Sports/Fitness
PeepsFest
SteelStacks 101 Founders Way, BethlehemRing in the New Year with this sweet celebration at the SteelStacks campus from 3 – 6 p.m., on either night. This event will be held outside with family-friendly activities and fireworks following the annual PEEPS® Chick drop on both Saturday and Sunday. As per tradition, the massive PEEPS® Chick, weighing in at 400 pounds ... Read more
Polar Bear Swim and New Year’s Bonfire
Riverfront Park, Pottstown 140 College Dr, PottstownJoin us for an annual celebration of the New Year in Riverfront Park, Pottstown. The event is simple but fun! Show up to register beginning at 9:30 AM to take the frigid plunge into the waters of the Schuylkill River. Rescue divers are on-hand to provide safety and ensure you don't float down to Philadelphia ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... 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
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... 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
All Ages Line Dancing
Pike Township Sportsmen's Association 860 Hill Church Rd, OleyALL ages, all request country line dancing with DJ Chicken Nugget!! As always, the wonderful Pikeville bartenders will keep your drinks filled while Nugget takes requests and plays ALL your favorites! Open to the public, all ages, must be 21 to drink. $5/person
Winter Nature Walk
Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, HamburgJoin us on March 3 for a Winter Nature Walk through the Maiden Creek nature trail at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm. Learn about the wood duck habitat and help restock a nesting box. Visitors will need to dress warmly and be able to walk on wintery, muddy nature trails. Event is free, but donations to ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Wee Ones Walk: Rainy Days and Puddle Ducks
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonApril showers bring May flowers. This month we’ll discover animals that love the rain. We will have a quacking good time learning all about ducks! This program is designed for children ages 3-5 and includes story read-along, nature activity, short outdoor hike, and craft. New seasonal theme each month. Price includes one adult and one ... Read more
Family Fun Day
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsExperience the magic of our mountain! Bring your family and we’ll provide the fun. Climb our tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the wagon and more! Summer camp tours are available throughout the day. Family Fun Days are FREE and open to the public. Come see what camp is all about. We are open ... Read more
Spring Peeper Nature Walk
Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, HamburgJoin us at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm for our annual Spring Peeper and Wetlands Nature Walk! Come here these tiny titans and their mighty song as they welcome the warmer weather. We will take a walk to the vernal pools to hear the peepers. The event is free; donations are greatly appreciated. This is a ... Read more
Family Fun Day
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsExperience the magic of our mountain! Bring your family and we’ll provide the fun. Climb our tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the wagon and more! Summer camp tours are available throughout the day. Family Fun Days are FREE and open to the public. Come see what camp is all about. We are open ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Walk for the Animals
Reading Fairgrounds 1216 Hilltop Rd, LeesportEveryone is welcome! Four-legged friends included! To raise vital funds to improve and save the lives of thousands of animals this year! Walkers who raise at least $250 will receive an exclusive 2024 Walk sweatshirt in addition to their commemorative Walk t-shirt! Details and registration are online at https://humanepa.org/events/walk-for-the-animals/
Family Fun Day
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsExperience the magic of our mountain! Bring your family and we’ll provide the fun. Climb our tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the wagon and more! Summer camp tours are available throughout the day. Family Fun Days are FREE and open to the public. Come see what camp is all about. We are open ... Read more