Apples and Pumpkins and Scarecrows – Oh My!
We’re heading into that colorful season of the year when fall harvesting takes on a special wonder all its own. Many local organizations and businesses are featuring the best of fall with events that feature apples, pumpkins and entertaining scarecrows to fill your weekends with fun. You’re sure to find plenty to paint, carve, drink […]
Corn Maze Mania
by Betsy Natter Nothing says outdoor fall fun like tramping through acres of cornfields, searching for clues, hitting dead ends, and hopefully finding the exit. Believed to be the first in the U.S., a corn maze created in Annville, PA near Lebanon Valley College in 1993 drew thousands of visitors. Since then, thousands of detailed […]
Native American Day in Norristown
Come to Norristown Farm Park for the annual Native American Day on Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. See Native American artifacts as well as replicas. Experienced presenters will give demonstrations and displays of Lenape culture, including flint knapping, jewelry, clothing, tools, foods, and animal pelts and bones. Come and talk to these […]
Five End of Summer Fairs You Don’t Want to Miss
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 […]
Explore the Senses
Take a “first look” at the five senses during a “Using Our Senses” program at Norristown Farm Park on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 1:00pm. Explore the woods with a particular emphasis on using each sense to help learn about the surroundings. Participants will do special seeing, hearing, and smelling activities that will hone sensory […]
Cheers! 3 Fall Beer Festivals in Montco
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 […]
Enter to Win Big from The Market at Del Val
Fall has arrived in Montgomery County! For local families, that means a family visit to The Market at Del Val for pumpkin picking, hayrides, and pumpkin ice cream is in order. One lucky Montco Happening reader is going to experience the best fall ever with The Market at Del Val’s amazing give-a-way, a prize package valued […]
2016 Montgomery County Fall Guide
Gorgeous foliage, spooktacular Halloween adventures, delicious fresh 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! Check in with the calendar of events for more to do. FAMILY FUN FALL […]
Jenkintown Festival of the Arts 2016 to feature Edge Dance, Local Art, & Craft Beer
Jenkintown Arts Fest, https://www.facebook.com/events/1734748390122488/ Jenkintown’s Festival of the Arts returns September 18th from 1PM to 6PM. Gather at Town Square for a wonderful day celebrating all that is art. The event features local art, Jenkintown’s own talented Edge Dance Company, delicious food, a beer tent, and more. Brewfest tickets are $20 ahead of time ($25 at the door), and will […]
Take to the Skies this Fall
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 […]
