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Summer/Fall Events

Sept. 4, 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Collegeville Colossal Yard Sale at Waterworks Park on West First Ave. in Trappe. Rain date is Sept. 11. Over 80 sellers on tree lined paved paths. Playground for kids. Free parking on site. In the past this event has attracted over 3,000 shoppers. https://www.collegevilledevelopment.org/reserve-your-space-for-the-collegeville-colossal-yard-sale/

Sept. 9, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. — Collegeville Borough Concerts in the Park, “The Smooth Edge Band” 80s R&B, Pop & Funk at Collegeville Community Park, 3^rd and Park Aves. Rain date is Sept. 16. Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs, or just sit on the ball field bleachers. Bring a picnic dinner or enjoy offerings from our food trucks. During the concert, the playground is available for kids. Come and join the fun! https://www.collegevilledevelopment.org/concerts-in-collegeville-park/

Sept. 12, 10 a.m. – Noon–10^th Annual 5K Hero Run. Packet pick up and registration 9 – 10 a.m. Please join the Collegeville Fire Company in a celebration of heroes! Race starts at the Collegeville Station parking lot at Third Ave. and Chestnut St., in Collegeville. Race course is through neighborhood streets. Registration fee $25. First 100 registrants receive commemorative tee shirts; medals to top finishers in all age groups. For more information and to register, https://www.collegevillefire.org/content/herorun/

Oct. 27 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Collegeville Rotary Club’s 65^th Annual Halloween Parade. All children, pets, and the young at heart are welcome to dress in their costumes and gather in Vince Raffeo’s parking lot behind Dave Schrader’s AmeriGreen Gas Station, 454 E. Main St., Collegeville at 6 p.m. The judging takes place there. About 6:30 p.m. the parade starts down Main Street to Third. Ave. past the viewing stand, where the winners are announced. Local businesses will be open for treat-or-treating. For more information, check the Collegeville Rotary’s website https://www.collegevillerotary.org/ closer to the date.

Nov. 20, 9 a.m., The Collegeville Rotary 5k Turkey Trot. Collegeville Station parking lot, 50 W. Third Ave., Collegeville. Race registration begins at 8 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. and winds through Collegeville. This annual fundraiser supports The Daily Bread Community Food Pantry. For more information and to register, check the Collegeville Rotary’s website https://www.collegevillerotary.org/ closer to the date.

For more information, contact Cathy Kernen, Collegeville Borough catherine.kernen@comcast.net 610 409 0370

Upper Providence Township Events

All Collegeville residents are invited to enjoy these free events held at Anderson Farm Park!

July 14, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Tim Williams free “Music in the Park” concert http://timwilliams.com/ at Anderson Farm Park Amphitheatre, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville. Bring your blankets or chairs and join us for great performances and fun all summer long!

July 21, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. — Free Library Program, “A History of Hip Hop with Illstyle & Peace” at Anderson Farm Park, Upper Prov Community Center, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville. Bring a blanket or chair. The speakers will explain the history of hip-hop dance and perform a variety of dance styles. The audience will also learn about the role of the DJ, Beatboxer, and MC. At the end of the program, a few audience members will be invited on stage to perform some moves. This is a fun and high-energy show you won’t want to miss! You can pre-register here: https://getupt.org/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30244

August 4, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. — Free Concert for the “Music in the Park” series every other Sunday at Anderson Farm Park Amphitheatre, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville. Bring your blankets or chairs and join us for great performances and fun all summer long! Check here for the list of concerts: https://getupt.org/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30232

August 22, 7:45 p.m. – 9 p.m. — Free Full Moon Hike at Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville. Join the group at the pavilion to learn about the moon and about the wildlife that comes out at night. You can pre-register here: https://getupt.org/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30235

Sept. 11,10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Upper Providence Township Community Day at Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville. Free children’s activities, beer garden, music, vendors, and more!

Also, check out the many programs and activities at the Upper Prov Community Center for all ages! www.getupt.org

For more information, contact Upper Providence Township Parks and Recreation: getUPTCC@gmail.com or 484.391.2390