JENKINTOWN SUNSET 5K RUN
June
Leedom Street
Show off your stride with Jenkintown’s annual USATF certified race in June. The Sunset Run brings around 650 runners to town for one of the most challenging 5k runs in the area. The runners wind through Jenkintown and celebrate crossing the finish line at Town Square with live music, food, and prizes. Free dash races for children make the Sunset Run a family affair. Registration fees are available to view on the Kiwanis Foundation's website.
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
June to September
Jenkintown Town Square
Tuesday is groove day in Jenkintown Town Square with live performances by local bands and a coexisting farmer’s market with locally sourced products. The live music ranges from jazz to rock to acoustic and more for a little taste of everything the local music scene has to offer. The foodie experiences and walkable shopping brings that charming, feel-good summer vibe right to the center of town.
JENKINTOWN FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
July 4th
Jenkintown Town Square
Have a classic small town patriotic blast at Jenkintown’s 4th of July celebration. The Volunteer Fire Department sponsored event features a parade of local fire trucks, color guard, bands, and decorated bikes for children. Best decorated bike wins a prize, so go wild with the red, white, and blue!
ABINGTON ART CENTER CONCERT SERIES
June to July
Abington Art Center
Dance under the summer night sky every Thursday throughout July at Abington Art Center’s Annual Concert Series. Attendees are encouraged to grab a blanket or lawn chair and cozy up on the center’s back lawn. Onsite food trucks and beverage vendors have a range of delicious food and drink or bring your own picnic to enjoy.
JENKINTOWN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
September
Jenkintown Town Square
Every fall, Jenkintown’s main thoroughfare and Town Square transform into an outdoor art gallery at Jenkintown Festival of the Arts. While there, visitors can stroll through seven blocks of the quaint downtown area to peruse a variety of goods while reveling in a festival atmosphere full of food, music and fun outdoors. Come visit Jenkintown’s historic downtown for the largest outdoor art festival in Montgomery County!
FALL JAWN
November
Jenkintown Town Square
Join Jenkintown for a combo of fall festival favorites at the annual Fall Jawn. Eat chili to your heart’s content at the Chili Cook Off, don a Halloween costume and play some spooky games for Scare on the Square, and watch the beloved Pumpkin Drop—picture leftover Halloween pumpkins exploding in a shower of seeds and meat!
SANTA VISITS JENKINTOWN
December
Jenkintown Town Square
Santa is coming to town—Jenkintown that is! Join the Jenkintown Recreation Board and the Fire Department as Santa lights the tree in Town Square and then get a glimpse of the jolly guy on a firetruck as he drives around town.
THE DRAKE TAVERN
304 York Road
Jenkintown
If you are looking to indulge in a culinary experience that is both impressive and personal, stop into Drake Tavern! With ample options for dining out all year round, their food and bar menu has ranked the Drake Tavern one of the best places to eat in Montgomery County, PA.
HUMAN ROBOT
208 York Road
Jenkintown
A modernized German-style brewery with locally brewed drinks served at their home, The Haus, in Jenkintown. Next door neighbors with the Hiway Theater, Human Robot beers pair well with a show afterward. If pub food is what you're looking for, Hermans is also located inside The Haus so you can chow down while enjoying a drink.
THE KEEP EASY
747 Yorkway Place
Jenkintown
The Keep Easy sits snugly in the alleyway at 747 Yorkway Place, giving its patrons an exclusive and secret speak easy feeling. The theme of eccentricity doesn't end with the location because the Keep Easy's specialty is their house-made mead. If you've never had a sip of the fermented honey beverage, come in to try unique mead cocktails or tastings in a cool atmosphere.
LILLY'S INDIAN CUISINE
726 West Avenue
Jenkintown
Lilly’s was established in 2020 with the goal of bringing a taste of Indian culture and cuisine to the Jenkintown community. Lilly’s offers authentic style Indian cuisine from many regions, customized to your desired level of spice. Their menu and attention to detail create a truly memorable dining experience.
NEWBOLDS FOOD & LIBATIONS
211 York Road
Jenkintown
Satisfying, comfort American cuisine focused on fresh, house-made staples alongside a handcrafted libations. Designed as steampunk saloon with church fixtures, pews, Chesterfield sofas and industrial shelves blending new and old to create a cozy moody vibe with an extensive bourbon library, small producer wines, and prohibition era cocktails.
VIA 417
417 Old York Road
Jenkintown
Warm, hearty, and contemporary Italian cuisine in the heart of Jenkintown. With a cozy and charming atmosphere, VIA 417 is a great spot for a night-out. Fill up on authentic pasta dishes, fresh salads, and savory meat dishes.
ABINGTON ART CENTER
515 Meetinghouse Rd
Jenkintown
The Abington Art Center showcases the creative spark in all its varied forms. The 27-acre Sculpture Park fuses human inspiration with natural influences. The galleries exhibit the talent of local artists and free musical performances are often taking place at this community-based cultural fixture.
BETH SHOLOM SYNAGOGUE
8231 Old York Rd
Elkins Park
Beth Sholom Synagogue, whose name translates as "house of peace," is the only synagogue designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The historic house of worship offers tours and exhibits throughout the year, as well as providing active services.
BRIAR BUSH NATURE CENTER
1212 Edge Hill Rd
Abington
The mission of Briar Bush is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and protect nature by encouraging curiosity and scientific inquiry. Join Briar Bush Nature Center for educational and kid-friendly environmental programs, or to walk through their pristine and refreshing setting.
HIWAY THEATER
212 York Rd
Jenkintown
The Hiway Theater screens new releases and classics. The marquee blazes neon glory from its perch on Old York Road. Hollywood superstar Bradley Cooper was known to frequent the Hiway during his childhood in Jenkintown. And if you couldn't snag tickets to the tour, you can immerse yourself in the breathtaking Taylor Swift Eras concert film through October 2023.
KESWICK THEATRE
291 N. Keswick Ave
Glenside
The Keswick Theatre in neighboring Glenside may be 83 years old but is just as vibrant as ever for music performance, earning recognition by Pollstar as a Top 50 U.S. Venue. Catch a musical performance or a comedy show for a night of spectacles and laughs.
MEADOWBROOK FARM
1633 Washington Lane
Jenkintown
An affiliate of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, producers of the annual Philadelphia Flower Show, Meadowbrook Farm is a 12-acre estate that features pools and fountains, topiary, seasonal flowers, and incredible sculptures.
PIAZZA ON THE SQUARE
Old York Road and West Ave
Jenkintown
Piazza on the Square is Jenkintown's top destination for downtown shopping, dining and living. Visit one of various restaurants along the piazza, shop the collection of independent retailers, or catch a summer concert in the square.
