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The Special Events Committee is the heartbeat of our community’s most exciting gatherings! From seasonal favorites to unique one-time experiences, we oversee a wide variety of events designed to bring smiles, create memories, and build connections. Special Events is committed to offering quality, affordable, and inclusive events that everyone—from lifelong residents to first-time guests—can enjoy.
Whether you're here for the food, the fun, or the friendly faces, there’s always something happening just for you.
Serving the Community, One Event at a Time!
2026 Events Calendar
Turkey Trot 2026 - 5K Walk/Run
🏃5K Walk/Run - Saturday, November 14 🦃 A Family-Friendly Fun Run with Heart🧡
Get ready to gobble, wobble, and trot your way through Towamencin! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, a parent with a stroller, or bringing your furry friend, everyone is welcome at this fun and festive 5K. This isn't just a race—it’s a community celebration supporting Towamencin’s Special Events Fund, helping us bring FREE events to the entire township year-round. Course Map
🗓️ Event Schedule - November 14
- 7:30–8:55 AM: Bib & Shirt Pick-Up
- 8:00 AM: Kids' Fun Run (ages 10 & under — no registration needed) - (Youth-sized Turkey Trot shirts will be available for purchase, $12, cash only)
- 9:00 AM: 5K Starts
- 10:00 AM: Awards Ceremony @ Arneth Amphitheater (Prizes awarded to top male & female runners - Medals and special gifts are provided in additional categories).
💸 Registration Info: (*fees apply) - Online Registration - Run the Day
- Opens August 1: $35 (Early Bird)
- October 14: $40 (Shirts NOT guaranteed on or after this date - 👕 Shirt sizes are limited after October 20, so register early to guarantee your race tee!
- November 9: $45 (Final week pricing)
- Race Day: Registration available on site
Swag Shop 🎽
Want to stock up on more Turkey Trot gear? Visit our official swag shop to browse and purchase additional apparel and merchandise – perfect for yourself, your family, or as a gift to your favorite runner!
https://northpenncustomtees.com/towamencin_turkey_trot_2026/shop/home
Holiday Lights
🎄Holiday Lights - Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 🎄
Our annual Holiday Lights celebration is coming. 🎅🤶 Join us for our last event of the year! Take a whimsical stroll through Towamencin’s winter wonderland of lights, holiday cheer, and festive fun. Enjoy horse-drawn surrey rides around the park to see the beautiful light displays and decorated trees created by local Girl Scout Troops. Visit Santa and live reindeer on Friday, or join us Saturday for our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy FREE hot chocolate, cookies, marshmallow roasting, and live entertainment throughout the park!
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5
Time: 4:30–8:30 PM both nights
Location: Fischer’s Park, 2225 Bustard Road, Lansdale, PA 19446
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Friday, December 4
- 4:30–8:30 PM: Photos with Santa and Live Reindeer
- 4:30-8 PM: Purchased Carriage Rides
- Limited Walk-on rides
Saturday, December 5
- 4:30 PM: Walton Farm Elementary School Chorus
- 5:30 PM: General Nash Elementary School Chorus
- 6:00–6:15 PM: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa’s Arrival
- 6:15–8:30 PM: Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- 4:30-8 PM: Purchased Carriage Rides
- Limited Walk-on rides
HORSE-DRAWN SURREY RIDES
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BEFORE PURCHASING CARRIAGE TICKETS! YOU ARE PURCHASING INDIVIDUAL SEATS, NOT AN ENTIRE CARRIAGE!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE (STARTING NOVEMBER 1 AT 9 AM):
Advance tickets are sold per seat, not per carriage.
- 4-seat carriage: $15 per person
- 10-seat wagon: $10 per person
- Children riding on an adult’s lap: Free
Tickets are sold per seat, not per carriage or wagon. If you are purchasing tickets for multiple people, you MUST select the correct number of seats and add them to your cart before checking out.
- Each ticket reserves one individual seat.
- Your party may share a carriage or wagon with other guests.
- Purchasing multiple seats together helps keep your group together, but other ticket holders may ride with you.
- Private carriage rentals are only available when you purchase every seat on the carriage or wagon.
- Only one surrey ride per person may be purchased in advance for the entire weekend. Duplicate reservations will be removed.
- Please purchase tickets in advance if riding the surrey is important to your visit!
ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
Please allow extra time for traffic on Bustard Road and check in at the registration table at least 20 minutes before your scheduled ride time.
Late arrivals may forfeit their ride and payment. No exceptions. Carriages will depart as scheduled, and partial parties will leave without late-arriving guests.
Ticket resale is strictly prohibited. Resold tickets will be voided.
IMPORTANT: WALK-ON RIDES ARE NOT GUARANTEED!
Walk-on rides will be extremely limited on both Friday and Saturday and are NOT guaranteed, even if you wait in line. To avoid disappointment, we strongly encourage you to purchase your carriage tickets in advance. A limited number of walk-on rides may be available on Friday and Saturday, subject to availability. Waiting in line does NOT guarantee a ride. Walk-on rides are $15 per person and payable by cash or check only. Children riding on an adult’s lap are free.
Become a Community Sponsor and Make a Difference!
Become a loyal community sponsor. Sponsorships are open to businesses, organizations and the public. All donations, monetary or in-kind are accepted. No donation is too small.
If you are interested in supporting the Towamencin Township Special Events program, please complete the sponsorship form and return it, with payment to:
Towamencin Township Special Events - 1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale, PA 19446
For more information, please contact our Special Events Coordinator, Katie Cleary at events@towamencin.org or 215-368-7602 ext. 1206.
2026 Sponsorship Form
Special Events Coordinator:
Katie Cleary 215-368-7602 ext. 1206 or events@towamencin.org