The Extended Calendar from 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. We update it regularly.

On average, about half of calendar events listed are 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.

Sunday, Nov. 10

Here's the Weekend Calendar from Travels With The Post

West Chester Railroad “Fall Foliage Express,” three start times at 10 a.m., Noon, and 2 p.m. (90-minute excursions), ticketed; a brisk fall train ride through picturesque Chester Creek Valley from a heated train, journey to the village of Glen Mills and return, see Chester and Delaware counties in fall splendor; leaves from the West Chester Railroad station, 230 East Market St., West Chester PA
Historic Yellow Springs Fine Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticketed; a juried show featuring original paintings and works in ceramics, glass, wood, paper, fiber arts, jewelry, and photography; all vending spaces located indoors, free parking located throughout the village; at Historic Yellow Springs, 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs PA

Art Exhibit: “Roy G Biv,” noon to 2 p.m., free admission; an invitational exhibit featuring artists inspired by the colors of the rainbow, inspired by 17th century scientist Isaac Newton’s explanation of the rainbow; runs Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 10; at Studio B Art Gallery, 39 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” noon to 4 p.m. (Sundays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop, 1-4:30 p.m., ticketed; beginner friendly workshop with a choice of several projects to create (silk scarves, pillow covers, tote bag); learn the art of Shibori, a Japanese hand-dyeing technique that produces patterns in fabric in a range of blues using Indigo dye, instructed by Sue Fox Mitrano; dress for weather and mess, as dye will stain clothing; held at Regina Marie Designs Fine Art and Crafts Gallery, 4076 Skippack Pk., Skippack PA
Flashlight Corn Maze, 5:30-10 p.m., ticketed; the task: find 14 puzzle pieces hidden throughout the field, and build your map finding the exit but, beware!, navigating the maze at night with flashlights is a whole new challenge; on average it takes 1 hour to complete; at The Gilbertsville Farm, 1200 County Line Rd., Gilbertsville 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.

Nov. 11-13: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday Nov. 11

Veterans Day nationwide; most municipal offices, post offices, and financial institutions closed.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Perkiomen Mapping and Flood Mitigation Study public session, 6-9 p.m., free admission; “first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions” on “how and where to best implement stormwater management systems and projects;” information for community residents in the Lower Perkiomen Watershed; at the Upper Providence Township Municipal Building, 1286 Black Rock Rd., Phoenixville PA
Rain Garden Workshop, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ticketed (register online); learn about rain gardens and their benefits, different methods to manage stormwater runoff, receive step-by-step instructions for installing and maintaining a rain garden; participants will receive three native plant plugs with registration; held at Lower Providence Township Municipal Building, 100 Parklane Dr., Eagleville PA

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Exhibit: “The Art of Berks History,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Wednesdays through Saturdays, ends Nov. 14), ticketed; held in partnership with Plein Air West Reading, celebrating art and history by bringing Berks County heritage to life through the eyes of plein air artists; at the Berks History Center Museum, 940 Centre Ave., Reading PA
Yoga at the Perk, 7-8 p.m., ticketed (all levels welcome); sessions led by yogi Lisa Maida, hosted by the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, may be indoors or outdoors depending on weather; bring water, a yoga mat, and towel; held at the conservancy headquarters, 1 Skippack Pk., Schwenksville PA

Nov. 14-17: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 14

Exhibit: “The Art of Berks History,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Wednesdays through Saturdays, ends Nov. 14), ticketed; held in partnership with Plein Air West Reading, celebrating art and history by bringing Berks County heritage to life through the eyes of plein air artists; at the Berks History Center Museum, 940 Centre Ave., Reading PA
Scrabble Club, 10 a.m. to noon, free to participate, join other adult word lovers Thursdays to play Scrabble, at Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
“Preschool Adventures” program, 1:30-2 p.m., free admission; intended for children ages 3-5, they will will practice early learning skills while reading books and playing games, with “special focus placed on the alphabet and counting;” at the Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. 4th Ave., Royersford PA
“Supermarket Tour,” starts at 6:30 p.m., free admission (reservations required by calling 484-224-9655; seating limited); sponsored by Giant Supermarkets and Pottstown Medical Specialists Inc., offering tips to those interested in becoming a knowledgeable food consumers including learning how to shop for healthy groceries, developing a successful shopping plan, and getting the best ingredient deals; held at the Giant location in the Upland Square shopping center, 180 Upland Square Dr., Stowe PA

Friday, Nov. 15

“Freeze Up 5-K” Run Registration, anytime before Dec. 8, tickets available by advance online registration; a fund-raiser open to runners of all ages to benefit the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, a “unique 5k race on the scenic trails in and around Perkasie and along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek” that starts and ends at Free Will Brewing Company; held at the brewing company, 410 E. Walnut St., Perkasie PA
Flashlight Corn Maze, 5:30-10 p.m., ticketed (Fridays through Sundays to Nov. 24); the task: find 14 puzzle pieces hidden throughout the field, and build your map finding the exit but, beware!, navigating the maze at night with flashlights is a whole new challenge; on average it takes 1 hour to complete; at The Gilbertsville Farm, 1200 County Line Rd., Gilbertsville PA

Saturday, Nov. 16

National Dog Show, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., ticketed; presented by Purina, hosted by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia, and sanctioned by The American Kennel Club; see breed, group and best in show judging in 13 judging rings, plus top agility and performance dogs, and more than 75 dog- and pet-related vendors; held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
“Autumn Cider and Donuts Express” railroad excursion (Saturdays to Nov. 23), 10-11 a.m., ticketed; “departing from Boyertown through the Secret Valley for spectacular autumn color foliage and the rich fragrances of fall,” everyone gets a donut and cider; at the Colebrookdale Railroad station, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturdays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
Build A Playable Pipe Organ, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., ticketed (advance reservations requested); assemble nearly 200 individual pieces into a beautiful instrument, while learning about science, technology, woodworking, and teamwork; at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
Flashlight Corn Maze, 5:30-10 p.m., ticketed (Fridays through Sundays to Nov. 24); the task: find 14 puzzle pieces hidden throughout the field, and build your map finding the exit but, beware!, navigating the maze at night with flashlights is a whole new challenge; on average it takes 1 hour to complete; at The Gilbertsville Farm, 1200 County Line Rd., Gilbertsville PA

Sunday, Nov. 17

National Dog Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed; presented by Purina, hosted by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia, and sanctioned by The American Kennel Club; see breed, group and best in show judging in 13 judging rings, plus top agility and performance dogs, and more than 75 dog- and pet-related vendors; held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
“Paws On The Path” History Hike, starts at 9 a.m. (rain or shine, online reservations appreciated), free admission; explore the extensive and restored Daniel Boone Homestead property in Birdsboro during a 1-1/2-mile hike, leased dogs allowed, hikers should wear sturdy walking shoes and bring water; at the Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro PA
Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” noon to 4 p.m. (Sundays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Movie: “The Fries Rebellion,” starts at 2 p.m., free admission (limited seating, and advance registration required); a “superb 30-minute film (that brings) to life the story of this period of upheaval from 1798 to 1799″ in the Upper Perkiomen Valley; preceded by a PowerPoint presentation by Goschenhoppen Historians’ President Ed Johnson on the history of the rebellion; at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
Music: Ursinus String Ensemble, starts at 4 p.m., free admission; a “program investigating the intertwining of life and work,” directed by Melinda Rice, special guests include a violin soloist from the ensemble, and ensemble members; held in the auditorium of Bomberger Hall at Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA
Flashlight Corn Maze, 5:30-10 p.m., ticketed (Fridays through Sundays to Nov. 24); the task: find 14 puzzle pieces hidden throughout the field, and build your map finding the exit but, beware!, navigating the maze at night with flashlights is a whole new challenge; on average it takes 1 hour to complete; at The Gilbertsville Farm, 1200 County Line Rd., Gilbertsville PA

Nov. 18-20: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Nov. 18

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Perkiomen Mapping and Flood Mitigation Study public session, 6-9 p.m., free admission; “first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions” on “how and where to best implement stormwater management systems and projects;” for community residents in the Upper Perkiomen Watershed; at Pennridge North Middle School, 1500 N. 5th St., Perkasie PA

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Yoga at the Perk, 7-8 p.m., ticketed (all levels welcome); sessions led by yogi Lisa Maida, hosted by the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, may be indoors or outdoors depending on weather; bring water, a yoga mat, and towel; held at the conservancy headquarters, 1 Skippack Pk., Schwenksville PA

Nov. 21-24: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 21

“Preschool Adventures” program, 1:30-2 p.m., free admission; intended for children ages 3-5, they will will practice early learning skills while reading books and playing games, with “special focus placed on the alphabet and counting;” at the Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. 4th Ave., Royersford PA
“Operation Christmas Child” shoe-box gift drive, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free to participate; donors are asked to bring shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 14; participating drop-off points are Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Dr., Pottstown PA; Limerick Cornerstone Family Church of the Nazarene, 1228 Main St., Linfield PA; Shepherd of the Hills Calvary Chapel, 527 Hoffmansville Rd., Bechtelsville PA; Covenant Presbyterian Church, 310 Covenant Ln., Harleysville PA; and Valley View Community Church, 778 Sunnyside Ave., Audubon PA
Music: trumpet player Dan Horning, 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
Perkiomen Mapping and Flood Mitigation Study public session, 6-9 p.m., free admission; “first phase of a long-term effort to help communities make more informed decisions” on “how and where to best implement stormwater management systems and projects;” for community residents in the Lower Perkiomen Watershed; at Upper Perkiomen High School, 2 Walt Rd., Pennsburg PA

Friday, Nov. 22

“Freeze Up 5-K” Run Registration, anytime before Dec. 8, tickets available by advance online registration; a fund-raiser open to runners of all ages to benefit the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, a “unique 5k race on the scenic trails in and around Perkasie and along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek” that starts and ends at Free Will Brewing Company; held at the brewing company, 410 E. Walnut St., Perkasie PA
“Operation Christmas Child” shoe-box gift drive, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free to participate; donors are asked to bring shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 14; participating drop-off points are Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Dr., Pottstown PA; Limerick Cornerstone Family Church of the Nazarene, 1228 Main St., Linfield PA; Shepherd of the Hills Calvary Chapel, 527 Hoffmansville Rd., Bechtelsville PA; Covenant Presbyterian Church, 310 Covenant Ln., Harleysville PA; and Valley View Community Church, 778 Sunnyside Ave., Audubon PA
Flashlight Corn Maze, 5:30-10 p.m., ticketed (Fridays through Sundays to Nov. 24); the task: find 14 puzzle pieces hidden throughout the field, and build your map finding the exit but, beware!, navigating the maze at night with flashlights is a whole new challenge; on average it takes 1 hour to complete; at The Gilbertsville Farm, 1200 County Line Rd., Gilbertsville PA

Saturday, Nov. 23

Electronics Recycling Event, 9 a.m. to noon, free for some items (ticketed for others); “Anything with a Plug” electronics recycling at the Lower Salford Township municipal building, 379 Main St., Harleysville PA
“Operation Christmas Child” shoe-box gift drive, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free to participate; donors are asked to bring shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 14; participating drop-off points are Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Dr., Pottstown PA; Limerick Cornerstone Family Church of the Nazarene, 1228 Main St., Linfield PA; Shepherd of the Hills Calvary Chapel, 527 Hoffmansville Rd., Bechtelsville PA; Covenant Presbyterian Church, 310 Covenant Ln., Harleysville PA; and Valley View Community Church, 778 Sunnyside Ave., Audubon PA
“Autumn Cider and Donuts Express” railroad excursion (Saturdays to Nov. 23), 10-11 a.m., ticketed; “departing from Boyertown through the Secret Valley for spectacular autumn color foliage and the rich fragrances of fall,” everyone gets a donut and cider; at the Colebrookdale Railroad station, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturdays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
Flashlight Corn Maze, 5:30-10 p.m., ticketed (Fridays through Sundays to Nov. 24); the task: find 14 puzzle pieces hidden throughout the field, and build your map finding the exit but, beware!, navigating the maze at night with flashlights is a whole new challenge; on average it takes 1 hour to complete; at The Gilbertsville Farm, 1200 County Line Rd., Gilbertsville PA

Sunday, Nov. 24

“Operation Christmas Child” shoe-box gift drive, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free to participate; donors are asked to bring shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 14; participating drop-off points are Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Dr., Pottstown PA; Limerick Cornerstone Family Church of the Nazarene, 1228 Main St., Linfield PA; Shepherd of the Hills Calvary Chapel, 527 Hoffmansville Rd., Bechtelsville PA; Covenant Presbyterian Church, 310 Covenant Ln., Harleysville PA; and Valley View Community Church, 778 Sunnyside Ave., Audubon PA
Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” noon to 4 p.m. (Sundays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
Flashlight Corn Maze, 5:30-10 p.m., ticketed (Fridays through Sundays to Nov. 24); the task: find 14 puzzle pieces hidden throughout the field, and build your map finding the exit but, beware!, navigating the maze at night with flashlights is a whole new challenge; on average it takes 1 hour to complete; at The Gilbertsville Farm, 1200 County Line Rd., Gilbertsville PA

Nov. 25-27: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Nov. 25

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Wednesday, Nov. 27

Yoga at the Perk, 7-8 p.m., ticketed (all levels welcome); sessions led by yogi Lisa Maida, hosted by the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, may be indoors or outdoors depending on weather; bring water, a yoga mat, and towel; held at the conservancy headquarters, 1 Skippack Pk., Schwenksville PA

Nov. 28-Dec. 1: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 28

Friday, Nov. 29

“Freeze Up 5-K” Run Registration, anytime before Dec. 8, tickets available by advance online registration; a fund-raiser open to runners of all ages to benefit the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, a “unique 5k race on the scenic trails in and around Perkasie and along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek” that starts and ends at Free Will Brewing Company; held at the brewing company, 410 E. Walnut St., Perkasie PA

Saturday, Nov. 30

Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturdays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Sunday, Dec. 1

Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” noon to 4 p.m. (Sundays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Dec. 2-4: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Dec. 2

Tuesday, Dec. 3

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Dec. 5-8: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 5

“Preschool Adventures” program, 1:30-2 p.m., free admission; intended for children ages 3-5, they will will practice early learning skills while reading books and playing games, with “special focus placed on the alphabet and counting;” at the Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. 4th Ave., Royersford 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
Dance: “Home is Here/Hear,” 7:30-9:30 p.m., ticketed; the Ursinus College Dance Company fall concert, produced by Michael J. Love; described as a “cohesive, narrative dance-theatre piece” and “an embodied and sound-based exploration of notions of community and belonging” that reimagines East Main Street; held in the Lenfest Theater of the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center at Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA

Friday, Dec. 6

“Freeze Up 5-K” Run Registration, anytime before Dec. 8, tickets available by advance online registration; a fund-raiser open to runners of all ages to benefit the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, a “unique 5k race on the scenic trails in and around Perkasie and along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek” that starts and ends at Free Will Brewing Company; held at the brewing company, 410 E. Walnut St., Perkasie PA
Music: “A Wintery Adventure with Holiday Classics,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; featuring the Ursinus Wind Ensemble, and in the second half joined by the Ursinus String Ensemble; enjoy “enchanting sounds of the holiday season … from festive carols to winter classics” including Jean Sibelius’s “Finlandia” and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker;” held in the auditorium of Bomberger Hall at Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA
Dance: “Home is Here/Hear,” 7:30-9:30 p.m., ticketed; the Ursinus College Dance Company fall concert, produced by Michael J. Love; described as a “cohesive, narrative dance-theatre piece” and “an embodied and sound-based exploration of notions of community and belonging” that reimagines East Main Street; held in the Lenfest Theater of the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center at Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA

Saturday, Dec. 7

Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturdays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
“Music: Fall Choral Concert,” starts at 4 p.m., free admission; directed by Nicole Snodgrass, featuring the Voices of Ursinus and the newly founded Ursinus College Singers; highlights music by award-winning Chinese-Australian American composer Melissa Dunphy, world-renowned composer Elaine Hagenberg, prolific African American composer Victor C. Johnson, and Canadian composer Sarah Quartel; also includes members of the Ursinus College String Ensemble and Wind Ensemble; held in the auditorium of Bomberger Hall at Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA
Dance: “Home is Here/Hear,” 7:30-9:30 p.m., ticketed; the Ursinus College Dance Company fall concert, produced by Michael J. Love; described as a “cohesive, narrative dance-theatre piece” and “an embodied and sound-based exploration of notions of community and belonging” that reimagines East Main Street; held in the Lenfest Theater of the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center at Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville PA

Sunday, Dec. 8

“Freeze Up 5-K” Run, starts at 8:30 a.m. (for on-site registration; race starts 10 a.m.), ticketed (register online); a fund-raiser open to runners of all ages to benefit the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, a “unique 5k race on the scenic trails in and around Perkasie and along the East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek” that starts and ends at Free Will Brewing Company; held at the brewing company, 410 E. Walnut St., Perkasie PA
Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” noon to 4 p.m. (Sundays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Dec. 9-11: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Dec. 9

Tuesday, Dec. 10

College Financial Assistance Seminar Online, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free admission (advance registration requested, suitable for all ages); get an overview of the new and revised process of apply for college financial aid, and “essential information about financial aid and college planning;” presented by 24th District state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick and the the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, from Harrisburg PA

Wednesday, Dec. 11

Dec. 12-15: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 12

“Preschool Adventures” program, 1:30-2 p.m., free admission; intended for children ages 3-5, they will will practice early learning skills while reading books and playing games, with “special focus placed on the alphabet and counting;” at the Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. 4th Ave., Royersford PA

Friday, Dec. 13

Saturday, Dec. 14

Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturdays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Sunday, Dec. 15

“Paws On The Path” History Hike, starts at 9 a.m. (rain or shine, online reservations appreciated), free admission; explore the extensive and restored Daniel Boone Homestead property in Birdsboro during a 1-1/2-mile hike, leased dogs allowed, hikers should wear sturdy walking shoes and bring water; at the Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro PA
Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” noon to 4 p.m. (Sundays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Dec. 16-18: Here’s the Early Week Calendar

Monday, Dec. 16

Tuesday, Dec. 17

Wednesday, Dec. 18

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

Dec. 19-22: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 19

Holiday Music Program, 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
“Preschool Adventures” program, 1:30-2 p.m., free admission; intended for children ages 3-5, they will will practice early learning skills while reading books and playing games, with “special focus placed on the alphabet and counting;” at the Royersford Free Public Library, 200 S. 4th Ave., Royersford PA

Friday, Dec. 20

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

Saturday, Dec. 21

Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturdays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Sunday, Dec. 22

Exhibit: “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” noon to 4 p.m. (Sundays to August 2025), ticketed; exploring the evolution of Pennsylvania German folk art as settlers moved west from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia, transforming artifacts of daily life that include fraktur, painted furniture, boxes, and other artifacts; at the properties of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA

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

Wednesday, Jan. 1

Jan. 2-5: Here’s the Weekend Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 2

“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

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

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

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

Monday, Jan. 6

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, Jan. 12

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

Monday, Jan. 13

Tuesday, Jan. 14

Wednesday, Jan. 15

Know What’s Coming Next!, with the Extended Calendar of Travels With The Post

Thursday, Jan. 16

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

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

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