This East Passyunk Avenue boutique offers a whimsical selection of gifts and party supplies. South Philly artist Sara Selepouchin, who was trained as an architect, opened Occasionette in 2013 as a way to expand her online business. She has been selling fun, quirky diagram drawings under the label Girls Can Tell since 2005, and her shop offers her entire line of items, as well as a selection of other offerings from makers from around the country.

You’ll find reusable recycled cotton lunch bags, baby onesies, bar and tableware, notebooks, cards, temporary tattoos, and tea towels. Girls Can Tell wares are all printed in the U.S., and many are printed in the studio attached to the shop. Items not printed in-house are handled by local, independent printers. Also, you’re welcome to bring your dog into the shop.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Occasionette
1825 East Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 465-1704
www.occasionette.com
www.yelp.com/biz/occasionette-philadelphia

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Wishing everyone a happy and relaxing Labor Day!

Located in Camden, N.J., the Adventure Aquarium is home to more than 8,500 underwater species. Walk through the 40-foot, 360-degree tunnel of sharks featuring the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, or meet a hippopotamus or gator up close.

Sharks, penguins, fish, stingrays, turtles, jellyfish, and more live in recreated natural habitats. Visitors are able to experience the underwater world through hands-on, interactive exhibits. For the 6 and under set, be sure to go to KidZone where little ones can connect to nature via kid-friendly activities, games, and touch exhibits. For an extra fee, visitors can sign up for behind-the-scenes tours that offer VIP access to the hippo, penguin, sea turtle, and shark exhibits. Where else are you going to get the chance to feed stingrays or pet a penguin?

If all that underwater exploration works up an appetite, make a pit stop to the Feeding Frenzy Cafe to refuel with hot dogs, burgers, pizza, and grilled cheese. Gil's Sweet Shop is also not to be missed and serves Breyer's Ice Cream and sweets galore! Finally, grab a unique souvenir at the gift shop on the way out!

Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 365-3300
www.adventureaquarium.com
www.yelp.com/biz/adventure-aquarium-camden

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