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🌞 Good Morning, Lower Merion! Keeping it short and sweet this week! The family and I are enjoying some beach time down the shore this week- no complaints here. Hope you find something good to enjoy this week in town.

Do you have an upcoming event to share with us? Want your business in the spotlight? Please send an email here: [email protected] 

Have a great day ☀️💪😊 

All the best, Carolyn

💫 LOCAL EVENTS THIS WEEK!💫

Wallace Dry Goods

🍹 Summer Cocktail Class with Mr. Zero Proof
Wednesday, July 16 | 6:00–7:30 PM

Shake things up with Jesse @mr.zeroproof in this fun, hands-on mocktail class! Learn to craft 3 refreshing non-alcoholic summer cocktails and sample a variety of NA spirits.

🎟️ Includes:

Expert instruction + all supplies

3 full-sized cocktails

10% off in-store purchases that evening

Ardmore Music Hall

🎶 Two Nights of Midnight Gumbo – Phish Afterparties

Join house band WCK (Winderman Colman Kimock) with special guests:
🎸 Rob Compa – Night 1 (Tues July 15)
🎸 Jake Brownstein – Night 2 (Wed July 16)

📍 Seated Doors: 10:45 PM | GA: 11:15 PM | Show: 11:30 PM
Don't miss these late-night jams after Phish!

Ardmore Music Hall

🎤 Rock and Roll Playhouse: Taylor Swift for Kids!
+ Summer Bash at Ardmore Music Hall
Saturday, July 19 | Doors: 11:00 AM | Show: 11:45 AM

A fun-filled, family-friendly concert featuring the music of Taylor Swift—perfect for little Swifties!

👶 Kids 1 and under get in free!

Lower Merion Library System

🎮 Penn Wynne Library: Pokémon Battle Academy (Ages 7+) Monday, July 21 6-7pm
Join us to play the Pokémon Battle Academy board game or bring your own cards to battle another player!

⚠️ No trading – battling only
👥 Ages 7+ | Registration required (one per child, under child’s name)
Pokémon is played in pairs, so sign up to secure your spot!

Elite Sports Factory

💥 Parents Night Out at Elite Sports Factory!
Drop kids (ages 6–13) off on Friday July 25th from 6–9 PM for games & fun while you relax!
🎉 Only $20/child | 5050 Umbria St, Philly
📲 Reserve your spot—spaces fill fast!

Lower Merion Township

🚣‍♂️ 2025 Cardboard Boat Regatta – Sunday July 27
Join the fun at Belmont Hills Pool as boats made of cardboard take to the water; some float, some sink, all make a splash!

🕒 Check-in: 3:00 PM | Races follow
🌧️ Rain or shine
📅 Register by July 23 : pre-registration required!

💫 Ongoing Summer Events 💫 

Narberth Online Website

🎵 FREE Concerts in the Park
📍 Chet Tyson Pavilion
🗓 Wednesday Nights | 7:00 PM

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets for a relaxing night under the stars. A perfect midweek outing for the whole family!

  • 7/16Dead Flowers (Rolling Stones Tribute)

  • 7/23Julie Gold (Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter, “From a Distance”)

  • 7/30John Bickel & Cordelia Blue (B3-Powered R+B)

Suburban Square Events

🎉 Family Sundays on the Lawn
📍 Suburban Square |

🕚 Sundays, 11 AM – 1 PM (May–Oct)

Family Sundays are back! Join Go With Yoyo for music, games, and kid-friendly fun every Sunday through October.

☔ In case of bad weather, check our Instagram story for updates!

Rising Sun Presents Website

The Ardmore Music Hall team is hopping in to put 7 Big Stage Shows this outdoors this summer in King of Prussia in collaboration with Rising Sun Presents starting July 3rd through July 27th!

Stoneleigh Website

Summer-Sational Nights

Enjoy extended summer evenings in the gardens with picnics, music, lawn games, kids’ crafts, and garden exploration.

📍 Location: Stoneleigh: a natural garden — 1829 County Line Rd, Villanova, PA

🎟️ Cost: Free (registration encouraged)

🧺 Bring: Picnic, blankets or chairs, and your favorite beverage

💧 Weather: Events cancel only in severe weather—registrants will be notified

Narberth Farmers Market FB Page

🧺 Narberth Farmers Market
Thursdays, May–October from 3-7pm @ Station Circle, Narberth
Connect with local growers and makers every Thursday in downtown Narberth! Enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and artisanal goods while supporting your community.

💚 A portion of each market’s harvest is donated to the Narberth Food Bank.

Mark your calendars for the Cornucopious Farm Stand at the Kaiserman JCC this summer! Enjoy fresh, organic produce on select Mondays: July 21,

August 4, and August 18

from 3 PM to 6 PM.

📷 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts website

🎶 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series
📍 Community Gazebo,

Downtown Bryn Mawr

Enjoy live music in a cozy, lawn-friendly setting! Bring your own chair and relax under the stars at this beloved concert series. Events are a mix of free and ticketed shows, with drinks available for purchase—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. A perfect way to spend summer evenings in the heart of Bryn Mawr!

PLANNING A BIGGER ADVENTURE?

PLAN WITH THE PRO, SO YOU CAN TRAVEL LIKE ONE!

🥘 FOOD AND DRINK🍻 

Gullifty’s FB Page

🎶 Live Music, Local Brews & A Great Cause! 🍻
Saturday, July 19 | 2–4 PM | Patio Event

Enjoy acoustic classic rock by Jimmy Saia and beer tastings from:
Cape May • von Trapp • Dewey • Corona • BrewDog

🎟️ $20 tickets; all proceeds benefit the Bryn Mawr Fire Company!

Come sip, support, and celebrate our local heroes! 💛🔥

Manayunk Brew

🎉 Kids Eat Free Wednesdays at Manayunk Brewery!
Every Wednesday from 4 PM, kids 10 & under eat free with an adult entrée purchase.
🍔 One free kids’ meal per adult meal | Dine-in only | Excludes apps & shareables
Bring the family, relax by the river, and enjoy!

🏘️ Narberth- JUNE Market Summary 🏘️

Narberth DATA

📊 Narberth Snapshot (19072)
The Narberth real estate market is red hot with only 0.63 months of inventory, down 5% from last month and 63% year-over-year, a clear seller’s market.

🏡 Median Sold Price: $850,000
📈 Avg Sale-to-List Price: 104%
Median Days on Market: Just 6 days!

Sellers are getting over asking, and buyers need to act fast and come prepared. Whether you're buying or selling, strategy matters.

Thinking about making a move? Let’s talk!

🚨Lower Merion Call to Action!📣 

Penn Wynne Library

LOWER MERION WEATHER

Tue 7/15: ⛅ Partly sunny, humid, maybe PM storms High: 85°F | Low: 74°F

Wed 7/16: 🌤️ Sun & clouds, humid High: 86°F | Low: 74°F

Thu 7/17: ☁️ Very humid, partly sunny, PM storms High: 89°F | Low: 75°F

Fri 7/18: 🌦️ Partly sunny, humid, scattered PM storms High: 90°F | Low: 72°F

Sat 7/19: 🌥️ Mostly cloudy, warm and muggy High: 89°F | Low: 72°F

Sun 7/20: ⛈️ Cloudy, humid, with thunderstorms High: 86°F | Low: 73°F

HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!