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Tickets Now Available for April ‘Jurassic Quest’ in Oaks
Jurassic Quest returns this weekend to the Expo Center in Oaks

Weekend Stuff April 19-21: A Past Travels Calendar

POTTSTOWN PA – Looking for fun stuff to do this weekend, the weather not withstanding? There’s plenty in western Montgomery, eastern Berks, and northern Chester counties.

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.

Friday, April 19

  • Exhibit: “Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled,” 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ticketed, tracing a persistent vein of intriguing imagery in the career of renowned artist Jamie Wyeth, on display through June 9 at the Brandywine Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford PA
  • Jurassic Quest, noon to 8 p.m., ticketed, an “interactive dinosaur experience” with ride-able dinosaurs, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a soft play area for youngsters, bounce houses, inflatable attractions, and photo opportunities; registration online, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
  • Concert: “Ursinus Wind Ensemble and Chamber Music,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free, in Bomberger Auditorium on the campus of Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA

Saturday, April 20

  • Jurassic Quest, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., ticketed, an “interactive dinosaur experience” with ride-able dinosaurs, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a soft play area for youngsters, bounce houses, inflatable attractions, and photo opportunities; registration online, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave.,
  • Exhibit: “Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled,” 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ticketed, tracing a persistent vein of intriguing imagery in the career of renowned artist Jamie Wyeth, on display through June 9 at the Brandywine Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford PA
  • Exhibit: Native Son: The Life & Art of David Ellinger, (Saturdays through July 28) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticketed, his paintings reportedly “played a pivotal role in kindling widespread fascination with Pennsylvania German culture during the latter half of the 20th century;” nearly 100 works on display, at the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies in the Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
  • Philadelphia Home Show, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., free with online registration only and ticketed at the door, pass valid for e-mail recipients and all their guests; reported to be the last such show of the season, at the Philadelphia Convention Center, Hall G, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia PA
  • Exhibit: “eARTh & Climate”, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. until April 21, free, annual exhibition of artworks that feature the environment, at Studio B Fine Art Gallery, 39A E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
  • Concert: “Voices of Ursinus ” starts at 4 p.m., free, in Bomberger Auditorium on the campus of Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA

Sunday, April 21

  • Exhibit: “Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled,” 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ticketed, tracing a persistent vein of intriguing imagery in the career of renowned artist Jamie Wyeth, on display through June 9 at the Brandywine Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford PA
  • Philadelphia Home Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free with online registration only and ticketed at the door, pass valid for e-mail recipients and all their guests; reported to be the last such show of the season, at the Philadelphia Convention Center, Hall G, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia PA
  • Exhibit: “eARTh & Climate”, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. until April 21, free, annual exhibition of artworks that feature the environment, at Studio B Fine Art Gallery, 39A E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
  • Exhibit: Native Son: The Life & Art of David Ellinger, (Sundays through July 28) from noon to 4 p.m., ticketed, Ellinger’s paintings reportedly “played a pivotal role in kindling widespread fascination with Pennsylvania German culture during the latter half of the 20th century;” nearly 100 works on display, at the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies in the Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
  • Concert: “Ursinus String Ensemble,” starts at 4 p.m., free, in Bomberger Auditorium on the campus of Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA
  • Valley Forge 5-Mile Revolutionary Run, 6:30-10:45 a.m., ticketed, a fund-raiser to benefit Valley Forge National Historical Park, on a USAF-certified course that traverses the scenic park, accompanied also by virtual runs, park roads will be closed to vehicles during the event, at the park, 1400 N. Outer Line Dr., King of Prussia PA,
  • Jurassic Quest, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., ticketed, an “interactive dinosaur experience” with ride-able dinosaurs, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, a soft play area for youngsters, bounce houses, inflatable attractions, and photo opportunities; registration online, held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA

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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