Berks County Parks
Holiday Lights at Grings Mill
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingSee the Holiday Lights complete list! Visitors can stroll the grounds to view a glistening light display that highlights the historic buildings and landscaping at Gring’s Mill. *FREE* parking and admission. After enjoying the walk-through light display visitors can enjoy food and beverages from local food trucks, warm up next to the fire pit and ... Read more
Holiday Lights at Grings Mill
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingSee the Holiday Lights complete list! Visitors can stroll the grounds to view a glistening light display that highlights the historic buildings and landscaping at Gring’s Mill. *FREE* parking and admission. After enjoying the walk-through light display visitors can enjoy food and beverages from local food trucks, warm up next to the fire pit and ... Read more
Read With A Ranger
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingThroughout the Winter and Spring the Berks County Park Rangers will be presenting Read with a Ranger one TUESDAY a month. Join the Rangers on an adventure! Kids ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy a themed story, go for a walk on the trail and complete a craft to become an honorary Junior Ranger. Each ... Read more
Owl Prowl
Antietam Lake Park 326 Angora Rd, ReadingEnjoy a moonlit stroll on rustic Antietam Lake Park’s trails while learning about owls. We’ll meet in the Bingaman House to discuss these nighttime birds of prey, their nesting habits, and their impacts on our environment before heading out on the trail. Wear hiking shoes, bring a flashlight, and dress accordingly. FREE | Registration Required ... Read more
Snowshoe Saturdays
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingTry out a pair of snowshoes and join Parks staff on an hour long walk down the Union Canal Trail. No prior experience necessary- bring your own snowshoes if you have them! A limited number of snowshoes are available to be reserved. Wear hiking shoes, bring water, and dress in layers. **Lack of snow pack ... Read more
Read With A Ranger
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingThroughout the Winter and Spring the Berks County Park Rangers will be presenting Read with a Ranger one TUESDAY a month. Join the Rangers on an adventure! Kids ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy a themed story, go for a walk on the trail and complete a craft to become an honorary Junior Ranger. Each ... Read more
Maple Sugaring
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingLearn how to identify the right kinds of trees to tap and make your very own syrup. Observe the process of taking sap to syrup and see just how much it takes to get the sweet and sticky liquid we love. $5 per person, kids under 3 FREE Register with LGauker@CountyofBerks.com or call 610-374-2944, ext. ... Read more
Full Moon Hike
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingWalk the Union Canal Trail on the evening of the Full Moon! Wear sturdy hiking or walking shoes and bring a flashlight. We'll be outside the entire time, so dress warm Meets at the Heritage Center barn, 1102 Red Bridge Road **Inclement weather will cancel the event** For more info or to register: LGauker@CountyofBerks.com or ... Read more
Berks Parks Volunteer Open House
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingCome out and learn more about volunteering for the Berks County Park System! We're looking for energetic volunteers to assist us in a variety of roles. Would you be interested in being a tour guide, visitor center attendant, event staff, trail ambassador or park steward? There are opportunities for all ages with no experience necessary. ... Read more
Read With A Ranger
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingThroughout the Winter and Spring the Berks County Park Rangers will be presenting Read with a Ranger one TUESDAY a month. Join the Rangers on an adventure! Kids ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy a themed story, go for a walk on the trail and complete a craft to become an honorary Junior Ranger. Each ... Read more
Drop-In Art Program
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingAdventurers ages 7-12 get ready to explore the colors of the wild! Campers can expect to create among the canopy of Antietam Lake Park's beautiful trails. WED, JUN 17: Color Me Crazy! WED, AUG 14: Summertime Send-off! $10 per child This IS a drop off program. Pre registration required. Register at each event here: https://www.facebook.com/berkscountyparks/events
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
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
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
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
Drop-In Art Program
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingAdventurers ages 7-12 get ready to explore the colors of the wild! Campers can expect to create among the canopy of Antietam Lake Park's beautiful trails. WED, JUN 17: Color Me Crazy! WED, AUG 14: Summertime Send-off! $10 per child This IS a drop off program. Pre registration required. Register at each event here: https://www.facebook.com/berkscountyparks/events
Farm Fest
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingBefore it was a County Park the Berks County Heritage Center was a working farm for over 200 years! Come celebrate farm life and farm culture with this fun family event where we look behind the scenes and visit some of the rarely opened parts of the property that tell that story of life on ... Read more