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The Early Week Calendar from Travels With The Post

The Early Week Calendar from Travels With The Post

POTTSTOWN PA – These early week calendar items of entertainment and civic interest are scheduled for Monday through Thursday (Dec. 30, 2024, to Jan. 2, 2025), and have been publicly announced.

On average, up to half of calendar events listed here are in some way free. The remainder have fees (labeled as “ticketed”). Some have limitations, require registrations, or impose conditions. Depending on location, others may be affected by the weather. Hint: if unsure, call before you go.

Each weekday or weekend listing includes a green-colored link for more information.

No community calendar is ever “complete.” This one is updated regularly, and the contents are constantly changing. Stop back regularly to see what’s new. Got an event you’d like to add? E-mail it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.

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Dec. 30-Jan. 1: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Dec. 30

  • Pottstown Borough 2024 Tax Payments Accepted, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., walk-in to the tax office (hours subject to change) or drop off around-the-clock only at designated drop-box locations; mailed payments will be accepted as postmarked through Dec. 31; for more information call 610-960-6535 or send an e-mail to the Finance Department at finance@pottstown.org; at Pottstown Borough Hall, 100 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Tuesday, Dec. 31

  • Pottstown Borough 2024 Tax Payments Accepted, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., walk-in to the tax office (hours subject to change) or drop off around-the-clock only at designated drop-box locations; mailed payments will be accepted as postmarked through Dec. 31; for more information call 610-960-6535 or send an e-mail to the Finance Department at finance@pottstown.org; at Pottstown Borough Hall, 100 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • “Noon Year’s Eve,” 10 a.m. to noon, ticketed; a family event to “celebrate a new year coming with games, crafts, snacks, play, carousel rides, a countdown, and balloon drop; held by the Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center at The Carousel at Pottstown, 30 W. King St., Pottstown PA

Wednesday, Jan. 1

  • 16th Annual Polar Bear Swim and Bonfire, starts at 9:30 a.m. (swimmers must register), free admission and participation (donations welcomed); participants can plunge into the Schuylkill River for an exhilarating (and usually frigid) experience; warm up afterward by a bonfire while you chow down on hot dogs and sauerkraut available for purchase; held at Riverfront Park, 140 College Dr., Pottstown PA

Jan. 2-5: Here’s the Weekend Calendar (so far)

Thursday, Jan. 2

  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • “Twelfth Night Holiday Tours,” available through Jan. 12, on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m.), ticketed ($2 suggested donation); “engage with the holiday traditions from history as Pottsgrove Manor bring the colonial yuletide to life;” guided museum tours “showcase ways Twelfth Night was celebrated in the 18th century, from elaborate dessert displays” to simple greenery decorations; for more information call 610-326-4014; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
  • “Ciderhouse Jazz Jam,” 7-10 p.m., free admission and participation (held monthly on the first Thursday); live music sessions to either hear or join in, held the first Thursday of every month, “lots of great jazz tunes, some blues and rock thrown in”; food and beverages available for purchase; at The Other Farm, 128 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA

Friday, Jan. 3

  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • “Twelfth Night Holiday Tours,” available through Jan. 12, on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m.), ticketed ($2 suggested donation); “engage with the holiday traditions from history as Pottsgrove Manor bring the colonial yuletide to life;” guided museum tours “showcase ways Twelfth Night was celebrated in the 18th century, from elaborate dessert displays” to simple greenery decorations; for more information call 610-326-4014; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA

Saturday, Jan. 4

  • 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; feature fan favorites a 1,000-pound butter sculpture, popular food court,competitive agricultural events, home cooking demonstrations, and agriculture education activities; held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg PA
  • “Twelfth Night Holiday Tours,” available through Jan. 12, on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m.), ticketed ($2 suggested donation); “engage with the holiday traditions from history as Pottsgrove Manor bring the colonial yuletide to life;” guided museum tours “showcase ways Twelfth Night was celebrated in the 18th century, from elaborate dessert displays” to simple greenery decorations; for more information call 610-326-4014; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA

Sunday, Jan. 5

  • 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; feature fan favorites a 1,000-pound butter sculpture, popular food court,competitive agricultural events, home cooking demonstrations, and agriculture education activities; held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg PA
  • “Twelfth Night Holiday Tours,” available through Jan. 12, on Sundays 1-4 p.m.), ticketed ($2 suggested donation); “engage with the holiday traditions from history as Pottsgrove Manor bring the colonial yuletide to life;” guided museum tours “showcase ways Twelfth Night was celebrated in the 18th century, from elaborate dessert displays” to simple greenery decorations; for more information call 610-326-4014; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA

Calendar 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 to see on the calendar? Send it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.

The Extended Calendar: Here's What's Ahead This Week

Jan. 6-8: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Jan. 6

Tuesday, Jan. 7

  • 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; feature fan favorites a 1,000-pound butter sculpture, popular food court,competitive agricultural events, home cooking demonstrations, and agriculture education activities; held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg PA

Wednesday, Jan. 8

  • 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; feature fan favorites a 1,000-pound butter sculpture, popular food court,competitive agricultural events, home cooking demonstrations, and agriculture education activities; held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg PA

Jan. 9-12: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 9

  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; feature fan favorites a 1,000-pound butter sculpture, popular food court,competitive agricultural events, home cooking demonstrations, and agriculture education activities; held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg PA
  • “Twelfth Night Holiday Tours,” available through Jan. 12, on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m.), ticketed ($2 suggested donation); “engage with the holiday traditions from history as Pottsgrove Manor bring the colonial yuletide to life;” guided museum tours “showcase ways Twelfth Night was celebrated in the 18th century, from elaborate dessert displays” to simple greenery decorations; for more information call 610-326-4014; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA

Friday, Jan. 10

  • 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; feature fan favorites a 1,000-pound butter sculpture, popular food court,competitive agricultural events, home cooking demonstrations, and agriculture education activities; held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg PA
  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • “Twelfth Night Holiday Tours,” available through Jan. 12, on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m.), ticketed ($2 suggested donation); “engage with the holiday traditions from history as Pottsgrove Manor bring the colonial yuletide to life;” guided museum tours “showcase ways Twelfth Night was celebrated in the 18th century, from elaborate dessert displays” to simple greenery decorations; for more information call 610-326-4014; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA

Saturday, Jan. 11

  • 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission; feature fan favorites a 1,000-pound butter sculpture, popular food court,competitive agricultural events, home cooking demonstrations, and agriculture education activities; held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg PA
  • “Twelfth Night Holiday Tours,” available through Jan. 12, on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 1-4 p.m.), ticketed ($2 suggested donation); “engage with the holiday traditions from history as Pottsgrove Manor bring the colonial yuletide to life;” guided museum tours “showcase ways Twelfth Night was celebrated in the 18th century, from elaborate dessert displays” to simple greenery decorations; for more information call 610-326-4014; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA

Sunday, Jan. 12

  • “Twelfth Night Holiday Tours,” available through Jan. 12, on Sundays 1-4 p.m.), ticketed ($2 suggested donation); “engage with the holiday traditions from history as Pottsgrove Manor bring the colonial yuletide to life;” guided museum tours “showcase ways Twelfth Night was celebrated in the 18th century, from elaborate dessert displays” to simple greenery decorations; for more information call 610-326-4014; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA

Calendar 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 to see on the calendar? Send it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.

The Extended Calendar: Here's What's Ahead This Week

Jan. 13-15: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Jan. 13

Tuesday, Jan. 14

Wednesday, Jan. 15

Jan. 16-19: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 16

  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • Music: Flute duo Jocelyn Crosby and Faith Wasson, noon to 1 p.m., free admission; part of the Bach’s Lunch lunchtime concert series held on the third Thursday of each month; bring your lunch and enjoy the program, suitable for all ages; held at the Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Friday, Jan. 17

  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Saturday, Jan. 18

Sunday, Jan. 19

Jan. 20-22: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Jan. 20

Tuesday, Jan. 21

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Jan. 16-19: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 23

  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Friday, Jan. 24

  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Calendar 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 to see on the calendar? Send it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.

Saturday, Jan. 25

Sunday, Jan. 26

Jan. 27-29: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Jan. 27

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Jan. 30 to Feb. 2: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 30

  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Friday, Jan. 31

  • Annual Winter Members Show, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free admission; sponsored by the Pottstown Area Artists’ Guild, featuring paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and digital art by the organization’s membership; visitors will help choose the show People’s Choice Award winner; held at the North Hall Galley on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 16 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Saturday, Feb. 1

Sunday, Feb. 2

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Sunday, Feb. 9

  • Designer Bag Bingo, 1-5 p.m. (doors open at noon), ticketed (limited seating, adults only); features 20 Bingo games and special games, raffle baskets, gift cards, and a 50-50 raffle; proceeds to be used for a Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center matching grant; held at the Keystone Fire Hall, 240 Walnut St., Boyertown PA

Thursday, Feb. 20

  • Music: Soprano Brenna Sowers, noon to 1 p.m., free admission; part of the Bach’s Lunch lunchtime concert series held on the third Thursday of each month; bring your lunch and enjoy the program, suitable for all ages; held at the Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Thursday, March 20

  • Music: trombone player Harry Oehler, noon to 1 p.m., free admission; part of the Bach’s Lunch lunchtime concert series held on the third Thursday of each month; bring your lunch and enjoy the program, suitable for all ages; held at the Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Sunday, April 13

  • Valley Forge Revolutionary Runs (5-K and 2-mile walk), starts at 8:30 a.m., ticketed (in-person and virtual run options); no parking available in the park on races day, but shuttle buses running from 6:30-7:50 a.m. from a First Ave parking lot; sponsored by Elmwood Park Zoo, Nolan Painting, and Valley Forge Casino Resort, benefits Valley Forge National Historical Park; held at the historical park, 1400 N. Outer Line Dr., King of Prussia PA

Thursday, April 17

  • Music: Soprano Bailey Jo Oehler, noon to 1 p.m., free admission; part of the Bach’s Lunch lunchtime concert series held on the third Thursday of each month; bring your lunch and enjoy the program, suitable for all ages; held at the Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Thursday, May 15

  • Music with pianist and Trappe Mayor Matthew Wismer, noon to 1 p.m., free admission; part of the Bach’s Lunch lunchtime concert series held on the third Thursday of each month; bring your lunch and enjoy the program, suitable for all ages; held at the Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Calendar 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 to see on the calendar? Send it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.