Montgomery County's Hidden Gems: The Events You Can't Afford to Miss This Season!

October 28 – November 30, 2026

Discover what’s happening around Montgomery County! From Halloween festivities and family outings to holiday celebrations and historic tours, there’s something for everyone.

History Happy Hour: Ghost Stories

• Date: October 29, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM

• Location: Morgan Log House, Lansdale

• Details: Gather around a bonfire for chilling ghost stories and mysterious legends from Montgomery County’s past.

• Source: Morgan Log House Events⁠

Northern Star Farm Fall Fest

• Date: October 31 – November 1, 2026

• Location: Northern Star Farm, Trappe

• Details: Celebrate the final weekend of fall festivities with hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals, and family activities.

• Source: Montco Fall Events⁠

First Friday Lansdale

• Date: November 6, 2026, 6:00–9:00 PM

• Location: Downtown Lansdale

• Details: Enjoy an evening in downtown Lansdale featuring community festivities and local businesses.

• Source: Local Events Calendar⁠

Veterans Day Commemoration

• Date: November 11, 2026, 11:00 AM

• Location: National Memorial Arch, Valley Forge National Historical Park

• Details: Honor America’s veterans at a special commemorative gathering in historic Valley Forge.

• Source: Montgomery County Community Events⁠

Early American Candle-Making Workshop

• Date: November 14, 2026, 1:00 PM

• Location: Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown

• Details: Learn traditional candle-making techniques and create your own beeswax candle and cinnamon-scented ornament for the holidays.

• Source: Montgomery County Events⁠

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

• Date: November 20–30, 2026, select evenings, 5:00–9:00 PM

• Location: Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown

• Details: Experience dazzling holiday light displays and festive attractions throughout the zoo.

• Source: Elmwood Park Zoo⁠

Colonial Saturdays

• Date: November 21, 2026, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Location: Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester Township

• Details: Step back in time with demonstrations of colonial chores, traditional crafts, and daily life in early Pennsylvania.

• Source: Montgomery County Events⁠

Lansdale Holiday Mardi Gras Parade

• Date: November 21, 2026, 1:00 PM

• Location: Downtown Lansdale

• Details: Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a festive community parade through downtown Lansdale.

• Source: Local Community Calendar⁠

Hatboro Holiday Parade

• Date: November 23, 2026

• Location: Downtown Hatboro

• Details: Enjoy Hatboro’s 65th annual holiday parade featuring the theme “Small Town with a Big Heart.”

• Source: Local Community Calendar⁠

Holiday Tours at Pennypacker Mills

• Date: November 24–30, 2026, during scheduled tour hours

• Location: Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville

• Details: Tour a beautifully decorated historic mansion and discover Christmas traditions from the early 1900s.

• Source: Pennypacker Mills Events⁠

MoTown Turkey Trot

• Date: November 26, 2026, 8:00 AM

• Location: Montgomery Township

• Details: Start Thanksgiving morning with a community race featuring 5K and 8K distances, a two-mile walk, and a kids’ fun run.

• Source: 2026 Montgomery County Fall Guide⁠

Twelfth Night Holiday Tours

• Date: Beginning November 28, 2026

• Location: Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown

• Details: Explore colonial holiday customs and discover how families celebrated during the challenges of the Revolutionary War era.

• Source: Montgomery County Events⁠

Event dates are from published 2026 listings. Schedules, admission, and registration requirements may change, so readers should confirm details with the organizers before attending.