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Get Out: Five Great Reasons to Get Downtown This Weekend
The business district will be the place to be Friday and Saturday.
Normally, the weekend events listed here are spread throughout the Phoenixville area.
This weekend, however, a bunch of events will take place in downtown Phoenixville, so those are highlighted.
If you’re looking for family-friendly, come downtown. If you’d like to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (on Siete de Mayo), come downtown. Pet lovers will find pet-friendly events for First Friday’s Pet Stroll. Horror movie fans can check out “Maniac,” with the director on hand, at The Colonial Theatre. And everyone can enjoy the opening day of the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market, accompanied with the Spring Festival for Our Honeybees.
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Got all that? If not, here are a few more details to get you geared up for a weekend in downtown Phoenixville.
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Where: Downtown Phoenixville, Fri., May 6, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Why Go: Some shops will offer up pet-friendly specials, and pet owners are invited to bring furry friends out for a walk around the town. Rescues will be on hand, and several businesses will offer up discounts if you bring in gently used pet accessories for donation.
Pricing: Free
More Info: See the official Phoenixville First Friday website or check out the Phoenixville Area Business Association’s page on Facebook for more details.
Where: Taylor Alley, under the Gay Street bridge, Sat., May 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Why Go: The market is in is tenth season and features many great vendors. This year’s opening day is being held with the first ever Spring Festival for Our Honeybees. If you have never been to the market before, it’s a nice way to spend a Saturday morning and you’re likely to find some delicious local goods to take home with you.
Pricing: Free
More Info: Check out the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market website.
Where: , Fri., May 6, 9:45 p.m.
Why Go: Horror flick director William Lustig will host a Q&A on his 1980 slasher movie “Maniac” for the next installment of First Friday Fright Night. The film caused outrage and a lot of reaction when it was released.
Pricing: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $5 for members
More Info: See the Colonial’s website for more.
Where: Downtown Phoenixville, Sat., May 7, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Why Go: Six participating restaurants will host drink specials and festivities in honor of Cinco de Mayo.
Pricing: Free
More Info: Find out participating bars, specials and more on the pub crawl’s Facebook page.
Where: Taylor Alley, under the Gay Street Bridge, Sat., May 7, 9 a.m.
Why Go: Watch performances and demonstrations, learn more about this popular but suffering pollinator and find local honey and more. This is in conjunction with the opening of the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market but also includes a screening of bee-centric documentary “Queen of the Sun,” with a Q&A session with bee expert Gunther Hauk. The movie will be shown at The Colonial Theatre and starts at 2 p.m.
Pricing: Free
More Info: The market’s website has more information.
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