Downtown Ambler is a walkable, social, cultural and business center with terrific curb appeal, enchanting area residents, visitors and the surrounding communities in the Delaware Valley. Combine this with eclectic shopping, award-winning entertainment options, delectable dining, and professional services, all located in a captivating, small-town setting.
You’ll find culinary delights in Ambler’s restaurants, charming shops, unique arts and entertainment venues, and professional services from local professionals, that all make Ambler worth visiting again and again. And with plenty of mom-and-pop type operations, it’s easy to shop local and support the community by patronizing small businesses.
Home to the famed Ambler Theater, Act II Playhouse and Temple University’s Ambler Campus, Ambler is easily accessible via SEPTA and also from the PA Turnpike, and routes 76, 309 and 476. Plenty of free and affordable parking options are available.
Ambler hosts many well-attended annual events throughout the year, including the Auto Show (May), Ambler Arts & Music Festival (June), OktoberFest (October), Christmas Parade (December), and Restaurant Week (January and July).
From May to October, Ambler boasts a Farmer’s Market every Saturday, as well as First Fridays, a once-a-month festival with arts, games, live music, merchant promotions and delicious foods.