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Top Things To Do In Philadelphia Today, Sept. 12

Looking for something to do today? Here are our top three picks…there's something for everyone in the Philadelphia area!

Camping Gear (Credit, Randy Yagi)

The AwesomeFest's Summer Camp Sleepover


4 p.m., $35

Take a journey back to sleepaway camp at this adults-only version, hosted by the AwesomeFest. The organization will be taking over Adventureland Day Camp starting at 4 p.m. and offering a full lineup of horror flicks as well as all your summer camp faves – campfires, marshmallow roasts, games and even food trucks!

Friday Night At The Barnes
(Credit: Randall E. Scott)

Friday Night at the Barnes


5 – 9 p.m., $22 (members are FREE)

The Barnes Foundation's Friday night programming continues with cocktails and extended gallery hours. Members are free, and everyone else just has to pony up about 20 bucks to see this amazing, world-renowned art collection housed right here in Philly.

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(Bartram's Garden, in Southwest Philadelphia. Credit: KYW's John McDevitt)

Philadelphia Home Grown Music Festival


6:30 – 9:30 p.m., $10 suggested donation

Celebrate local food and music (two things that go wonderfully together!) at this weekend's Home Grown Music Fest. The event kicks off tonight at Bartram's Garden with a full three hours of music, plus shopping and local eats.

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