Staring at your calendar, wondering how to kick off May? We’ve got you covered - the first weekend of the month is one of the most exciting in Washington County! It’s the perfect storm of fun: Running of the Wools and Free Museum Day are happening back to back, making it a weekend of can’t miss fun in and around Washington County. Read on for the details of this baa-rilliant weekend sure to be one for the books.
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Saturday, May 3: Running of the Wools
Back to Top of ListOn Saturday, downtown Washington will be fleeced with excitement for all things sheep related during Running of the Wools, an annual event celebrating Washington County’s deep-rooted history in agriculture through nothing other than: Sheep racing. Cue the sheep puns.
Fun fact: In the 19th century, Washington was the number one exporter of wool in the nation, which means an event like Running of the Wools just makes sense. After all, what better way to honor our agricultural heritage than to set a bunch of sheep loose on the streets of downtown Washington? In addition to the shear delight that are the races, the day’s festivities include a breakfast crawl, vendors in the Community Pavilion, a children’s area, educational demonstrations and more that will make this event wooly unforgettable.
Sunday, May 4: Free Museum Day
Back to Top of ListIf Running of the Wools wasn't enough fun for you, surely exploring all of Washington County during Free Museum Day will satisfy you. Free Museum Day is back in 2025 and promises a whole day of fun for the family. Visitors can experience Washington County history and heritage at five participating museums – the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, the Bradford House Museum, the Whiskey Rebellion Education & Visitor’s Center, the Duncan & Miller Glass Museum and Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village – for free on Sunday, May 4!
Make sure not to skip picking up a Free Museum Day Passport at the first museum you visit, too, because those who get their passport stamped at three of the five participating museums will be entered for a chance to win a $250 Tanger Outlets Gift Card.
Visitors should reserve their tickets at washcofreemuseumday.com, so get them ASAP, because tickets are limited.
