Your weekly guide to the events and happenings in and around Boyertown, PA

What to do? Where to go? Here is your one stop list of community events, music, arts, food, business specials, and historic events for Boyertown and beyond…

As a Boyertown graduate, a real estate agent at Glocker Realty, and also a proud member of Building a Better Boyertown, I have had the joy of watching our little town grow. I enjoy having any part in helping our community to move forward. I hope this weekly blog will help shine a light on all the great things happening in and around Boyertown, PA

Here is what’s going down during the week of 3/25/2021 – 3/31/2021

RIDING THE RAILS!

The Colebrookdale Railroad is now bringing Pennsylvania its FIRST pedal-powered rail bike adventure! Starting this May, you can pedal your way through the wondrous Secret Valley where you will cross bridges, chase creeks, and be part of the nature that surrounds you. The open air, hands free ride offers you an up close and personal view of wildlife as you explore the same magical rock cuts that were hand-dug by Civil War veterans in the late 1860’s and learn about the magnetic rocks that spawned the first iron industry in the United States.

Rail bikes are person-powered vehicles with four steel wheels, disc brakes, and pedals for each seat that rides on the railroad tracks. Pedal-powered rail vehicles date back to the 1850’s, when maintenance workers used hand-cars and ‘rail bikes’ to travel along the tracks. The newly designed 2021 rail bikes offer you a unique take on riding the rails. The custom-built bikes will include an educational app and Bluetooth speakers to provide the narrated educational content. Although the rail bikes require pedaling, the magic of steel wheels on steel rails gives you a smooth ride that makes it easy for couples young and old, groups, and families of all ages to enjoy a leisurely roll along the Colebrookdale rails.

Grab your ticket and try this one-of-a-kind railroad experience for yourself. You will only find it at the Colebrookdale Railroad in Boyertown, PA! Find more information about the railbike at: https://www.colebrookdalerailroad.com/excursions-2/secret-valley-explorers-2/

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SOME EASTER FUN!

The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance at Glocker Realty and Insurance on Friday, March 26th from 3 to 5pm. This is a FREE meet and greet and the kids will also receive a small prize.

Althouse Arboretum is having an Easter Egg Hunt! On Saturday, March 27th from 10am to 1pm you can take a short family hike along the arboretum trails and find hidden easter eggs. Bring them back for prizes! Then enjoy some games for even more prizes! A great safe, socially-distanced family event! they ask for a $5 minimum donation per family. Families MUST REGISTER for a time slot by going to http://althousearboretum.org/

Stroll through downtown Boyertown for the Boyetown Bunny Hop Basket Raffle! Come on out for a spring day and festivities from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, March 27th. Enjoy the local retail shops and eateries while collecting your eggs and basket raffle tickets along the way. Visit the Easter Bunny at the railroad. Registration and baskets are located at 112 East Philadelphia Avenue

…Order your custom Easter baskets at The Peppermint Stick Candy Store!

LEARN ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY on The Cast at Glocker! Livestreaming at Glocker Realty & Insurance on Facebook or YouTube every Wednesday at 6pm. Hosts Matt Green & Jeff Frederick talk with people and businesses from the Boyertown and surrounding communities and also discuss local events. Join us live and be part of the conversation!

All aboard! We stepoed into the train at the Colebrookdale Railroad for an interview with Nathan Labb of Guest Relations. We learned all about “The Secret Valley Line”, future plans for the railway, and interesting train info. Watch the episode below…