Make the Most Out of May in Montco

As we are past April showers and approaching the summer season, now is the perfect time to visit Valley Forge and Montgomery County! Whether you want to experience the vibrant arts and culture scene, explore nature, or visit community festivals and events, here are some of the fun things to do this month.

PGATOURs Truist Championship

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Philly Cricket Club 

The PGA TOUR is coming to Philadelphia! Don’t miss the Truist Championship, May 7-11, 2025. Featuring a select field, the TOUR’s top talent will be competing on the fairways of iconic Philadelphia Cricket Club. While the best in competition is on full display, there will be excellence at every turn for all fans. The endless amenities will highlight the local culture while providing a level of enjoyment that only the City of Brotherly Love can provide.

Swing into Spring: A Month of Jazz in Montgomery County

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Swing into Spring 2025 Graphic 

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of jazz as Montco Jazz Fest: Swing into Spring unfolds across Montgomery County this May! From restaurants and breweries to arts and music venues, the county will resonate with the soulful sounds of live jazz performances, celebrating both legendary artists and emerging talents.

Craft and Vendor Fair

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craft fair 

Augustus Lutheran Church in Trappe is holding a Spring Turkey Dinner / Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday May 3rd. This event has free admission and runs from 2-6 PM. The famed Sunset Skyz Music Duo will be playing live music from 2:30-6:00 PM. Proceeds benefit Dr. Stephen & Jodi Lynn Swanson, Missionaries in Tanzania. 

Celebrate Mother's Day

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Pancakes with 'MOM' in powdered sugar, coffee, utensils, pink flowers 

Enjoy a lovely day out this Mother’s Day. The Farmer's Daughter in Blue Bell and the Elmwood Park Zoo will be hosting lovely Mother’s Day Brunch events. The Colebrookdale Railroad in Pottstown will be having a “Mother’s Day Tea” train ride with butler-style dining class service. Check out more Mother’s Day events, from park picnics to ballroom dining.

Try Something New

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Moody Jones Art Gallery 

Join The Cooking Studio  in Telford for a month of various cooking classes, such as Spring in Paris on May 17th! 

Enjoy the Phenomenal Women Art Exhibit on May 10th at the Moody Jones Gallery  in Glenside. There are more exhibit dates as well.  

Arts Montco Pass Hint: Looking to win a free sticker, candle, or maybe a sustainable tote bag? The Moody Jones Gallery in Glenside is a location on the FREE Arts Montco Pass. When you visit, be sure to check-in on the pass to earn prize points.

Visit a Montco History Pass Location

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Pottsgrove Manor Maypole Dancing

Dive into history at Pottsgrove Manor’s Annual Colonial Mayfair on May 3rd! Bring the whole family to dance around the Maypole, catch a puppet show, and visit the vendor marketplace set up on museum grounds. Experience living history with crafters, reenactors, and entertainers inside and outside of the museum.  Sign the kids up for hobby-horse races, or peek in the entertainment tent for more fun! 

 

Montco History Pass Hint: Looking to win a free sticker, mug, or maybe a tote bag? Pottsgrove Manor is a location on the FREE Montco History Pass. When you visit, be sure to check-in on the pass to earn prize points. 

Visit the Valley Forge calendar of events for more fun activities and events happening this May and throughout the year. There’s something for everyone to experience in Montgomery County!