More than 20 events, the majority of them family-friendly, are vying for your attention on this packed weekend. All are in western Montgomery, eastern Berks, and northern Chester counties.
Separately enjoy both art shows and car-related events in Pottstown and Boyertown. Let the Phantoms wash your car in Phoenixville. Learn about photography in Royersford, or take selfies at a carnival in Morgantown. Listen to music in Skippack, of watch the balloons rise in Chester County.
Whatever your choice, get out and go do something!
Some of these events are free, some have fees, and a few may have limitations. Click any link below for more information.
Friday, June 16
- Art on The Hill open juried art show, The Hill School Center for the Arts, 760 Beech St., Pottstown PA, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Car Show, Gabelsville Athletic Association, 2 N. Funk Rd., Boyertown PA, 4-8 p.m.
- Chester County Balloon Festival, Willowdale Steeplechase, 101 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square PA, 4:30-8 p.m.
- Family Fun at Hometown Creamery face-painting, 637 Gravel Pike, East Greenville PA, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Skippack Carnival, 4039 Skippack Pike, Skippack PA, 6-10 p.m.
- Morgantown Carnival, Caernarvon Friendship Park, North Street, Morgantown PA, 6-10 p.m.
- ’80s and ’90s Adult Theme Prom with DJ Dan, SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA, 6-11 p.m.
- Rofoto Club for Teens, Riverfront Park, First Avenue, Royersford PA, advance registration required, starts at 6:30 p.m.
- Family Movie Night and Pool Time, Boyertown YMCA, 301 W. Spring St., Boyertown PA, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, June 17
- 25th Schuylkill River Sojourn full week registration, opens online, all day June 17-23
- Pottstown Patriotic 5-K Course Preview, starts at Keystone Running Store, 200 E. High St., Pottstown PA, 8-10 a.m
- Eastwood Father’s Day Cruise, Eastwood Company, 263 Shoemaker Rd., Pottstown PA, 8 a.m. to noon
- Royersford Farmers Market, Victory Park, 2nd Avenue, Royersford PA, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Norristown Area High School, 1900 Eagle Dr., Norristown PA, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Free Yoga in the Park, Victory Park, Green and Washington Streets, Royersford PA, 9-10 a.m.
- Garden Cafe Music Series, Floral & Hardy of Skippack, 4007 Skippack Pike, Skippack PA, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Phoenixville Marching Phantoms Car Wash, Sterling Storage, 305 Kimberton Rd., Phoenixville PA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Father’s Day Craft and Vendow Show, Keystone Steam Fire Engine Co. # 1, Lower Banquet Hall, 240 N. Walnut St., Boyertown PA, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- “Raving About Reptiles,” Upper Schuylkill Valley Park, 1615 Black Rock Rd, Royersford PA, 11 a.m. to noon
- Phoenixville Car Show, Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave., Phoenixville PA, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- “The Edible Woman” invitational art exhibit, Studio B Art Gallery, 39A E. Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown PA, noon to 2 p.m.
- Art on The Hill open juried art show, The Hill School Center for the Arts, 760 Beech St., Pottstown PA, noon to 4 p.m.
- Family Fun Day at Ryerss Farm, 1710 Ridge Pike, Pottstown PA, noon to 4 p.m.
- Chester County Balloon Festival, Willowdale Steeplechase, 101 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square PA, 2:30-9:30 p.m.
- Morgantown Carnival, Caernarvon Friendship Park, North Street, Morgantown PA, 5-10 p.m.
- Skippack Carnival, 4039 Skippack Pike, Skippack PA, 6-10 p.m.
- Saturday Night Dance Party, Green Lane Fire Co, 214 Main St., Green Lane PA, 6:30-10 p.m.
Sunday, June 18
- Art on The Hill open juried art show, The Hill School Center for the Arts, 760 Beech St., Pottstown PA, noon to 4 p.m.
- Chester County Balloon Festival, Willowdale Steeplechase, 101 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square PA, 2:30-7:30 p.m.
The above events are curated from a variety of sources, including public submissions. Got a weekend (Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays, and federal holiday Mondays only) event you’d like us to add? Send it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.
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