In local entertainment news, want family fun on Labor Day? Visit Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo for free Sept. 1 (Monday). Also, view two new exhibitions opening Sept. 18 (Thursday) at the Berman Museum of Art in Collegeville.
Elmwood Park Zoo Offers Free Admission on Labor Day
NORRISTOWN PA – Elmwood Park Zoo, the Norristown-based live animal attraction accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, said Friday (Aug. 22, 2025) on its Facebook page that admission to the zoo would be free to the public on Labor Day (Sept. 1; Monday).
The zoo, located at 1661 Harding Blvd., on will operate Labor Day during its regular hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Zoo members with annual membership, however, will be admitted an hour earlier, at 9 a.m.
More than 300 animals are on display in exhibits that span Elmwood’s 16-acre property.
It encouraged members to take advantage of the early admission benefit. “Don’t miss out on your last chance to enjoy this member-exclusive perk this season!,” the zoo suggested.
For all who want to attend, zoo officials strongly suggest they register in advance online. To prevent overcrowding, admission is being limited to specific entry times.
The zoo made a similar offer on Independence Day (July 4) that drew hundreds of people to the zoo in the borough’s surrounding Elmwood Park. It was estimated then that a Montgomery County family of four likely would save $54 in admission fees as a result of the zoo’s generosity.
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Berman Museum Reception Debuts Two New Exhibitions
COLLEGEVILLE PA – Two new exhibitions will debut Sept. 18 (Thursday) from 6-8 p.m. during the Fall 2025 opening reception at the Berman Museum of Art, on the Ursinus College campus at 601 E. Main St.
Both the reception and the exhibits are open to the public and free to attend. Donations are welcomed.
The first exhibit, “New Neighbors,” celebrates what curators call “the dynamic relationships between the campus and the broader cultural landscape of the region.” Its intended to foster “conversation and connection through contemporary art.” Artists participating in “New Neighbors” are expected to attend.
The second, “In Good Company: Recent Acquisitions to the Permanent Collection,” highlights what the museum describes as its “ongoing commitment to collecting works that reflect diverse voices, artistic innovation, and cultural relevance.”
Music provided by the String Ensemble from the Ursinus College Music Department will accompany exhibit viewers. Refreshments are provided. For more information contact the museum by e-mail at bermanmuseum@ursinus.edu, or call 610-409-3500.
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