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Weekend Stuff March 8-10: A Past Travels Calendar

POTTSTOWN PA – More than 30 events are listed on the weekend event calendar for March 8-10. They include the end of this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, the start of a three-day pet show suitable for children, a large sports memorabilia show with nationally known athletic guests available for photos, and the Pottsgrove High production (at top) of “The Addams Family.”

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, March 8

  • Beyond The Stars Dance Competition, times not yet announced, ticketed, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall C, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
  • Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Stormwater Symposium, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed, part of the conservancy’s professional education series, covering how local organizations use varied methods to tackle stormwater issues, serves as advanced training for work regarding PennDOT’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System regulation; at Ursinus College, 610 E. Main St., Collegeville PA, with parking in the 9th Avenue Lot
  • “New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed, an exhibit on striving for the American Dream and national electrification from post-World War II until the 1970s, at the National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. 2nd Street, Bethlehem PA
  • Philadelphia Flower Show, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., ticketed, nation’s largest and world’s longest-running horticultural event, conducted by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, with guided tours, special activities, programs, and events, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia PA
  • Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo, 3-8 p.m., ticketed, conducted by the non-profit Animal House Project, a family-oriented show featuring educational demonstrations and seminars, hands-on-petting opportunities, special attractions, rescue groups and pet adoptions, and exhibits, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall B, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
  • Philadelphia Sportscard and Memorabilia Show, 3-8 p.m., ticketed, the nation’s longest running sports memorabilia show, involving dealers from across the country, also features more than 20 professional athletes from all sports and celebrities for autograph signings and one-on-one photos, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls A, D, and E, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
  • Musical: “The Addams Family,” 7-9 p.m., ticketed (purchased online), a production of the Pottsgrove High School Theatre Company, described as “a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family,” featuring the talents of more than 80 students school staff members, and volunteers, at the high school, 1345 Kauffman Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Concert: Mysterious Ways (U2 Tribute Band), starts at 8 p.m., ticketed, known for their dynamic stage presence and authentic renditions of U2’s greatest hits, at Rivet: Canteen and Assembly, 244 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Saturday, March 9

  • Beyond The Stars Dance Competition, times not yet announced, ticketed, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall C, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
  • Spring Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, featuring a collection of artists and crafts people and their wares, at New Ridge Fellowship, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville PA
  • Friends Classic Car Tours, 9-11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., and 3-5 p.m.; ticketed, Friends of Worcester host a tour for ticket-holders of three garages filled with classic cars within walking distance of one another in Skippack, at 4089 Heckler Rd., Collegeville PA
  • Philadelphia Sportscard and Memorabilia Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed, the nation’s longest running sports memorabilia show, involving dealers from across the country, also features more than 20 professional athletes from all sports and celebrities for autograph signings and one-on-one photos, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls A, D, and E, 100 Station Ave., Oaks 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
  • Motorcycle Open Practice, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by the Pagoda Motorcycle Club, with open practice on a big track and Round 1 of the Pagoda Mini-Track Championship, at 441 Red Lane Rd., Birdsboro PA
  • “New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed, an exhibit on striving for the American Dream and national electrification from post-World War II until the 1970s, at the National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. 2nd Street, Bethlehem PA
  • Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., ticketed, conducted by the non-profit Animal House Project, a family-oriented show featuring educational demonstrations and seminars, hands-on-petting opportunities, special attractions, rescue groups and pet adoptions, and exhibits, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall B, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
  • Philadelphia Flower Show, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., ticketed, nation’s largest and world’s longest-running horticultural event, conducted by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, with guided tours, special activities, programs, and events, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia PA
  • eARTh & Climate’ Exhibit, 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
  • Musical: “The Addams Family,” 7-9 p.m., ticketed (purchased online), a production of the Pottsgrove High School Theatre Company, described as “a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family,” featuring the talents of more than 80 students school staff members, and volunteers, at the high school, 1345 Kauffman Rd., Pottstown PA

Sunday, March 10

  • Beyond The Stars Dance Competition, times not yet announced, ticketed, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall C, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
  • Philadelphia Sportscard and Memorabilia Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed, the nation’s longest running sports memorabilia show, involving dealers from across the country, also features more than 20 professional athletes from all sports and celebrities for autograph signings and one-on-one photos, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls A, D, and E, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
  • Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed, conducted by the non-profit Animal House Project, a family-oriented show featuring educational demonstrations and seminars, hands-on-petting opportunities, special attractions, rescue groups and pet adoptions, and exhibits, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall B, 100 Station Ave., Oaks PA
  • “New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed, an exhibit on striving for the American Dream and national electrification from post-World War II until the 1970s, at the National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. 2nd Street, Bethlehem PA
  • Philadelphia Flower Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ticketed, nation’s largest and world’s longest-running horticultural event, conducted by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, with guided tours, special activities, programs, and events, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia PA
  • eARTh & Climate’ Exhibit, 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
  • Charter Day Observance, noon to 4 p.m., free, with historic activity presentations and demonstrations for adults and children, and tours of the expansive site; Charter Day marks the anniversary of Pennsylvania’s founding in 1681; at the Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro 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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