Animals
Youth Workshop – Animal Kingdom
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonThis workshop is packed with LIVE animal encounters, as students discover the unique characteristics and adaptations that diversify the Animal Kingdom with nature hikes, games, and hands-on educational activities. Designed for students entering grades 6-9. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and bring a packed lunch and water bottle.
Youth Workshop – Appalachian Adventure
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonGet ready for adventure as we explore the mountain! Discover ancient boulder fields, soak in scenic views from our lookouts, and learn about Appalachian plants, animals, and culture along the way. Hiking, raptors, fun, and more! Designed for students entering grades 6-9. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and bring a packed lunch and water bottle.
Cherry Crest Sunflower Festivals
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 150 Cherry Hill Road, RonksVisit the farm during our annual Sunflower Festivals to see our beautiful Sunflower and Zinnia fields in full bloom.There will be a winery & Brewery, a live band, local craft vendors, mini photo sessions and much more for the entire family to enjoy. Aug. 20 Live Music: Tropical Sunz -- 3:00pm - 6:00pm Aug. 27 ... Read more
Junior Warden Scavenger Hunt
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonMaurice Broun was the first warden, curator and educator at Hawk Mountain. Celebrate his birthday by following in his footsteps and become a "junior warden" by completing a fun scavenger hunt, geared for children 12 and under. Find the hidden "Maurices" to learn more about his historical significance to the mountain and raptor conservation. Return ... Read more
Cherry Crest Sunflower Festivals
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 150 Cherry Hill Road, RonksVisit the farm during our annual Sunflower Festivals to see our beautiful Sunflower and Zinnia fields in full bloom.There will be a winery & Brewery, a live band, local craft vendors, mini photo sessions and much more for the entire family to enjoy. Aug. 20 Live Music: Tropical Sunz -- 3:00pm - 6:00pm Aug. 27 ... Read more
Cherry Crest Sunflower Festivals
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 150 Cherry Hill Road, RonksVisit the farm during our annual Sunflower Festivals to see our beautiful Sunflower and Zinnia fields in full bloom.There will be a winery & Brewery, a live band, local craft vendors, mini photo sessions and much more for the entire family to enjoy. Aug. 20 Live Music: Tropical Sunz -- 3:00pm - 6:00pm Aug. 27 ... Read more
Antietam Dog Swim
Antietam Pool 905 Byram Street, ReadingBring your dog and have fun while they enjoy the water in Antietam Pool! $5 per dog. 9-10am -- Senior/slower/smaller/less energetic dogs. 10am-noon -- Larger/younger/more energetic dogs. Dog and people friendly dogs only. Donations of dog/cat food, dog/cat toys, clean towels and blankets will also be accepted and donated locally. Please come prepared to clean ... Read more
Tractors in the Park
Boyertown Community Park/Pool 443 South Madison Street, BoyertownJoin us for our 2nd annual Tractors in the Park with Just Farm Kids! Lots of tractors, the power equipment rodeo, petting zoo, kids area, pedal tractor competition, vendors and food and drink! Rain date Sept.11
Owl Prowl
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroLearn about Pennsylvania's native owls, their calls, fun facts about how they've evolved into one of our animals of the night. We'll begin with a short discussion and then we will hike the trails at dusk listening and looking for our feathered friends, and we're sure to see some other interesting critters along the way! ... Read more
Fall Fest at Frederick Living
Frederick Living 2849 Big Road, ZieglervilleThe public is invited to Frederick Living’s Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 10 AM to 2 PM. This family-friendly event features a wide variety of activities including games and fall crafts for children, a bouncy house, face painter, magician, fire truck, croquet and other activities for adults too, a costumed pet parade ... Read more
Halloween Barkfest
Spring Ridge Recreation Center 1 Village Drive, Wyomissing12th Annual Halloween Bark Fest! Prizes for the ‘Scariest Costume’, ‘Funniest Costume’, ‘Most Original Costume’, ‘Best Owner and Dog Combo’, ‘Best in Show’ and ‘Best Runner-Up’. There is no charge for attending or entering the contest. Just register and get a number so we know who you are. We only ask that your dog be ... Read more
Dragons and Mythical Beasts
Santander Performing Arts Center 136 N. 6th Street, ReadingCalling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the ... Read more
Reptiles of Berks County Lecture
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingWhere others may shy away, there are many who are delighted and enraptured by the slithering scales, flicking tongues, and prehistoric eyes of reptiles. If you find yourself among the latter, this lecture on the reptiles of Berks County is perfect for you! Learn from local expert, Charlie Randazzo, as he describes Berks County resident ... Read more
Kempton Fair
Kempton Fairgrounds 83 Community Center Drive, KemptonThe Kempton Fair – the one you remember from years ago, starting at the Kempton Community Center in 1957! New energy, new direction, but with more of the good old fashioned feel! For this event, we’re bringing back all the great stuff, such as tractor and truck power pulls, well-known and local musical talent, livestock ... Read more
Kempton Fair
Kempton Fairgrounds 83 Community Center Drive, KemptonThe Kempton Fair – the one you remember from years ago, starting at the Kempton Community Center in 1957! New energy, new direction, but with more of the good old fashioned feel! For this event, we’re bringing back all the great stuff, such as tractor and truck power pulls, well-known and local musical talent, livestock ... Read more
Kempton Fair
Kempton Fairgrounds 83 Community Center Drive, KemptonThe Kempton Fair – the one you remember from years ago, starting at the Kempton Community Center in 1957! New energy, new direction, but with more of the good old fashioned feel! For this event, we’re bringing back all the great stuff, such as tractor and truck power pulls, well-known and local musical talent, livestock ... Read more
Creek Snorkeling Adventure
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThat's right, snorkeling's not just for tropical seas! Clear water, curious fish, and underwater relaxation awaits you here in Berks County! Creek snorkeling provides an intimate glimpse into an underwater world we rarely visit on such up close and personal terms. After a quick lesson on snorkel safety and our local, freshwater ecosystem, don a ... Read more
The Berks County Fair
Reading Fairgrounds 1216 Hilltop Rd, LeesportThe Berks County Fair is a non-profit yearly attraction that takes place the first full week of August every year. It highlights the farming & agricultural community in Berks County and provides fun for the entire family to enjoy farm and agricultural events, track events and good Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. The Berks County Fair is ... Read more