Science/Technology
Earth Day Berks
City Park & Bandshell Washington St & N 11th St, ReadingWe are so excited to welcome our community and neighbors to join us for a fun, planet-loving, community-building event! Displays, demonstrations, crafts and more!
Spring Iron Pour and Forge Festival
GoggleWorks 201 Washington St, ReadingJoin GoggleWorks, Albright College, and Pennsylvania Artists Blacksmith Association on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 for Iron Pour and Forge Fest More info will be released over the next few months but make sure to mark your calendars!
Nature Explorers
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingDrop your kids off at The Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Nature Explorers: Eco-Camp for a Day program features real time scientific discovery using tools and protocols ... Read more
A Brush with History: Opening Day
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingThe Heritage Center’s first art show featuring local artists will celebrate its opening day in the site’s stone farmhouse. Art from young artists will also be featured in the barn. Stop by, enjoy the artwork and participate in different art stations all around the park! FREE | Open to the Public Show runs until the ... Read more
STEM Sunday
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingKids will love our exciting science activities and crafts, while adults (21+) can enjoy drink samples. July 21 - Join us for an unforgettable day at Reptiles on the Rocks! Experience thrilling live reptile demonstrations by Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, and savor delicious bites from the Smokehouse food truck. Don't miss your chance to win ... Read more
The Organic Artist
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingBring the kids out for a DIY experience making your own Eco-Friendly paints from the things you find all around you! Join Anna Seader as participants gather materials and create their own paints --- then use them to make their own masterpiece! Families are welcome to participate together. Children ages 6-12 will get the most ... Read more
The Brick Reading Railroad
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 500 South 3rd Street, HamburgThis fascinating miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks will be displayed July 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4, 2024. New this year: an opportunity for you to operate a train! The Museum will be open Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sundays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Yard Tours ... Read more
The Brick Reading Railroad
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 500 South 3rd Street, HamburgThis fascinating miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks will be displayed July 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4, 2024. New this year: an opportunity for you to operate a train! The Museum will be open Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sundays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Yard Tours ... Read more
Pennsylvania Wildlife with Red Creek
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingRed Creek Wildlife Center will offer a presentation on some of Pennsylvania’s native wild animals, featuring live animal ambassadors! FREE Registration REQUIRED
Blacksmith Day
Old Dry Road Farm 202 Highland Road, WernersvilleThe Pennsylvania Artist-Blacksmiths' Association will be holding their annual Blacksmith Day on Saturday, August 3th from 9am to 4pm. It will be held on the grounds of Old Dry Road Farm, 202 Highland Road, Wernersville, PA 19565. This free event is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Featured events will ... Read more
The Brick Reading Railroad
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 500 South 3rd Street, HamburgThis fascinating miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks will be displayed July 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4, 2024. New this year: an opportunity for you to operate a train! The Museum will be open Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sundays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Yard Tours ... Read more
The Brick Reading Railroad
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 500 South 3rd Street, HamburgThis fascinating miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks will be displayed July 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4, 2024. New this year: an opportunity for you to operate a train! The Museum will be open Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sundays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Yard Tours ... Read more
Creek Peek: Water
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingPeek at the ecology of a creek! This family friendly program introduces a portion of what happens in a creek community- flora and fauna alike! During this session guest speakers will focus on the aquatic life of the Tulpehocken Creek watershed. Topics included are macroinvertebrates and fish. After the lecture participants will have the opportunity ... Read more
Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingCelebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday with Smokey and friends! Visit with conservation and forestry vendors to play games, get Smokey Bear swag, and learn about efforts to preserve our forests and open spaces. Storytime with Berks County Public Library at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm Birthday Treats, Coloring Contest, Smokey Craft Station, Firetrucks, Drone Demonstration, Smokey ... Read more
Nature Explorers
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingDrop your kids off at The Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Nature Explorers: Eco-Camp for a Day program features real time scientific discovery using tools and protocols ... Read more
Trout Release Party
Red Bridge Recreation Area 2141 Tulpehocken Rd, WyomissingThey've been growing inside our tank at The Nature Place for months as part of our Trout in the Classroom program...now, join us as we release our Rainbow Trout into the Tulpehocken Creek! Release a fish yourself! The first 25 families to register will be given ONE fish to release into the creek under our ... Read more
Star Watch at Daniel Boone Homestead
Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Road, BirdsboroLook through our telescopes with your eyeballs! Free to attend and open to the public! Dress WARM, bring RED light, and enjoy the night with views through our telescopes! Sunset 7:14 pm Dark Views 8:14 pm Bring Your Own Binoculars
Nature Explorers
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingDrop your kids off at The Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Nature Explorers: Eco-Camp for a Day program features real time scientific discovery using tools and protocols ... Read more