Science/Technology
Wee Ones Session
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingGeared towards Preschool-aged children, Wee Ones Sessions are led by our environmental educator. Each class includes an art/craft project, a story and movement- possibly a walk, hike or dance!
Snapology – Saturday STEM: Girl Power
Mifflin Community Library 6 Philadelphia Ave, ShillingtonIf you love LEGO Friends®, this is the class for you. We will learn about stop-motion animation as we make our own Friends-themed movies. Students will also be able to experiment with the library's special selection of tech toys, featuring Goldiblox.Although this is a FREE event, participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance. Space ... Read more
BubbleMania
Da Vinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, AllentownComic bubbleologist Casey Carle returns to the Science Center with his spectacular blend of bubble-based science and hilarious humor.Casey, who has been featured on The Discovery Channel and The Science Channel, will perform two, very different, 30-minute stage shows:BubbleMania! from Nov. 29-Dec. 31, 2019BubbleOlogy! from Jan. 11-Feb. 9, 2020See the website for all the dates and times
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonThis CBC4Kids event combines learning about birds with citizen science and having fun. Also get to meet a live bird! Registration required. 'Geared for ages 8-12 and parents.Snow date Dec 9
Snapology – Alternative Energy: Solar Cars
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingSnapology STEAM Sessions are a series of workshops hosted at The Nature Place. Through this unique partnership with Snapology, you will allow your child to cultivate their love of science and experience nature in a whole new way. In this STEAM Session: Come build a solar-powered car and more using LEGO® bricks. All materials are ... Read more
Snapology – Saturday STEM: Robotics and Coding
Mifflin Community Library 6 Philadelphia Ave, ShillingtonIf you love robotics and LEGO bricks, this is the class for you. We will learn about Robotics as we build and code a robotic model. Students will also be able to experiment with the library's special selection of tech toys.Although this is a FREE class, participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance. Space ... Read more
Season of Light Holiday Show
Kutztown University 15200 Kutztown Road, KutztownThe Kutztown University Planetarium is located on the ground floor of the Grim Science Building, and is labeled Room 100. The planetarium is used for introductory astronomy laboratory exercises and for the university's Astronomy Outreach Program. The KU Planetarium features a full-dome digital projection system and surround sound.
Chemistry for Halloween
Cacoosing Meadows Park State Hill & Reedy Roads, Sinking SpringJoin the Penn State Berks Chemical Society for a spooky, fun and educational program that engages children in discovering chemistry. This is an innovative, hands-on opportunity for children to run simple (and possibly slimey) experiments and explore basic chemistry concepts perfect for Halloween surprises!
Fall Family Fun Day
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroFall Family Fun Day is an event for everyone. Enjoy the great outdoors together while hiking through beautiful Rock Hollow Woods in the autumn season. Participants will enjoy hiking our trails and listening to ghost tales shared by professional storyteller Deborah Pieri, a retired elementary educator with a Masters of Arts in Oral Tradition. After ... Read more
Halloween 1st Birthday Bash
Reading Science Center 645 Penn Street, ReadingJoin us to celebrate our 1 year “Birthday”. Dress in your favorite costume, all scientist costumes will receive free admission. We will have some spooky science for you to enjoy.
Fall Shoreline Clean Up
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportHelp us keep our waterways clean! Join us and our partners to clean up along the lake shoreline while winter pool levels make those hard-to-reach areas easy to access. Supplies, such as bags and gloves, will be provided.
Make Your Own Toad Abode
Township of Spring Administration Building 2850 Windmill Rd, Sinking SpringToad abodes are whimsical, practical and make charming additions to any garden. Create a cute, cozy, and dry place for friendly toads to live and your toads will gobble up pesky garden pests! Abodes are a wonderful gift for any gardener. Materials included – 2 weeks required for kiln firing.
Family Winter Wonderland with Santa
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroFamily Winter Wonderland with Santa at Rock Hollow Woods is an event geared towards families with younger children but is open to everyone. Enjoy the great outdoors together while hiking through beautiful Rock Hollow Woods in the winter season. Participants will enjoy a holiday story and songs together and then hike down to the pavilion. After ... Read more
Conservation Celebration
Berks County Agricultural Center 1238 County Welfare Rd, LeesportJoin us at the Berks County Ag Center for a day celebrating conservation in Berks County! We are starting the day off with a LIVE presentation by our friends at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary at 11am Beginning at Noon, Dave Kline and the Mountain Folk Band will be performing LIVE; they will be playing until 2pm. Rain barrels entered by ... Read more
The Importance of Native Bees
West Lawn Wyomissing Hills Library 101 Woodside Ave, West LawnArthur Naylor, from the Penn State Master Gardener program will present, “The Importance of Native Bees”. Great for teens, and possibly younger kids if they’re really interested and able to sit quietly.
Remake Learning Day
Reading Science Center 645 Penn Street, ReadingThe Reading Science Center is hosting Remake Learning Days along with thousands of other organizations across the country. Families can explore our 45+ exhibits and then get "curious in the classroom" with us to investigate the temperature involved in chemical changes! Also because of a mini-grant, the Reading Science Center received from South Eastern PA Remake Learning, admission to the Reading ... Read more
Mindfulness – Nature Explorers
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingWe invite your kids to join us for a two hour program where special guest Ryan Benz takes them through an unforgettable journey, sharing his story of hiking 2,189.8 miles along the Appalachian Trail in a fun, engaging, and inspiring way. He'll talk about the hike itself—what it was like to be stuck in the ... Read more
Remake Learning Day
Reading Science Center 645 Penn Street, ReadingThe Reading Science Center is hosting Remake Learning Days along with thousands of other organizations across the country. Families can explore our 45+ exhibits and then get "curious in the classroom" with us to investigate the temperature involved in chemical changes! Also because of a mini-grant, the Reading Science Center received from South Eastern PA Remake Learning, admission to the Reading ... Read more