Outdoors
Holiday Lights at Grings Mill
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingSee the Holiday Lights complete list! Visitors can stroll the grounds to view a glistening light display that highlights the historic buildings and landscaping at Gring’s Mill. *FREE* parking and ... Read more
New Years Bear Drop
Boyertown Area Historical Society 43 South Chestnut St, BoyertownMake a care package for Veterans, enjoy cookies & hot chocolate. Count down to the Bear Drop at midnight in Germany (6pm) Also Phoebe the folk singer, will be playing ... Read more
Polar Bear Swim and New Year’s Bonfire
Riverfront Park, Pottstown 140 College Dr, PottstownJoin us for an annual celebration of the New Year in Riverfront Park, Pottstown. The event is simple but fun! Show up to register beginning at 9:30 AM to take ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along ... Read more
Read With A Ranger
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingThroughout the Winter and Spring the Berks County Park Rangers will be presenting Read with a Ranger one TUESDAY a month. Join the Rangers on an adventure! Kids ages 3-5 ... Read more
West Reading Ice ‘N Spice Festival
West Reading Tavern 606 Penn Ave, ReadingThe Community of West Reading will be hosting their 7th Ice n Spice Festival between 400 and 700 blocks of Penn Ave. Many businesses will be offering discounts and other ... Read more
Snowshoe Saturdays
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingTry out a pair of snowshoes and join Parks staff on an hour long walk down the Union Canal Trail. No prior experience necessary- bring your own snowshoes if you ... Read more
West Reading Ice ‘N Spice Festival
West Reading Tavern 606 Penn Ave, ReadingThe Community of West Reading will be hosting their 7th Ice n Spice Festival between 400 and 700 blocks of Penn Ave. Many businesses will be offering discounts and other ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along ... Read more
West Reading Ice ‘N Spice Festival
West Reading Tavern 606 Penn Ave, ReadingThe Community of West Reading will be hosting their 7th Ice n Spice Festival between 400 and 700 blocks of Penn Ave. Many businesses will be offering discounts and other ... Read more
Wetland Wonders
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingDuring this special, extended hours engagement, come explore the wonders of our wetlands! Play and explore your way through the Nature All Around Us exhibit, take the wetlands I-Spy challenge, ... Read more
Ice Harvesting at Dreibelbis Farm
Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, HamburgThe annual Ice Harvest at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm will include a demonstration of antique ice harvesting tools and (weather permitting) cutting and harvesting ice blocks from the ice pond. ... Read more
Tree Connections
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingIn the Spring of 2024, Berks Nature wil host part of the immersive, hands-on Nature All Around Us exhibit at The Nature Place. From your own backyard to your local ... Read more
Read With A Ranger
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingThroughout the Winter and Spring the Berks County Park Rangers will be presenting Read with a Ranger one TUESDAY a month. Join the Rangers on an adventure! Kids ages 3-5 ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along ... Read more
Maple Sugaring
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingLearn how to identify the right kinds of trees to tap and make your very own syrup. Observe the process of taking sap to syrup and see just how much ... Read more
Full Moon Hike
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingWalk the Union Canal Trail on the evening of the Full Moon! Wear sturdy hiking or walking shoes and bring a flashlight. We'll be outside the entire time, so dress ... Read more