Events
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Celebrate the Vibrant Colors of Summer at Montgomery County Craft Fairs
The summer is the perfect time to celebrate creativity and community togetherness, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. At summer craft fairs, you can enjoy the warm, sunny weather while you shop and support local vendors. Here is a list of summer craft fairs to check out in Montgomery County: Clover Markets Clover Markets…
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Cabrini to Host Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Cabrini University’s second annual Juneteenth celebration will take place in honor of African American culture and heritage from Noon to 4 PM on Monday, June 19. The event will explore “Independence, Freedom, and Emancipation” through ritual, music, dance, and food. Patricia Reid-Merritt, a 1973 graduate of Cabrini, author, and Distinguished Professor of Social Work and…
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King of Prussia’s Petrucci’s Ice Cream Is Raising Money for Local Food Pantry
Petrucci’s Ice Cream in King of Prussia is holding a fundraiser Thursday to help stock the shelves at the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Jenn Lyons, the board vice president for the food pantry, said it is getting harder to feed all the families in need. They have…
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Greater Pottstown Tennis & Learning to Host ‘Free Adaptive Community Day’
On Saturday, June 10, Greater Pottstown Tennis & Learning is holding a “Free Adaptive Community Day”, writes Courtney H. Diener-Stokes for The Times Herald. The special event will be held at Maple Street Park in Pottstown from 4 to 5 p.m. It is a chance for anyone aged 5 to 99 to come out and…
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Tickets Still Available for Saturday’s Still Waters Brewfest in Collegeville; 30-Plus Craft Breweries Set to Attend
Enjoy plentiful pours from the more 30 local craft breweries that will be in attendance on Saturday, June 3 at the Still Waters Brewfest. Sponsored by Brothers Kershner Brewing Co. and Montco Makers, the event is being held from 12-5 PM at the 4-H Center of Montgomery County, located at 1015 Bridge Road in Collegeville,…
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Montgomery County Community College Invites Businesses to Annual Workforce Development Roundtable June 14
Montgomery County Community College is inviting businesses to attend their annual free online Workforce Development Business Roundtable on June 14, from 10 AM to noon. To register, visit Montgomery County Community College’s website. This year’s keynote speaker is Jeff Cox, Economics Editor for CNBC, who will be discussing the U.S. economy and key points of interest. Highly…
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63rd Commencement Exercises Honor Cabrini University’s Class of 2023
Cabrini University graduated its Class of 2023 during the school’s 63rd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 21. The commencement took place at Nerney Field House inside the Dixon Center. “Over 100 years ago, Saint Frances Cabrini, our namesake, urged her teachers to educate the hearts of their students,” said President Helen Drinan in her address…
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Penn State Abington Hosts First Ever Touch-a-Truck Event
On June 3, Penn State Abington will be hosting its first ever Touch-a-Truck on campus. This free day of fun is for the whole family. From 11 in the morning to three in the afternoon, visitors can explore the inside of a fire truck, police car, ambulance, and more. Families and their little ones…
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West Chester University Opens Registration for Summer Camps, Programs
Registration is now open, and spots remain for select summer camps and programs at West Chester University. More than 20 camp programs are available for the enrichment and education of area youth from ages 7 – 22. The high-quality, relatively low-cost programming will keep students mentally and physically active this summer. Information and links to registration…
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Normandy Farm’s Terrace Party Kicks off Summer Beer & BBQ Series
There are plenty of reasons to love summer. Perhaps it’s the aroma of grilled BBQ, or maybe it’s sipping a cold craft brew from a frosty mug while listening to live music. Or better yet, it must be that Normandy Farm is bringing back its wildly successful Annual Beer & BBQ series. Snap up general admission…
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Limerick Outlet Mall Is Awash in a Wholly Unique Event: A European Water Circus
The Cirque Italia Water Circus opened May 4 at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Limerick, bringing a visually unique spin on traditional European-style entertainment. Blakely McHugh netted the story for WFMZ 69 News. The performance comprises many of the expected elements of a circus: aerial acts, bicycle stunts, high-wire feats of bravery. But the game…
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VFTCB Brings Revolutionary Show to Montco; Cast Inhabits Characters and Bodily Creates Scenery
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Theater Unspeakable — a Chicago acting troupe under the auspices of Let’s Make History Productions (also from Chicago) — announce the return of a critically acclaimed theatrical presentation of The American Revolution to Montgomery County. Performances are May 27 and June 10, outdoors at Washington Memorial Chapel,…
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Community Walk for Autism Led by Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation College Program at WCU
Prior to the university’s traditional Spring Football Scrimmage on Friday, April 28, the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation College Program at West Chester University (WCU) hosted an indoor walk for autism that drew more than 100 neighbors and friends to Sturzebecker Health Science Center Gym on South Campus. Lines of people, including members of the Golden…
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Dust Off Those Capes Montco Superhero Fans; Local Shops to Celebrate May 6 Free Comic Book Day
Among those lesser-known national holidays is National Free Comic Book Day, which the North American graphic-narrative industry annually declared as the first Saturday in May. The date was picked to coincide with the onset of summer-film season, which, lately means plenty of comic-book action. The first, for example, was held on May 4, 2002, the…
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2023 North Montco Technical Career Center Car Show Rolled onto Great Success
The second edition of the annual North Montco Technical Career Center Education Foundation’s car show fired on all cylinders. The April 22 event not only brought out an enthusiastic audience of car aficionados, it also raised a significant sum. Those resulting funds will fuel North Montco Technical Career Center efforts, through the education foundation, to…
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City Ave District to Detail Projects Spurring $300 Million of Development
The May 10, 2023, edition of the State of City Ave presentation by the City Ave District is an opportunity for residents and business leaders alike to hear firsthand about the initiatives the organization is undertaking to drive unprecedented growth within the residential and commercial development sectors. This year’s event will be especially compelling: There…
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LancasterHistory Provides Opportunities to Delve into the Past with Minds, Eyes, and Even Hands
LancasterHistory — formerly the Lancaster County Historical Society — has a spring calendar filled with popular, informative, and even compelling opportunities for devoted and casual history buffs alike. More than just a museum, its presence at 230 North President Avenue (just outside downtown Lancaster) is a historic site, research center, and even arboretum. Wheatland One…
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New Royersford Farmers Market Opens This Weekend; Local Taste Buds Are Already Tingling
The debut of the Royersford Farmers Market — a new means of accessing fresh produce, hand-crafted items, and bakery sweets — is just on the cusp its May 6 opening on 2nd Ave. News updates about the community resource have been peppering Facebook, and Royersford Mayor Jenna Antoniewicz has been spreading the word as well.…
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