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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Thursday, Aug. 14
Potassium Iodide Offered Aug. 14 in Pottstown, 3 More Sites
Potassium iodide tablets could be used as a preventative measure against radiation-related illness. They will be distributed free Aug. 14 at four locations.
- “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
Friday, Aug. 15
Friday in Collegeville: Free Movie, Sing-Along, and Fun
Pack the family into a car Friday (Aug. 15) to enjoy the free movie “Wicked” at Ursinus College. Hear the crowd, or join it, in a sing-along. Food’s available. The Berman Museum is open too.
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| Aug. 15, Blue Comet Car and Truck Show, Skippack PA, spectators enter free |
Saturday, Aug. 16
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| Aug. 16, Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show, Oaks PA, ticketed | Aug. 16, Sanatoga & Buchert Ridge Communities Open House, Pottstown PA, free |
- 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
Sunday, Aug. 17
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Monday, Aug. 18
Tuesday, Aug. 19
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
Thursday, Aug. 21
Friday, Aug. 22
Saturday, Aug. 23
Heritage India Festival Expanding Aug. 23-24 to Oaks
The ticketed festival celebrates South Asian foods, culture, arts, and commerce. It’s been in the DC area since 2001, and is expanding to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
- 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
Sunday, Aug. 24
Heritage India Festival Expanding Aug. 23-24 to Oaks
The ticketed festival celebrates South Asian foods, culture, arts, and commerce. It’s been in the DC area since 2001, and is expanding to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
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Tuesday, Aug. 26
- Pottsgrove Board of School Directors meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., free to attend; held in the board room of the Pottsgrove School District offices, 1301 Kauffman Rd., Pottstown 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
Collegeville Plans Sept. 6 for ‘Colossal Sale’ Bargains
The annual Colossal Yard Sale for Collegeville and Trappe is scheduled for Sept. 6 (Saturday). It provides a free bargain-filled walk through Waterworks Park.
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| Sept. 6-7, Greater Philadelphia Home Show, Valley Forge PA, free tickets available |
- “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
- Schuylkill River Restoration Fund site tour, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free participation (advance registration required); see restoration progress of projects improving watershed quality, with visits to Longacre Farm and Masemore Farm, both in Barto, and Camelot Park in East Greenville; includes walking through farms and fields so wear appropriate clothing and shoes; starts from the park, 1124 Church Rd., East Greenville 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. 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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Tuesday, Sept. 16
Fourth MontCo Jazz Fest, Live and Local, Opens Sept. 16
Jazz bands, soloists, singers make Montgomery County shine during its 4th Jazz Fest. Concerts (some free, some ticketed) in Pottstown, Collegeville, Norristown, King of Prussia.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Fourth MontCo Jazz Fest Continues
Jazz bands, soloists, singers make Montgomery County shine during its 4th Jazz Fest. Concerts (some free, some ticketed) in Pottstown, Collegeville, Norristown, King of Prussia.
- 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
Thursday, Sept. 18
Fourth MontCo Jazz Fest Continues
Jazz bands, soloists, singers make Montgomery County shine during its 4th Jazz Fest. Concerts (some free, some ticketed) in Pottstown, Collegeville, Norristown, King of Prussia.
Friday, Sept. 19
Fourth MontCo Jazz Fest Continues
Jazz bands, soloists, singers make Montgomery County shine during its 4th Jazz Fest. Concerts (some free, some ticketed) in Pottstown, Collegeville, Norristown, King of Prussia.
- 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
Fourth MontCo Jazz Fest Continues
Jazz bands, soloists, singers make Montgomery County shine during its 4th Jazz Fest. Concerts (some free, some ticketed) in Pottstown, Collegeville, Norristown, King of Prussia.
- Annual “Ride for the River,” starts at 8 a.m., ticketed (advance registration required); fund-raising bicycle ride of 15, 25, or 32 miles to benefit the Schuylkill River Greenways, starts and ends at the Trestle Bridge in Royersford; riders receive a post-ride celebration Sly Fox beverage voucher, ride supported with lead and sweep riders and on-ride support, 2 rest stops with water and first-aid stations; contact the Greenways, 140 College Dr., Pottstown PA
- 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
Sunday, Sept. 21
Fourth MontCo Jazz Fest Continues
Jazz bands, soloists, singers make Montgomery County shine during its 4th Jazz Fest. Concerts (some free, some ticketed) in Pottstown, Collegeville, Norristown, King of Prussia.
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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
Sen. Muth Schedules Annual Veterans Expo Sept. 27 in Oaks
The annual expo by Sen. Katie Muth for veterans of Pennsylvania’s 44th Senate District is scheduled for Sept. 27. A free lunch is provided. Advance registration is required.
- “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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Tuesday, Nov. 4
“2025 Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Show,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday (Nov. 7), free admission; see exhibits of accepted for the juried competition that “celebrates the beauty of the Schuylkill River Region;” held at the North Hall Gallery of the Montco Cultural Center on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 101 College Dr., Pottstown PA
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
- Artists’ Reception for the 2025 Scenes of the Schuylkill art show, 6-8 p.m., ticketed (advance purchase only, unavailable at the door); opens the juried art show and sale that celebrates the beauty of the Schuylkill River Region through art, meet the artists and purchase art; held at the North Hall Gallery of the Montco Cultural Center on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 101 College Dr., Pottstown PA
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Monday, Nov. 10
- “2025 Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Show,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday (Nov. 14), free admission; see exhibits of accepted for the juried competition that “celebrates the beauty of the Schuylkill River Region;” held at the North Hall Gallery of the Montco Cultural Center on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 101 College Dr., Pottstown PA
Monday, Nov. 17
- “2025 Scenes of the Schuylkill Art Show,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday (Nov. 21), free admission; see exhibits of accepted for the juried competition that “celebrates the beauty of the Schuylkill River Region;” held at the North Hall Gallery of the Montco Cultural Center on the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College, 101 College Dr., 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