Credit: Upper Dublin Parks & Rec.
The Upper Dublin Parks & Recreation Department has announced a jam-packed schedule of special spring events with a little something for everyone.
Whether you're looking to stay active, connect with neighbors, or simply soak in the good weather, the events offer the perfect opportunity to embrace the spring season.
When: Saturday, April 12 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Twining Valley Park, 1400 Twining Road, Dresher
Ages: up to 10 years
Cost: $10 for reserved/$15 non-reserved
Join The Bunny Hop journey exploring UD's newest park! Using a map with clues, enjoy a scavenger hunt around Twining Valley Park where there will be giveaways at each stop and a chance to see Upper Dublin Parks & Rec’s own Bugsy O’Hare. Bugsy will be hopping around; can you catch him? Event takes place rain or shine.
Boogie Bash Kids Concert with Lolly Hopwood
When: Wednesday, April 23* from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
*Rain date: Thursday, April 24
Location: Mondauk Common Main Pavilion (1451 Dillon Road, Ambler)
All ages welcome.
Cost: Free
Jump around with Lolly Hopwood during this interactive concert. Go on a super fun adventure and play tons of fun, fitness-based games. This free show is for pre-school fans of fun, laughter and music.
When: Saturday, June 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Twining Valley Park, 1400 Twining Road, Dresher
"One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!”
What a great way to locate inexpensive clothing, jewelry, furniture, toys, etc. Event takes place in the Twining Valley Park parking lot and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Vendors: You must supply your own tables/chairs. You must supply your own change.
Vendors can register here.
Drop off your stuff: Tuesday, June 3 to Friday, June 6
Pick out new stuff: Saturday, June 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
You DO NOT need to donate in order to take items.
Location: Twining Valley Park (1400 Twining Road, Dresher)
Upper Dublin is collecting and distributing used sports equipment to recycle back to the UD community. Don’t throw your gear away – swap it for gear you need. Collection & swap takes place at Twining Valley Park.
All gear must be gently used/new. This year, needed items include: Cleats, new mouth guards, ice skates, shin guards, compression shorts, heat guard shirts, gloves, bats, helmets, pads, sticks, goggles, pants, etc.
Twilight 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run (powered by LuLu Country Club)
When: Wednesday, June 11
Time: 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 6:30 p.m.; 5K begins at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Twining Valley Park, 1400 Twining Road, Dresher
All ages welcome.
Cost: Early bird registration is $30 for the 5K and free for the 1 Mile Fun Run*
Kick off summer with a 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run on the asphalt trails at Twining Valley Park and cross the finish line under the warm glow of a beautiful sunset! Included in the 5K cost is chip-timing, cash prizes, post-race dinner (Barkley's BBQ) & drink and a t-shirt. 1 Mile Fun Run (untimed) is free to participate with the option to add on a t-shirt. We’ll have food trucks for fun run participants, spectators, family & friends to purchase dinner.
Stick around after the race to enjoy a live band in the park. Must register by May 19 to guarantee a t-shirt.
