June
Leedom Street

Show off your stride with Jenkintown’s annual USATF certified race in June. The Sunset Run brings around 650 runners to town for one of the most challenging 5k runs in the area. The runners wind through Jenkintown and celebrate crossing the finish line at Town Square with live music, food, and prizes. Free dash races for children make the Sunset Run a family affair. Registration fees are available to view on the Kiwanis Foundation's website.

June to September
Jenkintown Town Square

Tuesday is groove day in Jenkintown Town Square with live performances by local bands and a coexisting farmer’s market with locally sourced products. The live music ranges from jazz to rock to acoustic and more for a little taste of everything the local music scene has to offer. The foodie experiences and walkable shopping brings that charming, feel-good summer vibe right to the center of town.

July 4th
Jenkintown Town Square

Have a classic small town patriotic blast at Jenkintown’s 4^th of July celebration. The Volunteer Fire Department sponsored event features a parade of local fire trucks, color guard, bands, and decorated bikes for children. Best decorated bike wins a prize, so go wild with the red, white, and blue!

June to July
Abington Art Center

Dance under the summer night sky every Thursday throughout July at Abington Art Center’s Annual Concert Series. Attendees are encouraged to grab a blanket or lawn chair and cozy up on the center’s back lawn. Onsite food trucks and beverage vendors have a range of delicious food and drink or bring your own picnic to enjoy.

September
Jenkintown Town Square

Every fall, Jenkintown’s main thoroughfare and Town Square transform into an outdoor art gallery at Jenkintown Festival of the Arts. While there, visitors can stroll through seven blocks of the quaint downtown area to peruse a variety of goods while reveling in a festival atmosphere full of food, music and fun outdoors. Come visit Jenkintown’s historic downtown for the largest outdoor art festival in Montgomery County!

November
Jenkintown Town Square

Join Jenkintown for a combo of fall festival favorites at the annual Fall Jawn. Eat chili to your heart’s content at the Chili Cook Off, don a Halloween costume and play some spooky games for Scare on the Square, and watch the beloved Pumpkin Drop—picture leftover Halloween pumpkins exploding in a shower of seeds and meat!

December
Jenkintown Town Square

Santa is coming to town—Jenkintown that is! Join the Jenkintown Recreation Board and the Fire Department as Santa lights the tree in Town Square and then get a glimpse of the jolly guy on a firetruck as he drives around town.

304 York Road
Jenkintown

If you are looking to indulge in a culinary experience that is both impressive and personal, stop into Drake Tavern! With ample options for dining out all year round, their food and bar menu has ranked the Drake Tavern one of the best places to eat in Montgomery County, PA.

208 York Road
Jenkintown

A modernized German-style brewery with locally brewed drinks served at their home, The Haus, in Jenkintown. Next door neighbors with the Hiway Theater, Human Robot beers pair well with a show afterward. If pub food is what you're looking for, Hermans is also located inside The Haus so you can chow down while enjoying a drink.

747 Yorkway Place
Jenkintown

The Keep Easy sits snugly in the alleyway at 747 Yorkway Place, giving its patrons an exclusive and secret speak easy feeling. The theme of eccentricity doesn't end with the location because the Keep Easy's specialty is their house-made mead. If you've never had a sip of the fermented honey beverage, come in to try unique mead cocktails or tastings in a cool atmosphere.

726 West Avenue
Jenkintown

Lilly’s was established in 2020 with the goal of bringing a taste of Indian culture and cuisine to the Jenkintown community. Lilly’s offers authentic style Indian cuisine from many regions, customized to your desired level of spice. Their menu and attention to detail create a truly memorable dining experience.

211 York Road
Jenkintown

Satisfying, comfort American cuisine focused on fresh, house-made staples alongside a handcrafted libations. Designed as steampunk saloon with church fixtures, pews, Chesterfield sofas and industrial shelves blending new and old to create a cozy moody vibe with an extensive bourbon library, small producer wines, and prohibition era cocktails.

417 Old York Road
Jenkintown

Warm, hearty, and contemporary Italian cuisine in the heart of Jenkintown. With a cozy and charming atmosphere, VIA 417 is a great spot for a night-out. Fill up on authentic pasta dishes, fresh salads, and savory meat dishes.

515 Meetinghouse Rd
Jenkintown

The Abington Art Center showcases the creative spark in all its varied forms. The 27-acre Sculpture Park fuses human inspiration with natural influences. The galleries exhibit the talent of local artists and free musical performances are often taking place at this community-based cultural fixture.

8231 Old York Rd
Elkins Park

Beth Sholom Synagogue, whose name translates as "house of peace," is the only synagogue designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The historic house of worship offers tours and exhibits throughout the year, as well as providing active services.

1212 Edge Hill Rd
Abington

The mission of Briar Bush is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and protect nature by encouraging curiosity and scientific inquiry. Join Briar Bush Nature Center for educational and kid-friendly environmental programs, or to walk through their pristine and refreshing setting.

212 York Rd
Jenkintown

The Hiway Theater screens new releases and classics. The marquee blazes neon glory from its perch on Old York Road. Hollywood superstar Bradley Cooper was known to frequent the Hiway during his childhood in Jenkintown. And if you couldn't snag tickets to the tour, you can immerse yourself in the breathtaking Taylor Swift Eras concert film through October 2023.

291 N. Keswick Ave
Glenside

The Keswick Theatre in neighboring Glenside may be 83 years old but is just as vibrant as ever for music performance, earning recognition by Pollstar as a Top 50 U.S. Venue. Catch a musical performance or a comedy show for a night of spectacles and laughs.

1633 Washington Lane
Jenkintown

An affiliate of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, producers of the annual Philadelphia Flower Show, Meadowbrook Farm is a 12-acre estate that features pools and fountains, topiary, seasonal flowers, and incredible sculptures.

Old York Road and West Ave
Jenkintown

Piazza on the Square is Jenkintown's top destination for downtown shopping, dining and living. Visit one of various restaurants along the piazza, shop the collection of independent retailers, or catch a summer concert in the square.