By Betsy Natter It’s soon time for Hanukkah, the Jewish celebration also known as the Festival of Lights. The eight day festival remembers the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. It takes place this year from sundown Sunday, December 2nd to sundown, Monday, December 10th. Each night of the celebration another candle is lit on [...]
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, has been around since the 1950s and has become a household phrase associated with great deals and holiday shopping. But only in recent years have businesses also promoted other days like Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. This year, Small Business Saturday takes place on Nov. 24, [...]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It's time to enjoy good food and wonderful times with family and friends. And with the help of our 2018 Thanksgiving Guide, you’ll be more than prepared to enjoy all the festivities Montgomery County has to offer. Dining Out for Thanksgiving Dinner Enjoy a delicious meal without the stress [...]
It’s hard to believe but the year’s biggest and most widely decorated holidays are coming up fast. To help get you ready, two of Montgomery County’s parks are sponsoring a variety of great craft workshops. Learn how to design and create seasonal decorations using materials from nature while enjoying a fun afternoon. Spaces are limited [...]
Memorial Day is about honoring our fallen soldiers who have fought hard for America and its citizens. Communities throughout Montgomery County will have music, floats, and waving flags honoring America’s soldiers this Memorial Day Weekend. Lansdale Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 28, starting at 9 a.m. The Memorial Parade will go down Main Street in [...]
Family and Community Events Kids' Egg Hunt & Spring Fun Festival Sunday March 25th 1-4pm First Baptist Church of Lansdale 700 N Broad St, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446 (215) 855-3457 Keeping Kids Connected and the First Baptist Church of Lansdale are teaming up to bring you an egg-cellent spring event! The day [...]
Spring is just around the corner... ...and MontCo is bustling with activities to kick off the season. Whether learning about nature, getting ready for the big egg hunt or snuggling up to a woolly sheep, there is something here for everyone. Learn About Nature Norristown Farm Park 2500 Upper Farm Rd., Norristown, PA 19403 (610) [...]
March 17th is nearly here! This day began as a religious feast day in the 17th century to commemorate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, but has since evolved into a day of merriment with a variety of festivals and events taking place across the world. St. Patrick's Day is a day to celebrate [...]
Give the Gift of Art The Frame Shop of Conshohocken 4 East Ridge Pike // Conshohocken, PA 19428 610-828-5204 theframeshops.com Love is universal, so is Art. Roses will wilt, chocolates get chomped, but a picture is worth a thousand words. This Valentine's Day give the gift of time [...]
Montgomery County Commissioners welcomed county residents and employees to events Tuesday and Wednesday to mark the start of the Holiday Season. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the commissioners lit the Christmas Tree, Menorah, and Kinara on the plaza of the Montgomery County Courthouse. On Wednesday, Dec. 13, county and courthouse employees gathered for the annual holiday concert performed by the [...]
