By Betsy Natter 2019, updated by Michelle Reese 2020 Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Have you made a resolution to read more books this year? The start of a new year is often a great time to try a new hobby while seeking out new social opportunities too. Many local businesses offer [...]
The holiday season is filled with the giving and receiving of gifts. It’s also a time filled with frenzied shopping, crazy deals and jammed parking lots and malls. Seven years ago, a group of people came up with #GivingTuesday as a way to counter the commercialism that so often takes over the season and provide [...]
by Betsy Natter The crisp air, gorgeous foliage, spooktacular Halloween adventures, delicious comfort food, and so much more bring Montgomery County to life in the fall. With so much to do, bookmark this handy fall guide to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun! Fall Festivals Country Fair When: Sept. 21, [...]
Every parent wants their child to feel super special on their birthday. Often, what makes a celebration so great is the way it is tailored to the special interests of your child. If you’re looking for some new ideas or places to hold a memorable birthday party for the kids in your family, try one [...]
It may be hot during these last days of summer, but so is the music scene in MontCo. There is still plenty of time to take in a local outdoor concert or even attend a larger music festival before heading back to work and school routines. These three upcoming festivals represent a variety of [...]
By Betsy Natter The heat is on this summer! Sure, you could spend your summer inside with the AC cranked. But why would you want to miss all the summer fun! Instead, we put together a list of some of our favorite ways to beat the heat in & around MontCo. 1. Enjoy a Splash [...]
By Betsy Natter Long summer days mean lots of time to get out with the one you love and enjoy all that MontCo has to offer. Need some new date ideas? Check out our list of happening spots for summer fun and romance. Create Together A great place to start is with the 2019 Happening [...]
By Betsy Natter There is always something new happening in MontCo, including new businesses that have recently opened in our local communities. Check out these new spots to dine, relax and have fun with your family and friends. The Ways Restaurant & Brewery 11 S. Easton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038 thewaysrestaurantandbrewery.com (267) 265-2200 Another brewery [...]
The Fourth of July brings parades, picnics, contests and of course, fireworks! Montgomery County has lots of ways to celebrate our nation’s 243rd birthday, so check out these events near you. Ambler Kiwanis Club of Ambler 4th of July (Photo from Facebook) Kiwanis Carnival and Fireworks Wissahickon High School 521 Houston Rd, Ambler, [...]
By Betsy Natter School’s out, summer is here and MontCo’s libraries are ready to go. With lots of summer reading list programs chock full of prizes, your local library is a great resource for summer free time. But don’t think the library is just about books for the beach or kid’s reading lists. Check out [...]
