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What's Ahead on the Calendar at Travels With The Post

What’s Ahead on the Calendar at 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.

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.

Each weekday or weekend listing includes a green-colored link for more information.

No community calendar is ever “complete.” This one is updated regularly, and the 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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May 2026 Calendar

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Wednesday, May 13

  • “Art Analysis,” an Anno Artem Crit Group, 6-8 p.m. (monthly on the second Wednesday), free to participate (apply via e-mail to submissions@annoartem.com); bring personally created art in any stage of development for a fair and constructive critique by peers; presenting artists should be able to describe their thoughts behind the piece and their methods, group participants should be able to discuss a work’s qualities constructively and objectively; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA

Thursday, May 14

  • Community Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission; take advantage of free health screenings (blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, behavioral health, women’s health, dental health, and weight loss); find helpful information to support you and your family’s well-being; for more information, call 484-945-1020 Extension 301; held at Ricketts Community Center, 658 Beech St, Pottstown PA
  • The Pottstown Centennial Carnival, 5-9 p.m., free admission (ticketed rides and games); a return of a borough carnival tradition initiated by the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department, conducted by Tons of Fun Shows; with food vendors, games, and more than 15 rides; ride wrist band special Thursday only; held at Pottstown Memorial Park, 75 W. King St., Pottstown PA
  • Tours and Walks in Spring City, 5:30-6:20 p.m., free to participate; explore areas along the tour route, including Schuyler River grist mills and other important buildings for stove making, iron and steel manufacturing, and other structures; see and learn about one of Chester County’s historic gems with 7 total stops; an event by the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society; starts at the Spring City borough parking lot at Main Street and Yost Avenue, Spring City PA
  • Fiber Plant Trio Workshop, 6-8 p.m., ticketed (appropriate for all skill levels, including beginners); “have fun creating an adorable set of plants that you can’t kill and don’t have to water;” all supplies and tools provided, with step-by-step instruction, and a complementary glass of wine or bottle of water; BYOB and snacks; held at Cranberry Street Boutique, 324 Main St., Royersford PA
  • Tours and Walks in Spring City, 7-7:50 p.m., free to participate; explore areas along the tour route, including Schuyler River grist mills and other important buildings for stove making, iron and steel manufacturing, and other structures; see and learn about one of Chester County’s historic gems with 7 total stops; an event by the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society; starts at the Spring City borough parking lot at Main Street and Yost Avenue, Spring City PA

Friday, May 15

  • Annual “Penn Dry Goods” Exhibition and Demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed (online advance reservations suggested); includes quilt identification sessions, a pre-event Zoom lecture, quilt turning, and a textile conservation workshop; proceeds support the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in its collection preservation, exhibitions, and programming; held at the center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
  • Exhibit: “Resist!,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; the May (Thursdays through Sunday) exhibit at the Anno Artem gallery offers works by 17 artists from a wide range of styles and mediums, who “use their art to speak out loudly” against “totalitarian governments;” the show also includes an audio installation and “No Kings” protest banner; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • The Pottstown Centennial Carnival, 5-10 p.m., free admission (ticketed rides and games); a return of a borough carnival tradition initiated by the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department, conducted by Tons of Fun Shows; with food vendors, games, and more than 15 rides; held at Pottstown Memorial Park, 75 W. King St., Pottstown PA
  • Music: “Enslow,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Saturday, May 16

  • Annual “Penn Dry Goods” Exhibition and Demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ticketed (online advance reservations suggested); includes quilt identification sessions, a pre-event Zoom lecture, quilt turning, and a textile conservation workshop; proceeds support the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, in its collection preservation, exhibitions, and programming; held at the center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg PA
  • Revolutionary War Weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission (a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated); a family-friendly outdoor event featuring exciting battle reenactments, encampments, and re-enactors as soldiers and civilians furing the fight for independence; held at the Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA
  • “Stop The Bleed” community training, 10-11 a.m., free admission; learn how to stop life-threatening bleeding and help prevent deaths, in a program developed by the American College of Surgeons; led by instructor Zoë Galyon; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Exhibit: “Resist!,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; the May (Thursdays through Sunday) exhibit at the Anno Artem gallery offers works by 17 artists from a wide range of styles and mediums, who “use their art to speak out loudly” against “totalitarian governments;” the show also includes an audio installation and “No Kings” protest banner; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Pottstown Arts in the Park 2026 (rescheduled after postponement), noon to 4 p.m., free admission; meet artists, art enthusiasts, and representatives of businesses and organizations involved in the arts; enjoy live music and dance, visual arts workshops, arts and crafts vendors; with snacks and kids’ activities; sponsored by Pottstown Arts in the Park, the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department, and Pottstown Community Arts; held at Pottstown Riverfront Park, 140 College Dr., Pottstown PA
  • “Wheels and Wine Barricade” for Jeep Owners, noon to 6 p.m. (judging at 4 p.m., awards presentations at 5 p.m.), free spectator admission; features wine, food, vendors, and music; a vehicle show specifically for Jeep owners, entry fees apply, benefits the non-profits Wheels For Another Day Inc. and the American Legion’s Be The One effort; held at Manatawny Creek Winery, 227 Levengood Rd., Douglassville PA
  • The Pottstown Centennial Carnival, 2-10 p.m., free admission (ticketed rides and games); a return of a borough carnival tradition initiated by the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department, conducted by Tons of Fun Shows; with food vendors, games, and more than 15 rides; held at Pottstown Memorial Park, 75 W. King St., Pottstown PA
  • “Conscious Menstruation: A Sacred Body Workshop,” starts at 7 p.m., ticketed; hosted by Kohenet Bekah Starr; considered a “sacred withdrawal, not as exile but as sanctuary,” part of an ancient Hebrew tradition in which “women of the desert gathered once a month beneath a crimson tent, setting down the labor of nomadic life to rest, story-tell, and tend to one another;” held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Music: “Lindsay Jordan & the Gypsies,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Sunday, May 17

  • Revolutionary War Weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission (a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated); a family-friendly outdoor event featuring exciting battle reenactments, encampments, and re-enactors as soldiers and civilians furing the fight for independence; held at the Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA
  • Exhibit: “Resist!,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; the May (Thursdays through Sunday) exhibit at the Anno Artem gallery offers works by 17 artists from a wide range of styles and mediums, who “use their art to speak out loudly” against “totalitarian governments;” the show also includes an audio installation and “No Kings” protest banner; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • “Craft and Art Gathering,” 1-3 p.m., free admission; a casual get-together for creative folks, bring whatever craft or art project you’re working on (knitting, sketching, crochet, coloring, watercolor, rug-hooking, wreath-making, or anything else) and spend time creating in company; or just bring yourself and doodle as others chat; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Music: “Next Gen Live,” starts at 2 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Monday, May 18

Tuesday, May 19

  • “Sips and Succulents” event, starts at 10 a.m., free admission; held at The Residence at Boyertown, 50 Moser Ln., Bechtelsville PA
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre-Check Enrollment, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (by appointment only; call 215-538-5150), ticketed; a TSA pre-check agent will conduct enrollments for documents that ease and simplify airport security check-ins for a period of 5 years; held at the AAA East Central office, 632 N. West End Blvd., Quakertown PA

Wednesday, May 20

  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre-Check Enrollment, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (by appointment only; call 215-538-5150), ticketed; a TSA pre-check agent will conduct enrollments for documents that ease and simplify airport security check-ins for a period of 5 years; held at the AAA East Central office, 632 N. West End Blvd., Quakertown PA
  • “Collectors’ House Party and Happy Hour,” 5-7 p.m., free to attend (but advance RSVP required, with the party’s secret location offered in response; no dress code, free parking on the street); works to be discussed are by artists Matthew Dougherty, Anthony Nowack, Jim Ehling, Jaqueline Rose, and others; held somewhere in Phoenixville PA
  • Vacation Planning Event, starts at 6:30 p.m., free admission (advance registration requested, call 800-354-8761); hosted by Insight Vacations; held at the AAA office in the Limerick Square Shopping Center, 70 Buckwalter Rd., Royersford PA

Thursday, May 21

  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre-Check Enrollment, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (by appointment only; call 215-538-5150), ticketed; a TSA pre-check agent will conduct enrollments for documents that ease and simplify airport security check-ins for a period of 5 years; held at the AAA East Central office, 632 N. West End Blvd., Quakertown PA
  • Music: “Celebrate America” Concert, 7-8:30 p.m., free admission (online advance reservations recommended); presented by the Pennsylvania Philharmonic, its newest live concert music education program featuring different musical styles of American music; scheduled for later delivery to regional schools both in-person and virtually; held in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre at West Chester University, 817 E. High St., West Chester PA
  • Music: “Ruben Moreno & Zydeco Re-evolution,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Friday, May 22

  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre-Check Enrollment, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (by appointment only; call 215-538-5150), ticketed; a TSA pre-check agent will conduct enrollments for documents that ease and simplify airport security check-ins for a period of 5 years; held at the AAA East Central office, 632 N. West End Blvd., Quakertown PA
  • Exhibit: “Resist!,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; the May (Thursdays through Sunday) exhibit at the Anno Artem gallery offers works by 17 artists from a wide range of styles and mediums, who “use their art to speak out loudly” against “totalitarian governments;” the show also includes an audio installation and “No Kings” protest banner; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Music: “The Ruen Brothers,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Saturday, May 23

  • Exhibit: “Resist!,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; the May (Thursdays through Sunday) exhibit at the Anno Artem gallery offers works by 17 artists from a wide range of styles and mediums, who “use their art to speak out loudly” against “totalitarian governments;” the show also includes an audio installation and “No Kings” protest banner; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Workers Pro-Wrestling Match, starts at 6 p.m. (VIP early entry 4:30 p.m. with meet and greet, and door prizes; doors open at 5 p.m.), ticketed (sales final, no refunds); beverages and food available; held at Ringing Rocks Roller Rink, 815 White Pine Ln., Pottstown PA
  • Music: “Hot 8 Brass Band,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Sunday, May 24

  • Exhibit: “Resist!,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; the May (Thursdays through Sunday) exhibit at the Anno Artem gallery offers works by 17 artists from a wide range of styles and mediums, who “use their art to speak out loudly” against “totalitarian governments;” the show also includes an audio installation and “No Kings” protest banner; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Music: “Sol Katana,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Monday, May 25

  • Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26

Wednesday, May 27

  • Child Car Seat Checks, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free to participate (appointment required, call 215-855-8600); Pennsylvania State Police and AAA host inspections in which state troopers inspect children’s car seats for safe and correct installation; participants are asked to bring their vehicles, car seats, and children if possible; held at the AAA East Central office, 1250 N. Broad St., Lansdale PA

Thursday, May 28

  • Music: “Lydio Von Hof,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Friday, May 29

  • “$cam Jam” Presentation,” 10 a.m. to noon, free admission (advance registration requested; call 484-200-8265 or send an e-mail to repciresi@pahouse.net); a scam prevention event offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking & Securities, and sponsored by local state Rep. Joe Ciresi; hear from experts from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, Limerick Police Department, and the PA Attorney General’s Office; held at the Limerick Township Municipal Building, 646 W. Ridge Pk., Limerick PA
  • Exhibit: “Resist!,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; the May (Thursdays through Sunday) exhibit at the Anno Artem gallery offers works by 17 artists from a wide range of styles and mediums, who “use their art to speak out loudly” against “totalitarian governments;” the show also includes an audio installation and “No Kings” protest banner; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Music: “Holy Roller,” starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Saturday, May 30

  • Exhibit: “Resist!,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; the May (Thursdays through Sunday) exhibit at the Anno Artem gallery offers works by 17 artists from a wide range of styles and mediums, who “use their art to speak out loudly” against “totalitarian governments;” the show also includes an audio installation and “No Kings” protest banner; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Figure Drawing Session, 6-8 p.m., ticketed (must be age 18 or older); grab your pencils and spend an evening sketching a live model, bring your own materials; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA
  • Music: “Haus of Monsters,” a Lady Gaga tribute, starts at 7:30 p.m., free admission; a concert held at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks on the ArtsQuest campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA

Sunday, May 31

  • Exhibit: “Resist!,” 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; the May (Thursdays through Sunday) exhibit at the Anno Artem gallery offers works by 17 artists from a wide range of styles and mediums, who “use their art to speak out loudly” against “totalitarian governments;” the show also includes an audio installation and “No Kings” protest banner; held at Anno Artem LLC, 1 Security Plz. Ste. 202, Pottstown PA

June 2026

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Saturday, June 6

  • Trinity Lighthouse Church Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine), free admission and parking; bargains available indoors and outdoors on a variety of items, all proceeds benefit Project Purpose, the Genesis Women’s Clinic, and missions; held at the church, 66 S. Limerick Rd., Royersford PA
  • “Pottstown Nights Car Show,” 3-9 p.m., free admission to spectators across several blocks of the borough; a monthly show (first Saturdays from May through September) open to all vehicles (cars trucks, motorcycles) with no owner entry fees, show cars enter at the intersection of Queen and South Hanover streets; sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA

Wednesday, June 10

  • Women Veterans Day Commemoration, starts at 11:30 a.m., free to view online or in person; a fourth annual commemoration established by state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick honors “the service, sacrifice and contributions of women who served in the U.S military;” to be held virtually online, and in person in the Main Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, 501 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg PA

Saturday, June 13

  • Trinity Lighthouse Church Yard Sale (2nd Day), 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), free admission and parking; bargains available indoors and outdoors on a variety of items, all proceeds benefit Project Purpose, the Genesis Women’s Clinic, and missions; held at the church, 66 S. Limerick Rd., Royersford PA
  • Pottstown Observes Juneteenth, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission; an early observance of the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States; includes live performances, a basketball tournament, a Juneteenth pageant, and a DJ competition; trucks, vendors, and local businesses will offer food, beverages, and other products available for purchase, accompanied by booths occupied by area artists, performers, and community groups; held on East High Street between Charlotte and Hanover streets, Pottstown PA

Tuesday, June 16

  • Cruise Tour Showcase, starts at 6 p.m., free admission (advance registration required, call 800-782-5605); a presentation by Boscov’s Travel on cruises and cruise tours to Alaska; for more information call 610-374-0141 or send an e-mail to bostravberkshire@boscovs.com; held in the Corporate Meeting Room of Boscov’s Department Store, Reading Mall (lower level), 4500 Perkiomen Ave., Reading PA

Wednesday, June 17

  • “Moving Forward: Downsizing Made Simple” program, starts at 2 p.m., free admission; held at The Residence at Boyertown, 50 Moser Ln., Bechtelsville PA

Saturday, June 20

  • Portrayal of Phillis Wheatley, America’s first published African American poet, starts at 4 p.m., free admission; visitors will learn about the life and work of this enslaved woman during an outdoor “porch performance;” bring a chair or blanket for comfortable seating, sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills; held at Montgomery County’s Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA

Saturday, June 27

  • Blood Donation Drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free to participate (online advance registration requested); conducted by the Miller Keystone Blood Center; held at Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue, 1454 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville PA
  • “Victorian Game Day and Vintage Baseball,” noon to 3 p.m., free admission (a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated); spend a summer afternoon playing games at Pennypacker Mills, including croquet, graces, ring toss, and other old-fashioned lawn and tabletop games; also see the The Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia will play a doubleheader using 1860s rules, uniforms, and equipment, held at Montgomery County’s Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA
  • America’s 250th Birthday Commemoration, noon to 8 p.m., ticketed; an immersive, living history event featuring colonial and early American demonstrations, trades, and activities, meet Gen. George Washington, and learn about life on and off the battlefield; tour through properties at the Daniel Boone Homestead, and participate in 18-century hands-on activities; held at the homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Rd., Birdsboro PA

July 2026

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Thursday, July 9

  • “Stars, Stripes, and BBQ Bites” event, starts at noon, free admission; held at The Residence at Boyertown, 50 Moser Ln., Bechtelsville PA

Saturday, July 11

  • “Pottstown Nights Car Show,” 3-9 p.m., free admission to spectators across several blocks of the borough; a monthly show (first Saturdays from May through September) open to all vehicles (cars trucks, motorcycles) with no owner entry fees, show cars enter at the intersection of Queen and South Hanover streets; sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA
  • “Benjamin Franklin,” a porch performance, starts at 4 p.m., free admission (suitable for all ages; a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated); meet “The First American,” Benjamin Franklin, and learn how he tamed electricity, founded the first lending library, and ultimately signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; bring a chair or blanket to comfortably during this outdoor performance; sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills; held at Montgomery County’s Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA

August 2026

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Saturday, Aug. 1

  • “Pottstown Nights Car Show,” 3-9 p.m., free admission to spectators across several blocks of the borough; a monthly show (first Saturdays from May through September) open to all vehicles (cars trucks, motorcycles) with no owner entry fees, show cars enter at the intersection of Queen and South Hanover streets; sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA

Saturday, Aug. 22

  • Montgomery County Concert Band, a porch performance, starts at 4 p.m., free admission (a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated); enjoy a summer concert presented by the band, bring a chair or blanket to comfortably during this outdoor performance; sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills; held at Montgomery County’s Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA

September 2026

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Wednesday, Sept. 2

  • Program: “The Legacy of Samuel W. Pennypacker,” starts at 11 a.m., free admission (a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated); witness a wreath-laying ceremony at Morris Cemetery to observe the 110th anniversary of the death of former Pennsylvania Gov. Samuel W. Pennypacker; held at the cemetery, 428 Nutt Rd, Phoenixville PA

Saturday, Sept. 5

  • “Pottstown Nights Car Show,” 3-9 p.m., free admission to spectators across several blocks of the borough; a monthly show (first Saturdays from May through September) open to all vehicles (cars trucks, motorcycles) with no owner entry fees, show cars enter at the intersection of Queen and South Hanover streets; sponsored by the Red Horse Motoring Club; held on East High Street in downtown Pottstown PA

Saturday, Sept. 19

  • 15th Annual Craft Marketplace, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., free to attend; buy one-of-a-kind crafts, food, gifts, and other items at this award-winning craft fair; sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills; held at Montgomery County’s Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA

Saturday, Sept. 23

  • Montgomery County Homeschool Day, 10 a.m. to noon, free admission (advance registration required, call 610-287-9349; a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated); join Montgomery County’s parks and historic sites for a day of educational programming that will engage students in the themes of nature and history; held at Norristown Farm Park, 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown PA

October 2026

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Saturday, Oct. 3

“Edgar Allan Poe,” a porch performance, starts at 4 p.m., free admission (suitable for all ages; a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated); author Edgar Allan Poe exposes the inner machinations of the human mind and heart, and provides vivid images, terrifying tales, and heart-thumping excitement; bring a chair or blanket to comfortably during this outdoor performance; sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills; held at Montgomery County’s Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA

Saturday, Oct. 24

“All Hallows Eve Fall Festival,” noon to 4 p.m., free admission (family-friendly; a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated); enjoy an afternoon of old-fashioned fall fun as kids make crafts, paint pumpkins, shuck corn, press apples into cider, play games, complete a scavenger hunt, and take a hayride around the meadow; however, the on-site mansion will be closed for the day; held at Montgomery County’s Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA

December 2026

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Saturday, Dec. 12

“Victorian Christmas Open House,” 2-8 p.m., free admission (a suggested donation of $2 per person is appreciated);celebrate the holiday season with a night of festivities, take in the sights and sounds of Christmas past with musicians on the porch, Victorian decorations in the mansion, clear toy-candy making demonstrations in the kitchen, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the classroom; however, the on-site mansion will be closed before 2 p.m.; held at Montgomery County’s Pennypacker Mills historic site, 5 Haldeman Rd., Schwenksville PA