Get Out: Perkiomen Valley

Summer’s in the home stretch! Looking for something to keep yourself or your family from being bored during the last few weeks before school starts? Patch has collected the best of our events for this week. Get out and enjoy yourselves!

1.

Where/When: Montgomery Bar Association, 100 W. Airy St., Norristown; every weekday through Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why go: The Montgomery Bar Association’s Women in the Law Committee are sponsoring a drive to collect school supplies for children in foster care in Montgomery County. Drop off new supplies and book bags any time during office hours.

Pricing: Free to participate

2.

Where/When: Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown; Aug. 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Why go: The Kids’ Fair Expo, hosted by Sen. Daylin Leach, and Reps. Matt Bradford and Mike Vereb, will feature spin art, face painting, food, fingerprinting and more, all free! R.S.V.P. is required, and space is limited.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: The Stoogeum, 904 Sheble Lane, Ambler; Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why go: The word’s only museum of Three Stooges memorabilia doesn’t have regular operating hours, but has an open house about once a month to give you a chance to see the museum’s almost 100,000 pieces.

Pricing: Free admission, but donations are appreciated

4.

Where/When: Montco SAAC, 536 George St., Norristown; Aug. 6, noon to 3:30 p.m.

Why go: This bingo is beach-themed! Wear your sun hats, 1900s swimwear (please no bikinis or Speedos). Proceeds benefit Senior Adult Activities Center, a private non-profit organization.

Pricing: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

5.

Where/When: Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 Second St., Schwenksville; Aug. 8, 1 p.m.

Why go: When the heat goes up, come to the library and cool down with a family friendly movie and popcorn for all ages.

Pricing: Free

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