Science/Technology
Starfest Night Hike
French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, ElversonCelebrate 20 years of studying the sky with Chesmont Astronomical Society at this year's StarFest being held at our neighboring park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.Join the park naturalist at the campground contact station for a guided hike to the event. We should arrive in time to hear the keynote address by Cheif Astronomer at ... Read more
Eco-Explorers Incredible Insect Investigation
Shiloh Hills Park 303 Sage Drive, Sinking SpringSearch for and learn about insects and bugs of all sorts (including a spider or two) with entomologist, Robert Hopkins. Come prepared to explore the world of the many multi-legged creatures that live in our backyards, fields and forests. Equipment provided. Age requirements: 4+ Township of Spring Family Nature Series - Get Outdoors, Explore, Learn And ... Read more
Galactic Invasion at RPM
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingMeet your favorite characters from the Star Wars Films and take photo! Explore The Museum, make fun crafts in the Founders' Gallery, and be sure to take a trip through our summer exhibition Alien Worlds and Androids closing on September 4, 2018.Star Wars Characters from Ghost Base The Rebel Legion and Garrison Carida will be taking over ... Read more
Autumn Weekend Hawk Programs Begin
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonWeekend programs are great for groups, families, or individuals, and first-time visitors are encouraged to incorporate one or more into your day's visit.Click here to see more information on each program!Raptors Up Close, @ Outdoor Amphitheater10 AM, 12 PM, & 2 PM Trapping & Tracking, near South Lookout11:30 AM & 2:30 PMBinocular Basics, near South Lookout9:30 ... Read more
Hawk Mountain Labor Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonThe regular Fall Weekend Programs will be offered during Labor Day Monday!The programs begin at 9:30 am and continue as usually scheduled into the afternoon. Raptors Up Close, Name that Raptor, Binocular Basics, and Trapping and Tracking are all free with the purchase of a trail pass, making them the perfect addition to a visit ... Read more
Introduction to Scratch Using Raspberry Pi
Boone Area Library 129 N. Mill Street, BirdsboroIntroduction to Scratch Using Raspberry Pi for ages 10 and up. 2 class options on Sept 4: 5-6pm and 6-7 pm. Must register!More about Scratch
Firefighter for a Day
The Exeter Township Fire Department 5580 Boyertown Pike, BirdsboroExeter and St. Lawrence Residents...Sign up to be a firefighter for a day!All ages welcome! (Children Under 14 Must have Adult Supervision)Please come and learn what it is like to be a firefighter. We will review fire safety, have live demonstrations, vehicle rescue, and more! You MUST sign up to attend. For Exeter and St. Lawrence Residents.
All Things Steam
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleyWe will be making a pom-pom launcher! The challenge is to invent a device that launches a pom-pom into the air. The further it travels the better!The library will supply all materials needed. Join the fun!
Preschool STEAM
Brandywine Area Community Library 60 Tower Drive, ToptonScience, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics for the younger crowd! Your preschooler will learn awesome STEAM concepts through hands-on experiments, exploration, and games. Children of all abilities are always welcome. If your child has specific needs, please speak with your StoryRider prior to the program.
Dinosaurs in Motion FREE Child Admission
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingLooking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Take a trip to the Reading Public Museum to see Dinosaurs in Motion! This weekend only, receive one FREE Child's admission with the purchase of one adult admission Nov. 16 – Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Get the coupon on RPM's Facebook post!Not only can you see ... Read more
Preschool Storytime: RoboPets Robotics
Mifflin Community Library 6 Philadelphia Ave, ShillingtonDuring Miss Andrea's Preschool story time, children will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build simple animal models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors while building a fish or alligator or discovering ways that gears and wheels and axles create movement while building robotic dogs or frog, ... Read more
Super Cool Science Day Camps
Da Vinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, AllentownWinter break is all about the coolest science. This camp features the return of Mini Ice Cream Wars, where campers work in teams to create their own ice cream flavor and compete for tasters’ votes.Book More, Save More! Save $5 on every day camp when you register your child for two or three camps during the ... Read more
Snapology Holiday Workshops
Mifflin Community Library 6 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington12/27 9-12: Let it snow, let is snow, let it SNOW!!--but, wait, where is all of the SNOW??!! It's a mystery!! Work with a team to solve two snow-related capers to bring snow back to town! Campers will decode puzzles and then learn how to make their own snow! Make and take snowflake crafts and ... Read more
Ice Cream Wars
Da Vinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, AllentownIce Cream Wars is the ultimate ice cream flavor competition in which recipes created by Lehigh Valley area companies are turned into delicious samples in a matter of minutes with the use of liquid nitrogen at negative 321 degrees Fahrenheit.Visitors taste the flavors and vote for the Ice Cream Wars Champion.Tasting takes place from 10 ... Read more
STEM with Sheldon
Brandywine Area Community Library 60 Tower Drive, ToptonJoin Sheldon for some STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fun and exploring.
Tech Take Apart
Reading Public Library Northeast 1348 N 11th Street, ReadingLearn how technology works by taking it apart! Afterwards, we'll make fun creations out of the pieces. Every Thursday in January, 3:30-4:30.
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
Medical Explorers
Reading Hospital - Tower Health 420 S 5th Ave, West ReadingIf you are a Berks County high school student in grades 9 - 12 and are interested in a career in healthcare, Reading Hospital invites you to join the 2018 - 2019 Medical Explorers Program.During each session, students will have the opportunity to tour a different department in Reading Hospital and talk to doctors, nurses, ... Read more