POTTSTOWN PA – Big annual events top this edition of the “Weekend Stuff to Do” calendar from Travels With The Post. Boyertown hosts its Oktoberfest observance downtown. At Pennypacker Mills in Schwenksville, more than 100 talented crafts people and their wares await your inspection. And it’s Community Day in Limerick Township.
Some calendar events listed are free. Some have fees (labeled as “ticketed”). Some have limitations, registrations, or other conditions. Some may be affected by the weather (hint: if unsure, call before you go). Each weekday or weekend listing includes a link for more information.
Thursday and Friday expired listings have been removed.
Saturday, Sept. 14
- Auto Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (load-in and set-up from 5:30-7:30 a.m.), free admission; for more information call 610-323-9099 or send an e-mail to Jenn at jfuller@eastwood.com; sponsored by and held at the Eastwood Company’s Pottstown store, 263 Shoemaker Rd., Pottstown PA
- Berks Trail Challenge Hike, starts at 9 a.m., free participation; a hike around the grounds of Daniel Boone Homestead, hosted by the Reading Hospital Berks Trail Challenge; wearing sturdy walking shoes is recommended, and friendly dogs are welcome to join the hike but must be leashed; held at Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro PA
- Royersford Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to noon, free admission; shop for local, fresh products; for more information see http://royersfordfarmersmarket.com; held at the market (across from Victory Park) 251 2nd Ave., Royersford PA
- “Greenixville, the Green Earth Festival,” 9 a.m. to noon, free admission; “celebrate the environmental and sustainability missions and initiatives of local non-profits and vendors,” with eco-friendly products on exhibit and available for purchase, accompanied by music, food, and eco-presentations from exhibitors; sponsored by the non-profit Phoenixville Green Team; held at the stage of Phoenixville Farmers’ Market, 270 Mill St., Phoenixville PA
- Collegeville Colossal Yard Sale 2024, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission and free parking; rescheduled from its earlier Sept. 7 date, features more than 80 sellers laid out along tree-shaded and paved paths, plus food vendors and a large playground area for kids; proceeds benefit the non-profit Collegeville Economic Development Corp., which works to promote local businesses; held at Waterworks Park, West 1st Avenue, Collegeville PA
- St. Joseph Church Community Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission; multi-family yard sale, hot dogs available for purchase; for more information call 610-764-1734 or send an e-mail to herbert611@aol.com; held at the church, 3640 Schuylkill Rd. (Route 724), Spring City PA
- 13th annual Crafts Marketplace, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., free admission and parking; featuring more than 100 artisans selling hand-crafted wares, who last year attracted 2,800 visitors; food truck on-site, hosted by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills, for more information see https://www.friendsppm.org/craft-marketplace.html; at the Montgomery County historic site, Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA
- Fall Opening Day at The Gilbertsville Farm, starts at 10 a.m., ticketed (ages 2 and younger are free); Kidzone (with new additions) and barnyard animals open; hi-tech corn maze also open to navigate paths and collect puzzle pieces with last year’s average completion time of 1.5 hours, and hayride available; held at The Gilbertsville Farm, 1200 County Line Rd., Gilbertsville PA
- Workshop: “How To Read and Make Maps,” 10-11:30 a.m., free participation; presented by map maker Michael Sutherland; held at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
- Perkiomen Pacers Trail Walk, 10 a.m. to noon, free participation; along the Perkiomen Trail and former Perkiomen Railroad track bed with discussion of the former train company’s prominence by the Perkiomen Railroad Historical Society; the community group promotes walking as exercise and is sponsored by the Lower Frederick Parks and Recreation Department; starts at Foy Park, 1 Main St., Spring Mount PA
- History Tour and Archaeology Dig, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, explore a historic mill, its history, and how it operated using water power; bring a pair of gloves and join an archaeological crew to uncover its secrets; scheduled every Saturday through September by the Boyertown Area Historical Society; dig may be affected by inclement weather; at Bahr’s Mill, 84 Sawmill Rd, Boyertown PA
- “Sign-Up Deadline: Sgraffito Pottery Workshop,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticketed; advance registration required for the workshop scheduled on Sept. 21 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and taught by Denise Wilz; call 215-679-3103 or register online; held at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
- Northern Star Farm Fall Fest 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed; featuring pumpkin picking, hay rides, corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shot, little farmer playbarn, paint ball, giant air cannon, farm animals, lawn games for all ages, and other activities; offering apple cider, fresh-baked seasonal pies, and apple cider donuts for purchase, accompanied by food trucks; for more information see https://www.northernstarfarm.net; held at Northern Star Farm, 112 E. Third Ave., Trappe PA
- “Battle at Chadds Ford” historical re-enactment, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed; “a historical journey back to Sept. 11, 1777, when the British army engaged Washington’s troops at Chads’ Ford, featuring two timed skirmishes and a firing demo; re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators, and other historians will be available, as well as live music; food and beverages will available for purchase; at the Barn Visitors Center of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford PA
- 24th Annual Limerick Community Day, noon to 3 p.m., free admission, rescheduled from August; sponsored by Limerick Township Parks and Recreation and the Spring-Ford Chamber of Commerce; featuring entertainment, giveaways and activities for kids, a beer garden and food for purchase, music from the Spring-Ford Area High School Marching Band, a First Responder Exhibit Area, and more than 80 vendors; for information call the chamber at 610-489-7200; held at Limerick Community Park, 180 Swamp Pike Rd., Limerick PA
- Boyertown’s 17th Annual Oktoberfest, 1-10 p.m., free and ticketed (beer tent cover charge and beverage tickets); a vibrant celebration involving great beers, tasty foods, and musical and dancing entertainers, sponsored by Building A Better Boyertown; a variety of food vendors and activities providers; held in the borough’s town center parking lot, Boyertown PA
- “Movie on the Mountain,” starts at dusk (gates open 6:30 p.m.), free admission; scheduled for residents of Lower Frederick, Upper Frederick, and Upper Salford townships and sponsored by Victory Bank, featuring the Disney movie “Wish” with free popcorn; also offering an truck with ice cream for purchase, glow sticks, and face-painting, in the lower parking lot of the Spring Mountain Adventures resort, 757 Spring Mount Rd., Schwenksville PA
- Music: “Fleatwood Mac: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute,” starts at 7 p.m., ticketed (suitable for all ages); “journey back to the golden era of rock with a heartfelt tribute to Fleetwood Mac;” at Rivet: Canteen and Assembly, 238 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Theater: “First Date” (musical comedy), starts at 8 p.m., ticketed (available online, or by phone at 610-363-7075); a “charming and relatable musical follows a conservative banker and an artsy serial dater as they navigate the ups and downs of a blind date;” at The Barley Sheaf Players Theatre, 810 Whitford Rd., Exton PA
Sunday, Sept. 15
- “Battle at Chadds Ford” historical re-enactment, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticketed; “a historical journey back to Sept. 11, 1777, when the British army engaged Washington’s troops at Chads’ Ford, featuring two timed skirmishes and a firing demo; re-enactors, camp followers, demonstrators, and other historians will be available, as well as live music; food and beverages will available for purchase; at the Barn Visitors Center of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford PA
- “Sign-Up Deadline: Quilt Turning,” 1-4 p.m., ticketed; advance registration required for discussions of and viewings on 25 selected quilts scheduled for Oct. 19 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to noon, led by “quilt detective” Barbara Garrett; limited seating, call 215-679-3103 or register online; held at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
- “Sign-Up Deadline: Quilt Turning,” 1-4 p.m., ticketed; advance registration required for discussions of and viewings on 25 selected quilts scheduled for Oct. 19 (Saturday) from 1:30-3:30 p.m., led by “quilt detective” Barbara Garrett; limited seating, call 215-679-3103 or register online; held at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
- Theater: “First Date” (musical comedy), starts at 2 p.m. as a special “relaxed performance,” ticketed (available online, or by phone at 610-363-7075); a “charming and relatable musical follows a conservative banker and an artsy serial dater as they navigate the ups and downs of a blind date;” at The Barley Sheaf Players Theatre, 810 Whitford Rd., Exton PA
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