Outdoors
Off to a Flying Start! Migration Kick-off
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin us for a day of celebrating the wonders of raptor migration with this kick-off event. Activities include guided bird walks, naturalists in the garden, live bird programs, Raptor ID, kids activities, and more! Drawing for the annual Mountain Raffle also takes place.
West Reading French Fry Fest
West Reading Tavern 606 Penn Ave, ReadingThe West Reading French Fry Fest is an outdoor event showcasing each participating restaurant or vendor's take on everyone's favorite food: French fries!Located on 6th Avenue between Penn Avenue and Franklin Street, the West Reading French Fry Fest has something for everyone; an amazing Summer event that continues to grow in size and popularity!Participating Vendors:West ... Read more
Meet the Fall Forest
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin Kutztown University ecologist Dr. Chris Sacchi for a casual walk and learn to identify common trees and fall flowering plants at Hawk Mountain as fall arrives. Meet in Visitor Center.
Second Sunday Hike
Warwick County Park 191 County Park Road, PottstownJoin us for a Dog Friendly Hike! Lace up your boots and leash up your pooch. Start your day at Warwick Park for a brisk morning stroll. Ann Cathers will be leading the hike beginning at 8:00 am. Hikers can enter through the main entrance off of County Park Rd. and gather together near the ... Read more
Fun on the Farm
Gauker Farms 846 Fleetwood Lyons Rd, FleetwoodGauker Farms' Fun on the Farm Day is an annual celebration of our family, friends, customers, and community! This FREE event is an opportunity to open our farm for you to learn about what it is we do to raise safe, wholesome food From Our Family Farm to Your Family Table! We offer a free ... Read more
Fightin Phils
FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, ReadingAltoona Curve 8/02 @ 7:10 PM Carpenter MEGA BLAST FireworksAltoona Curve 8/03 @ 6:45 PM Harry Potter" Tribute ScarfAltoona Curve 8/04 @ 5:15 PM Jimmy Rollins Sliding BobbleheadHartford Yard Goats 8/06 @ 7:10 PM R-Phils Your Face Here" Custom Bobblehead of YOUHartford Yard Goats 8/07 @ 7:10 PM FireworksHartford Yard Goats 8/08 @ 7:10 PM ... Read more
Dog Days of August
Boyertown Town Center Parking Lot 42 E. Philadelphia Avenue, BoyertownCalling all dog lovers! August brings the Dog Days of Summer. Join us for an afternoon of family furry fun in the Town Center Parking Lot of Boyertown from 10 am to 1 pm. There will be pet swimming pools, classes, free pet toe nail clipping, demonstrations, vendors, story time, entertainment at the Historic State ... Read more
Youth Workshop – Migration Madness
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonYouth will discover and celebrate the magic of migration in this interactive and exciting workshop with nature hikes, games, and hands-on educational activities. They will also learn about the cool techniques and technology the scientists use to track raptor migration! Registration required. Evening child care available until 5 pm for an additional $5.
Nature Preschool Open House
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingFamilies are invited to stop by and learn all about our wonderful nature preschool program! Our Nature Preschool Director, Anne Muvdi, will be available to answer all of your questions. Surrounded by 100 acres of open space in Reading’s Angelica Creek Park, our Nature Preschool provides a unique opportunity to explore the natural world while becoming prepared for ... Read more
Starfest
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site 2 Mark Bird Lane, ElversonJoin the ChesMont Astronomical Society for an informative and spectacular view of the Universe. Presentations, kids activities, telescope demonstrations and door prizes are scheduled at this celestial discovery night program. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink concessions available.Weather dependent program. Dates are August 24 with rain/cloud dates of August 25, August 31 ... Read more
Food Truck Festival
Bear Creek Mountain 101 Doe Mountain Lane, MacungieEnjoy some of our area’s finest food trucks at the beautiful surroundings of Bear Creek Mountain Resort! In addition to a wide variety of food trucks, the day will also feature a beer garden, live entertainment, lawn games and a large tented area for seating.
Movie in Longswamp Park
Longswamp Park 1112 State Street, MertztownThe Longswamp Township Parks and Recreation Committee proudly presents an outdoor movie in the park.August 30: showing 1994’s “The Lion King”October 8: showing 1993’s Hocus Pocus
Trail Mix Up Hike
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingCelebrate National Trail Mix Day with a hike on Antietam Lake Park trails. Make your own trail mix from assorted snacks provided by the Parks. Your high-energy trail mix will fuel you up as we take our hike! Bring along water to drink, and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes for walking.
Fightin Phils Playoffs
FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, ReadingReading Fightin Phils are officially in the Eastern League Playoffs!
Happy Tonight Star Party
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin Moravian College astronomers for an evening under dark Hawk Mountain skies!After a short introduction to the celestial celebrities of the evening in the Sanctuary Theater, we’ll journey outdoors to identify constellations, see the crescent moon, planets Mars and Saturn, double stars, open clusters, and galaxies through high-quality telescopes. Bring a flashlight and binoculars, and ... Read more
Plein Air in the Parks
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingJoin us at Gring’s Mill park, as we make it our outdoor studio! Grab any materials you have: a sketchbook, pencils, canvasses, paints, and more, pack yourself a picnic lunch, and bring them along! This free-flowing event focuses on getting everybody outside and seeing the parks in a new light while engaging in the arts. ... Read more
International Vulture Awareness Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCelebrate nature's clean-up crew with a live vulture program by Peggy Hentz of Red Creek Wildlife at noon, along with vulture activities for children and information on Hawk Mountain's long-term research on the social scavenging raptor. Live Vulture Program at 12 PM.
Yip & Dip
Greater Philadelphia YMCA - Boyertown 301 West Spring Street, BoyertownThe entire pool and splash pad area will be open for any dog and their owners willing to take the plunge! There will be contests, prizes, agility course, and an off-leash area. A signed waiver must be submitted with payment. Proceeds from the event will go towards improvements of the Boyertown Community Pool.