By Betsy Natter The start of July means cookouts, gatherings of family and friends and for some an annual camping trip to enjoy the great outdoors. If your family is looking for a fun day without the labor of hosting your own backyard bash or packing up the family car with all your camping gear, [...]
Attention cigar aficionados! The Philly Cigar Festival debuts Sunday, October 29th, featuring 30 of the finest premium cigar manufacturers in the world like Alec Bradley, Cuban Stock Cigars, Miami Cigar & Company, Padrón, and Rocky Patel. Head to the Norco Fairgrounds (144 West Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA) for a day full of fat stogies, drinks, food, and fun at the BIGGEST [...]
By Betsy Natter Eastern Pennsylvania is richly steeped in history and traditional arts, practiced and preserved for future generations by the skillful and resourceful German settlers who inhabited our region. Many of these historic art collections are displayed in museums and even homes throughout the area. For those who want to keep the traditions alive, [...]
Learn about holiday decorations from the colonial era and make a mini-wreath and mistletoe “kissing ball” in a workshop led by Museum Educator, Lynn Symborski, at Pottsgrove Manor on Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Crafters may bring their own greens or use those provided at the session. This program is suitable for [...]
By Betsy Natter The end of the year is fast approaching, but there is always lots to do in Montgomery County. Before the holiday season gets too hectic enjoy some time locally at one or more of these community events taking place during the first two weeks in December. Holiday Theater Byers Choice – A [...]
Visit historic Pottsgrove Manor between Friday, November 25, 2016 and Sunday, January 8, 2017 for a glimpse of colonial life during the holiday season. With the museum’s annual “Twelfth Night Tours,” visitors of all ages can enjoy a guided tour of ironmaster John Potts’ elegant 1752 Georgian manor house, decorated with greenery for Yuletide. Along [...]
by Betsy Natter Summer is almost officially over, but the festivals are still going strong. There’s a lot to choose from, whether it’s a taste of history or a taste of honey – and everything in between. Check out one of these great fairs before September ends. Central Schwenkfelder Church – Country Fair 2111 Valley [...]
Cheers to fall! Here are three can't miss beer festivals coming to Montgomery County this fall: TAPPED Ultimate Beer Fest: Saturday, September 24 · Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd. Norristown, PA 19401 TAPPED Ultimate Beer Fest gives you the chance to share a beer with a bison, an Allagash with an alligator, or a draft with a giraffe [...]
by Betsy Natter Thinking of trying something new this fall? Consider looking to the skies for your next adventure. Get behind the controls of a Cesna and buzz over your house, drift lazily over the rolling fields of northern Montgomery County in a colorful balloon or gaze heavenward into the starry night to catch a [...]
By Betsy Natter Keep your kids summer reading inspired with these free programs sponsored by your Montgomery County Libraries. All programs are a part of the summer reading programs held each year and are free to the public. Here we highlight five, but check your local library for programs offered close to you. Horsham Township [...]
