Weekend Stuff June 29-July 4: A Past Travels Calendar

The Independence Holiday weekend is always a busy one, and so it is this year. Nearly 40 events appear on The Travels With The Post calendar, which extends from Thursday (June 29) through Tuesday (July 4).

Chief among the attractions? The July 4th fireworks shows and accompanying activities in Pottstown (the biggest and most extensive in western Montgomery County), North Coventry, Limerick, Skippack, Upper Salford, Phoenixville, King of Prussia, and Allentown.

Most are in western Montgomery, eastern Berks, and northern Chester counties. 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.

Thursday, June 29

• ‘Back To The Future’ Car Tribute, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 S. Walnut St., Boyertown PA
• Pottstown Play Streets Program, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Cherry Street Park, 115 S. Evans St., Pottstown PA

Friday, June 30

• Blobfest 2023 Facade & Home Decorating Contest Meeting, 8 a.m., The Colonial Theater, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
• Baby Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m., Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville, 290 2nd St., Schwenksville PA
• ‘Back To The Future’ Car Tribute, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 S. Walnut St., Boyertown PA
• Music Play Patrol, 10:30 a.m., Oley Valley Community Library, Courtyard Entrance, 339 Main St., Oley PA
• Friday Night Cruise-In, 4-7 p.m., The Eastwood Company, 263 Shoemaker Rd., Pottstown PA
• Pottstown Carousel Freedom Friday and Sidewalk Chalk Fest, 5-8 p.m., 30 W. King St., Pottstown PA
• Yappy Hours (Pets Allowed), 5:30 p.m., Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown PA
• MorningStar Fellowship Community Celebration, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 100 Limekiln Rd., Bechtelsville PA
• Movie On The Lawn featuring Disney’s “Strange World,” 8:30 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St., Pottstown PA

Saturday, July 1

• Royersford Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, 251 2nd Ave. across from Victory Park, Royersford PA
• Phoenixville Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, 200 Mill St., Phoenixville PA
• Birdsboro Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main Bird Park, 226 N. Water St., Birdsboro PA
• Watercolor Painting Class for Teens and Adults, 9:30 a.m., Victory Park, 2nd Avenue and Arch Street, Royersford PA
• ‘Back To The Future’ Car Tribute, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 S. Walnut St., Boyertown PA
• Children’s Interactive Music Theater, 11 a.m. (advance registration required), free, by the Big Idea Committee, Kimberton Park Amphitheater, 2214 Kimberton Rd., Phoenixville PA
• Hollywood Hangout Car Gathering, noon, Hollywood Garage, 335 W High St, Pottstown PA
• “Legacy: Remembrance Matters” art exhibit, noon to 2 p.m., Studio B Fine Art Gallery, 39A E. Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown PA
• First Saturdays Makers’ Market and Fry’s Scratch Kitchen, noon to 5 p.m., Perkiomen Valley Brewery, 101 Walnut St., Green Lane PA
• Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit Concert, 2 p.m., SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
• 7th Annual IQRA Community Eid Festival, 3-8:30 p.m., Khair Community Center, 1079 Egypt Rd, Phoenixville PA
• Pottstown Nights America’s Birthday Car Show, 5-9 p.m., East High Street, downtown Pottstown PA
• Red, White & BOOM! Latin Night, 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., Unity Rhythm Ballroom, 2208 Kimberton Rd., Kimberton PA

Sunday, July 2

• ‘Back To The Future’ Car Tribute, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 S. Walnut St., Boyertown PA
• 23rd Annual Fireworks Show, 6-9:15 p.m., Friendship Field, Fillmore Street and Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville PA

Monday, July 3

• Norco Fire Company Fair, 5-10 p.m., 144 W Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown PA

Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)

• Quakertown Community Day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (fireworks at 9:30 p.m.), Memorial Park, 600 W. Mill St., Quakertown PA
• Pottstown GoFourth Festival and Fireworks, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Smith Family Plaza and Memorial Park, downtown Pottstown PA
• 34th annual Red, White and Blue Parade, 10 a.m. start, Upper Salford Township, Potato Road, Upper Salford PA
• Independence Day Parade, 11 a.m. to noon, West Skippack Pike, Skippack PA
• Independence Day Party and fireworks, 3-9:15 p.m., Heuser Park, 694 W. Beidler Rd., King of Prussia PA
• Norco Fire Company Fair, 5-10 p.m., 144 W Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown PA
• “Great American Blast” fireworks show and Picnic Patio, 6 p.m., Coca-Cola Park, 1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown PA
• Skippack Township Fireworks, 6-9 p.m., Palmer Park, 4022 Heckler Rd., Skippack PA
• July 4th Fireworks Express, 7 p.m., Colebrookdale Railroad, Washington and Third Streets, Boyertown PA
• July 4 Fireworks Show, Waltz’s Golf Farm, 7-10 p.m., 303 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick PA

The above events are curated from a variety of sources, including public submissions. Got a weekend (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holiday Mondays) event you’d like us to add? Send it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.

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