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.
This weekend (Thursday through Sunday, July 24-27), there are more than 40 entries to keep you and your family entertained!
Take the kids to Thursday’s Pottstown Play Streets event. For adults, “Dueling Pianos” return Friday night to The Alley on High Street. Make sure you find bargains Saturday at the Pottstown FARM “Christmas In July,” and the trunk sale being held by Pottstown Beacon of Hope. Hear Stephanie Grace sing Sunday night at the Lower Pottsgrove concert.
On average, up to half of calendar events listed here are in some way 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.
No community calendar is ever “complete.” This one is now updated daily, and its contents are constantly changing. Stop back regularly to see what’s new. Got an event you’d like to add? E-mail it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.
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Friday, July 25
- Exhibit: “Absurd Spectaculars,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; Black Moth is a tattoo parlor and art gallery open Wednesdays through Sundays, its July exhibit features “one-of-a-kind fantastical world(s), percolating in metaphors by means of commingling artistic disciplines and subjects;” at Black Moth, 2209 E. High St. Ste. 3, Pottstown PA
- Exhibit: “Submerged,” 2-9 p.m., free admission; a multi-sensory solo exhibition by artist Kat Collins that explores the emotional, ecological, and symbolic depths of water; at the Anno Artem gallery, 1 Security Plaza Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
- “Christmas in July” activities, 3-6 p.m., free to attend; featuring live music, visits with The Grinch character, games with potential prizes, free balloon twisting, and a caricature artist; food and beverages available for purchase from nearby food trucks; local merchants’ sales; at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets, 18 Lightcap Rd., Limerick PA
- Exhibit: “Submerged: Sound Bath,” 6-7 p.m., ticketed (purchase online); described as “an immersive sound bath inside the Submersion exhibition, a restorative journey into the water element through vibration, resonance, and deep listening; at the Anno Artem gallery, 1 Security Plaza Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
- Music: “Jason Knorr,” 6-9 p.m., free admission (food and beverages available for purchase); featuring “entertainment, brews, great food, and a killer atmosphere;” at JJ Ratigan Brewing Co., 227 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Music: “Dueling Pianos,” 6:30-9:30 p.m., free admission (food and beverages available for purchase); offering a pop-up beer garden and open air space, focused on fostering a community to gather; held at The Alley On High Street, 228 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Theater: “Guys and Dolls,” starts at 7 p.m., ticketed; a “timeless Broadway musical comedy … set in the bustling streets of 1950s New York City, in a tale of unlikely romance, redemption, and dicey deals;” featuring a cast of local teen performers, directed by Lisa Hendricks; held at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- “Friday Night Bingo and Ticket Madness,” starts at 7 p.m., ticketed (doors open at 5 p.m., must be age 18 or older to play bingo alone, ages 10 and older welcome with an adult); offering regular, special, extra, and early bird games, and other entertainments at cost; proceeds benefit the Transplant Alliance Foundation; held at 799 State St., Pottstown PA
- Music: “Tom Hamilton with the Katie Henry Band,” starts at 7 p.m. (all ages welcome, held rain or shine, doors open at 5:45 p.m.), free to attend (only VIP seating and preferred parking ticketed); free parking nearby, lawn chairs and blankets allowed in specific areas; includes a pay-as-you-go beer garden with local craft brews and cocktails, and food trucks; held outdoors at the Upper Merion Township Building park, 175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia PA
- Music: “Radiant Suns,” 7:15-10:15 p.m., free admission (all ages welcome, rain or shine); celebrate summer by rocking out to “a mix of classic and alternative favorites, performed with energy and heart by this talented cover band;” beverages available; held inside Foundry Hall at Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, 244 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- “Eco-Family Programs: Nature At Night Hike,” 8-9:30 p.m., ticketed; join educators for a nighttime investigation into the world of nocturnal invertebrates, examine and survey the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths; held at Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown PA
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Saturday, July 26
- Pottstown FARM (Farmers and Artisans Regional Market), 9 a.m. to noon, free admission; “Christmas In July” event with a visit from summer Santa, face painting and a find the snowman activity, and get a chance to win a Visa gift card; “don’t let the holidays sneak up, there’s only 156 more days to shop ’til Christmas;” held at Smith Family Plaza, 100 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- “Pottstown Beacon of Hope Trunk Show,” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission; garage sale bargains and sales by local vendors, proceeds will benefit the non-profit Beacon of Hope efforts to create a 24-7 permanent shelter with individual rooms and support to rebuild lives; held on the parking lot at 601 W. High St., Pottstown PA
- Fricks Locks Village Tours, offered at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. respectively, free admission; volunteers provide tours of this former 1700s village along the Schuylkill River Trail; for more information call East Coventry Township at 610-495-5443 or send an e-mail to info@eastcoventry-pa.gov; starts from the village entrance, 503 Fricks Lock Rd., Pottstown PA
- “Flower Pounded Upcycled Denim,” 10 a.m. to noon, ticketed (limited to adults age 18 and older); “learn the art of flower pounding by transferring botanical pigment onto a fabric medium, as a denim pocket becomes an unexpected art piece capable of holding dried flowers;” all florals and supplies included, use denim offered or bring your own; lighter shades of denim show off botanical pigment better; held at ArtFusion 19464, 341 Beech St., Pottstown PA
- “Magical Wizards and Witches Weekend,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free to attend (some individual events or activities may be ticketed); now in its fourth year, and hosted by by Stellar House Gift Shop in Boyertown; features local merchants, restaurants, and attractions celebrating all things wizards and witches; details at the gift shop, 232 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
- Exhibit: “Absurd Spectaculars,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; Black Moth is a tattoo parlor and art gallery open Wednesdays through Sundays, its July exhibit features “one-of-a-kind fantastical world(s), percolating in metaphors by means of commingling artistic disciplines and subjects;” at Black Moth, 2209 E. High St. Ste. 3, Pottstown PA
- “Lunch in Dining Class” on the Secret Valley Expedition, starts at noon, ticketed; offering lunch to all dining-class passengers aboard select Secret Valley Excursions, with a choice of entrée during the journey; other meal and snack options also available; for information call 610-367-0200 or send an e-mail to info@colebrookdalerailroad.com; begins from and returns to the station of the Colebrookdale Railroad, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
- Watercolor painting instructions, 1-3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation, advance registration required); extends lessons offered during the July 12 “Plein Air Pottstown” program at historic Pottsgrove Manor; held at the manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
- “Illuminated Letter Workshop” with Emily Smucker-Beidler, 1-4 p.m., ticketed (purchase online, suitable for ages 13 and older, limited to 10 people); learn to use pen and ink to create an elaborate letter in the fraktur style of the late 1700s; watercolor sets in traditional fraktur colors also will be available to use for this workshop or bring your own, participants can opt to grain-paint their own frame to fit their finished 8×10 piece; held at the Speaker’s House of Historic Trappe, 151 W. Main St., Trappe PA
- Theater: “Guys and Dolls,” starts at 2 p.m., ticketed; a “timeless Broadway musical comedy … set in the bustling streets of 1950s New York City, in a tale of unlikely romance, redemption, and dicey deals;” featuring a cast of local teen performers, directed by Lisa Hendricks; held at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Exhibit: “Submerged,” 2-9 p.m., free admission; a multi-sensory solo exhibition by artist Kat Collins that explores the emotional, ecological, and symbolic depths of water; at the Anno Artem gallery, 1 Security Plaza Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
- Theater: “Guys and Dolls,” starts at 7 p.m., ticketed; a “timeless Broadway musical comedy … set in the bustling streets of 1950s New York City, in a tale of unlikely romance, redemption, and dicey deals;” featuring a cast of local teen performers, directed by Lisa Hendricks; held at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Grandview Speedway T.P. Trailer Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman races, starts at 7:30 p.m., ticketed; also includes Outlaw Racing Series Vintage; held at the Speedway, 43 Passmore Rd., Bechtelsville PA
- Music: “Krimson Cirkus,” 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., free admission (food and beverages available for purchase); a “high energy band of five friends who rock all songs you love to hear, plus its originals;” held at Tom’s Bar and Grille, 772 Walnut St., Royersford PA
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Sunday, July 27
- “Pottstown Beacon of Hope Trunk Show,” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission; garage sale bargains and sales by local vendors, proceeds will benefit the non-profit Beacon of Hope efforts to create a 24-7 permanent shelter with individual rooms and support to rebuild lives; held on the parking lot at 601 W. High St., Pottstown PA
- Exhibit: “Submerged,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission; a multi-sensory solo exhibition by artist Kat Collins that explores the emotional, ecological, and symbolic depths of water; at the Anno Artem gallery, 1 Security Plaza Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
- “Magical Wizards and Witches Weekend,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free to attend (some individual events or activities may be ticketed); now in its fourth year, and hosted by by Stellar House Gift Shop in Boyertown; features local merchants, restaurants, and attractions celebrating all things wizards and witches; details at the gift shop, 232 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
- Exhibit: “Absurd Spectaculars,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; Black Moth is a tattoo parlor and art gallery open Wednesdays through Sundays, its July exhibit features “one-of-a-kind fantastical world(s), percolating in metaphors by means of commingling artistic disciplines and subjects;” at Black Moth, 2209 E. High St. Ste. 3, Pottstown PA
- Theater: “Guys and Dolls,” starts at 2 p.m., ticketed; a “timeless Broadway musical comedy … set in the bustling streets of 1950s New York City, in a tale of unlikely romance, redemption, and dicey deals;” featuring a cast of local teen performers, directed by Lisa Hendricks; held at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Music: “Stephanie Grace,” starts at 6 p.m. (weather permitting), free to attend; part of the 2025 Lower Pottsgrove Township concert series, sponsored by J.P. Mascaro & Sons; bring a chair or a blanket for comfortable seating; rain date if needed set for July 21 (Monday) at 7 p.m., see the township’s Facebook page for concert updates and notices; held at the township’s Sanatoga Park Bandshell, 223 S. Sanatoga Rd., Pottstown PA
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Monday, July 28
- “School Supply Drive” until Aug. 8, Mondays through Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:30-11:30 a.m., free to participate; Lower Pottsgrove Township is accepting items for donation to benefit student residents of the Rolling Hills community for the 2025-’26 academic year; needed are pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, composition notebooks, binders, loose leaf paper, sticky notes, and pencil cases; drop off at the above days and times at the municipal building, 2199 Buchert Rd., Pottstown PA
- “Challenges of Victorian Cooking” presentation, starts at 7 p.m., free to attend (reservations required); “cooks in the late 1800s had difficult work, learn about Victorian kitchens, see cooking tools, sample a Victorian dessert recipe; part of the 2025 Family Summer History Programs; held at the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society, 526 Main St., Royersford PA
Tuesday, July 29
- “Travis Reiter Replacement Blood Drive,” 1-7 p.m., free to participate (advance registration required); annual blood drive honors Travis Reiter, who was severely wounded in 2022 as he attempted to stop an active shooter in his workplace; held at the Lower Frederick Municipal Building, 53 Spring Mount Rd., Schwenksville PA
Wednesday, July 30
- Exhibit: “Absurd Spectaculars,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; Black Moth is a tattoo parlor and art gallery open Wednesdays through Sundays, its July exhibit features “one-of-a-kind fantastical world(s), percolating in metaphors by means of commingling artistic disciplines and subjects;” at Black Moth, 2209 E. High St. Ste. 3, Pottstown PA
Thursday, July 31
- “Stories In The Parks,” starts at 10 a.m., free to attend; hour-long read-aloud stories for children held Thursdays through Aug. 14, for more information call the Perkiomen Valley Library at call 610-287-8360; held this date at Sisca Community Park and Garden, 525 W. Main St., Trappe PA
- Exhibit: “Absurd Spectaculars,” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; Black Moth is a tattoo parlor and art gallery open Wednesdays through Sundays, its July exhibit features “one-of-a-kind fantastical world(s), percolating in metaphors by means of commingling artistic disciplines and subjects;” at Black Moth, 2209 E. High St. Ste. 3, Pottstown PA
- “Family-Friendly Shoreline Fishing,” 10:30 a.m. to noon, free to all ages (advance registration required); sponsored by the Pottstown NAACP and Delaware Riverkeeper Network, fishing poles and all supplies provided; connecting participants outdoors, sharing multi-generational experiences, and building fishing confidence; held at the borough’s Riverfront Park on College Drive, Pottstown PA
- Inclusive Clay August Thursday Sessions, 1-3 p.m., ticketed (participants must register and qualify); hand-building ceramic art objects for adults with intellectual disabilities using slabs, coils, and pinching techniques; once weekly over four weeks through Aug. 28 (excludes Aug. 21), participants must attend with a support person who remains during the entire class; held at ArtFusion19464, 341 Beech St. Unit 1, Pottstown PA
- Workshop: “Healthy Cooking With Deb,” 4-6 p.m.; at The Beekeeper’s Café, 206 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown PA
- Pottstown Play Streets at Spruce Street, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free attendance; the play streets program encourages Pottstown neighborhoods to meet and play on dates spread across the summer; local partners and sponsors provide food, fun, and information on community programs and resources; held on this date at Spruce Street Park, 741 Spruce St., Pottstown PA
- Concert: “Live Music on the Green,” 6-8 p.m., free to attend; presented weekly on Thursdays through October and featuring tunes from talented local artists; for more information send an e-mail to koptowncenter@cashmanandassociates.com; held at King of Prussia Town Center, 155 Village Dr., King of Prussia PA
Friday, Aug. 1
- Pottstown Play Streets rain date set-aside, if needed
- Inclusive Clay August Friday Sessions, 1-3 p.m., ticketed (participants must register and qualify); hand-building ceramic art objects for adults with intellectual disabilities using slabs, coils, and pinching techniques; once weekly over four weeks through Aug. 29 (excludes Aug. 22), participants must attend with a support person who remains during the entire class; held at ArtFusion19464, 341 Beech St. Unit 1, Pottstown PA
- Theater: “Guys and Dolls,” starts at 7 p.m., ticketed; a “timeless Broadway musical comedy … set in the bustling streets of 1950s New York City, in a tale of unlikely romance, redemption, and dicey deals;” featuring a cast of local teen performers, directed by Lisa Hendricks; held at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown PA
Saturday, Aug. 2
- “Bells Across PA” unveiling at Historic Trappe, starts at 10 a.m., free to attend; part of the 250th anniversary in 2026 of the Declaration of Independence, co-sponsored by Historic Trappe, the Borough of Trappe, and the Valley Forge chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; with ceremonial placement of a decorated fiberglass Liberty Bell replica outside The Speaker’s House historic site, 151 W. Main St., Trappe PA
- “How We Ate Cooking Adventure,” 10-11:30 a.m., ticketed (space limited, advance registration required online or by calling 215-256-3020 Extension 112); this month’s topic, “Puddings”/Pies; participants will join instructor Alice Wolfgang in creating from recipes in the book “How We Ate” by local historian Alan Keyser; “experiment with historic recipes while enjoying fun and fellowship;” held at the Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Rd., Harleysville PA
- “Unlocking Black History on the Schuylkill River,” 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., free participation (advance registration required); sponsored by the Pottstown NAACP and Delaware Riverkeeper Network, features stories about prominent and historical African American figures of the region during several stops; light snacks and refreshments provided; begins at Take It Outdoors, 140 College Dr., Pottstown PA
- Pottsgrove Manor “August Open House,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); discover something different each Wednesday through Aug. 30, including colonial music, cooking, blacksmithing, artifact interaction, and art; join the manor’s curator for a closer look at specially selected collections and pieces; held at the manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
- Theater: “Guys and Dolls,” starts at Noon, ticketed; a “timeless Broadway musical comedy … set in the bustling streets of 1950s New York City, in a tale of unlikely romance, redemption, and dicey deals;” featuring a cast of local teen performers, directed by Lisa Hendricks; held at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Watercolor painting instructions, 1-3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation, advance registration required); extends lessons offered during the July 12 “Plein Air Pottstown” program at historic Pottsgrove Manor; held at the manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
- Pottstown Nights Car Show, 3-9 p.m., free to spectators (no registration required), ticketed for those displaying cars; described as “Hot Wheels on High Street” and sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club, featuring all vintages, makes, and models of classic, muscle, exotic, and custom cars on display; also, live music and entertainment, a variety of food and product vendors, and community activity; visitor parking available on nearby on streets and lots; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA
Sunday, Aug. 3
- Harleysville Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission; its first full market season (it opened in September 2024), anticipating about 100 vendors with a variety of wares and talents; accompanied by live music, food trucks, and other attractions; held at the Harleysville Community Center, 435 Park Ave., Harleysville PA
- Theater: “Guys and Dolls,” starts at 2 p.m., ticketed; a “timeless Broadway musical comedy … set in the bustling streets of 1950s New York City, in a tale of unlikely romance, redemption, and dicey deals;” featuring a cast of local teen performers, directed by Lisa Hendricks; held at Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High St., Pottstown PA
- Music: “Pottsgrove Community Band,” starts at 6 p.m. (weather permitting), free to attend; part of the 2025 Lower Pottsgrove Township concert series, sponsored by J.P. Mascaro & Sons; bring a chair or a blanket for comfortable seating; rain date if needed set for July 21 (Monday) at 7 p.m., see the township’s Facebook page for concert updates and notices; held at the township’s Sanatoga Park Bandshell, 223 S. Sanatoga Rd., Pottstown PA
Monday, Aug. 4
- “School Supply Drive” until Aug. 8, Mondays through Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:30-11:30 a.m., free to participate; Lower Pottsgrove Township is accepting items for donation to benefit student residents of the Rolling Hills community for the 2025-’26 academic year; needed are pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers, erasers, scissors, glue sticks, composition notebooks, binders, loose leaf paper, sticky notes, and pencil cases; drop off at the above days and times at the municipal building, 2199 Buchert Rd., Pottstown PA
- “It’s Magic! The Story Of Kobb The Magician” presentation, starts at 7 p.m., free to attend (reservations required; for children grades K-6, a $5 donation is requested for a magic tricks activity packet); Kobb performed magic tricks on stage and also made thousands of dollars disappear from a local bank, learn his story; part of the 2025 Family Summer History Programs; held at the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society, 526 Main St., Royersford PA
Wednesday, Aug. 6
- “Maker Days,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); visitors can “peek behind the scenes” to learn about colonial trades such as tailoring, upholstery, leatherworking, and blacksmithing; explained by staff and volunteers; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
Thursday, Aug. 7
- “Stories In The Parks,” starts at 10 a.m., free to attend; hour-long read-aloud stories for children held Thursdays through Aug. 14, for more information call the Perkiomen Valley Library at call 610-287-8360; held this date at Meadow Park, 300 Main St., Schwenksville PA
Saturday, Aug. 9
- Fricks Locks Village Tours, offered at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. respectively, free admission; volunteers provide tours of this former 1700s village along the Schuylkill River Trail; for more information call East Coventry Township at 610-495-5443 or send an e-mail to info@eastcoventry-pa.gov; starts from the village entrance, 503 Fricks Lock Rd., Pottstown PA
- Pottsgrove Manor “August Open House,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); discover something different each Wednesday through Aug. 30, including colonial music, cooking, blacksmithing, artifact interaction, and art; join the manor’s curator for a closer look at specially selected collections and pieces; held at the manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
- “Lunch in Dining Class” on the Secret Valley Expedition, starts at noon, ticketed; offering lunch to all dining-class passengers aboard select Secret Valley Excursions, with a choice of entrée during the journey; other meal and snack options also available; for information call 610-367-0200 or send an e-mail to info@colebrookdalerailroad.com; begins from and returns to the station of the Colebrookdale Railroad, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
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Tuesday, Aug. 12
- Inclusive Clay August Tuesday Sessions, 2-4 p.m., ticketed (participants must register and qualify); hand-building ceramic art objects for adults with intellectual disabilities using slabs, coils, and pinching techniques; once weekly over five weeks through Sept. 9, participants must attend with a support person who remains during the entire class; held in the Fraley Studio at Historic Yellow Springs, 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs PA
Wednesday, Aug. 13
- Valley Culture Curator Tour, 6-7 p.m., ticketed (limited seats, advance registration required, purchase online); Christopher Malone, curator of the current exhibit “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road” describes how Pennsylvania German folk art evolved as settlers moved west; intended to help visitors understand how German settlers transformed artifacts of daily life; held at the Dewees Tavern of Historic Trappe, 301 W. Main St, Trappe PA
Thursday, Aug. 14
- “Stories In The Parks,” starts at 10 a.m., free to attend; hour-long read-aloud stories for children held Thursdays through Aug. 14, for more information call the Perkiomen Valley Library at call 610-287-8360; held this date at Coble Park, 1342 Gravel Pk., Lower Frederick PA
- Music: Limerick Summer Concert featuring The Fabulous Grease Band, starts at 7 p.m., free admission; “a seven-member “Best of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s rock ‘n’ roll party band;” held at Limerick Community Park, 180 Swamp Pk., Royersford PA
Saturday, Aug. 16
- Local Fresh Market at Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission; offering fresh local produce and fruit for purchase, as well as baked goods, hot coffee, cookies, and hand-crafter artisan goods; held at Green Lane Park, 2144 Snyder Rd., Green Lane PA
- Pottsgrove Manor “August Open House,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); discover something different each Wednesday through Aug. 30, including colonial music, cooking, blacksmithing, artifact interaction, and art; join the manor’s curator for a closer look at specially selected collections and pieces; held at the manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
Wednesday, Aug. 20
- Music: Schwenksville Meadow In The Park Concert, 6-8 p.m., free admission; from 6-8 p.m., the Meadow will howl with “River Dawgs.” The band channels “a Philly powered-western vibe to deliver an eclectic array of classic country to modern rock sons held at Meadow Park, 300 Main St., Schwenksville PA
Saturday, Aug. 23
- Fricks Locks Village Tours, offered at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. respectively, free admission; volunteers provide tours of this former 1700s village along the Schuylkill River Trail; for more information call East Coventry Township at 610-495-5443 or send an e-mail to info@eastcoventry-pa.gov; starts from the village entrance, 503 Fricks Lock Rd., Pottstown PA
- Pottsgrove Manor “August Open House,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); discover something different each Wednesday through Aug. 30, including colonial music, cooking, blacksmithing, artifact interaction, and art; join the manor’s curator for a closer look at specially selected collections and pieces; held at the manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
- “Lunch in Dining Class” on the Secret Valley Expedition, starts at noon, ticketed; offering lunch to all dining-class passengers aboard select Secret Valley Excursions, with a choice of entrée during the journey; other meal and snack options also available; for information call 610-367-0200 or send an e-mail to info@colebrookdalerailroad.com; begins from and returns to the station of the Colebrookdale Railroad, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
Saturday, Aug. 30
- Pottsgrove Manor “August Open House,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); discover something different each Wednesday through Aug. 30, including colonial music, cooking, blacksmithing, artifact interaction, and art; join the manor’s curator for a closer look at specially selected collections and pieces; held at the manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
- Pottstown Nights Car Show, 3-9 p.m., free to spectators (no registration required), ticketed for those displaying cars; described as “Hot Wheels on High Street” and sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club, featuring all vintages, makes, and models of classic, muscle, exotic, and custom cars on display; also, live music and entertainment, a variety of food and product vendors, and community activity; visitor parking available on nearby on streets and lots; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA
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Wednesday, Sept. 3
- “Maker Days,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); visitors can “peek behind the scenes” to learn about colonial trades such as tailoring, upholstery, leatherworking, and blacksmithing; explained by staff and volunteers; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
Saturday, Sept. 6
- “How We Ate Cooking Adventure,” 10-11:30 a.m., ticketed (space limited, advance registration required online or by calling 215-256-3020 Extension 112); this month’s topic, “Anything Apple; participants will join instructor Alice Wolfgang in creating from recipes in the book “How We Ate” by local historian Alan Keyser; “experiment with historic recipes while enjoying fun and fellowship;” held at the Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Rd., Harleysville PA
- Royersford Community Day 2025, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine), free to attend (suitable for all ages; street will be closed); featuring local vendors and artisan crafters, food trucks, live music, T-Shirt art contest for Spring-Ford 11-12th graders, also games, giveaways, and fun surprises; for more information send an e-mail to RoyersfordBA@gmail.com; sponsored by the Royersford Business Association; held at Main Street, downtown Royersford PA
Sunday, Sept. 7
- Harleysville Market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission; its first full market season (it opened in September 2024), anticipating about 100 vendors with a variety of wares and talents; accompanied by live music, food trucks, and other attractions; held at the Harleysville Community Center, 435 Park Ave., Harleysville PA
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Friday, Sept. 12
- “Lunch in Dining Class” on the Secret Valley Expedition, starts at noon, ticketed; offering lunch to all dining-class passengers aboard select Secret Valley Excursions, with a choice of entrée during the journey; other meal and snack options also available; for information call 610-367-0200 or send an e-mail to info@colebrookdalerailroad.com; begins from and returns to the station of the Colebrookdale Railroad, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
Saturday, Sept. 13
- 2nd annual Rose Squared Art Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission; presenting 100+ artisans with works in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D and 3D mixed media and photography also a selection of food trucks and breweries, and ample free parking; held rain or shine at the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Arena, 1326 Pottstown Pk., Glenmoore PA
Sunday, Sept. 14
- 2nd annual Rose Squared Art Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission; presenting 100+ artisans with works in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D and 3D mixed media and photography also a selection of food trucks and breweries, and ample free parking; held rain or shine at the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Arena, 1326 Pottstown Pk., Glenmoore PA
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Wednesday, Sept. 17
- Local Racing for “Hot Rod Drag Week 2025,” 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., ticketed (children age 12 and younger are free); one of several national races to determine Hot Rod Magazine’s “fastest street car in America;” presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, race car registration began during February 2025; to be held at Maple Grove Raceway, 30 Stauffer Park Ln., Mohnton PA
Friday, Sept. 19
- Museum Time for Minis, 11 a.m. to noon, ticketed (limited to ages 3-7, suggested donation, advance registration required); bring the smallest members of your family to dip their toes in history and explore themes of colonial America; includes fun activities, read-alouds, hands-on experiences; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
- “Lunch in Dining Class” on the Secret Valley Expedition, starts at noon, ticketed; offering lunch to all dining-class passengers aboard select Secret Valley Excursions, with a choice of entrée during the journey; other meal and snack options also available; for information call 610-367-0200 or send an e-mail to info@colebrookdalerailroad.com; begins from and returns to the station of the Colebrookdale Railroad, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
Saturday, Sept. 20
- Local Fresh Market at Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission; offering fresh local produce and fruit for purchase, as well as baked goods, hot coffee, cookies, and hand-crafter artisan goods; held at Green Lane Park, 2144 Snyder Rd., Green Lane PA
- “The Pennsylvania Derby,” opens at 10 a.m., ticketed; two of the day’s Pennsylvania thoroughbred featured races are each $1 million Grade I stakes races, as well as the Grade II Gallant Bob, a $400,000 stakes race for three-year-olds; held at Parx Racing, 2999 Street Rd., Bensalem PA
- “History Talk and Happy Hour with Historians,” starts at 3:30 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); arrive at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA, (all ages welcome) for a one-hour presentation on selected topics; then, separately at 5 p.m. and limited to those age 21 and older, join the featured speaker and manor staff members for an “off-site history happy hour” at Sly Fox Brewing, 331 Circle of Progress Dr., Pottstown PA
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Friday, Sept. 26
- “Lehigh Valley Passport to History” Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free to attend; admission to a variety of historical sites across nine counties, many with family-friendly activities; sponsored by the Northampton County Hotel Tax Program, the Bucks County Tourism Program, and the Lehigh County Development Program; find more information at lvhistory.org
Saturday, Sept. 27
- “Lehigh Valley Passport to History” Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free to attend; admission to a variety of historical sites across nine counties, many with family-friendly activities; sponsored by the Northampton County Hotel Tax Program, the Bucks County Tourism Program, and the Lehigh County Development Program; find more information at lvhistory.org
- Limerick Uncorked 2025 Festival, noon to 5 p.m., ticketed (must be age 21 or older to attend, held rain or shine); featuring products and presentations by local wineries and craft breweries, food and beverages from area restaurants and food trucks, live music, local artisans and their crafts; presented by the Spring-Ford Rotary Club and Limerick Parks and Recreation, with proceeds donated to community non-profits; held at Limerick Community Park, 180 Swamp Pike, Royersford PA
Sunday, Sept. 28
- “Lehigh Valley Passport to History” Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free to attend; admission to a variety of historical sites across nine counties, many with family-friendly activities; sponsored by the Northampton County Hotel Tax Program, the Bucks County Tourism Program, and the Lehigh County Development Program; find more information at lvhistory.org
Wednesday, Oct. 1
- “Maker Days,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); visitors can “peek behind the scenes” to learn about colonial trades such as tailoring, upholstery, leatherworking, and blacksmithing; explained by staff and volunteers; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
Sunday, Oct. 5
- Harleysville Fall Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission; its first full market season (it opened in September 2024), anticipating about 100 vendors with a variety of wares and talents; accompanied by live music, food trucks, and other attractions; held at the Harleysville Community Center, 435 Park Ave., Harleysville PA
Friday, Oct. 10
- “Bump in the Night, A Nighttime Tour,” three separate sessions start at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:0 p.m. respectively, ticketed (suggested donation; advance registration required); history happens after dark during Pottsgrove Manor’s special evening tours by lantern and moonlight; find its creepiest corners and spookiest stairwells, then uncover how colonial America whittled away darkest hours; held at the manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
Saturday, Oct. 11
- Fricks Locks Village Tours, offered at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. respectively, free admission; volunteers provide tours of this former 1700s village along the Schuylkill River Trail; for more information call East Coventry Township at 610-495-5443 or send an e-mail to info@eastcoventry-pa.gov; starts from the village entrance, 503 Fricks Lock Rd., Pottstown PA
Saturday, Oct. 18
- Local Fresh Market at Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission; offering fresh local produce and fruit for purchase, as well as baked goods, hot coffee, cookies, and hand-crafter artisan goods; held at Green Lane Park, 2144 Snyder Rd., Green Lane PA
Saturday, Oct. 25
- Fricks Locks Village Tours, offered at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. respectively, free admission; volunteers provide tours of this former 1700s village along the Schuylkill River Trail; for more information call East Coventry Township at 610-495-5443 or send an e-mail to info@eastcoventry-pa.gov; starts from the village entrance, 503 Fricks Lock Rd., Pottstown PA
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Wednesday, Nov. 5
- “Maker Days,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (suggested donation); visitors can “peek behind the scenes” to learn about colonial trades such as tailoring, upholstery, leatherworking, and blacksmithing; explained by staff and volunteers; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA
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Sunday, Dec. 7
- Harleysville Christmas Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission; its first full market season (it opened in September 2024), anticipating about 100 vendors with a variety of wares and talents; accompanied by live music, food trucks, and other attractions; held at the Harleysville Community Center, 435 Park Ave., Harleysville PA
Friday, Dec. 19
- Museum Time for Minis, 11 a.m. to noon, ticketed (limited to ages 3-7, suggested donation, advance registration required); bring the smallest members of your family to dip their toes in history and explore themes of colonial America; includes fun activities, read-alouds, hands-on experiences; held at Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown PA