Outdoors
Monoprintin’ Madness
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingLearn this easy printmaking technique that creates one-of-a-kind works of art! Draw inspiration from the woods as we gather materials to include in our masterpieces, learning about the flora and fauna of Antietam Lake Park. We’ll gather to experiment with inks and paints to create our piece, then use a simple printing press to make ... Read more
Pumpkin and Pizza Party
Angora Fruit Farm 495 Angora Rd, ReadingBring a pumpkin to carve and donate it to the Halloween Hike and Hayride. Also bring your carving tools and a drink, and we’ll provide pizza! All donated pumpkins will line the trail for the hike on the 20th . All ages welcome.
Kutztown Merchant Trick Or Treat Night
Downtown Kutztown KutztownTrick Or Treat Night is scheduled for October 24, 2018 from 6pm to 8pm with a rain date of October 30, 2018. Be sure to visit Haas Financial Group kid friendly haunted house at the corner of Main & Noble
GeoCache Guided Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome learn about Geocaching while hiking! Your search will take you out across the dam along the trail to the Spillway and Tulpehocken Creek while discovering geocaches along the way. The hike distance will be easy to moderate and approximately 3.5 miles.
Hopewell Halloween
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site 2 Mark Bird Lane, ElversonJoin us for an afternoon of family fun, including games, tricks, and treats!In the spirit of the autumn season, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site will be offering an afternoon of special Halloween related activities on Saturday, October 27th. The historic furnace will be highlighted with traditional Halloween crafts and traditions from some of the different ... Read more
Paranormal Research Demonstration
Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, HamburgThe Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society will host a program by the Kutztown Area Scientific Paranormal Evidence Research group. This unusual event is a public demonstration growing out of a private paranormal investigation by K.A.S.P.E.R. members. From 4:30 to 6:30 “non–scary” hayrides and bonfire refreshments will be offered. An explanation of paranormal research instruments and techniques ... Read more
Koziar’s Christmas Village Opens
Koziar's Christmas Village 782 Christmas Village Rd, BernvilleDriving through the darkened countryside and coming over that last hill on the unlit country road is like driving into a fairyland. Suddenly you find yourself in a dazzling valley set aglow with more than one million Christmas lights adorning buildings, gift barns, and landscape. A reflective lake adds to the stunning beauty of this ... Read more
Christmas in the Park
Lititz Springs Park 24 N Broad St, LititzAll are welcome to join us for the annual Christmas in the Park celebration! We will light the community tree, sing Christmas carols, enjoy music from the Moravian Trombone Choir and Warwick High School Concert Choir, and just maybe have a special visit from a jolly elf! During this event, there will be a collection ... Read more
Reading Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join us for the Holiday Tree Lighting! The Tree and the Menorah will be lit at 5 p.m. We will have crafts for kids, live tree sales, a festival of trees, and free visits with Santa!There will be food vendors as well. Come out for a night of family fun and holiday cheer!
Leesport Tree Lighting
The annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Leesport will herald an evening of merrymaking December 8 at the intersection of Main and Lee Streets. The festivities will kick off at 6 pm with live music performed by the regionally acclaimed Mount Laurel Brass.Before the lighting, everyone can enjoy a variety of stations where they ... Read more
Hometown Holiday In Fleetwood Park
Fleetwood Community Park 250 W. Main st, FleetwoodCome join the Fleetwood Rec Board at the Fleetwood Park for this outdoor family holiday event. FREE event includes:Luminaries decorate the parkCaroling by the Christmas TreeLighting of the treeSnack including hot choc and cookiesMrs Clause will read “Twas the night before Christmas”And.. A very special visit from a jolly old guy…
Holiday Trolley Tours
Wyomissing Public Library 9 Reading Boulevard, WyomissingGather your friends and family for this memorable event as we tour the beautiful Borough of Wyomissing. Tours will last approximately twenty minutes. After enjoying the festive holiday lights, warm up with some hot cocoa and cookies.For most of the tours, the ticket cost is $7 for an adult and $3 for a child (ages ... Read more
Control Tower Tour
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportParticipants get a “behind-the-scenes” look at how the dam functions. Not only will you be out on the dam, but you will also be going inside the control tower. Be prepared to go down and up numerous steps. For those of you who cannot handle the steps you can go as far as the control ... Read more
Family Fun in Nature – Winter Walk
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonEnjoy nature on the Mountain with the entire family in this new interactive, monthly series.This month features a guided walk through the beautiful winter forest, looking for winter songbirds and enjoying the views. Followed by hot cocoa and coffee samplings in the Visitor Center to warm up.
Mountain Explorers
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonThese fun and educational workshops are offered on days that local public schools are CLOSED.Designed for children in primary school, Mountain Explorers workshops engage students in unique learning experiences through nature, science, and adventure. Activities vary and may include raptor encounters, behind the scenes raptor care, hiking, educational games, teambuilding, crafts, music, and more!Students must ... Read more
First Friday Footsloggin’
Antietam Lake Park 326 Angora Rd, ReadingGet outside and get active! Join Environmental Education staff on a guided hike held the first Friday of each month as we enjoy the sights, sounds, and even smells of the forest during our excursion. Staff will lead each hike and use sustainable trail etiquette with Leave No Trace ethics.Important: Call 484-509-2667 for specific meeting locations ... Read more
Family Fun in Nature – Owl Gourd Necklaces
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonEnjoy nature on the Mountain with the entire family in this new interactive, monthly series!This month kids will work with their parents to paint an egg gourd as a barn owl, which can be turned into a fun necklace. Paints will be provided for a realistic looking owl, as well as some fun colors for ... Read more
Read Across America Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonRead Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration bringing together youth and books across the country. Elementary age students are invited to meet a feathered friend and participate in hands-on activities to celebrate reading on the Mountain. Programs held 11 AM and 1 PM