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What's Ahead on the Calendar at Travels With The Post

What’s Ahead on the Calendar at Travels With The Post

POTTSTOWN PA – If you want to plan your entertainment beyond a weekend, here’s our solution. It’s the extended calendar for Travels With The Post.

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.e affected by the weather. Hint: if unsure, call before you go.

Each weekday or weekend calendar 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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May 2026

What's Ahead on the Calendar at Travels With The Post
Learn what’s ahead in the coming week and month, from the Travels With The Post calendar

Tuesday, May 5

  • Plant Swap, 5-7 p.m., free admission; bring a plant to swap for another plant among those available, browse gardening books, and get acquainted with the 2026 summer reading program; at the Pottstown Regional Public Library, 500 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • 18th annual Amity Fire Company Carnival, hours may vary with conditions, but generally 5-10:30 p.m.; featuring food, games, rides, and other entertainments; ride wristbands now available online for advance sale, valid for rides only and not on giant wheel, attractions, fun house, or pony rides; held at the fire company grounds, 47 Pine Forge Rd., Douglassville PA

Wednesday, May 6

  • 18th annual Amity Fire Company Carnival, hours may vary with conditions, but generally 5-10:30 p.m.; featuring food, games, rides, and other entertainments; ride wristbands now available online for advance sale, valid for rides only and not on giant wheel, attractions, fun house, or pony rides; held at the fire company grounds, 47 Pine Forge Rd., Douglassville PA

Thursday, May 7

  • 18th annual Amity Fire Company Carnival, hours may vary with conditions, but generally 5-10:30 p.m.; featuring food, games, rides, and other entertainments; ride wristbands now available online for advance sale, valid for rides only and not on giant wheel, attractions, fun house, or pony rides; held at the fire company grounds, 47 Pine Forge Rd., Douglassville PA

Friday, May 8

  • Drink Donation Drive, daily through May 10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., free to participate; organized by volunteers to help keep firefighters well hydrated; area residents are asked to donate bottled water, Gatorade, and other sports drinks; drop them off by placing them inside a designated trailer, located at Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue, 1454 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville PA
  • Women Veterans Day Commemoration deadline, ends at 5 p.m., free to participate (online); a fourth annual commemoration established by state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick and scheduled for June 10 honors “the service, sacrifice and contributions of women who served in the U.S military;” women veterans across PA are invited to submit entries by no later than May 8 for the display, which will feature each participant’s likeness and personal reflection on “What Service Means to Me;” for more information or assistance call Lidia Di Fiore at 215-541-2388 in Harrisburg PA
  • 18th annual Amity Fire Company Carnival, hours may vary with conditions, but generally 5-10:30 p.m.; featuring food, games, rides, and other entertainments; ride wristbands now available online for advance sale, valid for rides only and not on giant wheel, attractions, fun house, or pony rides; held at the fire company grounds, 47 Pine Forge Rd., Douglassville PA

Saturday, May 9

  • “Morning Birdwalk with Phil Witmer,” starts at 8 a.m., free to attend; the early-morning kick-off to Lower Frederick Township’s “Love Your Mother (Earth) Day event; held at the township’s Cuddy Park, 102 Colonial Dr., Perkiomenville PA
  • Drink Donation Drive, daily through May 10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., free to participate; organized by volunteers to help keep firefighters well hydrated; area residents are asked to donate bottled water, Gatorade, and other sports drinks; drop them off by placing them inside a designated trailer, located at Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue, 1454 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville PA
  • Skippack Spring Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine), free to attend; celebrate spring and Mother’s Day at this annual festival, featuring vendors, crafters, and food for purchase available across Skippack village; for more information send an e-mail to SkippackEvents@gmail.com; held in the village from 4046 Skippack Pk. (SR 73), Skippack PA
  • “Love Your Mother (Earth) Day,” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission; featuring recycle and reuse programs to reduce waste and protect the planet, fun and Earth-friendly activities for kids, and volunteer-staffed community connection tables with information; snacks available for purchase from Rita’s Water Ice; held at Lower Frederick Township’s Village Center Park, 2 Circle Dr., Schwenksville PA
  • 3rd annual “Libations In The Library,” 5:30-8 p.m., ticketed (available online; limited to age 21 or older); a fund-raiser for the Boyertown Community Library with tasting options (whiskey, beer, wine, rum and hard cider), hors d’oeuvres, a wine pull, and a silent auction; live music by Rinny Petrillo of Crossroads Guitars and Art; held at the library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
  • 18th annual Amity Fire Company Carnival, hours may vary with conditions, but generally 5-10:30 p.m.; featuring food, games, rides, and other entertainments; ride wristbands now available online for advance sale, valid for rides only and not on giant wheel, attractions, fun house, or pony rides; held at the fire company grounds, 47 Pine Forge Rd., Douglassville PA
  • “Oldies and More Dance,” 7-10 p.m. (doors, bar open at 6:30 p.m.), ticketed (pay as you enter); DJ Gary Wiley featuring hits of yesterday with other favorites; price includes chips, pretzels, decaf coffee, and cash bar available; for more information send an e-mail to coyotescorner1952@gmail.com or call 610-582-2254; held at Keystone Fire Company, 240 N Walnut St, Boyertown PA

Sunday, May 10

  • Mother’s Day
  • Drink Donation Drive, daily through May 10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., free to participate; organized by volunteers to help keep firefighters well hydrated; area residents are asked to donate bottled water, Gatorade, and other sports drinks; drop them off by placing them inside a designated trailer, located at Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue, 1454 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville PA
  • Skippack Spring Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine), free to attend; celebrate spring and Mother’s Day at this annual festival, featuring vendors, crafters, and food for purchase available across Skippack village; for more information send an e-mail to SkippackEvents@gmail.com; held in the village from 4046 Skippack Pk. (SR 73), Skippack PA

Tuesday, May 12

  • American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m., free to participate (online advance registration required or call 1-800-733-2767); donating blood makes a difference in someone’s life, and takes less than an hour to accomplish; for more information, call 610-326-6282; sponsored by Cheryl Hobbs and the Pottstown Area Community Page; held at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Friday, May 15

Saturday, May 16

  • Annual “Penn Dry Goods” Exhibition and Demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (online advance reservations suggested); includes quilt identification sessions, a pre-event Zoom lecture, quilt turning, and a textile conservation workshop; proceeds support the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, in its collection preservation, exhibitions, and programming; held at the center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
  • “Wheels and Wine Barricade” for Jeep Owners, noon to 6 p.m. (judging at 4 p.m., awards presentations at 5 p.m.), free spectator admission; features wine, food, vendors, and music; a vehicle show specifically for Jeep owners, entry fees apply, benefits the non-profits Wheels For Another Day Inc. and the American Legion’s Be The One effort; held at Manatawny Creek Winery, 227 Levengood Rd., Douglassville PA

Tuesday, May 19

  • “Sips and Succulents” event, starts at 10 a.m., free admission; held at The Residence at Boyertown, 50 Moser Ln., Bechtelsville PA

Thursday, May 21

  • Music: “Celebrate America” Concert, 7-8:30 p.m., free admission (online advance reservations recommended); presented by the Pennsylvania Philharmonic, its newest live concert music education program featuring different musical styles of American music; scheduled for later delivery to regional schools both in-person and virtually; held in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre at West Chester University, 817 E. High St., West Chester PA

Saturday, May 23

  • Workers Pro-Wrestling Match, starts at 6 p.m. (VIP early entry 4:30 p.m. with meet and greet, and door prizes; doors open at 5 p.m.), ticketed (sales final, no refunds); beverages and food available; held at Ringing Rocks Roller Rink, 815 White Pine Ln., Pottstown PA

Friday, May 29

  • “$cam Jam” Presentation,” 10 a.m. to noon, free admission (advance registration requested; call 484-200-8265 or send an e-mail to repciresi@pahouse.net); a scam prevention event offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking & Securities, and sponsored by local state Rep. Joe Ciresi; hear from experts from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Limerick Police Department, and the PA Attorney General’s Office; held at the Limerick Township Municipal Building, 646 W. Ridge Pk., Limerick PA

June 2026

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Saturday, June 6

  • Trinity Lighthouse Church Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine), free admission and parking; bargains available indoors and outdoors on a variety of items, all proceeds benefit Project Purpose, the Genesis Women’s Clinic, and missions; held at the church, 66 S. Limerick Rd., Royersford PA
  • “Pottstown Nights Car Show,” 3-9 p.m., free admission to spectators across several blocks of the borough; a monthly show (first Saturdays from May through September) open to all vehicles (cars trucks, motorcycles) with no owner entry fees, show cars enter at the intersection of Queen and South Hanover streets; sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA

Wednesday, June 10

  • Women Veterans Day Commemoration, starts at 11:30 a.m., free to view online or in person; a fourth annual commemoration established by state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick honors “the service, sacrifice and contributions of women who served in the U.S military;” to be held virtually online, and in person in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, 501 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg PA

Saturday, June 13

  • Trinity Lighthouse Church Yard Sale (2nd Day), 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), free admission and parking; bargains available indoors and outdoors on a variety of items, all proceeds benefit Project Purpose, the Genesis Women’s Clinic, and missions; held at the church, 66 S. Limerick Rd., Royersford PA

Wednesday, June 17

  • “Moving Forward: Downsizing Made Simple” program, starts at 2 p.m., free admission; held at The Residence at Boyertown, 50 Moser Ln., Bechtelsville PA

Saturday, June 27

July 2026

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Learn what’s ahead in the coming week and month, from the Travels With The Post calendar

Thursday, July 9

  • “Stars, Stripes, and BBQ Bites” event, starts at noon, free admission; held at The Residence at Boyertown, 50 Moser Ln., Bechtelsville PA

Saturday, July 11

  • “Pottstown Nights Car Show,” 3-9 p.m., free admission to spectators across several blocks of the borough; a monthly show (first Saturdays from May through September) open to all vehicles (cars trucks, motorcycles) with no owner entry fees, show cars enter at the intersection of Queen and South Hanover streets; sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA

August 2026

Saturday, Aug. 1

  • “Pottstown Nights Car Show,” 3-9 p.m., free admission to spectators across several blocks of the borough; a monthly show (first Saturdays from May through September) open to all vehicles (cars trucks, motorcycles) with no owner entry fees, show cars enter at the intersection of Queen and South Hanover streets; sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA

September 2026

Saturday, Sept. 5

  • “Pottstown Nights Car Show,” 3-9 p.m., free admission to spectators across several blocks of the borough; a monthly show (first Saturdays from May through September) open to all vehicles (cars trucks, motorcycles) with no owner entry fees, show cars enter at the intersection of Queen and South Hanover streets; sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA