Outdoors
Fightin Phils vs. Hartford Yard Goats
FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, Reading06/29 7:15PM: Stick around after tonight's game for some spectacular fireworks!06/30 6:45PM: Pepsi MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History!07/01 5:15PM: FEATURED GAME: "Sandlot" the Movie 25th Anniversary Tribute w/ Fightins "Sandlot Style" Extended-Bill Hat07/02 7:15PM: Pepsi MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History!07/03 7:15PM: Pepsi MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS ... Read more
Independence Day Hike to HoFu
French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, ElversonOn this 242nd birthday of America, join park staff on a hike from the campground contact station to Hopewell Furnace for their 4th of July festivities. Our hike will end at the Iron Master’s House at 2 pm when there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence accompanied with music and traditional patriotic ... Read more
Eco-Explorers Fun with Fossils and Dinosaurs
Cacoosing Meadows Park State Hill & Reedy Roads, Sinking SpringChildren have an innate curiosity about rocks and fossils. Naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel taps into this as Fun and Fascination delves into the world of geology, dinosaurs and fossils, minerals and rocks. Children will explore and learn through hands-on activities and games. provided. Age requirements: 4+ Township of Spring Family Nature Series - Get Outdoors, Explore, ... Read more
Reading Fightin Phils vs. Bowie Baysox
FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, ReadingWatch the Reading Fightin Phils vs. Bowie Baysox!07/12/2018: Fireworks - LOVE IT HERE, GO07/13/2018: Fireworks - Capital BlueCross07/14/2018: Fireworks - International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 42907/15/2018: FEATURED GAME: Crazy Hot Dog Vendor Game Cap (K2000) - Grove Dental
A Nest is Noisy: Children’s Workshop
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonAn educator will read A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Aston and illustrated by Sylvia Long to introduce children to the variety of nests that can be found in nature. Children will learn which animals make nests and will try to build one themselves. A hike to find nests will follow the art and and ... Read more
Kids’ Fun Weekend
WK&S Railroad 42 Community Center Dr, KemptonOnce each year, the WK&S hosts its “Kids’ Fun Weekend” with “lots of extras” besides the regular train excursions. Included with the price of your train ticket, you can take a ride on a motorcar, enjoy the “Recycled Railroad” display, and have a delicious ice cream treat! TheSchuylkill & Lehigh Model Railroad Club will be open ... Read more
Eco-Explorers and the Environment
Cacoosing Meadows Park State Hill & Reedy Roads, Sinking SpringEco-Explorers and the Environment - Water Science and Macroinvertebrates. Engaging, real-world, hands-on water science program - come out to learn how each one of us can help protect the environment through this interactive and fun water science program. Come prepared to get into the creek with the Penn State Berks Master Watershed Stewards! Age requirements: ... Read more
Reading Fightin Phils vs. Altoona Curve
FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, ReadingWatch the Reading Fightin Phils vs. Altoona Curve!07/19/2018: Fireworks - Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board07/20/2018: Fireworks - Carpenter Technology Corp.07/21/2018: Pepsi MEGA BLAST FIREWORKS - Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History! - Shady Maple Farm Market, Smorgasbord, and Gift Shop07/22/2018: FEATURED GAME: Star Wars" Tribute with "Master Hoskins" Bobble Head (K2000) - Redner's Warehouse Markets"
Eco-Explorers Star Watch
Shiloh Hills Park 303 Sage Drive, Sinking SpringHere's your opportunity to be out with the moon, planets and stars! Join the BCAAS for this amazing and awe-inspiring astronomy program for a close-up look at the night sky through BCAAS telescopes. Age requirements: 5+ Rain/cloud date: 7/21/18 Township of Spring Family Nature Series - Get Outdoors, Explore, Learn And Grow! All programs are free!Registration ... Read more
Star Party
French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, ElversonJoin your neighbors at the Playground Parking Lot at French Creek State Park in Berks County for an exciting evening exploring the wonders of the heavens. Watch a sunset become a star-laced sky, view planets, star clusters and galaxies using our members’ telescopes and live view star cameras. There will be activities to thrill and ... Read more
Star Party
French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, ElversonJoin your neighbors at the Playground Parking Lot at French Creek State Park in Berks County for an exciting evening exploring the wonders of the heavens. Watch a sunset become a star-laced sky, view planets, star clusters and galaxies using our members’ telescopes and live view star cameras. There will be activities to thrill and ... Read more
Fightin Phils vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats
FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, ReadingWatch Fightin Phils vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats!07/23/2018: 2008 Phillies World Series Championship 10th Anniversary Chase Utley Fightins Rehab Appearance T-Shirt07/24/2018: Fightins Aaron Nola Socks07/25/2018: Fightins 2018 Team Photo
Bats and Bat Boxes
French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, ElversonWhat can you do to help our declining bat populations? And why would should you care? Join Girl Scout Lydia in the park office as she presents her findings from her year long project on our local bats and debuts her own design for the new bat boxes to be installed in the Family Cabins ... Read more
Music in the Park – Car Cruise Night
Car Cruise Night! Bring your toys, bring your wheels...Contemporary or classic cars - come cruise at the Topton Park and come hungry! Smitty's French Fries, The Perk Up Truck, and Vince's Cheesesteaks will be here! Flamin' Dick & the Hot Rods will be playinglocation: 205 S Callowhill St, Topton, PA 19562
Mini Golf $2 Tuesday
Gasser's Golf 3251 Pricetown Road, FleetwoodCome out and play miniature golf on Tuesdays! Mini Golf is only $2 during the hours of 10am to 9pm. We are open 10 am to 10 pm weather and business permitting.
Picnic with a Park Ranger
Cacoosing Meadows Park State Hill & Reedy Roads, Sinking SpringPack a picnic or pick up a pizza and join us fora daring wildlife adventure with Park Ranger, Kathy Grim. Come listen to Kathy's engaging wildlife tales, examine animal pelts, bones, shells and more. Stay to make a wild about wildlife craft! Township of Spring Family Nature Series - Get Outdoors, Explore, Learn And Grow! All ... Read more
Movie in the Park
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingBring blankets or chairs, snacks and enjoy a family-friendly movie favorite on the BIG SCREEN in the park. For more information, call 610-374-2944, ext. 2611. Raindate Aug 4. Movie title will be posted on Facebook and Instagram before the movie date.
Knee Deep In The Creek
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingFind out what interesting aquatic critters live in the Tulpehocken Creek. For families with children 3 years and older. Wear water shoes or old sneakers- must be closed toe. Free event!