POTTSTOWN PA – What’s going on this weekend? Two theater productions, in Collegeville and Audubon. Food drives in Oaks and Upper Pottsgrove, and a coat give-away in Phoenixville. “Sinatra” sings in Limerick, kids play colonial games in Pottstown, turkeys gobble away in Royersford, small owls get banded in Lower Salford, and farmers celebrate the fall harvest in Worcester .
The weekend offers nearly 50 different opportunities to get out locally and do something. Oh, and for your shopping pleasure, holiday craft and gift shows have started almost everywhere.
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.
Saturday, Nov. 4
- Holiday Craft Show and Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free to attend, including handmade crafts, flea market, basket raffle, and a bake sale, at The Center on Spring Street, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown PA
- Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., free with advance registration, hosted by 24th District state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick and featuring keynote speaker state Rep. Timothy J. O’Neal, at Upper Perkiomen High School, 2 Walt Rd., Pennsburg PA
- Coffee With A Cop, from 8:30-11 a.m., free, hosted by the Lower Pottsgrove Police Department, meet police officers and neighbors for informal conversation over coffee, ask questions or voice concerns, call Lt. William James at 267-772-9508 for more information, held at Brookside Family Restaurant, 1338 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown PA
- Royersford Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, free to attend, artisan food, plants and flowers, and crafts for sale by a selection of vendors, the municipal parking lot at 251 2nd Ave., on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Arch Street and across from the borough’s Victory Park, Royersford PA
- Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free to attend, featuring more than 70 vendors offering jewelry, pottery, floral, sensory products, sweet treats, succulents, pet items, wreaths, specialty soaps, and other items, at Saint Aloysius Parish School, 844 N. Keim St., Pottstown PA
- Fungineering Saturdays series (Nov. 4, 11, and 18), all days 9:30-11:30 a.m., ticketed, a holiday-themed STEAM class for middle school students, email questions to hehsan@thehill.org, offered at the Pottstown Area Social Innovations Lab at the rear of the Espresso Yourself Book Cafe, 249 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Scherenschnitte Workshop (German paper-cutting art), starts at 10 a.m., ticketed with advance reservations and prepayment required by calling 610-375-4375, includes all supplies and light refreshments, learn about the history of this traditional German craft and create a cut-paper masterpiece, at the Berks History Center, 940 Centre Ave., Reading PA
- Diner Day at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., ticketed admission, sit inside its preserved Fegely’s Reading Diner and enjoy coffee and homemade pie at 1938 prices (30 cents total for both), at the museum, 85 S. Walnut St., Boyertown PA
- Vintage Quilt Turning with Barbara Garrett, two seatings start at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively, ticketed and reservations necessary by calling 215-679-3103 as seating is limited, proceeds benefit the Goschenhoppen Historians, in the Putera Meeting Room of the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
- Holiday Vendor and Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, includes more than 40 vendors representing companies or individuals selling homemade crafts and treats, freeze-dried candy, edible cookie dough, health and wellness products, baked goods, custom tumblers, home decor, and other items, for more information send an e-mail to pottsgroveboosters@gmail.com, held at Pottsgrove High School, 1345 Kauffman Rd., Pottstown PA
- Upper Pottsgrove Community Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by Hopewell Community Church, sanctioned by Upper Pottsgrove Township, proceeds benefit the Upper Pottsgrove Veterans Memorial, includes vendors, games, food, a silent auction, fire and police drug disposal, and other activities, donate a canned good or non-perishable food item to qualify for a door prize, held in the gym at the church, 1130 Commerce Dr., Pottstown PA
- Annual Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free and no registration required, with demonstrations of cider pressing, corn shelling, cultivating a field, basket making, tape weaving, and wood working, accompanied by hands-on activities, at the Peter Wentz Farmstead, 2030 Shearer Rd., Worcester PA
- Then and Now Outdoor Play, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., ticketed, a day of children’ play outdoors with 1800s (colonial era) historic as well as more modern games and activities, co-sponsored by the Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center and Montgomery County’s historic Pottsgrove Manor, at the manor, 166 W. King St., Pottstown PA
- Thanksgivemas Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission, includes vendors, moon bounce, raffle baskets, muic and games, food trucks, arts and crafts, face painting, petting zoo, and other activities, bring an unwrapped toy if possible, proceeds benefit children’s charities, at Motta’s Country Gardens and Landscaping, 7090 Ben Franklin Hwy., Birdsboro PA
- Creative Saturdays series (Nov. 4, 11, and 18), all days 11:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., ticketed, a holiday-themed STEAM class for elementary school-age students, email questions to hehsan@thehill.org, offered at the Pottstown Area Social Innovations Lab at the rear of the Espresso Yourself Book Cafe, 249 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- First Saturdays Makers’ Market, noon to 5 p.m., free to attend, local artisan food and crafts vendors offering goods for sale, outside the Perkiomen Valley Brewery, at the corner of Route 29 and Walnut St. (101 Walnut St.), Green Lane PA
- Designer Bag Bingo, starts at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.), ticketed, benefits the Phoenixville Area Senior Center, for information call 610-935-1515, at the Kimberton Fire Company, 2276 Kimberton Rd., Phoenixville PA
- Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival, 2-10 p.m., ticketed, thousands of sky lanterns will be released at an event that also features food trucks, vendors, live music, and entertainment, 63 miles northwest of Pottstown at Hollywood Casino, 777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville PA
- Eat, Drink, and Be Merry Basket Bingo, starts at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), ticketed, benefit the Julia’s Grace Foundation, featuring bingo, specials, raffles, other activities, food, and a cash bar, at 269 Green St., Royersford PA
- Concert: Live Bluegrass Music, 6:30-9 p.m., free to attend, featuring the Wood Flower band, may be inside or out weather depending (no alcoholic beverages permitted outside), bring your own chair, at the Perkiomen Valley Brewery, 101 Walnut St., Green Lane PA
- “Victims of Duty,” a play by Eugene Ionesco, starts at 7:30 p.m., ticketed, “a meditation on theater, memory, and duty” that destabilizes expectations of theatergoing and meaning making, directed by Tina Brock, in the Blackbox Studio Theater of the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center at Ursinus College, Main Street, Collegeville PA
- “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” 7:30-10:30 p.m., ticketed, presented by Methacton Community Theater, a man tries to knock off unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst, at the Shannondell Performing Arts Theater, 10000 Shannondell Dr., Audubon PA
Sunday, Nov. 5
- Daylight savings time ends, at 2 a.m., at which time local clocks should be set back by 1 hours, to a.m., in Pennsylvania and surrounding states
- Pottstown-Stowe Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, ticketed, with pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, milk, coffee; doorprizes hourly, diabetes screening for adults, proceeds benefit club activities and charities, held at Goodwill Steam Fire Co., 714 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Good Food Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticketed, celebration of local food and agriculture with a farmers market, live music, food trucks, a pouring room, culinary demos, kids activities, hosted by Growing Roots Partners and sponsored by Kimberton Whole Foods, at the Kimberton Fair Grounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville PA
- Designer Bag Bingo, starts at 2 p.m., ticketed, a fund-raiser for the Lower Pottsgrove Police Officer’s Association, held at Ringing Hill Fire Co., 815 White Pine Ln., Pottstown PA
- “Victims of Duty,” a play by Eugene Ionesco, starts at 2 p.m., ticketed, “a meditation on theater, memory, and duty” that destabilizes expectations of theatergoing and meaning making, directed by Tina Brock, in the Blackbox Studio Theater of the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center at Ursinus College, Main Street, Collegeville PA
- Play: “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” 2-5 p.m., ticketed, presented by Methacton Community Theater, a man tries to knock off unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst, at the Shannondell Performing Arts Theater, 10000 Shannondell Dr., Audubon PA
- First Sunday Swing Dance Party, 3-7 p.m., ticketed, with the Ultra Kings Band, inside Sunnybrook Ballroom, free dance instruction 3-4 p.m. with ticket purchase, bottled water and full bar available, at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown 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.
Thursday, Nov. 2
- WSFS Bank Food Drive, collections accepted through Dec. 31 (2023) during bank business days and hours at its branches in Phoenixville, Oaks and Audubon, benefits area food banks and pantries, 124 Main St., Phoenixville PA
- Weekly “Scrabble” Game, 10-11:30 a.m., free and open to the public, held every Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. at Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
- Rep. Matt Bradford Constituent Hours, 10 a.m. to noon, free to residents of the 70th House District (Montgomery County), offering convenient access to essential state government services and assistance, at Schwenksville Borough Hall & Community Center, 300 Main St, Schwenksville PA
- The Frank Sinatra Show starring Rich DeSimone as Sinatra, 6:30-8:30 p.m., ticketed, reservations recommended, at Copperfield Inn at Lakeside, 594 W. Ridge Pk., Limerick PA
- “Victims of Duty,” a play by Eugene Ionesco, starts at 7:30 p.m., ticketed, “a meditation on theater, memory, and duty” that destabilizes expectations of theatergoing and meaning making, directed by Tina Brock, in the Blackbox Studio Theater of the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center at Ursinus College, Main Street, Collegeville PA
- Saw-whet Owl Banding, 7:30-10:30 p.m., ticketed, join a researcher and certified bird bander for an evening of learn about the smallest of Pennsylvania owls, program includes additional night time activities, at Jacob Reiff Park, 898-700 Upper Mainland Rd., Lower Salford Township PA 19438
Photo by Kameron Perensovich, Male Northern Saw-whet Owl,
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Friday, Nov. 3
- Baby Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m., free, advance registration is requested by calling 610-287-8360, featuring stories, finger-plays, and early literacy skills, at the Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville, 290 2nd St., Schwenksville PA
- History Storytime, 11 a.m. to noon, free but intended for preschool and kindergarten students, this month’s topic is “Grist Mills,” at the Visitors Center of the Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro PA
- Wild Turkey Toms, 1-2 p.m., donation suggested and weather permitting, learn about turkey vocalizations, display behaviors, diet, and habitat, accompanied by a hands-on activity and craft, dress for outside temperatures, at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park, 1615 Black Rock Rd., Royersford PA
- Family Friday Food Fight, 4-8 p.m., free to attend, shop and eat downtown and also participate in a friendly competition to collect food for local pantries, businesses will offer collection boxes, in downtown Boyertown PA
- Kids Night Out at the YMCA, 5-8 p.m., ticketed, advance registration required, great activities planned for kids to explore creativity, engage in active play, and make new friends while parents enjoy a night out too, at the Phoenixville YMCA, 400 E. Pothouse Rd., Phoenixville PA
- Spread The Warmth Coat Drive, 5:30-8:30 p.m., new winter coats given to children at no expense, conducted by the Phoenixville YMCA, coats donated by the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, one coat per child, recipients must be present, additional guidelines apply, held during the monthly First Friday celebration, 260 Bridge Street, Phoenixville PA
- Phoenixville First Friday for November, 5:30-8:30 p.m., free to attend, with live music, theatrical performances, local artists, local shopping and dining, starting from the Main & Bridge Street parking lot, 198 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
- “The History of Golf Runs Through Berks County,” starts at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.), ticketed, a program by author Tom Walker for the 100th anniversary of the Reading Country Club, with golf-themed snacks and activities, in the auditorium of the Berks History Center, 940 Centre Ave., Reading PA
- “Victims of Duty,” a play by Eugene Ionesco, starts at 7:30 p.m., ticketed, “a meditation on theater, memory, and duty” that destabilizes expectations of theatergoing and meaning making, directed by Tina Brock, in the Blackbox Studio Theater of the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center at Ursinus College, Main Street, Collegeville PA
- Play: “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” 7:30-10:30 p.m., ticketed, presented by Methacton Community Theater, a man tries to knock off unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst, at the Shannondell Performing Arts Theater, 10000 Shannondell Dr., Audubon PA
- First Friday Night Late Skate, 10 p.m. to midnight, ticketed, age 18 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend, at the official Ringing Rocks Roller Rink, 1500 Ringing Rocks Park, Pottstown PA