LANSDALE ROCKS THE CALENDAR
BY BRUCE SCHWARTZ
Editor, Discover Lansdale Magazine
From the Spring 2018 issue
Had enough of winter’s frigid blasts? It won’t be long till Lansdale heats up.
Along with spring’s crocuses comes the kickoff of the borough’s jam-packed events season. There’s the colorful, energetic International Spring Festival; the borough’s big Beer Fest and Lansdale Day; the gleaming-machine worship of Cars Under the Lights and Bike Night; the street-beat and pyrotechnics of First Fridays and Founders Day; the return to our happy days of Cruise Night; and, yes, even next winter’s opening blast with the 2018 Mardi Gras parade.
Nearly every weekend offers a fresh reason to visit and enjoy Lansdale.
It’s early in events season, and changes do occur. We encourage you to bookmark this page and our community calendar, and refer back often for the latest information. We’ll add new events as we become aware. So if your organization is planning something that’s not on our radar yet, shoot us a note at info@discoverlansdale.org or use the online contact form.
Editor, Discover Lansdale Magazine
From the Spring 2018 issue
Had enough of winter’s frigid blasts? It won’t be long till Lansdale heats up.
Along with spring’s crocuses comes the kickoff of the borough’s jam-packed events season. There’s the colorful, energetic International Spring Festival; the borough’s big Beer Fest and Lansdale Day; the gleaming-machine worship of Cars Under the Lights and Bike Night; the street-beat and pyrotechnics of First Fridays and Founders Day; the return to our happy days of Cruise Night; and, yes, even next winter’s opening blast with the 2018 Mardi Gras parade.
Nearly every weekend offers a fresh reason to visit and enjoy Lansdale.
It’s early in events season, and changes do occur. We encourage you to bookmark this page and our community calendar, and refer back often for the latest information. We’ll add new events as we become aware. So if your organization is planning something that’s not on our radar yet, shoot us a note at info@discoverlansdale.org or use the online contact form.
MANNA RACE TO END HUNGER
When: Saturday, April 7, registration at 7 am
Where: Knapp Elementary School, 698 Knapp Road
What: 5K, 5-miler, fun run and shopping-cart relay team challenge, benefits Manna on Main Street.
Info and registration: www.mannaonmain.org/5k
The International Spring Festival
When: Saturday, April 21, 11 am to 5 pm
Where: North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road
What: One of the area’s largest diversity events spotlights the wealth of ethnicities and cultures in the North Penn area, sponsored by and benefiting the Lansdale Public Library.
Info: www.Internationalspringfestival.com
First Fridays
When: Fridays, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 6-9 pm
Where: Downtown Lansdale
What: New themes, bands, food, entertainment, vendors, family fun, attractions
and classic car cruise-ins every month. Sponsored by Discover Lansdale.
Bookending the calendar: May 4’s theme: Star Wars (get it?), and Dec. 7’s treelighting
ceremony, with Lansdale’s Dept of Parks and Rec. (See list page 25)
Info: www.discoverlansdale.org
Pennsylvania Hometown Hero Walk
When: Saturday, May 12, 8:30 am
Where: Begins and ends at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St.
What: The seventh annual hour-long walk through town in honor, and for the benefit,
of our treasured veterans.
Info: www.paherowalk.com
The Broad Street ReRun
When: Saturday, May 19, 8:30 am
Where: The Pavilion Shopping Center, S. Broad St.
What: A chip-timed, gentle 5-miler down Lansdale’s Broad Street, with kids’ fun
run, music, food and more. Sponsored by the Physical Therapy and Wellness
Institute, benefits the Community Health & Youth Foundation of the
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County.
Info: www.broadstreetrerun.com
When: Saturday, April 7, registration at 7 am
Where: Knapp Elementary School, 698 Knapp Road
What: 5K, 5-miler, fun run and shopping-cart relay team challenge, benefits Manna on Main Street.
Info and registration: www.mannaonmain.org/5k
The International Spring Festival
When: Saturday, April 21, 11 am to 5 pm
Where: North Penn High School, 1340 Valley Forge Road
What: One of the area’s largest diversity events spotlights the wealth of ethnicities and cultures in the North Penn area, sponsored by and benefiting the Lansdale Public Library.
Info: www.Internationalspringfestival.com
First Fridays
When: Fridays, May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 6-9 pm
Where: Downtown Lansdale
What: New themes, bands, food, entertainment, vendors, family fun, attractions
and classic car cruise-ins every month. Sponsored by Discover Lansdale.
Bookending the calendar: May 4’s theme: Star Wars (get it?), and Dec. 7’s treelighting
ceremony, with Lansdale’s Dept of Parks and Rec. (See list page 25)
Info: www.discoverlansdale.org
Pennsylvania Hometown Hero Walk
When: Saturday, May 12, 8:30 am
Where: Begins and ends at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St.
What: The seventh annual hour-long walk through town in honor, and for the benefit,
of our treasured veterans.
Info: www.paherowalk.com
The Broad Street ReRun
When: Saturday, May 19, 8:30 am
Where: The Pavilion Shopping Center, S. Broad St.
What: A chip-timed, gentle 5-miler down Lansdale’s Broad Street, with kids’ fun
run, music, food and more. Sponsored by the Physical Therapy and Wellness
Institute, benefits the Community Health & Youth Foundation of the
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County.
Info: www.broadstreetrerun.com
Lansdale Farmers’ Market
When: Every Saturday, May 19 through Nov. 17, 9 am-1 pm (rain or shine)
Where: Penndale Middle School, 400 Penn St., Church Road parking lot
What: For the freshest in produce and prepared foods, nothing beats farm-direct. Good food, good people, good times.
Info: lansdalefarmersmarket.org
Summer Concert Series
When: Tuesday evenings, May 22 through Aug. 21, 7 pm
Where: Whites Road Park, 400 Whites Rd.
What: Bring a blanket or canvas chair, kick back on the park lawn, and enjoy the evening air filled with some of the top talent around. Sponsored by the Lansdale Parks and Recreation Department.
Info and schedule: www.lansdale.org/192/Whites-Road-Park-Concert-Series
Lansdale Day
When: Saturday, June 2, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Main Street, downtown Lansdale
What: A juried invitational showcase of fine arts and crafts, plus blocks-long rows of vendors and business displays, food, music, cars, Pet Alley and the North Penn Y Kugel Ball 5K Race/Jog/Walk. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Penn, benefiting multiple community charities.
Info: www.rotaryclubofnorthpenn.org
When: Every Saturday, May 19 through Nov. 17, 9 am-1 pm (rain or shine)
Where: Penndale Middle School, 400 Penn St., Church Road parking lot
What: For the freshest in produce and prepared foods, nothing beats farm-direct. Good food, good people, good times.
Info: lansdalefarmersmarket.org
Summer Concert Series
When: Tuesday evenings, May 22 through Aug. 21, 7 pm
Where: Whites Road Park, 400 Whites Rd.
What: Bring a blanket or canvas chair, kick back on the park lawn, and enjoy the evening air filled with some of the top talent around. Sponsored by the Lansdale Parks and Recreation Department.
Info and schedule: www.lansdale.org/192/Whites-Road-Park-Concert-Series
Lansdale Day
When: Saturday, June 2, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Main Street, downtown Lansdale
What: A juried invitational showcase of fine arts and crafts, plus blocks-long rows of vendors and business displays, food, music, cars, Pet Alley and the North Penn Y Kugel Ball 5K Race/Jog/Walk. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Penn, benefiting multiple community charities.
Info: www.rotaryclubofnorthpenn.org
The Car Show MUST Go On
When: Saturday, June 16, starting at 7 pm
Where: Main Street, downtown Lansdale
What: The big show hosted annually by the Fairmount Fire Company goes on hiatus for this year; in its stead, a coalition of community fans, including Discover Lansdale, will stage a slightly smaller show along Main Street. Hundreds of vehicles are expected in the juried exhibition. Will benefit Discover Lansdale's restoration efforts at the historic stone Freight House.
Info: www.discoverlansdale.org
Lansdale Beer Tasting Festival
When: Saturday, June 23, noon to 4 pm (food till 2:30)
Where: Cannoneers Field, off West Fifth St.
What: Sponsored by the Lansdale Area Fundraising Society, to benefit multiple community causes. More than 100 craft brews from the region and beyond alongside good food and music. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold this year, so get yours early.
Info: www.lansdalebeerfest.com
Saint Stanislaus Summer Festival
When: Tuesday, Aug. 14 to Saturday, Aug. 18, 6 to 10 pm each evening
Where: On the grounds of St. Stanislaus, 51 Lansdale Ave.
What: Sponsored by St. Stanislaus. The carnival comes to town, with rides and games, along with food, fun, music, a beer garden, raffles and a big garage sale.
Info: www.ststanislaus.com
When: Saturday, June 16, starting at 7 pm
Where: Main Street, downtown Lansdale
What: The big show hosted annually by the Fairmount Fire Company goes on hiatus for this year; in its stead, a coalition of community fans, including Discover Lansdale, will stage a slightly smaller show along Main Street. Hundreds of vehicles are expected in the juried exhibition. Will benefit Discover Lansdale's restoration efforts at the historic stone Freight House.
Info: www.discoverlansdale.org
Lansdale Beer Tasting Festival
When: Saturday, June 23, noon to 4 pm (food till 2:30)
Where: Cannoneers Field, off West Fifth St.
What: Sponsored by the Lansdale Area Fundraising Society, to benefit multiple community causes. More than 100 craft brews from the region and beyond alongside good food and music. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold this year, so get yours early.
Info: www.lansdalebeerfest.com
Saint Stanislaus Summer Festival
When: Tuesday, Aug. 14 to Saturday, Aug. 18, 6 to 10 pm each evening
Where: On the grounds of St. Stanislaus, 51 Lansdale Ave.
What: Sponsored by St. Stanislaus. The carnival comes to town, with rides and games, along with food, fun, music, a beer garden, raffles and a big garage sale.
Info: www.ststanislaus.com
Founders Day
When: Saturday, Aug. 25, all day, starting at 9 am
Where: All around town
What: Sponsored by Discover Lansdale; this year’s theme is Saluting Our Hometown Heroes. This big annual celebration has open houses, food trucks, family activities, antique autos and music; coincides with Lansdale’s Festival of the Arts in Memorial Park, 10 am-4 pm. Spectacular fireworks cap off the evening.
Info: www.discoverlansdale.org
Lansdale Bike Night
When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 5-11 pm
Where: Along Main Street
What: One of the largest one-night bike events in the country, Bike Night is a huge motorcycle show packed with merchandise, music and refreshments alongside some gorgeous machines. Sponsored by the Blue Comet Motorcycle Club.
Info: www.bluecometmc.com/lbn
Lansdale Cruise Night
When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 6-10 pm
Where: Along Main Street
What: Relive that golden era when weekend evenings meant piling into the family jalopy and cruising real slow down Main. Hundreds of cars join the impressive parade. Sponsored by Discover Lansdale.
Info: www.discoverlansdale.org
Mardi Gras Parade
When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 1 pm
Where: Downtown Lansdale
What: Yes, yes, we know. “Fat Tuesday” on a Saturday? Thanksgiving instead of Lent? Lansdale marches to its own drummer, but everyone enjoys the floats and fun of this annual tradition as Santa arrives for the holidays.
Info: www.lansdale.org/400/Mardi-Gras-Parade
When: Saturday, Aug. 25, all day, starting at 9 am
Where: All around town
What: Sponsored by Discover Lansdale; this year’s theme is Saluting Our Hometown Heroes. This big annual celebration has open houses, food trucks, family activities, antique autos and music; coincides with Lansdale’s Festival of the Arts in Memorial Park, 10 am-4 pm. Spectacular fireworks cap off the evening.
Info: www.discoverlansdale.org
Lansdale Bike Night
When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 5-11 pm
Where: Along Main Street
What: One of the largest one-night bike events in the country, Bike Night is a huge motorcycle show packed with merchandise, music and refreshments alongside some gorgeous machines. Sponsored by the Blue Comet Motorcycle Club.
Info: www.bluecometmc.com/lbn
Lansdale Cruise Night
When: Saturday, Sept. 15, 6-10 pm
Where: Along Main Street
What: Relive that golden era when weekend evenings meant piling into the family jalopy and cruising real slow down Main. Hundreds of cars join the impressive parade. Sponsored by Discover Lansdale.
Info: www.discoverlansdale.org
Mardi Gras Parade
When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 1 pm
Where: Downtown Lansdale
What: Yes, yes, we know. “Fat Tuesday” on a Saturday? Thanksgiving instead of Lent? Lansdale marches to its own drummer, but everyone enjoys the floats and fun of this annual tradition as Santa arrives for the holidays.
Info: www.lansdale.org/400/Mardi-Gras-Parade
