Weekend Stuff Sept. 14-17: A Past Travels Calendar

POTTSTOWN PA – If ever there was a weekend to bring the family – and especially the kids – out for a fun time, this may be it.

Take Saturday as an example. Children will be treated like royalty at the Pottstown FARM, where its Two-Bite Club (above) rewards youngsters for tasting new foods. They also can learn about racoons in Royersford, and enjoy the company of pet therapy dogs in Schwenksville.

Watch them giggle as they ride amusements and follow the toy train at the Central Schwekfelder Country Fair, or revel in the wonders of autumn at the Northern Star Fall Fest in Collegeville. Then top off Saturday night with the Movie on the Mountain in Spring Mount.

Adults, don’t worry; you aren’t left out.

Get into shape Saturday morning with baby goat yoga (at top) in Pottstown. Later, wander through Oktoberfest in Boyertown, and enjoy a beverage .. or two. Hear the Bloom & Decay concert in Pottstown, the Rhythm and Brews get-together in Phoenixville, the marching bands competition in Royersford, or the Vuja De 25th anniversary show in Sanatoga.

Oh, and four separate car shows are planned Sunday. In all there are nearly 50 entries on the weekend calendar. Get out and do something.

Some weekend 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.

The list of what’s happening where

Thursday, Sept. 14

• Community Food Drive to benefit The Open Link Pantry, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored by the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, non-perishible and unexpired canned or boxed donations needed, drop off at the center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
• Weekly ‘Scrabble’ Game, starts at 10 a.m., free, Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
• “The Civil War: Comrades in Arms: West Point Classmates,” noon, free but call 610-326-6282 to RSVP, History Talks at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Sanatoga PA
• Oktoberfest’s OktoberFeast meal by Grind Restaurant, starts at 6 p.m., ticketed, downtown Boyertown PA
• Ursinus Fringe Festival, 6:30-9 p.m., free, workshops in theater, and performances in theater, dance, music, film, and visual art works, on the campus of Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA
• Concert: Jasper String Quartet and Natalie Zhu, 7:30 p.m. (advance registration required), Rose Hall, Camphill Village at Kimberton Hills, 1601 Pughtown Road, Kimberton PA

Friday, Sept. 15

• Community Food Drive to benefit The Open Link Pantry, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., sponsored by the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, non-perishible and unexpired canned or boxed donations needed, drop off at the center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
• Senior Citizens Expo, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, with exhibitors from nonprofit agencies, local and state organizations, and area businesses, at the Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA, 1399 Quakertown Rd., Pennsburg PA
• Concert: Bloom & Decay, 7-10 p.m., free but reservations requested, a live performance Grateful Dead experience presented by Rivet: Canteen & Assembly at its Courtyard Bar stage, 238 E. High St., Pottstown PA
• 16th Annual Oktoberfest, 6-10 p.m., free to attend, Philadelphia Avenue, downtown Boyertown PA
• Ursinus Fringe Festival, 7:30-11:45 p.m., workshops in theater, and performances in theater, dance, music, film, and visual art works, on the campus of Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA

Saturday, Sept. 16

• Royersford Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at homes and properties across the borough of Royersford PA. Sellers can register to have their address added to a list that will be promoted on social media.
• United Liberty Horse Beginner Horse Archery Clinic, 9 a.m. to noon, ticketed with no experience required, at 1611 Old Kimberton Rd., Chester Springs PA
• Pottstown Farm and Artisan Regional Market (FARM), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free to attend, at Smith Family Plaza, 100 E. High St., Pottstown PA
• “Finish The Bridge” Business Crawl, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free to attend, featuring live music, raffles, face painting, coloring contest, prizes, give-aways, and samples, in support of businesses on the 800 block of Main Street in Pennsburg PA
• “Baby Goat Yoga,” starts at 9:30 a.m., ticketed, presented by the Carousel at Pottstown and Swartz’s Roadside Stand, cuddly baby goats join yoga devotees for an exercise session, at the carousel, 30 W. King St., Pottstown PA
• Pennypacker Mills 12th Annual Craft Marketplace, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., free to attend and free parking, featuring 111 artrisans of hand-crafted items, food truck on site, at the historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA
• Rowdy Racoons Program, starts at 10 a.m., for children ages 3-7 with advance registration required, at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park, 1615 Black Rock Rd., Royersford PA
• Tail-Waggin’ Tales with pet therapy dogs, 10 a.m. to noon, Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 2nd St., Schwenksville PA
• Central Schwenkfelder’s Country Fair, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free to attend but ticketed rides and concessions, featuring classic cars, a model train display, and bargains sale, at Central Schwenkfelder Church, 2111 S. Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale PA
• Community Food Drive to benefit The Open Link Pantry, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, non-perishible and unexpired canned or boxed donations needed, drop off at the center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
• Northern Star Fall Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed, featuring a pumpkin patch, hay and pony rides, apple cider, a food truck, family activities, and farm animals, continues every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 29, at the farm, 112 E. Third Ave., Trappe PA
• Lecture: “Basket Weavers of the Oley Valley,” starts at 11 a.m., $2 donation per person, presented by the by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County, at The White Horse Inn, Morlatton Village, 31 Old Philadelphia Pike, Douglassville PA
• United Liberty Horse Archers’ Continuing Skills Clinic, 1-4 p.m., ticketed and previous experience required, at 1611 Old Kimberton Rd., Chester Springs PA
• Concert: 25th Anniversary Vuja De Show, starts at 4 p.m., ticketed, features three bands over several hours, bring your own seating, under the dome at Soul Joel’s at Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
• Parents Night Out, 4-7 p.m., ticketed and advance reservations required, child care service for those age 3 years to 5th grade so parents can have free time, with pizza, crafts, activities and a movie, at Fun-E-Farm TOO, 3488 Church Rd., Gilbertsville PA
• 16th Annual Oktoberfest, 6-10 p.m., free to attend, Philadelphia Avenue, downtown Boyertown PA
• Rhythm and Brews Event, 6-10 p.m., free to attend, bring your own seating, featuring live music and a beer garden, sponsored by the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce, at the Main and Bridge Streets parking lot, Phoenixville PA
• Designer Bag Bingo, starts 6:30 p.m. but doors open at 5 p.m., ticketed, benefits The Animal House Project in Pottstown, at State Street Entertainment Hall, 799 State St., Pottstown PA
• Movie On The Mountain hosted by the Upper Frederick, Upper Salford, and Lower Frederick parks and recreation boards, 7 p.m., free, at Spring Mountain Adventures, 757 Spring Mount Rd., Spring Mount PA
• 60th annual Pageantry of Sound marching band show, starts at 7 p.m., sponsored by the Spring-Ford Music Association, at Coach McNelly Stadium, 389 S. Lewis Rd., Limerick PA
• Ursinus Fringe Festival, 7-10 p.m., free, workshops in theater, and performances in theater, dance, music, film, and visual art works, on the campus of Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA
• Country Line Dancing, starts at 7:30 p.m., ticketed, at Boyertown American Legion Post 471, 100 Walker Dr., Boyertown PA

Sunday, Sept. 17

• Upper Pottsgrove Fire Company Car Show, 9 a.m., at Pottsgrove Middle School, 1351 N. Hanover St., Pottstown PA
• United We Stand Veterans Support Car Show and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., show starts at 10 a.m., free to attend, proceeds benefit a veterans’ meal program with the Boyertown Salvation Army and Boyertown Multi-Service, at Boyertown American Legion Post 471, 100 Walker Dr., Boyertown PA
• “Paws On The Path” monthly dog walk, starts at 9:15 a.m., free, walk by yourself or with your pet across the trails at the Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro PA
• Farm, Home and Youth Foundation Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free for visitors, ticketed for cars to be entered, proceeds to benefit Montgomery County 4-H Center repair and maintenance, at the center, 1015 Bridge Rd., Collegeville PA
• Northern Star Fall Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed, featuring a pumpkin patch, hay and pony rides, apple cider, a food truck, family activities, and farm animals, continues every Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 29, at the farm, 112 E. Third Ave., Trappe PA
• Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage Train Tour, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ticketed, leaving from the Colebrookdale Railroad station at 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
• Chester County Restaurant and Food Truck Festival, noon to 5:30 p.m., organized by the West Chester Parks and Recreation Department, with entertainment, information booths, local artisans, and food, on North High Street in downtown West Chester PA
• Wildlife Walk Around and Guided Tour, 1-2 p.m., suggested donation $2 per person and advance registration required, at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park, 1615 Black Rock Rd., Royersford 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
• Community Food Drive to benefit The Open Link Pantry, 1-4 p.m., sponsored by the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, non-perishible and unexpired canned or boxed donations needed, drop off at the center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg 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
• Hollywood Garage 2nd Annual Car Show, 1-8 p.m., free to attend and exhibit, donations welcomed to benefit Ringing Rocks Fire Company pavilion maintenance, in the Pavilion at 1500 Ringing Rocks Park, Lower Pottsgrove 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.