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It's A Memorial Day Weekend Filled with Stuff to Do
The Pottstown Farm and Artisan Market (FARM) opens its 2024 season Saturday in downtown Pottstown. Fresh foods and great gifts abound there

Weekend Stuff May 24-27: A Past Travels Calendar

POTTSTOWN PA – It’s a weekend for memories of sacrifice, and the nation’s thanks to those who lost their lives in assuring our freedom. However you choose to spend the four-day (May 24-27) holiday, pause for a moment to remember the United States’ fallen heroes.

There will be parades and remembrance services locally to mark the occasion; find a list here. Most local, state, and federal government offices will be closed during the period, too, so official business with them must wait until Tuesday (May 28) or later.

There are also about 40 different activities and entertainments planned for the weekend. They include three car shows and cruise-in events in Pennsburg, Pottstown, and Phoenixville. Also, get outdoors and take in Saturday morning’s grand opening of the Pottstown Farm and Artisan Market in the downtown shopping district.

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, May 24

  • “Regional Home Garden Contest” registration, around the clock online, free to participate, sponsored by Mosaic Community Land Trust, Building A Better Boyertown, and the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation; open to area residents with prizes awarded in several categories, registration deadline June 21, in Pottstown PA, Boyertown PA, and vicinity
  • 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
  • Annual Peony Field Open House, 3-7 p.m., free to attend, sponsored by Brandamore Specialties, enjoy a collection of more than 1,500 peonies while in bloom, photography welcomed; fields are muddy after rain, so sturdy footwear is required, at the field, 3350 Manor Rd., Glenmoore PA
  • Farm Market at SunnyBrook Ballroom, 4-7 p.m., free to attend, a variety of fresh foods, vendor tables, and entertainment, at SunnyBrook, 50 N. Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Opening Weekend at Manatawny Green, 4-9 p.m., ticketed, come out to play a round of miniature golf, at the course, 63 W. High St., Pottstown PA
  • St. Philip Neri Monthly Cruise Night, 5-8 p.m., free to attend, featuring classic and modified cars, food for purchase, music, fellowship; at St. Philip Neri Catholic Parish, 1325 Klinerd Rd., Pennsburg PA
  • Country Fair Days 2024, 6-11 p.m., free to attend, sponsored by the Harleysville Jaycees, with ticketed food, games, and amusement rides; fireworks scheduled for 9 p.m., depending upon the weather; at the Harleysville Community Center, 435 Park Ave., Harleysville PA
  • Music: “Jawn of the Dead” (Grateful Dead Tribute), starts at 7 p.m., ticketed, at The Gem Spring City Speakeasy, 66 N. Main St., Spring City PA
  • Dance: Salsa and Bachata Party with Lessons, starts at 7 p.m., ticketed, with DJ Valentin and lessons by Ines until 8 p.m. followed by dancing until close, at SunnyBrook Ballroom, 50 N. Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Headliner: “Raymond the Amish Comic,” 7-8:30 p.m., ticketed, at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, 50 N. Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA

Saturday, May 25

  • Mopar Car Cruise-In, 8 a.m. to noon, free to attend, all models welcomed, at the Eastwood Company, 263 Shoemaker Rd., Pottstown PA
  • 2024 Grand Opening of Pottstown FARM (Farm and Artisans Market), starts at 9 a.m., free to attend, visits from critters at Elmwood Park Zoo, live music by Lisa Lerman, work with clay on a wheel from Mudslinger Pottery, and kids crafts by Pottstown Community Arts; plus a long list of vendors with fresh foods and craft items, at Smith Family Plaza, 100 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • Grand Opening of Mackey Baseball Field, starts at 9 a.m., free to attend, ceremonies “followed by games, food trucks, vendors, and family fun,” at Boyertown Community Park, 455 S. Madison St., Boyertown PA
  • Hello Summer Party with Marshall, 9:30-11:30 a.m., ticketed, intended for children age 6 and younger; with meet and greet dance, snacks and juice, coloring pages, open play, and other activity; at The Playgarden, 251 Perkiomen Ave., Rear Entrance, Schwenksville PA
  • 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
  • Annual Peony Field Open House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free to attend, sponsored by Brandamore Specialties, enjoy a collection of more than 1,500 peonies while in bloom, photography welcomed; fields are muddy after rain, so sturdy footwear is required, at the field, 3350 Manor Rd., Glenmoore PA
  • Pokemon Card Trade Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free to attend, at Montco Cards Collectibles, 4049 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville PA
  • Harleysville Memorial Day Parade, starts at 11 a.m., free to attend, sponsored by the Harleysville Jaycees, leaves from Indian Valley Middle School on Maple Avenue; parade award winners to be announced at 1:30 p.m. at the Harleysville Community Center fairgrounds, 435 Park Ave., Harleysville PA
  • Country Fair Days 2024, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m., free to attend, sponsored by the Harleysville Jaycees, with ticketed food, games, and amusement rides; at the Harleysville Community Center, 435 Park Ave., Harleysville PA
  • Kids Karate Workshop, starts at noon, free to attend, intended for age 3 and older, online reservations requested due to limited space, held by Action Karate Phoenixville at Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave., Phoenixville PA
  • Opening Weekend at Manatawny Green, noon to 9 p.m., ticketed, come out to play a round of miniature golf, at the course, 63 W. High St., Pottstown PA
  • Summer Kickoff for Coventry Parlor at Laurel Locks, starts at 1 p.m., free to attend, includes local vendors including artists, jewelry designers, craft makers; food, ice cream, treats available, live music from 3-6 p.m., a splash zone, sundae bar, games, face painting, movie, and other activity; at the parlor, 653 Laurelwood Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Movie: “Jurassic Park (1993),” screenings at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., ticketed, a select group is chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA, at The Colonial Theater, 231 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
  • Main Line Animal Rescue Ice Cream Fund-Raiser, 1-3 p.m., ticketed, at portion of all sales donated to the non-profit, adoptable dogs on display, at Scoupe DeVille Ice Cream Parlor, 460 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford PA
  • Annual Chicken Barbecue, 2-6 p.m. or until sold out, ticketed; first come, first served and no pre-orders available on about 750 meals; include a half-chicken, baked beans, baked potato, applesauce, pickled cabbage, roll and butter; at the Hereford Volunteer Fire Company, 1153 Gravel Pike, Hereford PA
  • Music: “Skaken,” starts at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.; ticketed, full bar available, held at the Social House at SoulJoel’s at Sunnybrook, 50 N. Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Music: “Brass Pocket,” 8-11:55 p.m., free to attend, offering dance music at Creekside Sports Bar and Grille, 765 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford PA

Sunday, May 26

  • 43rd Anniversary Mustang and Ford Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free to attend, sponsored by the Valley Forge Mustang Club, awards for top vehicles in each class, at the Kimberton Fire Company and Fairgrounds, 11 Firehouse Ln., Phoenixville PA
  • 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
  • Secret Valley Explorers Railbike Adventure, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ticketed, a leisurely, pedal-powered railbike ride into the tall forests of the Secret Valley; leaving from the Colebrookdale Railroad station at 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
  • Opening Weekend at Manatawny Green, noon to 9 p.m., ticketed, come out to play a round of miniature golf, at the course, 63 W. High St., Pottstown PA
  • Movie: “Jurassic Park (1993),” screenings at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6:45 p.m., ticketed, a select group is chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA, at The Colonial Theater, 231 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA
  • Music: “Kim & Paul of Vuja De,” 2-5 p.m., free to attend, at Ron’s Crooked Hill Tavern, 1271 N. Sanatoga Rd., Pottstown PA

Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)

  • Collegeville Memorial Day Parade, starts at 10 a.m., free to attend, led by members of VFW Post 7155; begins at Augustus Lutheran Church on Seventh Avenue in Trappe, proceeds down Main St. to First Avenue at the Trappe Shopping Center, then turns right on First Avenue into Waterworks Park; accompanying Remembrance Service and Community Day open at around 11:30 am, no rain date is scheduled, at the park, 220 W. First Ave., Trappe PA
  • Music: “Choral Matins Remembrance of Memorial Day,” starts at 11 a.m., free to attend, featuring choral prayers and a World War II veteran as guest speaker, held at Washington Memorial Chapel, 2000 Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia 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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