Events
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The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Welcomes The A.Fatti Philly Open Breaking Competition August 13th-15th
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is excited to welcome the Pro Breaking Tour to Montgomery County for the A.Fatti Philly Open competition. This weekend, some of the best Breakers and All Styles dancers in the world will battle it out for over $11,000 in cash and prizes. The competition will be held from August…
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What to Do This August in Montco: Kayaking, Pub Dates, Historical Visits, and More!
There are tons of exciting things to do this August in Montgomery County. Here are some of our favorites, writes Emily Keel for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Night Tours: Summer Twilight8.1 – 8.31 | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Explore Eastern State Penitentiary’s historic cellblocks as the sun goes down. Admission to Night Tours: Summer…
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Ardmore Rock N’ Ride Kicks Off a Music & Cycling Celebration Day
Cycling fever will return to Ardmore this August, as preparations for the 2021 Main Line Bike Race, benefiting Narberth Ambulance, are officially underway with Rock N’ Ride. This year, the event welcomes two new partners, Suburban Square and Ardmore Music Hall, with two stages of acclaimed entertainment acts headlined by Philly native rockers Mondo Cozmo.…
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Looking for a Tiffany Dragonfly Lamp? There’s One Being Auctioned in Aston
A three-day, online auction at Uniques and Antiques Auction Sales in Aston will include a Tiffany Studios Dragonfly lamp valued between $250,000 to $375,000. The Modern Design auction runs from August 3 to 5. The Tiffany lamp will be part of a dedicated Artisan Studio auction on August 4, along with the Katherine Mezger collection…
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Valley Forge Academy Garrison Sgt. Major Kept a Royal Wedding on Track
Garrison Sgt. Major (retired) Bill Mott knows about attention to detail, whether it’s overseeing the parade route of a Royal Wedding, or keeping things running smoothly at Valley Forge Military Academy. These days, the GSM oversees the discipline and well-being of the Academy students. His is a face well recognized on campus. The 60-year-old works…
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At-Capacity Crowd Looking Forward to Showing Off Their White Ensembles at Pottstown’s Fete en Blanc
After having to take a year off due to the pandemic, Fete en Blanc is ready to return in 2021 better than ever. Now, having been missing the traditional wear-all-white picnic, community members quickly claimed the available reservations for the Pottstown end-of-summer celebration on September 10 in record time. The number was capped at 500…
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Huzzah! KOP Beerfest Royale is Here for its 10th Year
After going virtual last year, the biggest party in the ‘burbs is back October 7 & 9 for its 10th year! Produced by King of Prussia District, KOP Beerfest Royale features unlimited beer tastings, inspired dishes from KOP’s best restaurants, live music, games, photo ops, and more, all under grand tents at the King of…
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20+ Awesome Things to Do in Montco This July
Get ready for the best month in Montco—July! There are so many great events happening, so get out and enjoy them all. Stop by Farmers Daughter for outdoor dining, cocktails, and live music every Thursday night. This event takes place from May 13-September 30th from 6-9PM. Tickets are required, please call 215-616-8300 to reserve a table. Open Mic Night…
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Wawa Support Message Carved into the French Countryside is Not What it Seems
It’s a case of mistaken identity at the international level but that didn’t keep rabid Wawa fans in the Philadelphia region from latching on, writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. A Finnish Twitter account shared the image of a message carved into a grass field in France, “Allez Wawa.” It translates as “Go, Wawa.” It’s actually…
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Popular Fete en Blanc Event to Return to Pottstown in September
After canceling the 2020 Fete en Blanc due to the pandemic – and with the lifting of statewide restrictions — Hobart’s Run and Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc. are thrilled to announce the very popular “Party in White” will return to Pottstown this year on Friday, September 10, from 6 to 9 p.m., rain or…
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Green Lane Park Announces Archaeology Educational Programs for June
Archaeology for Kids – Digging DeeperSaturday June 26th at 11:00 a.m. What is Archaeology? Archaeology is an important branch of science where we study human history and prehistory through the excavation and the analysis of artifacts and remains. Excavation is one of the most important methods archaeologists learn. Visitors will learn the technique of excavation,…
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Where To Celebrate Juneteenth in Montco
This time last year, we as a nation came together to support Black Americans in the wake of a nationwide movement in support of Black Lives Matter. Part of supporting this national movement included observing Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the southern United States. Now celebrated annually…
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Make It a Father’s Day To Remember in Montco!
Have a day out with Dad this Father’s Day. No two fathers are exactly alike, which can make honoring dad on his big day a challenging proposition. Fortunately, Montgomery County caters to so many special interests that pampering Pop here is a cinch. ENJOY OUTDOOR DINING Montgomery County has over 1,600 restaurants, breweries, wineries, and…
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Pottstown GoFourth! Plans Street Fest in the Borough, Change of Venue
The spectacular Fourth of July fireworks organized by the all-volunteer Pottstown GoFourth! committee will be back this year as the Borough of Pottstown and visiting neighbors gather to celebrate Independence Day with a Street Fest! The pyrotechnics show will begin in Memorial Park at 9 p.m., produced by International Fireworks and sponsored by Precision…
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Join WMMR and the Red Cross to ‘Bleed for Preston & Steve’ on June 18 in Oaks and Philly
The American Red Cross and 93.3 WMMR are teaming up once again to present the 16th annual “I Bleed for Preston & Steve” blood drive on Friday, June 18, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The event is sponsored by Virtua Health and Recovery Centers of America. The 16th annual blood drive will take place at the Greater…
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The First In-person Prom Since the Pandemic Marks a Return to Normalcy for Springfield Township High School Students
Students at Springfield Township High School celebrated the first in-person prom since the start of the pandemic with dinner and dancing, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Around 300 students were divided into groups at The Fuge in neighboring Bucks County. While one group dined indoors, the other group mingled outside. Students had to wear masks…
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Getting Jurassic With It! Dino Stroll Coming THIS WEEKEND in Oaks
Get ready to go prehistoric on June 5-6, 2021, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. As guests walk through this Dinosaur adventure, they are able to get up close and personal with almost 75 life-like creatures, reptiles, and life-size dinosaurs, with most standing over 25 feet tall and spanning over 60 feet long, including T-Rex,…
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Pennypacker Mills Announces Summer Porch Performances
Start your summer with a visit to Pennypacker Mills for one of several performances sponsored by the Friends of Pennypacker Mills. The Summer Porch Performances series is back with free, family-friendly events appropriate for all ages. Alice Paul, Suffragette portrayed by Alisa DupuySaturday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Alice Paul was a vocal leader of the 20th century women’s…
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