Family Bike Hike
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingGet on your bikes and ride with us! Starting at Angelica Creek Park, we'll bike the Schuylkill River Trail to grab a sweet summer treat at Scoupe deVille ice cream parlor before biking back to The Nature Place. The trip includes a small soft-serve ice cream or water ice, so bring the whole family for ... Read more
Be Curious, Wonderland Adventures
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnUsing the fantasy world of Lewis Caroll’s Through the Looking Glass as inspiration, this FREE arts experience for all ages is located on the 55 acre Berks Heritage Center. All ages are invited as a curious explorer. Follow the storyline along the path as you find clues through storytelling and hands-on arts experiences, or explore ... Read more
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... Read more
Schoolhouse Games
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingJoin the Friends of the Epler’s One Room Schoolhouse every fourth Saturday May through October to discover and try hands-on games enjoyed by students of the past. Step inside the newly restored school and experience what student life was like in a one- room schoolhouse. Activities are FREE and open to the public.
Engage Artisan Festival
Engage Art Studio 1005 N Gravel Pike, SchwenksvilleOur Artisan Festivals are back again this year! Featuring amazing local artists, artisans, crafters, and vintage finds! An outdoor vendor market with art festival activities and entertainment! We are so excited to offer a day of "Imitate the Greats!", a day where kids can create free crafts to imitate famous artists and learn a little ... Read more
Topton Park Party
Topton Memorial Pool & Park 205 S Callowhill St, ToptonThis year’s “Park Party” will feature a day of music in the park. Starting at 11am, Jumpin “J” will start the day with DJ music until 1pm. Live music will begin with Hannah Violet Trio from 1:30pm to 4pm and the Majestics will perform from 5pm to 8pm. There will be food & ice cream ... Read more
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... Read more
Leave No Trace Awareness
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingIn Berks County, outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice when hiking natural areas and open spaces. Getting outdoors is not only fun, it's good for our health, but it's not always good for the environment. In this lecture, you'll learn about Leave No Trace principles - a set of practices for enjoying the great outdoors ... Read more
Freedom Friday Celebration
Pottstown Carousel 30 West King Street, PottstownLet's kick off the Fourth of July Weekend together! Celebrating Freedom on the Final Friday in June! Join us for a patriotic celebration with Americana food, military vehicle display, Leiby's Famous Soft Serve Ice Cream, rides on the carousel, and more! Fun and entertainment for all ages! No entry fee! You can also register to ... Read more
Reading Firefighters Museum Tours
Reading Area Firefighters Museum 5th & Laurel Street, ReadingThe Reading Area Firefighters Museum is committed to the preservation of the Liberty Fire Co. No 5 building. The 1876 built structure at South Fifth & Laurel Streets, Reading, PA. This includes the building contents consisting of firefighting memorabilia, antique furnishings, and the John Wanamaker designed “best room”. Read all about the Reading Area Firefighters ... 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
Greater Mifflin Community Days
Governor Mifflin High School 101 South Waverly Street, ShillingtonThe Greater Mifflin Community Days fair is held on the campus of the Governor Mifflin Middle and Senior High Schools. There are more than 45 food and game stands as well as amusement rides. Nightly entertainment is provided free of charge. The week-long event ends on the Saturday following the 4th of July with a ... Read more
Norco Fire Company Fair
Norco Fire Company 144 W Schuylkill Rd, PottstownThe Fire Company has held an annual fair dating back to the 1950s and was only canceled one time due to COVID-19 in 2020. It is the highest-grossing revenue builder for the company each year. For six nights, the fair has rides, games, bingo, seafood, walking tacos, beer garden, and more. It takes dozens of ... Read more
4th of July Parade
Cleveland Ave & Wyomissing Blvd Cleveland Ave & Wyomissing Blvd, WyomissingThe 2023 Wyomissing Borough 4th of July Parade, "The Rocket's Red Glare," will take place on Tuesday, July 4th beginning at 10am. Starts at Cleveland Ave and Wyomissing Blvd, a few blocks from Happy Hollow playground and the Wyomissing roundabout. If you would like to participate in a parade category (Baby Carriages, Decorated Bikes, Wagons, ... Read more
Independence Day Event
Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Road, BirdsboroMore details coming soon!
Pottstown GoFourth
Downtown Pottstown PottstownJoin us on High Street (Penn to York) in the heart of downtown Pottstown for the biggest community block party this side of the sassy Schuylkill! Pottstown GoFourth! Street Fest follows the Rotary Club 4th of July parade on High Street (10:15 am start). Penn Street: Kid's Zone, sponsored by Fox Rothschild, LLP. Everything is ... Read more
Norco Fire Company Fair
Norco Fire Company 144 W Schuylkill Rd, PottstownThe Fire Company has held an annual fair dating back to the 1950s and was only canceled one time due to COVID-19 in 2020. It is the highest-grossing revenue builder for the company each year. For six nights, the fair has rides, games, bingo, seafood, walking tacos, beer garden, and more. It takes dozens of ... Read more
Greater Mifflin Community Days
Governor Mifflin High School 101 South Waverly Street, ShillingtonThe Greater Mifflin Community Days fair is held on the campus of the Governor Mifflin Middle and Senior High Schools. There are more than 45 food and game stands as well as amusement rides. Nightly entertainment is provided free of charge. The week-long event ends on the Saturday following the 4th of July with a ... Read more