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Classic Towns Events

From festivals to farmers markets, weekly events to yearly celebrations, there’s always something happening in the Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia.
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September 2010

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First Thursdays

Thursday, September 2, 2010
Town: Ambler
Ambler Main Street
First Thursday is Ambler Main Street’s $25 Progressive Dinner and a Movie Deal! Sample delights at different eateries in Ambler on the first Thursday of the month, and enjoy a movie--any movie any time!--at the historic Ambler Theater. Some restaurants are even open for dessert after the movie! Tickets are available at the following establishments: * Ambler Flower Shop (107 E. Butler Ave.) * Toto's (35 N. Main St.) * Cone Heads (11 Lindenwold Ave.) * Sweet Bytes (28 N. Main St.) Please call 215-646-6500 for reservations and menu listings.

Swingin' Summer Thursdays

Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Downtown West Chester
Town: West Chester
Downtown West Chester

 Swingin' Summer Thursdays - Between High & Matlack - Two bands, great food, crafters, clowns, jugglers and lots more!

 

First Friday

Friday, September 3, 2010
Downtown Phoenixville
Town: Phoenixville
Borough of Phoenixville
Break out of that same old routine and shake it up with the fun and excitement of Phoenixville's First Friday Celebrations!  Here, we party in the streets! Come see the talented street performers and musicians and visit the shops for local artist's work like paintings, pottery and other craft items. Make sure you leave room for dinner because we have some of the best restaurants and dinning in the King of Prussia and Philadelphia area. Whatever your style may be, Phoenixville is the perfect place to call home.

Cruise Night Car Show

Friday, September 3, 2010
Town: Glassboro
Borough of Glassboro
Join fellow automotive enthusiasts as they show off their vehicles at the 6th Annual Cruise Nite Car Show in downtown Glassboro. Cars, trucks and motorcycles of all kinds line College Avenue, Academy Street and High Street, while food vendors from around the area meet the needs of all your culinary tastebuds. There is face painting, music and much more. Admission is Free. For more information call: 856-881-0500.

Friday Night Fireworks in New Hope

Friday, September 3, 2010
New Hope Borough
Town: New Hope
Friday Night Fireworks
Come and visit New Hope and Lambertville on Fridays for the summer and see the fireworks on the Delaware River at 9:30 PM (weather permitting).  Call 215-862-9990 for updated information. Friday, September 3rd is the final date for fireworks in 2010. 

Friday Night Fireworks in New Hope

Friday, September 3, 2010
New Hope Borough
Town: New Hope
Friday Night Fireworks
Come and visit New Hope and Lambertville on Fridays for the summer and see the fireworks on the Delaware River at 9:30 PM (weather permitting).  Call 215-862-9990 for updated information. Friday, September 3rd is the final date for the summer fireworks program in 2010. 

First Friday Main Line

Friday, September 3, 2010 - 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Town: Ardmore
First Friday Main Line
Come out and enjoy a night of art and music from 5pm to 10pm. Free trolley runs between venues.

Indian Valley Farmers' Market

Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 8:30am – 12:30pm
Marketplace at Telford Station
Town: Souderton/Telford
Indian Valley Farmers' Market
Weekly farmers' market featuring local farmer, crafters, bakers, winery, coffee roaster and other vendors.  This week's event is Labor Day.  Plenty of market vendors, but no special events.

ArtWalk

Friday, September 10, 2010 - 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Main Street
Town: Moorestown
Moorestown Business Association

ArtWalk features local artists and live music along Main Street every second Friday of the month from May to September.

Second Saturdays in New Hope

Saturday, September 11, 2010
New Hope Borough
Town: New Hope
Second Saturdays

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce hosts 'Second Saturday'. Over 30 fine art galleries, arts and crafts galleries and specialty shops stay open until 9 PM or later for the monthly event.

The New Hope business community invites you to come out each month for a special evening of fun, food and arts. Many of the businesses in town offer special events. Everything from art exhibitions and demonstrations to receptions can be found in our downtown.



 

Indian Valley Farmers' Market

Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 8:30am – 12:30pm
Marketplace at Telford Station
Town: Souderton/Telford
Indian Valley Farmers' Market
Weekly farmers' market featuring local farmer, crafters, bakers, winery, coffee roaster and other vendors.  This week's event is Storytelling, crafts and face painting with Indian Valley Publc Library, Dinner's Don Personal Chef Demonstration and Barn Studio of Dance Exhibition.

2nd Saturday

Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Haddon Avenue
Town: Collingswood
2nd Saturday Collingswood

Second Saturday is a no charge event that brings art and music to Haddon Avenue every month, rain or shine. Local crafters and artists can be found set up  outside and in various shops along Haddon Ave.  Stroll along the street and hear music from both acoustic musicians and electric bands.

Bristol Borough Annual Italian Festival

Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 12:00pm
Beautiful Delaware Riverfront - Lyons Park
Town: Bristol Borough

Bring the entire family and spend the day with us in Historic Bristol Borough!  Fabulous Music, great food, vendors, kids activities and games and FUN, FUN, FUN! 

Cruise Night

Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Haddon Avenue
Town: Collingswood
Collingswood Borough
Enjoy the speed and the sight of the region's best classic cars and motorcycles at Collingswood’s Cruise Night along Haddon Ave from 6-9 p.m. On the third Thursday of the month from April to October beautiful autos line up and guests can enjoy live music, food, fun and best of all – the event is free! It’s an excellent family event, date night or evening out for the auto enthusiast.

Indian Valley Farmers' Market

Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 8:30am – 12:30pm
Marketplace at Telford Station
Town: Souderton/Telford
Indian Valley Farmers' Market
Weekly farmers' market featuring local farmer, crafters, bakers, winery, coffee roaster and other vendors.  This week's event is Bike Safety and Rodeo, Carousel Productions Peroformance and Action Karate Performance.

Chester County Restaurant Festival

Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Downtown West Chester
Town: West Chester
DowntownWestChester

Chester County Restaurant Festival - Spend the day in beautiful Downtown West Chester sampling dishes from some of Chester County's BEST restaruants!  

Rain Date:  Sunday, September 26, 2010

Radnor Fall Festival

Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 1:00pm – 5:00pm
North Wayne Ave.
Town: Wayne
Radnor Fall Festival
Catch up with your neighbors while enjoying fabulous food from your favorite local restaurants and endless activities for the whole family.

Manayunk EcoArts Festival

Saturday, September 25, 2010 – Sunday, September 26, 2010
Town: Manayunk
Manayunk Development Corporation
The first annual Manayunk EcoArts Festival invites you participate in a "green" celebration of artistic, sustainable, and local initiatives.  Over the course of two days artists, regional green businesses, and ecologically concerned community groups will expose you to a creative and educational experience.  Join us in learning how to live a healthy and earth-friendly lifestyle.

New Hope Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

Saturday, September 25, 2010 – Sunday, September 26, 2010
New Hope Borough
Town: New Hope
New Hope Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Over 150 artists present and sell their work at the annual juried New Hope Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival in historic New Hope, Pennsylvania. 

Organized by the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce, this prestigious event features the work of premier artists and craftspeople specializing in oil painting, pastels, watercolors, drawing, etching, mixed media, black & white and color photography, soft and hard sculpture, wood turning and rustic furniture, pottery, wearable art including leather and fabric handbags and handspun clothing, jewelry including hand-blown glass beadwork plus precious and semi-precious metals and stones. 

Indian Valley Farmers' Market

Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 8:30am – 12:30pm
Marketplace at Telford Station
Town: Souderton/Telford
Indian Valley Farmers' Market
Weekly farmers' market featuring local farmer, crafters, bakers, winery, coffee roaster and other vendors.  This week's event is music by Woody Poles.
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