As we are past April showers and approaching the summer season, now is the perfect time to visit Valley Forge and Montgomery County! Whether you want to experience the vibrant arts and culture scene, explore nature, or visit community festivals and events, here are some of the fun things to do this month.
PGA Tour Truist Championship
The PGA TOUR is coming to Philadelphia! Don’t miss the Truist Championship, May 7-11. Featuring a select field, the TOUR’s top talent will be competing on the fairways of the iconic Philadelphia Cricket Club. While the best in competition is on full display, there will be excellence at every turn for all fans. The endless amenities will highlight the local culture while providing a level of enjoyment that only the City of Brotherly Love can provide.
Swing into Spring: A Month of Jazz in Montgomery County
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of jazz as Montco Jazz Fest: Swing into Spring unfolds across Montgomery County this May! From restaurants and breweries to arts and music venues, the county will resonate with the soulful sounds of live jazz performances, celebrating both legendary artists and emerging talents.
Craft and Vendor Fair
Augustus Lutheran Church in Trappe is holding a Spring Turkey Dinner / Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, May 3. This event has free admission and runs from 2-6:00 PM. The famed Sunset Skyz Music Duo will be playing live music from 2:30-6:00 PM. Proceeds benefit Dr. Stephen and Jodi Lynn Swanson, Missionaries in Tanzania.
Try Something New
Join The Cooking Studio in Telford for a month of various cooking classes, such as Spring in Paris on May 17!
Enjoy the Phenomenal Women Art Exhibit on May 10 at the Moody Jones Gallery in Glenside. There are more exhibit dates as well.
Arts Montco Pass Hint: Looking to win a free sticker, candle, or maybe a sustainable tote bag? The Moody Jones Gallery in Glenside is a location on the FREE Arts Montco Pass. When you visit, be sure to check in on the pass to earn prize points.
Check out the Expo Center in Oaks for a wide variety of shows to attend. Come to the Feline Frenzy Cat Expo or Thy Geekdom Con this month.
Visit a Montco History Pass Location
Dive into history at Pottsgrove Manor’s Annual Colonial Mayfair on May 3! Bring the whole family to dance around the Maypole, catch a puppet show, and visit the vendor marketplace set up on the museum grounds. Experience living history with crafters, reenactors, and entertainers inside and outside of the museum. Sign the kids up for hobby-horse races, or peek in the entertainment tent for more fun!
Montco History Pass Hint: Looking to win a free sticker, mug, or maybe a tote bag? Pottsgrove Manor is a location on the FREE Montco History Pass. When you visit, be sure to check in on the pass to earn prize points.
Visit the Valley Forge calendar of events for more fun activities and events happening this May and throughout the year. There’s something for everyone to experience in Montgomery County! Learn more at VFTCB.
