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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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Tuesday, March 25

  • “A Visit with … Betsy Ross,” 7-8 p.m., free; meet Carol Spacht, who has portrayed the iconic role of Betsy Ross, Philadelphia’s premier flag maker, and experience how history becomes real and relevant through first-person or character interpretation; includes light refreshments; an Historic Trappe event sponsored by Concordia Trust and held at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, 200 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Wednesday, March 26

  • “Coffee Talk,” 9-10 a.m., free admission (advance registration required, call Ashley at 610-495-6432 or send her an e-mail to ashleyk@limerickpa.org); an hour-long coffee-and-breakfast discussion on timely topics with local speakers; this month featuring Tax Collector Ryan Wall on rebates; held at Arcadia at Limerick Pointe, 51 W. Arcadia Dr., Limerick PA
  • Local Diaper Bank, open 10 a.m. to noon, and 5-7 p.m., on the fourth Wednesday of each month, free admission; provides diapers and cleansing wipes to caregivers in need of products; donations of diapers and wipes also accepted; held at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., Pottstown PA

Thursday, March 27

  • “PA Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program” in-person assistance, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling 215-541-2388), free; program provides financial relief to eligible Pennsylvanians with rebates on property taxes or rent paid in the previous year, rebate applications due by June 30; assistance offered by staff from the office of state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick; held at Boyertown Area Multi-Service, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown PA
  • Scrabble Club, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free admission (no registration required); join other word lovers Thursdays to play Scrabble, for adults age 18 and older; at the Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
  • Dementia Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m. (on the last Thursday of every month), free to attend (reservations appreciated by calling Rose Anne or Jen at 610-385-5002, or sending an e-mail to rklementisz@keystonevillaatdouglassville.com); a “positive approach to care” discussion series features topics intended to help caregivers overcome challenges; this month’s topic: “Exploring Dietary Options;” held in the personal care building of Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Benjamin Franklin Hwy, Douglassville PA
  • Spring Musical presented by Pottsgrove Middle School, 7-9 p.m., ticketed; held at the auditorium in the school, 1351 N. Hanover St., Pottstown PA

Friday, March 28

  • Charlestown Spring Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., free admission; 300+ consignors selling clothing, toys, baby items, linens, books, furniture, handbags, hardware, jewelry, bric-a-brac and plants; benefits Charlestown Playhouse, a non-profit cooperative preschool; held at the Kimberton Firehouse and Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville PA
  • Coyote Moon Puppet Show, starts at 1 p.m., free; “experience the magic of ‘Coyote Moon,’ produced and directed by Katdazzle O’Connell of Poppycock Puppets, in a production that will warm your heart. Follow Jesse Coyote on her search for her missing brother, a journey that takes her from the peaceful woods of Coventry to the bustling city of Pottstown;” held at the TriCounty Active Adult Center, 288 Moser Rd. Ste. 1, Pottstown PA
  • Lenten Dinners, 4-7 p.m., ticketed; available for eat-in or take-out; menu items include fried fish platter, spaghetti with garlic italian bread, grilled cheese and occasional weekly specials of crab cakes and baked salmon with lemon butter; adult meals include a choice of 2 sides, a beverage and homemade dessert; held inside Hedge Hall at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 40 Spring Mount Rd., Schwenksville PA
  • Spring Musical presented by Pottsgrove Middle School, 7-9 p.m., ticketed; held at the auditorium in the school, 1351 N. Hanover St., Pottstown PA

Saturday, March 29

  • Charlestown Spring Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission; 300+ consignors selling clothing, toys, baby items, linens, books, furniture, handbags, hardware, jewelry, bric-a-brac and plants; benefits Charlestown Playhouse, a non-profit cooperative preschool; held at the Kimberton Firehouse and Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville PA
  • “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticketed; Pennsylvania German artists moved over time from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia. Their art evolved as they traveled. Learn how and why in an exhibit in an exhibit that continues through August 2025; at the Dewees Tavern Museum, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
  • Art Exhibit: “Inside,” noon to 2 p.m., free admission; featuring works in all media and genres of art, in which artists are challenged “to submit works interpreting the ‘inside’ of anything; a professional artist and illustrator Kathi Ember serves as juror; continues weekends through April 27 or by appointment; held at Studio B, 39 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
  • Spring Musical presented by Pottsgrove Middle School, 1-3 p.m., ticketed; held at the auditorium in the school, 1351 N. Hanover St., Pottstown PA
  • Take-Out Dinner, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free admission; an initiative to “fill bellies and warm hearts,” follow traffic directors at the parking lot entrances of North Reading Avenue or Walnut Street; held at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA

Sunday, March 30

  • “Valley Culture: Constructing Identity Along the Great Wagon Road,” noon to 4 p.m., ticketed; Pennsylvania German artists moved over time from the Perkiomen Valley to Virginia. Their art evolved as they traveled. Learn how and why in an exhibit in an exhibit that continues through August 2025; at the Dewees Tavern Museum, 301 W. Main St., Trappe PA
  • Charlestown Spring Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission; 300+ consignors selling clothing, toys, baby items, linens, books, furniture, handbags, hardware, jewelry, bric-a-brac and plants; benefits Charlestown Playhouse, a non-profit cooperative preschool; held at the Kimberton Firehouse and Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville PA
  • Art Exhibit: “Inside,” noon to 2 p.m., free admission; featuring works in all media and genres of art, in which artists are challenged “to submit works interpreting the ‘inside’ of anything; a professional artist and illustrator Kathi Ember serves as juror; continues weekends through April 27 or by appointment; held at Studio B, 39 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
  • “Back Door” Used Book Sale, noon to 4 p.m., free admission; “amazing deals” and one-day-only bargains, park in the library lot and walk through the back door; proceeds benefit the library, hosted by the Friends of the Pottstown Regional Public Library; for more information, call 610-970-6551; at the library, 500 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • “Sunday Sundaes Adventure,” 2:30-4 p.m., ticketed; a 90-minute trip on the Secret Valley line “into one of the most scenic and historic regions in the Northeast,” featuring make-your-own sundaes with ice cream from Longacres Modern Dairy and all the ingredients; on the Colebrookdale Railroad, leaving from its station at 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown PA
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Monday, March 31

  • Charlestown Spring Sale, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., free admission; 300+ consignors selling clothing, toys, baby items, linens, books, furniture, handbags, hardware, jewelry, bric-a-brac and plants; benefits Charlestown Playhouse, a non-profit cooperative preschool; held at the Kimberton Firehouse and Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville PA

Tuesday, April 1

  • Charlestown Spring Sale, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., free admission; 300+ consignors selling clothing, toys, baby items, linens, books, furniture, handbags, hardware, jewelry, bric-a-brac and plants; benefits Charlestown Playhouse, a non-profit cooperative preschool; held at the Kimberton Firehouse and Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville PA

Thursday, April 3

  • “PA Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program” in-person assistance, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling 215-541-2388), free; program provides financial relief to eligible Pennsylvanians with rebates on property taxes or rent paid in the previous year, rebate applications due by June 30; assistance offered by staff from the office of state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick; held at Boyertown Area Multi-Service, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown PA
  • Karaoke with DJ Tony Cadaver, 7-10 p.m., free admission (food and beverages available for purchase); offering nights of unquestionably questionable vocal talent, accompanied by a great songbook, amazing sound, and song request systems; held the first and third Thursday of every month at Manatawny Still Works, 320 Circle of Progress Dr. Unit 104, Pottstown PA

Friday, April 4

  • “Lighten Your Path” yoga class, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (monthly on 1st and 3rd Fridays), ticketed (advance online registration required); led by instructor Evelyn Dunn, CYT; held in the auditorium at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • Lenten Dinners, 4-7 p.m., ticketed; available for eat-in or take-out; menu items include fried fish platter, spaghetti with garlic italian bread, grilled cheese and occasional weekly specials of crab cakes and baked salmon with lemon butter; adult meals include a choice of 2 sides, a beverage and homemade dessert; held inside Hedge Hall at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 40 Spring Mount Rd., Schwenksville PA

Saturday, April 5

  • Spring Craft Fair, 9 a.m to 1 p.m., free admission; presented by Washington Township Parks & Recreation; discover a treasure trove of unique handmade crafts made by local residents, and Easter plants, held at the township Municipal Complex, 120 Barto Rd., Barto PA
  • Charlestown Spring Sale (Half-Price Sale), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission; 300+ consignors selling clothing, toys, baby items, linens, books, furniture, handbags, hardware, jewelry, bric-a-brac and plants; benefits Charlestown Playhouse, a non-profit cooperative preschool; held at the Kimberton Firehouse and Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville 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, Satisfying Soups; 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
  • Family Forest Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., ticketed; in this family-friendly event, take a hike through the arboretum to look for eggs and return them for prizes; also win candy playing family Bingo; event include crafts, snacks, build your own pizza (for an added fee), and other activities; held at the arboretum, 1794 Gilbertsville Rd., Pottstown PA
  • Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m to noon, free admission; presented by Washington Township Parks & Recreation; come join us for our annual Easter Egg and Doggie Egg hunts; the Easter Bunny will be available for free pictures; held at the township Municipal Complex, 120 Barto Rd., Barto PA
  • Art Exhibit: “Inside,” noon to 2 p.m., free admission; featuring works in all media and genres of art, in which artists are challenged “to submit works interpreting the ‘inside’ of anything; a professional artist and illustrator Kathi Ember serves as juror; continues weekends through April 27 or by appointment; held at Studio B, 39 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
  • Spring Designer Bag Bingo, starts at 2:30 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.), ticketed (call 484-925-1014 to purchase); admission includes 20 games, additional games and daubers available at added cost, food and refreshments available for purchase; all proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association; held at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Ben Franklin Hwy. East, Douglassville PA
  • Ham Supper, 3-7 p.m., ticketed; eat-in or take-out, accompanied by potato filling, pepper, cabbage, and sides; home-made pies and soup also available; a flea market will be held in the basement; at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1979 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville PA
  • Take-Out Dinner, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free admission; an initiative to “fill bellies and warm hearts,” follow traffic directors at the parking lot entrances of North Reading Avenue or Walnut Street; held at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA

Sunday, April 6

  • Charlestown Spring Sale (Bag Sale), 9-11 a.m., free admission; 300+ consignors selling clothing, toys, baby items, linens, books, furniture, handbags, hardware, jewelry, bric-a-brac and plants; benefits Charlestown Playhouse, a non-profit cooperative preschool; held at the Kimberton Firehouse and Fairgrounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville PA
  • Art Exhibit: “Inside,” noon to 2 p.m., free admission; featuring works in all media and genres of art, in which artists are challenged “to submit works interpreting the ‘inside’ of anything; a professional artist and illustrator Kathi Ember serves as juror; continues weekends through April 27 or by appointment; held at Studio B, 39 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
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Thursday, April 10

  • “PA Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program” in-person assistance, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling 215-541-2388), free; program provides financial relief to eligible Pennsylvanians with rebates on property taxes or rent paid in the previous year, rebate applications due by June 30; assistance offered by staff from the office of state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick; held at Boyertown Area Multi-Service, 200 W. Spring St., Boyertown PA
  • AARP Safe Driver 4-Hour Refresher Course, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ticketed (pay instructor cash or money order upon arrival, bring AARP membership card to qualify for discounted price); intended for persons who took an AARP initial 8-hour course within the past three years, bring a completion certificate for verification; includes complementary lunch, register by calling 484-925-1140; held at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, Independent Living Building, 1180 Ben Franklin Hwy. East, Douglassville PA

Friday, April 11

  • Lenten Dinners, 4-7 p.m., ticketed; available for eat-in or take-out; menu items include fried fish platter, spaghetti with garlic italian bread, grilled cheese and occasional weekly specials of crab cakes and baked salmon with lemon butter; adult meals include a choice of 2 sides, a beverage and homemade dessert; held inside Hedge Hall at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 40 Spring Mount Rd., Schwenksville PA

Saturday, April 12

  • Youth Fishing Derby, 9-11 a.m., free admission (advance registration required, call 215-541-2388); sponsored by PA 24th District Sen. Tracy Pennycuick for its residents, “filled with fun activities and educational information” about the state’s wildlife and environment; participants encouraged to bring their own fishing poles and bait; held at Camp Wawa Park, 599 Camp Wawa Rd., Schwenksville PA
  • Montgomery County Community College Open House at its Pottstown Campus, 10 a.m. to noon, free admission online registration requested); connect with program faculty and support services, tour the campus, learn about admissions, enrollment, and paying for college; at the Pottstown Campus, 101 College Dr., Pottstown PA
  • Art Exhibit: “Inside,” noon to 2 p.m., free admission; featuring works in all media and genres of art, in which artists are challenged “to submit works interpreting the ‘inside’ of anything; a professional artist and illustrator Kathi Ember serves as juror; continues weekends through April 27 or by appointment; held at Studio B, 39 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
  • Easter Pet Photos, noon to 3 p.m., ticketed; participants also receive an Easter Egg providing a Diane’s Pet Supplies & Adoption Center store discount on pet toys and treats; candy available for attending children, too; held at Diane’s, 1486 S. Hanover St., Pottstown PA
  • Cooking: “Sourdough 101,” 4-6 p.m., ticketed; a demo-style class teaching the basics of sourdough baking, leave with a portion of organic sourdough starter and a recipe for a sourdough loaf; all materials provided, free snacks and beverages included; held at Firefly Cafe and Outpost, 12 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
  • Take-Out Dinner, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free admission; an initiative to “fill bellies and warm hearts,” follow traffic directors at the parking lot entrances of North Reading Avenue or Walnut Street; held at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA

Sunday, April 13

  • Valley Forge Revolutionary Runs (5-K and 2-mile walk), starts at 8:30 a.m., ticketed (in-person and virtual run options); no parking available in the park on races day, but shuttle buses running from 6:30-7:50 a.m. from a First Ave parking lot; sponsored by Elmwood Park Zoo, Nolan Painting, and Valley Forge Casino Resort, benefits Valley Forge National Historical Park; held at the historical park, 1400 N. Outer Line Dr., King of Prussia PA
  • Art Exhibit: “Inside,” noon to 2 p.m., free admission; featuring works in all media and genres of art, in which artists are challenged “to submit works interpreting the ‘inside’ of anything; a professional artist and illustrator Kathi Ember serves as juror; continues weekends through April 27 or by appointment; held at Studio B, 39 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown PA
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Monday, April 14

  • REAL ID Center Special Hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free to attend (applicable fees charged for IDs); be prepared to meet the May 7 deadline for enforcement of acceptable identification required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities; find ID paperwork processing at the King of Prussia Driver License Center, 143 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia PA
  • REAL ID Center Special Hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free to attend (applicable fees charged for IDs); be prepared to meet the May 7 deadline for enforcement of acceptable identification required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities; find ID paperwork processing at the Norristown Driver License Center, 1700 Markley St. Ste. 30, Norristown PA
  • AARP Safe Driver Initial 8-hour Course, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily for two days (April 16-17), ticketed (pay instructor cash or money order upon arrival, bring AARP membership card to qualify for discounted price); learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, how to operate your vehicle more safely; includes complementary lunch, register by calling 484-925-1140; held at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, Independent Living Building, 1180 Ben Franklin Hwy. East, Douglassville PA
  • REAL ID Center Special Hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free to attend (applicable fees charged for IDs); be prepared to meet the May 7 deadline for enforcement of acceptable identification required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities; find ID paperwork processing at the Exeter Township Driver License Center, 4375 Perkiomen Ave., Reading PA

Thursday, April 17

  • Music: Soprano Bailey Jo Oehler, noon to 1 p.m., free admission; part of the Bach’s Lunch lunchtime concert series held on the third Thursday of each month; bring your lunch and enjoy the program, suitable for all ages; held at the Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe PA
  • Karaoke with DJ Tony Cadaver, 7-10 p.m., free admission (food and beverages available for purchase); offering nights of unquestionably questionable vocal talent, accompanied by a great songbook, amazing sound, and song request systems; held the first and third Thursday of every month at Manatawny Still Works, 320 Circle of Progress Dr. Unit 104, Pottstown PA

Friday, April 18

  • “Lighten Your Path” yoga class, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (monthly on 1st and 3rd Fridays), ticketed (advance online registration required); led by instructor Evelyn Dunn, CYT; held in the auditorium at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Saturday, April 19

  • Take-Out Dinner, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free admission; an initiative to “fill bellies and warm hearts,” follow traffic directors at the parking lot entrances of North Reading Avenue or Walnut Street; held at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
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Wednesday, April 23

  • “Coffee Talk,” 9-10 a.m., free admission (advance registration required, call Ashley at 610-495-6432 or send her an e-mail to ashleyk@limerickpa.org); an hour-long coffee-and-breakfast discussion on timely topics with local speakers; this month featuring “Scams and Frauds Using Artificial Intelligence;” held at Arcadia at Limerick Pointe, 51 W. Arcadia Dr., Limerick PA
  • Local Diaper Bank, open 10 a.m. to noon, and 5-7 p.m., on the fourth Wednesday of each month, free admission; provides diapers and cleansing wipes to caregivers in need of products; donations of diapers and wipes also accepted; held at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., Pottstown PA

Thursday, April 24

  • Dementia Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m. (on the last Thursday of every month), free to attend (reservations appreciated by calling Rose Anne or Jen at 610-385-5002, or sending an e-mail to rklementisz@keystonevillaatdouglassville.com); a “positive approach to care” discussion series features topics intended to help caregivers overcome challenges; this month’s topic: “Exploring Dietary Options;” held in the personal care building of Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Benjamin Franklin Hwy, Douglassville PA

Saturday, April 26

  • Montgomery County Community College Open House at its Blue Bell Campus, 10 a.m. to noon, free admission online registration requested); connect with program faculty and support services, tour the campus, learn about admissions, enrollment, and paying for college; at the Blue Bell Campus, 340 Dekalb Pk., Blue Bell PA
  • Take-Out Dinner, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free admission; an initiative to “fill bellies and warm hearts,” follow traffic directors at the parking lot entrances of North Reading Avenue or Walnut Street; held at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown PA
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Monday, April 28

  • “Brown Bag History Lecture,” starts at noon, free admission (RSVPs requested by calling 610-326-6282 or sending an e-mail to info@src-brc.com); historian, lecturer, reenactor, and tour guide Michael Jesberger offers a monthly presentation on American history; this month’s topic: “Military Flags of Early American Wars;” held at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Thursday, May 1

“Spring Blossom Benefit,” 5:30-8:30 p.m., ticketed; fund-raiser for the Phoenixville Free Clinic, which provides healthcare to uninsured persons; an evening party with live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvers, a silent auction, and a special opportunity to feed giraffes; held at Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Rd., Norristown PA

Friday, May 2

  • “Lighten Your Path” yoga class, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (monthly on 1st and 3rd Fridays), ticketed (advance online registration required); led by instructor Evelyn Dunn, CYT; held in the auditorium at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA
  • Movie and Interview: “Paradise City,” starts at 6 p.m., ticketed (reserve tickets online); a showing of the 2022 crime movie “Paradise City,” and a real-time virtual interview with film director Chuck Russell; a fund-raiser to benefit Hobart’s Run of Pottstown and the Colonial Theatre of Phoenixville; hosted by media producer Grady Craig; held at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville PA

Saturday, May 3

  • Spring Plant Sale, 9 a.m to 1 p.m., free admission; presented by Washington Township Parks & Recreation; come join us to get your spring plants and house plants; held at the township Municipal Complex, 120 Barto Rd., Barto 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, Sturdy Vegetable 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

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Monday, May 5

  • REAL ID Center Special Hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free to attend (applicable fees charged for IDs); be prepared to meet the May 7 deadline for enforcement of acceptable identification required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities; find ID paperwork processing at the King of Prussia Driver License Center, 143 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia PA
  • REAL ID Center Special Hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free to attend (applicable fees charged for IDs); be prepared to meet the May 7 deadline for enforcement of acceptable identification required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities; find ID paperwork processing at the Exeter Township Driver License Center, 4375 Perkiomen Ave., Reading PA
  • REAL ID Center Special Hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free to attend (applicable fees charged for IDs); be prepared to meet the May 7 deadline for enforcement of acceptable identification required to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities; find ID paperwork processing at the Reading Driver License Center, 530 E. Lancaster Ave., Shillington PA

Saturday, May 10

  • “Brown Bag History Lecture,” starts at noon, free admission (RSVPs requested by calling 610-326-6282 or sending an e-mail to info@src-brc.com); historian, lecturer, reenactor, and tour guide Michael Jesberger offers a monthly presentation on American history; this month’s topic: “The American Revolutionary War Soldier;” held at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA

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Thursday, May 15

  • Music with pianist and Trappe Mayor Matthew Wismer, noon to 1 p.m., free admission; part of the Bach’s Lunch lunchtime concert series held on the third Thursday of each month; bring your lunch and enjoy the program, suitable for all ages; held at the Community Music School, 775 W. Main St., Trappe PA

Friday, May 16

  • “Lighten Your Path” yoga class, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (monthly on 1st and 3rd Fridays), ticketed (advance online registration required); led by instructor Evelyn Dunn, CYT; held in the auditorium at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Calendar 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 to see on the calendar? Send it to travelswiththepost@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, May 28

  • “Coffee Talk,” 9-10 a.m., free admission (advance registration required, call Ashley at 610-495-6432 or send her an e-mail to ashleyk@limerickpa.org); an hour-long coffee-and-breakfast discussion on timely topics with local speakers; this month featuring “Visiting Angels;” held at Arcadia at Limerick Pointe, 51 W. Arcadia Dr., Limerick PA
  • Local Diaper Bank, open 10 a.m. to noon, and 5-7 p.m., on the fourth Wednesday of each month, free admission; provides diapers and cleansing wipes to caregivers in need of products; donations of diapers and wipes also accepted; held at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., Pottstown PA

Thursday, May 29

  • Dementia Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m. (on the last Thursday of every month), free to attend (reservations appreciated by calling Rose Anne or Jen at 610-385-5002, or sending an e-mail to rklementisz@keystonevillaatdouglassville.com); a “positive approach to care” discussion series features topics intended to help caregivers overcome challenges; this month’s topic: “Exploring Dietary Options;” held in the personal care building of Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Benjamin Franklin Hwy, Douglassville PA
  • Music: Limerick Summer Concert featuring Bob Hamel, starts at 7 p.m., free admission; songs by a local Elvis impersonator and oldies music performer; held at Limerick Community Park, 180 Swamp Pk., Royersford PA

Saturday, May 31

  • Music: Limerick Summer Concert featuring “Two Of A Kind,” starts at 11 a.m., free admission; a concert for kids by award-winning husband-and-wife duo David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans; held at Limerick Community Park, 180 Swamp Pk., Royersford PA

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Friday, June 6

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Vintage World War II aircraft will be on display Friday through Sunday (June 6-8, 2025) in Reading
  • 34th Annual World War II Weekend” Gathering of Warbirds, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed (advance registration and flight booking available online); offering opportunities to see and tour planes on the ground, as well as take a ride in a B-29 Superfortress or other historic aircraft; featuring 80 World War II aircraft, 1,500 reenactors, 200 military vehicles, entertainers and three big bands, and military flea market vendors; held at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, 1054 Arnold Rd., Reading PA
  • “Lighten Your Path” yoga class, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (monthly on 1st and 3rd Fridays), ticketed (advance online registration required); led by instructor Evelyn Dunn, CYT; held in the auditorium at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Saturday, June 7

  • 34th Annual World War II Weekend” Gathering of Warbirds, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed (advance registration and flight booking available online); offering opportunities to see and tour planes on the ground, as well as take a ride in a B-29 Superfortress or other historic aircraft; featuring 80 World War II aircraft, 1,500 reenactors, 200 military vehicles, entertainers and three big bands, and military flea market vendors; held at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, 1054 Arnold Rd., Reading 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, The Sublime Potato; 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
  • “Brown Bag History Lecture,” starts at noon, free admission (RSVPs requested by calling 610-326-6282 or sending an e-mail to info@src-brc.com); historian, lecturer, reenactor, and tour guide Michael Jesberger offers a monthly presentation on American history; this month’s topic: “The Commanding Presence of George Washington;” held at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA

Sunday, June 8

  • 34th Annual World War II Weekend” Gathering of Warbirds, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., ticketed (advance registration and flight booking available online); offering opportunities to see and tour planes on the ground, as well as take a ride in a B-29 Superfortress or other historic aircraft; featuring 80 World War II aircraft, 1,500 reenactors, 200 military vehicles, entertainers and three big bands, and military flea market vendors; held at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, 1054 Arnold Rd., Reading PA

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Friday, June 20

  • “Lighten Your Path” yoga class, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (monthly on 1st and 3rd Fridays), ticketed (advance online registration required); led by instructor Evelyn Dunn, CYT; held in the auditorium at Sanatoga Ridge Community, 2461 E. High St., Pottstown PA

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Wednesday, June 25

  • “Coffee Talk,” 9-10 a.m., free admission (advance registration required, call Ashley at 610-495-6432 or send her an e-mail to ashleyk@limerickpa.org); an hour-long coffee-and-breakfast discussion on timely topics with local speakers; this month featuring “Kristine Parkes on “Skeleton Key Genealogy;” held at Arcadia at Limerick Pointe, 51 W. Arcadia Dr., Limerick PA
  • Local Diaper Bank, open 10 a.m. to noon, and 5-7 p.m., on the fourth Wednesday of each month, free admission; provides diapers and cleansing wipes to caregivers in need of products; donations of diapers and wipes also accepted; held at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., Pottstown PA

Thursday, June 26

  • Dementia Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m. (on the last Thursday of every month), free to attend (reservations appreciated by calling Rose Anne or Jen at 610-385-5002, or sending an e-mail to rklementisz@keystonevillaatdouglassville.com); a “positive approach to care” discussion series features topics intended to help caregivers overcome challenges; this month’s topic: “Exploring Dietary Options;” held in the personal care building of Keystone Villa at Douglassville, 1152 Benjamin Franklin Hwy, Douglassville PA
  • Music: Limerick Summer Concert featuring “Where’s Pete,” starts at 7 p.m., free admission; a band “known for (its) extensive repertoire including rock, pop, jazz, funk, R&B, Latin, country, and dance;” held at Limerick Community Park, 180 Swamp Pk., Royersford PA

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Saturday, July 5

  • “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 Dairy; 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

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Wednesday, July 23

  • Local Diaper Bank, open 10 a.m. to noon, and 5-7 p.m., on the fourth Wednesday of each month, free admission; provides diapers and cleansing wipes to caregivers in need of products; donations of diapers and wipes also accepted; held at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., Pottstown PA

Thursday, July 24

  • Music: Limerick Summer Concert featuring “Tucked In,” starts at 7 p.m., free admission; a Phoenixville area band that last year released an extended play recording of “personal stories about life in suburban Pennsylvania;” held at Limerick Community Park, 180 Swamp Pk., Royersford PA

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Saturday, Aug. 2

  • “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

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Thursday, Aug. 14

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

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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

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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

Saturday, Sept. 20

  • “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

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Saturday, Sept. 27

  • 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

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