September has a way of changing the rhythm of our communities. Summer begins to wind down, schedules settle, and weekends become filled with football, farmers markets, fall festivals, live music and time outdoors. Rediscover what makes your community feel like home or consider what home may look like in a new community.
Blue Bell: Community Close to Home
In Blue Bell, September brings opportunities to connect close to home. The Blue Bell Horizons Celebration on September 23 at Prophecy Creek Park offers an evening centered on community and supporting local children. If you’re new to the area and want to meet people, the Wissahickon Valley Public Library offers a full calendar of programs from mahjong and chess to yoga and knitting. Blue Bell is a classic community for those who don’t need more, but like a variety of activities within reach.
Plymouth Township: Parks, Recreation & a Night Under the Stars
September continues outdoor living in Plymouth Township. On September 18, Movie in the Park: Soul takes over Community Center Park, offering a free, family-friendly evening under the stars. This is a community where staying active and connected can be part of everyday life., Ink Night: Hello Pumpkin on September 29 offers another way to welcome the season.
Lansdale: Music, Markets & Community
Lansdale September events bring the community together. On September 15, the Larry McKenna Jazz Orchestra featuring Joanna Pascale performs at Whites Road Park from 6–8 p.m. If food and beverages are your preference, check out the Beer Tasting Festival on the 12th and the farmers market on a Saturday morning. Lansdale offers a walkable, welcoming lifestyle with plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy where you live.
Conshohocken: Fun Energy
If you want to experience the energy of Conshy, mark September 19 for the 33rd Annual Conshohocken FunFest. Nine blocks with food, vendors, live music and family activities. It’s exactly the kind of event that captures the active, walkable community vibe of Conshy.
Why Local Life Matters
September has a way of reminding us that where we live is more than the house itself. It’s the farmers market down the road, the park where you walk, the coffee shop where you meet a friend, or the community event you look forward to every year. Sometimes exploring a community is simply a way to spend a Saturday. And sometimes, it makes you wonder what it would be like to call that place home.