Weekend Stuff to Do Aug. 31 to Sept. 4

POTTSTOWN PA – It’s Labor Day weekend, which for some people represents the last blast of summer and the early introduction of fall. Nearly 50 local events for adults, children, and families appear on the “Weekend Stuff To Do” calendar. Make the most of them!

Some events are free. Some have fees (labeled as “ticketed”). Some have limitations, registrations, or other conditions. Some may be affected by weather conditions (hint: if unsure, call before you go). Each weekend listing includes a link for more information.

Thursday, Aug. 31

• Great Allentown Fair, all day, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N 17th St., Allentown PA
• Weekly ‘Scrabble’ Game, starts at 10 a.m., free, Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
• Rain Barrel and Garden Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Boardroom Spirits, 595 W. 3rd St., Lansdale PA
• Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers, starts at 6:30 p.m., free, reservations requested by calling Sue or Beverly at 610-385-5002, at the Personal Care Building of Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Benjamin Franklin Hwy., Douglassville PA
• Comedy Fund-Raiser to benefit Sanatoga Fire Company, starts at 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m., ticketed, SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
• The Mighty Manatees in concert, 7-9 p.m., free, last of the Lower Frederick Township concert series, Cuddy Park, Colonial Drive, Lower Frederick PA

Friday, Sept. 1

• Great Allentown Fair, all day, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N 17th St., Allentown PA
• History Storytime, 11 a.m. to noon, free but intended for preschool and kindergarten students, this month’s topic is “The Farm,” at the Visitors Center of the Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro PA
• “Back 2 School Bear Fever” on Family Friday, 4-8 p.m., free, presented by Building A Better Boyertown, score points by finding bears hidden in downtown Boyertown PA
• Art Show: “Embracing Becoming,” 5-8 p.m., free, featuring modern expressionist artist Laura Heckman, at Regina Marie Designs Fine Art and Crafts Gallery, 4076 W. Skippack Pk., Skippack PA
• First Friday in Skippack Village, 5-9 p.m., free to attend, featuring shops, restaurants, and boutiques open late, musicians, artists, entertainers, and free parking, in Skippack Village, Skippack Pike, Skippack PA
• Concert: ACEZ, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, during First Fridays in downtown West Chester, with kids’ face-painting and free street-level metered parking, at the Chester County Historic Courthouse, 2 N. High St., West Chester PA
• September First Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., free to attend, with live music, theatrical performances, local artists, shops, boutiques, and restaurants open late, at the Main & Bridge Street parking lot, 198 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
• Distillery Tour, 6-7 p.m., ticketed, provides a guided hour of distilled spirits tasting, discussion of spirits production, a welcome cocktail, and take-home rocks glass, at Manatawny Still Works, 320 Circle of Progress Dr., Pottstown PA
• Magic Memories Movie Night, 6:30 p.m., free, featuring “Ice Age,” bring chairs or blankets, popcorn and refreshments provided, at Magic Memories, 3000 Main St., Green Lane PA
• Distillery Tour, 7:30-8:30 p.m., ticketed, provides a guided hour of distilled spirits tasting, discussion of spirits production, a welcome cocktail, and take-home rocks glass, at Manatawny Still Works, 320 Circle of Progress Dr., Pottstown PA
• First Friday Night Late Skate, 10 p.m. to midnight, ticketed, at The Official Ringing Rocks Roller Rink, 1500 Ringing Rocks Park, Pottstown PA

Saturday, Sept. 2

• Great Allentown Fair, all day, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N 17th St., Allentown PA
• Limerick Youth Co-ed NFL Flag Football League Introduction, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., free to ages 5-15, at Limerick Community Park, Swamp Pike and Ziegler Road, Limerick PA
• 80th Anniversary Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., ticketed, equestrian competition and other events, 5 Nantmeal Rd., Glenmoore PA
• Fall Frolic Wellness Walk, starts at 9 a.m., free, advance registration requested by e-mail to lgauker@countyofberks.com or call 610-374-2944, on the Union Canal Trail at the Berks County Heritage Center, Red Bridge Road, Reading PA
• Royersford Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, free to attend, featuring food and crafts vendors, at 251 2nd Ave., Royersford PA
• Pottstown Farm and Artisan Regional Market (FARM), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free to attend and features a Butterfly Tagging and Release program, at Smith Family Plaza, 100 E. High St., Pottstown PA
• Colossal Collegeville Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Waterworks Park, West 1st Avenue, Collegeville PA
• 13th annual Classic Car and Bike Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring food, music, awards, auctions, and door prizes, proceeds benefit Happy 2 Be Home, at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville PA
• Upper Perkiomen Valley Lions Sausage Sandwich Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ticketed, food sale fund-raiser to benefit club community projects, at The Open Link Senior Center, 517 Jefferson St., East Greenville PA
• SAT/ACT Practice Exams for students, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, take an official practice exam and receive a performance report, at H3 Business Services, 298 Main St., Harleysville PA
• Art Show: “Embracing Becoming,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free, featuring modern expressionist artist Laura Heckman, at Regina Marie Designs Fine Art and Crafts Gallery, 4076 W. Skippack Pk., Skippack PA
• Hollywood Garage September Hangout, noon to 3 p.m., bring a car and hangout before the Pottstown Nights Car Show, at Hollywood Garage, 335 W. High St., Pottstown PA
• First Saturday Perkiomen Valley Brewery Makers Market, noon to 5 p.m., free to attend, featuring food vendors, crafters, locally-grown produce, and craft beers, at the brewery, 101 Walnut St., Green Lane PA
• Mushroom Foray, 1-3 p.m., free although donations are welcome, light refreshments provided but bring a snack, organized by the Philadelphia Mycology Club, at the Scotts Run Boat Launch on Scott’s Run Road in French Creek State Park, Elverson PA
• Kid’s Bingo supporting Nicky’s Heart of Gold non-profit, starts at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.), ticketed, at State Street Entertainment Hall, 799 State St., Pottstown PA
• Distillery Tour, 3-4 p.m., ticketed, provides a guided hour of distilled spirits tasting, discussion of spirits production, a welcome cocktail, and take-home rocks glass, at Manatawny Still Works, 320 Circle of Progress Dr., Pottstown PA
• Concert: The Ty Faherty Band, starts at 4 p.m., free and outdoors, in cooperation with Pottstown Nights Car Show and Red Horse Motoring Club, at Rivet Canteen & Assembly, 238 E. High St., Pottstown PA
• Music Bingo fund-raiser to benefit the Animal Rescue League, 4-7 p.m., ticketed with limited seats available, at Ridgewood Winery LLC, 2039 Philadelphia Ave., Birdsboro PA
• Pottstown Nights Car Show “L’oe Show,” 4-9 p.m., East High Street, Downtown Pottstown PA
• Concert: The Allentown Band, conducted by Ronald Demkee, 5 p.m., its 100th appearance at New Goshenhoppen Park, 618 E. Third St., East Greenville PA
• Concert: The Allentown Band, conducted by Ronald Demkee, 6 p.m., its 100th appearance at New Goshenhoppen Park, 618 E. Third St., East Greenville PA

Sunday, Sept. 3

• Great Allentown Fair, all day, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N 17th St., Allentown PA
• 80th Anniversary Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., ticketed, equestrian competition and other events, 5 Nantmeal Rd., Glenmoore PA
• Pottstown Nights Car Show “L’oe Show,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., East High Street, Downtown Pottstown PA
• Art Show: “Embracing Becoming,” noon to 4 p.m., free, featuring modern expressionist artist Laura Heckman, at Regina Marie Designs Fine Art and Crafts Gallery, 4076 W. Skippack Pk., Skippack PA
• First Sundays Bluegrass Jam, 1-4 p.m., free to attend but reservations requested, at Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery, 203 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
• “Postcards, Fans, Fly Swatters … and All Things Summer” exhibit, 1-3 p.m., free, Spring Ford Area Historical Society, 526 Main St., Royersford PA
• Sunday Star Shows at the Neag Planetarium, hourly from 1-6 p.m., tickets available at the door, Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Rd., Reading PA

Monday, Sept. 4 (Labor Day Holiday)

• Great Allentown Fair, Aug. 30-Sept. 4, Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N 17th St., Allentown PA
• 80th Anniversary Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed, equestrian competition and other events, 5 Nantmeal Rd., Glenmoore PA

Want to plan further ahead? Look for events on later dates (currently through January 2024)! See the The Travels With The Post extended calendar page.

Weekend 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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