Throw it back to grade school this Saturday, March 14, and celebrate Pi Day, the holiday in honor of the mathematical constant of pi (
π). To refresh your math memory, pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, aka 3.14159. Since this Saturday is 3-14-15, it's an extra-special Pi Day.
Educational institutions and restaurants are holding some fun events featuring math activities and pie - get it?
The whole town of Princeton will celebrate with a festival, beginning with a 3.14-mile run in the morning and ending with a smartphone-led pub crawl. In between there will be celebrations of Albert Einstein's birthday, complete with a look-alike contest; a pie-eating contest and a pie-baking contest. The day is full of fun activities for adults and kids alike.
As the local standard-bearer for science-based fun, it's no surprise the Franklin Institute is going all out today. They'll open at 3-14-15 9:26 a.m. since the first eight digits of pi are 3.1415926. Throughout the day, they'll host hands-on activities for measuring pi, a pi recital competition, a pie-launching game, a pie-eating competition and an appearance from Pi Man.
Local pie restaurant Magpie will serve up their signature dish in a special flavor for the day. Slices of Butterscotch Bourbon Pie will be available for $3.14 until supplies last. (If you've seen a picture of their Chocolate Blackout Pie, you can bet their Pi Day flavor will sell out fast!)
Saturday, March 14
11 a.m.-Sellout | $3.14
Magpie
1622 South St.
(267) 519-2904
Jose Pistola's will partake in the Craft Beer Express today with a special selection of drafts. The restaurant will also hold a TastyKake pie-eating contest and a pi recital contest. Pies will be provided by Frecon Cidery, too.
Saturday, March 14
11-2 a.m. | Pay as you go
263 S. 15th St.
(215) 545-4101
