoolutely Octoberfest
Friday, October 20th: 6 to 8
- Pay $10 and get a mug to taste boutique beers from General Lafayette Inn, Victory Brewing, Sam Adams, Penn Beer and Dock Street. Wash them down with pretzels from A Taste of Philly and cheese from Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop and Jonathan Best.
- Listen to the German Band stylings of the Ron King Ensemble.
- Visit with 20 of the the AbZOOlutely Chestnut Hill artists and see their artwork.
- Joint event with the Chestnut Hill Historical Society
- Located at Laurel Hill Gardens - 8125 Germantown Avenue
- Chestnut Hill stores open late
Abzoolutely Frights, Bites & Delights
Saturday, October 28th: 2 pm
- Halloween costume parade with special prizes given to best animal-themed outfits
- Special Halloween menus at restaurants
AbZoolutely Best in Show
Saturday, November 4th: 12 to 4
'Make No Bones About It' Pet Social
Saturday, November 11th: 12 to 4
- At Bone Appetite K9 Boutique
- for details 215-247-4292
Animal Auction and Wild Party!
Saturday, November 18th: 6:30 to 10:30
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