POTTSTOWN PA – On the lookout for family fun and entertainment? Nearly 40 events appear on the weekend (June 6-9, 2024) compilation of stuff to do in western Montgomery, eastern Berks, and northern Chester counties. Nine music concerts are included in the four-day stretch.
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.
Thursday, June 6

- “Mobile Veterans ID and FraudSleuth Event,” 10 a.m. to noon, free, sponsored by Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg and state Rep. Ben Sanchez, to acknowledge and teach about fraud dangers, at Sanchez’s office, 1175 Old York Rd., Abington PA
- Boyertown Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m., free to attend, offering “fresh local produce, meats, soaps, and other artisan goods,” featuring local musicians and live music, held in the parking lot of the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 129 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
- Music: “The Left Edge Band,” 7-8:30 p.m., free, sponsored by Upper Salford Township, bring seating, at Upper Salford Park, 559 Salford Station Rd., Schwenksville PA
- CANCELED! Music: “Elastic Karma” (Beatles tribute and classic rock), 7-9 p.m., free, sponsored by the Borough of Collegeville, at Collegeville Community Park, Park and West Third Avenues, Collegeville PA. The borough has notified Travels With The Post the concert was canceled Thursday morning (June 6) due to soggy conditions at Collegeville Community Park.
- Music: Rivet Unplugged hosted by Tom Flott, 7-10 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.), free and suitable for all ages, live acoustic performances under the stars, at Rivet: Canteen and Assembly, 238 E. High St., Pottstown PA
Friday, June 7
- National Donut Day at Dunkin’ Locations, during business hours at participating stores, a free classic donut of your choice with any beverage purchase, locations in Pottstown, Boyertown, Limerick, Stowe, Douglassville, Bechtelsville, Royersford, Zieglerville, Pughtown, and Collegeville PA
- National Donut Day at Donut NV, starts at 10 a.m., free mini-donuts being distributed by the Salvation Army, at Donut NV, 194 S. Hanover St., Pottstown PA
- “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
- 33rd Annual World War II Weekend, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., ticketed; featuring a daily World War II air show, briefings by national veterans, a military vehicle show, WWII battle re-creations, talks with war veterans, displays, a military-themed flea market, a 1940s entertainment festival, and WWII airplane rides; at Reading Regional Airport, Bernville Road, Reading 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
- SunnyBrook Ballroom Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., free to attend, a variety of fresh foods, vendor tables, and entertainment, at SunnyBrook, 50 N. Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
- Cousins Maine Lobster Truck, 4:30-9 p.m., ticketed, serving lobster and accompanying menu items, at The Alley on High Street, 228 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Music: “Fierce” (rock, pop, blues, Americana, and original compositions), starts at 6 p.m., free, part of a Summer 6-Pack concert series, at at Rivet: Canteen and Assembly, 238 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Music: “The Sensational Soul Cruisers,” 7-10 p.m., ticketed (doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.), an 11-member horn group fronted by four vocalists playing ’60s, ’70s and ’80s old school, classic soul, R-n-B, Motown and disco, at The SunnyBrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown PA
- Music: “Hot Commodity,” 7-10 p.m., free to attend, rock cover band entertaining at The Alley on High Street, 228 E. High St., Pottstown PA
Saturday, June 8

- Ford Cruise-In, 8 a.m. to noon, free to attend, sponsored by The Eastwood Company, all makes and models welcome, fresh coffee and donuts while they last; at Eastwood, 263 Shoemaker Rd., Pottstown PA
- 33rd Annual World War II Weekend, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., ticketed; featuring a daily World War II air show, briefings by national veterans, a military vehicle show, WWII battle re-creations, talks with war veterans, displays, a military-themed flea market, a 1940s entertainment festival, and WWII airplane rides; at Reading Regional Airport, Bernville Road, Reading PA
- Identity Theft Prevention Shredding Event, 9 a.m. to noon, free to participate, no registration required, drive through and have old documents shredded, sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, at Boyertown Area Multi-Service, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown PA
- Garden Workshop: Weed Identification, starts at 9:30 a.m., free to attend (although donations appreciated); advance registration required due to limited space, intended to help gardeners enhance lawns and gardens by managing weeds; to register call toll-free to 1-877-345-0691, free parking available, held in the Maple Room of the 4H Center, 1015 Bridge Rd., Collegeville 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
- History Tour and Archeological Digs, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free to attend, discover history of the local Bahr’s Mill, and learn how the mill operated using water power; participate in an archaeological crew; sponsored by the Boyertown Area Historical Society, at 43 S Chestnut St, Boyertown PA
- Phoenixville Summer Garden Tour, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ticketed, proceeds benefit Phoenixville Area Transition and the Phoenixville Senior Center; programs, parking, and day-of-tour tickets available after 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, 153 Church St., Phoenixville PA
- Philadelphia Avenue Street Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free to attend, sponsored by the Berks-Mont Business Association, meet characters from “Paw Patrol,” visit with local vendors, enjoy music by local artists, a free petting zoo, and two touch-a-truck events; on Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown PA
- “Climb On It” fund-raising event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., ticketed, kids can touch and sit in “exciting vehicles of all shapes and sizes,” benefits the Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center and local kids programs, at the center, 95 S. Hanover St., Pottstown PA
- End of School Year Party, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free to attend, bring kids for fun activities, face painting, balloon animals, and games; lunch menu items, floats, water ice and other treats available for purchase; hosted by Giovanni’s Brick Oven Express Italian Market, 233 W. Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown PA
- Lower Pottsgrove Historical Society Annual Strawberry Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free to attend, rain or shine, serving hot dogs and barbecue for lunch, with beer garden presented by Hares Hill Brewing Co., plus plenty of strawberry treats, home-baked goods and Philly soft pretzels; music and trivia by Skip and Chickie; at the historical society grounds, Sanatoga Chapel, 2341 E. High St., Sanatoga PA
- Food Truck Festival, noon to 5 p.m., free to attend, enjoy outdoor dining on foods offered from a variety of trucks, and tour the shops of Skippack; held at 4059 Skippack Pike, Skippack PA
- Music: Rhythm on the Rails featuring Phil Stahl, 4:30-8 p.m., free to attend, performing contemporary vintage folk rock from the ’60s and ’70s, as well as original compositions; ice cream and wine available for purchase from the Colebrookdale Creamery and Ridgewood Winery; at the Colebrookdale Railroad station, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
- Music Concert sponsored by the Montgomery County Farm, Home, and Youth Foundation, 6-8 p.m., free to attend, featuring a variety of artists and musical styles, held at the Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015 Bridge Rd., Collegeville PA
- Bull Riding, Country Music, and Line Dancing, 6-11 p.m., ticketed, full bar and food items available for purchase, line dancing lessons by Keith from DelCo Line Dancing and Becky Noviello; at The SunnyBrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Rd, Pottstown PA
- Music: “Wild Child” (Heart tribute band), starts at 7 p.m., ticketed, held at Rivet: Canteen and Assembly, 238 E. High St., Pottstown PA
Sunday, June 9
- 33rd Annual World War II Weekend, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed; featuring a daily World War II air show, briefings by national veterans, a military vehicle show, WWII battle re-creations, talks with war veterans, displays, a military-themed flea market, a 1940s entertainment festival, and WWII airplane rides; at Reading Regional Airport, Bernville Road, Reading PA
- Wild Women Wellness Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (advance reservations required), celebrating and empowering “women to get outside and connect with others through a fun-filled day of activity, recreation and nourishment,” at the Deep Creek Pavilion at Green Lane Park, 2298 Green Lane Rd., Green Lane 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
- Sunday Sundae Adventures on the Colebrookdale Railroad, starts at 2:30 p.m., ticketed, a 90-minute train excursion featuring make-your-own ice cream sundaes from Longacres Modern Dairy; at the railroad station, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
- Pennhurst Fuel and Fire Auto Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed, proceeds benefit the Liberty Fire Company, featuring music, DJs, a vintage pin-up content, beer garden, food tent, and other activities; at the former Pennhurst Asylum, Commonwealth Dr., Spring City PA
- Bethel Community Church 9th Anniversary, starts at 11 a.m., free to attend but a “sacrificial offering” is requested online or by mail, with guest preacher Bishop Jeffrey N. Leath of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; featuring vocalists and songwriters Nadjah Nicole and Jae Street Jr., and the church Ministry of Music led by Director Hezekiah Hill; at the church, 575 N. Keim St., Pottstown 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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