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Irish Festival, Zumbathon Among Weekend Events

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our roundup of weekend events.

From a 10K race to a Irish festival, there's plenty to do in the area this weekend. Here's a look at some local events.

LOONEY LEPRECHAUN 10K

What: The Bucks County Speedsters's inaugural Looney Leprechaun 10K and two-mile run

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When: 9 a.m. Saturday at Tyler State Park. 

Details: Registration is $36 for the 10K and $21 for the two-mile fun run. The race begins by the Tyler Park Center for the Arts; enter the park via Newtown Richboro Road. 

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More: Click here to learn more or to register.

NEWTOWN IRISH FESTIVAL

What: The Green Parrot's Newtown Irish Festival will feature live music, Irish dancing, traditional Irish food and more. Green Parrot is located at the Goodnoe's Corner Shopping Center on Sycamore Street.

When: From noon on Friday through St. Patrick’s Day

Details: The festival will feature an outdoor tent for live music. Irish step-dancing will be performed on the patio. The menu will include traditional Irish food, like corned beef and cabbage and shepherd’s pie. 

More: Visit the Green Parrot on Facebook or call 215-504-PARROT

ZUMBATHON 

What: The Newtown Athletic Club is hosting a Zumbathon event to raise money for ALS research.

When: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Brown Gym at the NAC.

Details: International Zumba star Kass Martin will lead the Zumbathon. Admission is $35 and all proceeds to ALS research.

Morewww.naczumbathon.eventbrite.com

GUEST CHEF EVENT

What: The Tubby Olive in Newtown is partnering with The Temperance House to present a free guest chef event

When: Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Details: Derek Fields, the executive chef at The Temperance House, will prepare free samples using products from The Tubby Olive. Reservations are not necessary.

More: www.thetubbyolive.com

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY

What: The Temperance House (5 South State St.) is hosting a St. Patrick's Day celebration that will feature live music and food specials.

When: Music starts at 8 p.m.

Details: Celtic Pride will be performing and traditional Irish dishes will be added to the menu. There is a $5 cover.

More: www.temperancehouse.com


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