MontCo Summer Fun Guide 2018

Montgomery County is a great place to soak up the summer sun, from splash pads to farmer’s markets. Townships and cities multiply the fun with outdoor activities all season long. Whether you are looking for the perfect place to get outside and play or a place for you and your kids to learn a new skill, you can find it this summer in our amazing county. This Summer Fun Guide will help plan your perfect summer.

Ambler

Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series

Held each Sunday evening on the campus of Temple University. The concert series is sponsored by the Upper Dublin Parks and Recreation. Free to the public. No pets allowed. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors to the Learning Center. More info at ambler.temple.edu or call Upper Dublin at 215-643-1600, ext. 3443.

July concerts – 6:30 to 8 pm

Sun., July 8 – Studio Two (Early Beatles Tribute)

Sun., July 16 – Ambler Symphony (Pops)

Sun., July 22 – Zydeco-A-Go-Go (Zydeco)

Sun., July 29 – Dueling Pianos (Elton John & Billy Joel)

August concerts – 6 to 7:30 pm

Sun., August 5: – The Mighty Rhythm Kings (Jump Blues)

Sun., August 12 – The Griz (Rock n’Roll Soup)

Sun., August 19 – The Cat’s Pajamas (High Octane Kid’s Rock)

Sun., August 26 – Analog Groove (New Orleans, Memphis and Vintage R&B)

Farmer’s Market Days

Saturdays June through Oct.

www.facebook.com/AmblerFarmersMarket

Parking lot next to Trax Restaurant & Café located at W. Butler Pike & S. Maple Street in Ambler, PA 19002. Open every Sat. from 9 am to 1 pm. Variety of vendors selling meats, cheese, wine, veggies, pastries, coffee. Kids activities and music too.

Ambler Music & Arts Festival – June 15/16

Annual event featuring 16 hours of live music from 75 artists. Food and craft vendors, restaurants, juried art show, kids’ activities, beer garden. Visit amblerfest.org.

Dog Days of Ambler – Aug. 4

Annual celebration of pooches – a day for bringing your dog everywhere in town for fun activities and contests. Runs from 10 am to 2 pm.

4th Annual Ambler Bike Race – Aug 18

Race day events from 7 am to 4 pm. Bike races for all levels from kids to amateur to professional featuring a 5-corner 1.08 mile course in beautiful downtown Ambler. Lots of activities and food throughout the day. For info and to register to participate visit www.bikereg.com/ambler-bike-race.

Lansdale

White’s Road Park
400 White’s Rd., Lansdale, PA 19446

Concert Series

Tuesday evenings, 7 pm  Bring blankets and chairs, free

June 12 – Mike Guldin and Rollin’ & Tumblin’

June 19 – RGM Project

June 26 – Eric Mintel Quartet

July 3 – Billy Bauer Band

July 10 – AM Radio

July 17 – Cabin Dogs

July 24 – Eastern Hellbenders

July 31 – Incendio

Aug 7 –   City Rhythm Orchestra

Aug 14 – Dibbs & The Detonators

Aug 21  – Craig Thatcher

Play in the Park

Thurs., July 26 – 7:30 pm

The Complete History of America (Abridged). Commonwealth Classic Theater Company presents this zany, fast-paced romp through all of American history. Humor and history to celebrate America.

Movies in the Park

Thurs. July 5, 8:30 pm – Early Man

Thurs. Aug 9, 8:05 pm – Sherlock Gnomes

Montgomery Township

Montgomery Township Parks & Recreation
1030 Horsham Rd., Montgomeryville, PA 18936

June 21 – Bob T & the T-Bones

June 28 – Rave On!

July 5 – No Concert due to Holiday

July 12 – The Monkeephiles

July 19 – The BelAirs Doo Wop

July 26 – Mike Greer & Co.

August 2 – Chico’s Vibe

August 9 – Nothing2Prove

August 16 – Elvis by Dean Garofolo

Spray Park

Run and play under the spray!  Open daily from 11 am to 7 pm, weather permitting

Towamencin Township

Fischer’s Park
2225 Bustard Road, Lansdale, PA 19446

Summer Concert Series

Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm

July 5 – Real Diamond (Neal Diamond tribute band)

July 12 – Mike Greer & Company

July 19 – AM Radio

July 26 – Large Flowerheads

Movie in the Park

June 21 – DEEP, 8 pm

Aug 16 – Coco, 8 pm

Telford

Indian Valley Farmers Market

Saturdays, June 16 thru October 13 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Located in the Marketplace at Telford Station, Penn Ave. & Main St., Telford PA. This market is a Producer Only market meaning all products must be sold by the grower, maker or crafter. For info on the vendors, visit www.stmainst.org/farmers-market.

Narberth

80 Windsor Ave, Narberth, PA 19072

Summer Evening Concert Series

Every Wed. all summer at 7 pm, free concerts held in Narberth Park, in front of the Chet Tyson Pavilion.  Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic dinner for a great evening. Small refreshments will be for sale.

Bryn Mawr

Bryn Mawr Gazebo
9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Twilight Concerts 2018

All concerts start at 7 pm. Most tickets are $15 (age 16 and under, free). Order in advance online at www.brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com.

Sat. June 2 – Dave Wilcox w/ Denise Moser

Fri.  June 8 – Cabin Dogs w/ Jonathan Doh & Band

Sat. June 9 – Susan Werner w/ Joe Crookston

Fri. June 15 – Merion Concert Band

Sat. June 16 – Trevor Street Band w/ Carolyn Cott

Sat. June 23 – Lucy Kaplansky w/ LisaBeth Weber

Sat. June 30 – Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz w/ Becca Fox & Chris Dixon

Fri. July 6  –  Brian Filone’s David Bowie Tribute w /Marion Halliday & Trickster Sister

Sat. July 7 – XPN Welcomes David Bromberg w/ Mark Schultz

Sat. July 14 – Trespass: Genesis Tribute Band w/ We.Are.Understood

Sat. July 21 – XPN Welcomes Dar Williams w/ Bruce Rits Gilbert & Matt Lyons

Fri. July 27 – Lisa Willson Vocal Academy

Sat. July 28 – John Gorka w/ Michael Braunfeld

Upper Merion Township/King of Prussia

34th Annual Concert Under the Stars Series

175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia, PA. Food vendors and beer garden beginning at 5 pm. Not outside alcohol permitted.

June 24 – Hoots & Hellmouth with special guest The Sea The Sea

July 4 – Fourth of July Celebration * Carnival 3:00PM * The Mango Men 5:00PM * Fireworks at Dusk  *

July 8  – York Street Hustle

July 15 – Scythian with special guest Ren

July 22 – Andie Case with special guest Jeffrey Gaines

July 29 –  Craig Bickhardt’s Friends and Family featuring Craig & Aislinn Bickhardt, plus JD Malone with Michael G. Ronstadt, Tommy Geddes & Tom Hampton with emcee Gene Shay

August 5 – Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band with special guest Carly Pomerantz

Lunchtime Summer Concert Series

Arkema, Inc. (front lawn at 900 First Ave. in the KOP business park)

Thursdays in June – 11:30 am to 1 pm. Live music and free food samples available from various KOP restaurants.

Movie Night at Town Center

The Town Center green will become an outdoor movie theater during select nights during the summer. Free showings begin at 8 pm. Bring blankets and chairs.

June 21 – Beauty & The Beast (2017)

June 28 – Grease

July 19 – Up

July 26 – Jurassic Park

Aug 16 – Little Giants

Live Music at Town Center

Relax on the green select Thursday nights for free, live concerts by local artists – 6 to 8 pm.

June 14 – Rad & Kell

July 12 – Aaron Parnell Brown

Aug 9 – Barefoot Bobby and the Breakers

Outdoor Yoga Happy Hour – Town Center

Every Tuesday during the summer drop in for an outdoor yoga class from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Bring your own mat, towel and water. Class run by Stillpoint Yoga Studios in KOP. Each week will feature post-class specials from KOP Town Center restaurants. No class July 3.

Oaks

Cirque du Soleil: Volta – July 12 to Aug. 5

100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA 19456.

The internationally acclaimed touring company will present its newest show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Volta is a story of transformation depicting freedom that comes from self-acceptance. Witness stunning physical displays of artistry including BMX riding, ballet, aerial artists and acrobats and shape diving. Experience life under the big top in a whole new way. More info and tickets at www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Skippack

First Friday Nights

Green Wolf’s Village Barn Shoppes, 4010 W Skippack Pk., Skippack, PA 19474

New art exhibitions, restaurants with outdoor dining and live music – the first Friday night of every month.

Summertime Festival – Sat., June 9

The Manor House Estate, 4059 W Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA 19474. Craft show and kids event with cartoon characters, games, moon bounce, face painting, and more.

Cedars

Cedars County Antique & Collectible Market

Cedars Country Store, 3401 Skippack Pk., Cedars, PA 19423.

3^rd Sat. of every month May – Oct., 8 am to 2 pm.  Outdoor flea market featuring antiques and collectibles. Located next to Cedar’s Antique Emporium and several restaurants.

Pottstown

Pottstown Rumble – June 22-24

Annual grass Volleyball Tournament featuring all levels of play and large cash payouts to the winners! Three days of play, food vendors, live music, on-site massage therapist and more. Main tournament field is at Memorial Field on High St. 3 other fields will be in use.  pottstownrumble.com  

Registration is available online by clicking here.

Fountain of Youth Spray Park – Daily

251 Manatawny St., Pottstown, PA 19464.  Open daily 10 am – 7 pm, free to the public.

Pottstown Soapbox Derby – June 16

Wilson St., Pottstown, PA 19464.  . Annual soapbox derby race for kids ages 7-20. See the derby website for more information. Cheer the kids this year, and build a car for next year’s race.