Five Things for Friday, October 7

1. It's another chance to camp out at the zoo today as holds another ! Enjoy a cookout dinner, breakfast in the morning, animal encounters and more. To reserve your spot, call 610-277-3825, ext. 240, or e-mail guestservices@elmwoodparkzoo.org.

2. Just in time for Halloween, see one of Shakespear's bloodiest play's tonight at the (Rittenhouse Blvd. and Christopher Street in Jeffersonville). William Shakespeare's tragedy begins tonight and runs through October 16.  Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, and Thursdays at 7:30 pm. Check the Barn's website for more information.

3. Be sure to stop by the annual Norristown Car Show this Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10am to 3pm. The hot rods will be lined up along Main Street from Barbadoes to DeKalb streets.

4. is holding their 38th annual Egyptian Festival this weekend from noon to 8 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Egyptian food and pastries, music, tours, artwork, Mediterranean groceries and more will be yours to experience.

5. On Saturday from approximately noon to 3 pm, a few lucky residents will have an opportunity to take a stroll through history at the Norristown State Hospital. Permission has been given for 12 people to take a walking tour of part of the grounds and an architecturally significant building located on the campus. Photos of architectural details will be allowed as well. RSVP to grfphd@verizon.net with your intent to attend. You will receive confirmation if your reply is one of the first 12 responses. Include your name and phone number in the body of the email reply.