Outdoors
Beginners Archery
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingFun is the target for this basic archery class! First, learn how to safely participate in this sport from Berks Nature's certified instructor before heading outside for some real target practice. As a certified archery club, Berks Nature instructors will provide all necessary training and equipment. This event is geared towards ages 7 to 17. ... Read more
Kempton Fair
Kempton Fairgrounds 83 Community Center Drive, KemptonThe Kempton Fair – the one you remember from years ago, starting at the Kempton Community Center in 1957! New energy, new direction, but with more of the good old fashioned feel! For this event, we’re bringing back all the great stuff, such as tractor and truck power pulls, well-known and local musical talent, livestock ... Read more
Art on the Ave
Visit West Reading Penn Ave, West ReadingWest Reading will host its 29th annual Art on the Avenue, Berks County’s premiere art and music festival, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 17, on Penn Avenue. The event, sponsored by Customers Bank and Tower Health is rain or shine and showcases the work of local and regional artists, crafters, vendors, West Reading ... Read more
Juneteenth History
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownHonor the history of the Black experience in America with two Juneteenth presentations at Pottsgrove Manor. Daniel Flickinger will tell the important work done by the Friends of the African Union Church of South Coventry, exploring the congregation’s history and protecting the church cemetery. Next, join in the journey down the research rabbit-hole, following Pottsgrove ... Read more
Morgantown Carnival
Caernarvon Friendship Park Chestnut St & North St, MorgantownCome out and enjoy the annual Morgantown Carnival. Rides, music, local vendors, and plenty of food. Carnival runs Tuesday June 13 through Saturday, June 17. Two nights of fireworks in 2023 - Friday and Saturday!
Family Bike Hike
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingGet on your bikes and ride with us! Starting at Angelica Creek Park, we'll bike the Schuylkill River Trail to grab a sweet summer treat at Scoupe deVille ice cream parlor before biking back to The Nature Place. The trip includes a small soft-serve ice cream or water ice, so bring the whole family for ... Read more
Be Curious, Wonderland Adventures
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnUsing the fantasy world of Lewis Caroll’s Through the Looking Glass as inspiration, this FREE arts experience for all ages is located on the 55 acre Berks Heritage Center. All ages are invited as a curious explorer. Follow the storyline along the path as you find clues through storytelling and hands-on arts experiences, or explore ... Read more
Topton Park Party
Topton Memorial Pool & Park 205 S Callowhill St, ToptonThis year’s “Park Party” will feature a day of music in the park. Starting at 11am, Jumpin “J” will start the day with DJ music until 1pm. Live music will begin with Hannah Violet Trio from 1:30pm to 4pm and the Majestics will perform from 5pm to 8pm. There will be food & ice cream ... Read more
Leave No Trace Awareness
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingIn Berks County, outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice when hiking natural areas and open spaces. Getting outdoors is not only fun, it's good for our health, but it's not always good for the environment. In this lecture, you'll learn about Leave No Trace principles - a set of practices for enjoying the great outdoors ... Read more
Creek Snorkeling Adventure
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThat's right, snorkeling's not just for tropical seas! Clear water, curious fish, and underwater relaxation awaits you here in Berks County! Creek snorkeling provides an intimate glimpse into an underwater world we rarely visit on such up close and personal terms. After a quick lesson on snorkel safety and our local, freshwater ecosystem, don a ... Read more
4th of July Parade
Cleveland Ave & Wyomissing Blvd Cleveland Ave & Wyomissing Blvd, WyomissingThe 2023 Wyomissing Borough 4th of July Parade, "The Rocket's Red Glare," will take place on Tuesday, July 4th beginning at 10am. Starts at Cleveland Ave and Wyomissing Blvd, a few blocks from Happy Hollow playground and the Wyomissing roundabout. If you would like to participate in a parade category (Baby Carriages, Decorated Bikes, Wagons, ... Read more
Independence Day Event
Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Road, BirdsboroMore details coming soon!
Pottstown GoFourth
Downtown Pottstown PottstownJoin us on High Street (Penn to York) in the heart of downtown Pottstown for the biggest community block party this side of the sassy Schuylkill! Pottstown GoFourth! Street Fest follows the Rotary Club 4th of July parade on High Street (10:15 am start). Penn Street: Kid's Zone, sponsored by Fox Rothschild, LLP. Everything is ... Read more
Star-Spangled Spectacular
Enersys 2366 Bernville Rd, ReadingJoin us for a spectacular July 4th celebration with the Reading Symphony Orchestra! Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies and breathtaking performances by our talented musicians, all at the incredible price of FREE! This is a free concert, but you'll need a ticket to attend. Click this link to register: https://loom.ly/-Wxo9Bo, or pick up a ... Read more
Summer House Tours
Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, HamburgThe Historic Dreibelbis Farm will be opening its doors for House Tours on selected Sundays in the Spring and Summer. Tours are $6; parking is free.
Johnny Appleseed Day
Weaver's Orchard 40 Fruit Lane, MorgantownJohnny Appleseed Day is all about pick-your-own apples. Join us for pick-your-own apples and storytelling with Johnny Appleseed himself. We’ll have plenty of apple treats, including caramel apples, baked apple desserts and apple cider! Many of the Johnny Appleseed Day activities are free! Apple picking (get pricing info) Storytelling with Johnny Appleseed (free!) Hayrides to ... Read more
Reading 75th Anniversary Parade
Downtown Reading ReadingThe City of Reading will celebrate its 275th Anniversary with a parade on Sunday October 1st. The parade will take place on Penn Street and feature area marching bands, floats, local businesses, clubs and organizations.
Hay Creek Apple Festival
Hay Creek / Joanna Furnace 1250 Furnace Road, MorgantownFamilies will also enjoy scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, old fashion wagon rides, and Hay Creek’s apple barrel express ride! (In the event of rain some of these activities may be operating on a limited basis.). Homemade apple pies, apple dumplings, apple crisp, apple fritters, apple cider, chicken pot pie and Mabel’s kettle-cooked soups (ham & ... Read more