Good morning, neighbors 👋

If you haven’t yet, it’s time to shake off that Eagles loss and focus on the week ahead! And have your calendars ready…I’ve updated the holiday events list. If you don’t see yours on there, make sure to click the button below and let me know about it!

Ok, I hope you find something that’s useful and enjoyable!

– Corey 💡

In Today’s Spotlight

☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather

 🧠 Trivia

🎈 Upper Merion Area Events and Happenings

 🥳 Events and Happenings Next Door

 🔜 Upcoming Events

 📆 Class Calendars

♻️ Recurring Events

UPCOMING EVENTS 🔜

— NOVEMBER —

• Nov 26: 11th Annual Race For a Reason | Swedeland Social Hall 🙏

• Nov 26: Thanksgiving Eve Bash | Midtown Social, Berwyn 🦃

• Nov 26: UM Alumni Get Together | Pepper’s 🌶️

• Nov 26: Drinksgiving | Paladar 🥃

• Nov 26: Race for a Reason | Swedeland Social Hall 🏃

• Nov 28: Christmas at Colonial | Colonial Gardens 🌲

• Nov 28: Dueling Piano Dudes | Southern Cross Kitchen 🎹

• Nov 28: Dungeons and Drafts | Puddler’s Kitchen & Tap 🍻

• Nov 28: Christmas at Colonial | Colonial Gardens Phoenixville 🌲**

• Nov 29: Holiday Shopping Village | Bridgeport ❄️

• Nov 29: Parents Night Out/Movie Night | UMDGC 🎬

• Nov 29: A Night at The Movies | 481 S. Gulph Road, KOP 🎥

• Nov 29: West Conshy Tree Lighting and Toy Drive | Borough Hall 🎄

• Nov 29: The Holiday Collective | 10 N. Main Street, Phoenixville❄️

• Nov 30: Tree lighting | JuneBug Sweet Treats 🎄

— DECEMBER —

• Dec 3: Holiday Craft Night | Bistro on Bridge 🖼️

• Dec 4: Dungeons and Drafts - Holiday Edition | Twelve78 Brewing Co., Phoenixville 🍻

• Dec 5: Tree Lighting | East Norriton Township Building 🎄

• Dec 5: Wild Lights | Elmwood Park Zoo 🦒

• Dec 5: Karaoke | The Depot Bar 🎤

• Dec 5: Toys For Tots Comedy Show | Great American Pub, Phoenixville 🎤

• Dec 5-6: A King of Prussia Christmas Comedy | MDP Providence Hall 🤣

• Dec 5+: Conshohocken Winter Market | Plaza, SORA West ❄️**

• Dec 6: Winter Wonder Land | Public Library, Norristown 🧤

• Dec 6: Holiday Open House | Willows Mansion, Villanova 🎄

• Dec 6: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting and Songs | UM Holiday Village 🕎

• Dec 6: Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop | Jenkins Arboretum, Devon 🪻

• Dec 6: Breakfast with Santa Cow | Chick Fil A KOP 🐮

• Dec 6: Gingerbread Houses | King Shooters Supply, KOP 🛖

• Dec 6: Drive in Movie (ELF) | B Field 🧝🏻

• Dec 6: Live Music (w/Bridgeport’s own, Stud Wiser) | The Depot Bar 🎤

• Dec 6: Winter Vendor Market | Bald Birds Brewing Co., Audubon ⛄

• Dec 6+: Brunch with Santa | Elmwood Park Zoo Norristown 🤶**

• Dec 6+: Santa Visits | Yeager’s Farm and Market, Phoenixville 🎅 **

• Dec 6+: Christmas Market | Expo Center (Oaks) 🎁 **

• Dec 6: Holiday Parade | Hillcrest Plaza, East Norriton 🎊

• Dec 7: Breakfast with Santa | Steel City | Phoenixville ☕️

• Dec 7: Santa Visit | Lannutti Post and Social Club, Conshohocken 🎅

• Dec 7: Breakfast with Santa | Swedeland Social Hall 🎅

• Dec 7: “Caring Santa” Pics | Nordstrom Court 🎅

• Dec 7: Holiday Brunch | Conshy Corner Tavern 🎄

• Dec 7: Buy Nothing Holiday Exchange | Upper Merion Community Center 🎁

• Dec 7: Photos With Santa (free event) | Regal Cinemas, KOP 🤳

• Dec 8: Letters to Santa | Final Day 📮

• Dec 8: Retail Sip and Shop | Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown 🍷

• Dec 9: Pet Photos with Santa | Clubhouse on Stanbridge, East Norriton 🐕‍🦺

• Dec 10: Bike the Lights | Yeager’s Farm & Market, Phoenixville 🚴

• Dec 11: Toy Drive | Love Works Resource Center 🧸

• Dec 11-12: Winter Luminary Nights | Jenkins Arboretum 🕯️

• Dec 12: Annual Holiday Lunch | UM Senior Service Center 🍴

• Dec 12: Hanukkah at Hogwarts | Temple Brith Achim 🧙🏻

• Dec 12-13: Live Nativity | Hope Community Church 🌟

• Dec 12: Winter Wonderland Event | Nor-View Farms ⛄

• Dec 13: Pictures with Santa | Braxton’s Animal Works, Wayne 📷

• Dec 13+: Santa Visits | Yeager’s Farm and Market, Phoenixville 🎅**

• Dec 13: Patriot’s St. Lucia Fest | Christ Old Swedes Church 🎄

• Dec 13: Holiday Craft Fair | UM Middle School 🧶

• Dec 13: Lunch with Santa | Pepper’s, King of Prussia 🎅

• Dec 14: Bridgeport Caroling with The Elks | Bridgeport Elks Lodge 🎶

• Dec 14: Breakfast with Santa | George Clay Fire Company 🎅

• Dec 14: Christmas Cookie Baking Party | JuneBug Sweet Treats, Bridgeport🍪

• Dec 14: Light Up Wayne: Hanukkah Festival | Corner of N. Wayne Ave and Station Rd, Wayne 🕎

• Dec 14: Meet Santa and Enjoy Brunch | Chadwick’s, Audubon 🎅

• Dec 18: Free Dog Photos with Santa | GAP, Phoenixville 🐶

• Dec 20: Santa is Coming To Town | West Norriton Township 🚒

• Dec 20: Breakfast with Santa | Hotel West and Main, Conshohocken 🎅

• Dec 20: Karaoke | The Depot Bar 🎤

• Dec 20: Santa Claus is Coming to Town | Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Co. (route details will be shared when available) 🚒

• Dec 21: Breakfast with Santa | Goodwill Fire Company, Bridgeport 🍳

• Dec 21: Christmas Village at The Fitz | Fitzwater Station, Phoenixville 🧤

• Dec 23: Holiday Season Trivia | Workhorse Brewing Company, King of Prussia 🧠

• Dec 25: Rock Bottom Band | Screwballs, King of Prussia 🎄

• Dec 26: Holiday Light Show | Yeager’s Farm and Market , Phoenixville 🚥

^{** multiple dates - click link to see more}

— New Year’s —

• Dec 31: Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party | Arnold’s Family Fun Center, Oaks 🎊

• Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks | 2200 West Drive, Arnold’s - Phoenixville 🎇

CHECK THEIR CALENDAR 🔍 

If you’re looking for something active, skill-based, or hands-on, these local spots have rotating classes, leagues, and events:

• 🧗Reach Climbing and Fitness - A plethora of climbing and fitness class offerings for children and adults. View their calendar.

• 🔫Shoot Indoors - Enjoy a safe experience where shooters of all experiences are welcome. View their calendar.

• 🤸‍♂️Upper Merion Dance and Gymnastics - At UMDGC you’ll find classes for gymnastics, parkour, dance, and summer camps. View their calendar.

• 🎯King Shooters Supply - King of Prussia’s original retail gun store. Enjoy their indoor range, many lessons, gunsmithing, and so much more. View their calendar.

• 📚Upper Merion Township Library - Not only does the UMT Library have books, it serves as a hub for lifelong learning, technology, and community connection. View their calendar.

• 💛Upper Merion Senior Service Center - The UMSSC offers a wide range of activities to help keep our area seniors active, engaged, and living their best life. View their calendar.

• 🏸Upper Merion Community Center - Activities, Programs, Group Exercise, and Open Gym. View their calendar.

💡 Pro Tip: Bookmark the pages you like! They update often with new classes, workshops, and leagues!

EVERY WEEK IN THE UPPER MERION AREA ♻️

• MONDAYS: .50 wings @ Screwballs 🍗| $7 Cheesesteaks and Bingo @ The Ribby 😋 

• TUESDAYS: Tacos & Trivia @ Screwballs 🌮 | Karaoke @ Pepper’s 🎤 (1st and 3rd Tuesday) | Free Bingo @ The Depot Bar (Cash winner every round) 🍻 | Trivia @ PK&T 🤔 | 2 Fer deals AND Kids Eat Free @ The Ribby 🐽 | $8.95 Large Pizza @ Salvatore’s 🍕 | Family Fun Night @ Chick Fil A KOP

• WEDNESDAYS: Trivia @ Pepper’s 🧠 | Burger/Dog specials @ Screwballs 🌭 | Wing Wednesday @ Workhorse 🐎 | Kids eat Free @ Pepper’s 🌶️| Italian Night @ Gypsy Saloon (2 course dinner for $40) | Prime Rib Special @ The Ribby 🐽

• THURSDAYS: Bingo @ The Depot Bar 🍺| Burger Night @ Workhorse 🍔 | Pork Sandwich Specials @ Screwballs ⚾ | Bingo @ Swedeland Social Hall 🏤

• FRIDAYS: Parent Drop N Go @ Uplink Studios 🎮 | Bowling for Meat @ The Depot Bar 🍖 | Free Coffee Fridays @ JuneBug Sweet Treats

Do you have an event, class, fundraiser, or open house coming up? Would you like to let thousands of locals know about it? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you should fill out this form. I’d love to include it.

Have a great start to your week!

Corey 💡