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📅 Monster List of Pottstown Events
🚘 Boyertown Museum to Open Gallery 2 With Rarely Seen Artifacts
🇺🇸 Robert O’Neill to Bring One-Man Show to SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
♻️ Althouse Arboretum to Hold Free Metal Recycling Event Sunday
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Upcoming Pottstown Local Events
October 18th:
Reading Hospital Road Run – 8:00 AM (West Reading)
Eastern Firearms Expo — final day – 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Oaks)
Brunch at Rivet – 10:00 AM (Pottstown)
Boo at the Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo – 10:30 AM–3:30 PM (Norristown)
MTG Legacy 1K — Proxy Friendly – 11:00 AM (Pottstown)
Metal Recycling Day at Althouse Arboretum – 11:00 AM–2:00 PM (Pottstown)
Spring Hollow Sunday Brunch – 11:00 AM (venue not stated)
Bingo, Brats & Bier! at Reading Liederkranz – 11:30 AM (Reading)
Fourth Annual Fall Festival at Philadelphia Premium Outlets – 12:00 PM–4:00 PM (Pottstown)
Heritage Day Fall Festival, Daniel Boone Homestead – 12:00 PM–4:00 PM (Birdsboro)
The Enchanted Curio Afternoon Tea – 1:00 PM (Pottstown)
Books, Brews & Tattoos Session 1, Twelve78 Brewing – 1:00 PM (Phoenixville)
From Gifts of Love to Finding My Artistic Voice — quilt exhibit – 1:00 PM–4:00 PM (Pennsburg)
Carrie: The Musical, Reading Civic Theatre at the Fox East Theatre – 2:00 PM (Exeter Township)
Dear Evan Hansen, Steel River Playhouse – 2:00 PM (Pottstown)
Grateful Allman Band Experience, The Gem Music Hall – 6:00 PM (Spring City)
OJR School Sports
OJR Boys JV Soccer (opponent not listed) – A – 9:00am
OJR Girls Varsity Hockey vs Bishop Shanahan – A – 8:45pm
👇 Keep in the Know about Pottstown Area Events👇
Meme of the Day
Boyertown Museum to Open Gallery 2
With Rarely Seen Artifacts
Boyertown Museum to Open Gallery 2 With Rarely Seen Artifacts
The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles will open the doors to its new Gallery 2 on Friday, Nov. 13, giving visitors access to a space that has previously been closed to the public.
The gallery will feature artifacts that many visitors have never had an opportunity to see, including an airplane and a collection of rare bicycles.
The museum is inviting the public to be among the first visitors to explore the newly opened gallery when it debuts in November.
Opening Details
Date: Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Location: Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
Gallery: Gallery 2
Featured Artifacts: An airplane and a collection of rare bicycles
Robert O’Neill to Bring One-Man Show
to SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook has announced a special one-man show featuring Robert O’Neill at the SunnyBrook Event Center in Pottstown.
According to promotional materials for the event, O’Neill served with SEAL Team 2 and SEAL Team 6. During the appearance, he will share stories connected to military missions involving Osama bin Laden, Captain Phillips and the events portrayed in “Lone Survivor.”
The show is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at 50 SunnyBrook Road, Pottstown.
A post-show meet-and-greet add-on will also be available with the purchase of a show ticket.
Event Details
Date: Friday, Jan. 8
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: SunnyBrook Event Center
Address: 50 SunnyBrook Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
Featuring: Robert O’Neill
Meet-and-Greet: Post-show add-on available with show ticket
Althouse Arboretum to Hold Free
Metal Recycling Event Sunday
GreenAllies and the Althouse Arboretum will hold a free Metal Recycling Day on Sunday, Oct. 18, giving residents an opportunity to recycle unwanted metal while supporting the organizations.
The collection will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Althouse Arboretum, 1794 Gilbertsville Road, Pottstown.
Accepted items include scrap metal, large appliances, microwaves, grills and other items made of metal. Organizers will not accept air conditioners, dehumidifiers, electronics or small plastic appliances.
There is no charge to participate, and proceeds from the collected scrap metal will support GreenAllies and the Althouse Arboretum.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Althouse Arboretum
Address: 1794 Gilbertsville Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
Cost: Free
Accepted: Scrap metal, large appliances, microwaves, grills and other metal items
Not Accepted: Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, electronics and small plastic appliances
