The Post - Gilbertsville Edition

10/16/2025

On The Weekend Calendar, More Than 50 Activities to Occupy Your Time
On Thursday, enjoy a spirits-tasting session at the Pottstown Library, and catch the candidates’ forum in Boyertown. Shout “hooray” Friday at the Pottstown Roller Mills, observing its 300th year. Buy what’s fresh Saturday at the market in Green Lane, stroll among wildflowers in Schwenksville, and don’t miss Haunts On High in Pottstown, or the Halloween Parade in Boyertown. And on Sunday, get shredded (unwanted documents) with state Rep. Joe Ciresi in Lower Pottsgrove.
https://travelswiththepost.com/extended-calendar/

10/09/2025

Calendar Spookiness Abounds. Bring Something to Ward Off The Dark!
This weekend: 40+ calendar entries, more than half FREE! Thursday or Friday, be scared out of your shoes at Althouse Arboretum in Pottstown. Hear things go bump in the night Friday at Pottsgrove Manor. On Saturday hit Skippack’s free Trash-to-Treasure sale, take a free tour at Fricks Locks, check the basket raffle at Boyertown Community Library, attend the first and free Phoenixville Flocktober bird festival, or take the free Haunted Campground Hayride in Green Lane! Eight more things to do Sunday.
https://travelswiththepost.com/extended-calendar/

10/08/2025

PA Lists Boyertown Attraction Among Best Halloween Choices for Families
There are dozens of great places for families to celebrate Halloween in Pennsylvania. This year the Pennsylvania Tourism Office issued a list of its 11 top choices. One is in Boyertown.

Pennsylvania offers lots of great Halloween places for suitable for families. This year the state Tourism Office listed 11 top choices. One is in Boyertown.

10/05/2025

Washington Twp. Celebrates Oct. 11 with Fall Festival, Crafts Show
Plenty will be happening Oct. 11 within the Washington Township municipal complex on Barto Road. The free township Fall Festival runs from 1-8 p.m., and its expanded Craft Show from 1-5 p.m.

Plenty is happening Oct. 11 within the Washington Township (Berks County) complex. Its free Fall Festival runs from 1-8 p.m.; its Craft Show from 1-5 p.m.

10/02/2025

Take a wine walk this weekend in Boyertown!

Cruise The Borough, Bless Your Pet, Paint a Guard Rail, and Run With Firemen
This weekend: 30+ calendar entries, half of them FREE! On Friday enjoy a wine walk and music concert in Boyertown. On Saturday catch the community art project and Fall Festival in Lower Frederick, visit the fall Skippack Village Days, cruise East High Street in Pottstown, and bless your pet in Valley Forge. On Sunday run in Trappe, prowl the fresh market in Harleysville, and hear a concert in Pottstown.
https://travelswiththepost.com/extended-calendar/

09/25/2025

Diners Rank Pottstown's Best Chicken Wings; Philly Mag Applauds Local Ciders; and An Italian Deal
Yelp points to 10 Pottstown places that serve "the best" chicken wings. Cider makers in Boyertown and Kimberton win magazine praise. Also, Maggiano's Little Italy offers a deal.

Yelp points to 10 Pottstown places that serve "the best" chicken wings. Cider makers in Boyertown and Kimberton win magazine praise. Maggiano's offers a deal.

09/19/2025

Twenty-seven fun things to do Friday through Sunday! The list includes free admission at New Hanover’s annual Fall Frolic in Gilbertsville, the free-admission Hearth and Harvest Magic Moon Market in Pottstown, museum time for kids at Pottsgrove Manor, free admission at the Upper Providence Fall Fest, the Phoenixville Film Festival, the Oley Valley Community Fair, and the MontCo Jazz Fest. See the extended calendar:

Fun activities, live theater, outdoor adventures, and fine dining! All have a place on the Travels calendar for Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties.

09/11/2025

On Sept. 11, and All Other Days Too, Honor and Sorrow in Shanksville PA
“A Post Road Trip” with photos. The nation on Sept. 11 annually mourns its loss from terrorist attacks inflicted 24 years ago on American soil. Following a road trip from the TriCounty region, visitors can experience part of the tragedy.
https://travelswiththepost.com/2025/09/11/sept-11-shanksville/

09/09/2025

Schwenkfelder Hosts Sept. 27 Pipe Organ Program
It’s likely your children or grandchildren have never played a pipe organ. In Pennsburg on Sept. 27, they can not only play one, but they’ll build it too!
https://travelswiththepost.com/2025/09/09/books-lower-frederick/ -organ

09/07/2025

YWCA Partners with PECO in Fund to Pay Utility Bills
The YWCA Tri-County Area, headquartered in Pottstown, is assisting with a special fund that helps eligible PECO Energy customers-in-need pay delinquent utility bills.

The YWCA Tri-County Area, based in Pottstown, is assisting with a special fund that helps eligible PECO Energy customers-in-need pay delinquent utility bills.

08/30/2025

Business: Dick’s Expands Role as Film-Maker; Silvi Materials Grows Its Market
Dick's Sporting Goods is expanding its role in film-making. Silvi Materials is growing its market with an acquisition. New Balance will open a Pottstown store. Pep Boys earns a Forbes magazine honor.

In this edition of local business news, Dick's Sporting Goods expands its role in film-making. Also, local construction supplier Silvi Mate...

08/27/2025

'The Magic School Bus' Musical at MCCC Theater Sept. 21
“The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System,” a musical geared toward children ages 4-10, will be offered Sept. 21 (Sunday) in two performances at the Montco Cultural Center.

“The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System,” a musical geared toward children ages 4-10, will be offered Sept. 21 (Sunday) in two performances at MCCC.