This March, Plan Exciting Family Events in Montgomery County
There are tons of exciting things to do this March in Montgomery County.
Here are some of our favorites!
Whitemarsh Art Center Ceramics Courses
3.1-16| Whitemarsh Art Center
Having trouble wrangling your kids at home? Searching for something fun and productive? Check out Whitemarsh Art Centers’ ceramics courses! We are currently offering courses for children, teens, and adults.
Private First Floor Museum Access
Recurring Daily (excluding Mondays) until 3.31 | Bryn Athyn Historic District
Glencairn Museum’s Sacred Adornment: Jewelry as Belief in Ancient Egypt Exhibition encourages visitors to discover why jewelry was such an important part of daily life for ancient Egyptians.
The stunning necklaces, bracelets, and rings in a wide variety of materials from metals such as gold and copper to glass and semi-precious gemstones are all from the Museum’s Egyptian collection.
Socially Distant Guided History Tour
Recurring Daily (excluding Mondays) until 6.30 | Cairnwood Estate
Guided tours of Cairnwood Estate reveal the personal history of this grand Beaux-Arts country house. Tour participants discover the private side of the family and its integral role in founding the Bryn Athyn community. Tours include visiting the Garden House, Main House, Chapel, the servant’s wing, and the Carriage House.
Margarita March
Bartaco
At Bartaco, celebrating our favorite cocktail just comes naturally, that’s why we’ve turned National Margarita Day into #bartacoMargaritaMarch—a five-week celebration full of fresh + exciting margarita remixes.
Exhibit: Greetings from Schwenksville!
3.5 – 3.31 | Pennypacker Mills
Greetings from Schwenksville is a new exhibit at Pennypacker Mills which will open on March 5th, 2021, and run until January 30th, 2022. It will feature images from the collection of Pennypacker Mills, showing Schwenksville and the surrounding area at the turn-of-the-twentieth-century. Some of these images were featured on postcards, stereographs, and even plates.
Dog Days at Elmwood Park Zoo
3.10 | Elmwood Park Zoo
Families often consider their pets as members, and many enjoy sharing adventures with their dogs! As animal lovers, we acknowledge that love of wildlife often goes hand-in-hand with pet ownership. We are excited to encourage a deeper appreciation for all animals by inviting owners to bring their dogs to visit the zoo on select days.
Reopening Day: Eastern State Penitentiary
3.12 | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Eastern State Penitentiary is reopening its cellblocks with expanded programming. Starting March 12, the historic site will be open for tours Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Plus, for the first time in a year, Cellblock 11, which hosts several artist installations, the restored Alfred W. Fleisher Memorial Synagogue, and The William Portner Memorial Exhibit on Jewish Life will be open for visitors to explore!
Secret Valley Expedition – Molly Maguire’s Irish Lunch & Dinner
3.13 | Colebrookdale Railroad
Traditional Irish Dinner served to our Dining and Garden Cafe car passengers provided by Molly Maguire’s Irish Restaurant & Pub of Phoenixville. Deluxe Coach has an al a carte beverage service and light fare available for purchase. First-Class Parlor and Lounge car tickets include one complimentary beverage and hors d’oeuvre plate, and dessert.
Formal Wear Giveaway at William Jeanes Memorial Library
3.11 – 3.14 | William Jeanes Memorial Library
Attention middle school and high school students! You are invited to our 3rd Formal Wear Giveaway, taking place at William Jeanes Memorial Library in Montgomery County, PA. The Giveaway is open to ALL – no questions asked!
Le Butler’s Pantry Celebrates Pi Day
3.14 | Le Butler’s Pantry
Join Le Butler’s Pantry in Skippack for a Pi Day celebration, featuring pie crust demos, a pie judging contest and a pie eating contest. Pie slices will also be available for purchase and will benefit a local food pantry.
Floral & Hardy Spring Open House Weekend
3.20 – 3.21 | Floral & Hardy of Skippack
Stop by anytime on Sat. or Sun. between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about “What’s New in the Garden” this year and find out how to pre-order plants at a discount! Check out our new spring home & yard décor, Easter items, and plants. Visit the DIY Succulent Bar where you can make your own container.
Sensory Friendly Train Ride
3.27 | Colebrookdale Railroad
A sensory-friendly train ride through the Secret Valley on the world-famous Colebrookdale Railroad. Passengers can select from a variety of options to suit their needs
Coloring Night at the Pub
3.31 – 6.23 | Round Guys Brewing Co.
Remember coloring? Yeah, it was totally cool! Every two weeks enjoy some new coloring pages to get creative with. We can’t wait to hang your designs in the pub! We have a great selection of craft beer to choose from as well as an updated menu with great pairing choices. Check out all of our options online.
The Escape Game Remote Adventures
The Escape Game King of Prussia | Recurring Daily
Play The Escape Game’s newest game, Ruins: Forbidden Treasure, from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed camera, search 360° images of the room, and use items in your online dashboard to progress through the game! Plus, one of our Game Guides will be there to help along the way. Assemble a team of friends, family or co-workers no matter where they are! You have 60 minutes, can you escape?
Souderton Art Walk
Souderton | Recurring Daily
Take in the Chestnut Street Mural and the recently added Souderton Headlines Murals located throughout Souderton. See work from a variety of artists and hear them talk about their work by following along on our self-guided Souderton Art Walk. #soudertonartwalk
* Please check with each event for their safety precautions and guidelines before attending. Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing guidelines.
Read more about VFTCB’s March events here.
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