Berks County Parks
Orienteering with the DVOA
Rotary Park 4 List Rd, ReadingJoin the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association for a day in the woods, with a full variety of courses available, from beginner to expert. Orienteering is a competitive international sport that combines racing with compass navigation. Short instructional program for Beginners offered at 11 am. Map fee day of event. Registration required, please call 610-374-2944.
Full Moon Paddle
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportStand Up Paddle Blue Marsh Lake under the glow of a Full Moon. Event includes basic SUP instruction, all required equipment and glow accessories.Have your own kayak or board? Join us at no charge. The more the merrier!Drop in at Old Church Rd launch.
Campfire Stories and S’mores
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingCome join us around a roaring campfire and enjoy the stillness of Antietam Lake Park’s beautiful summer evenings. FREE. Contact jbrooks countyofberks.com or call 484-706-0020 for more info.
Car Cruise & Concert
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingAntique, classic, muscle cars and trucks from the 70’s and earlier. Food Trucks • Activities for Kids • Bring Chairs & BlanketsEntertainment12-1:30 pm Jeff Krick Sr’s Elvis Tribute Show http://www.jeffkrick.com/11:45 am & 1:45 pm Demos of the Otto hit-and-miss engine that powered the Gruber Wagon Works2-4:00 pm Mitch and the Mood Swings - Specializing in that timeless 60’s ... Read more
Step Back In Time Day
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingThis is a great family day with plenty of activities for children of all ages! Come experience the Heritage Center’s 200-year history when it was a working farm. See demonstrations and workshops throughout the day of old time crafts and hands-on activities including Old Fashioned Games, Crafts - Yarn Dolls, Paper Fans, and more! Visit our colonial Herb Garden ... Read more
Trail Mix Up Hike
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingCelebrate National Trail Mix Day with a hike on Antietam Lake Park trails. Make your own trail mix from assorted snacks provided by the Parks. Your high-energy trail mix will fuel you up as we take our hike! Bring along water to drink, and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes for walking.
Plein Air in the Parks
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingJoin us at Gring’s Mill park, as we make it our outdoor studio! Grab any materials you have: a sketchbook, pencils, canvasses, paints, and more, pack yourself a picnic lunch, and bring them along! This free-flowing event focuses on getting everybody outside and seeing the parks in a new light while engaging in the arts. ... Read more
History Storytime: Quilts
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingBring along your favorite blanket and join us. This month’s story will be: The Quiltmakers Gift by Jeff Brumbeau. Ages 3-8 and their parents.
Roots-To-Wings Preschool Program
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingEncourage your child's curiosity for the world around them with programs about nature. Hands-on activities, games, and stories fill this 1 hour, content rich natural science program. Examine mounted specimens, eggs, nests, bones, and more! A craft related to the topicof the day completes each lesson. For children ages 3-5, $5 per program.Programs held at the ... Read more
Backpacking Basics
Antietam Lake Park 326 Angora Rd, ReadingLearn why preparation is key to any successful hike and how to properly plan for your adventure, including equipment needed, food and safety gear. We will have some different styles of backpacks to show and demonstrate, as well as essentials for any trip. Create a backpacking checklist, and learn how to properly pack your backpack. ... Read more
Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
BAMBA (Berks Area Mountain Biking Assoc) Parking Lot 2 List Rd, ReadingBring your children along for a fun filled family day of mountain biking on Mount Penn's best trails! You can help pass your passion for pedaling on to those that matter the most: your kids. Take part in this internationally recognized outdoor event sponsored by the Berks Area Mountain Biking Association and enjoy the early ... Read more
Halloween Hike and Hayride
Angora Fruit Farm 495 Angora Rd, ReadingExperience the wonder of the night through the beautiful Angora Fruit Farm orchards, meeting nocturnal animals along the way. Guides will lead families along a pumpkin-lit path where children will meet and talk with ‘local’ animals of the night. Families can then enjoy a hayride or a treat while sitting by the campfire. Hikes leave ... Read more
Fall Leaf Peeper Hike
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingGet outside to enjoy Antietam Lake Park’s beautiful fall foliage. Wear appropriate footwear. Free.
Solstice Celebration
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingHike lantern-lit trails to discover whether King Winter has made his return! Warm up next to a campfire and hear stories about the shortest day of the year. Dress warmly, bring a flashlight.
EGGstravaganza
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingJoin the Berks County Parks Staff, along with our wonderful volunteers, for a day of family fun at this year’s EGGstravaganza. This event will feature the Easter Bunny with special treats for children. There will also be children’s crafts and activities, egg decorating, and much, much more! Most activities are free of charge. Please note ... Read more
Harvest Fun Day
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingJoin Berks County Parks & Recreation Department and the Yocum Institute for a fun-filled afternoon. Yocum’s Teen Theater Ensembles perform “Legends of Berks County.” Old-time games, pumpkin painting, juggling workshop, wagon rides, apple prints, Ukulele sing-a-longs. Event Schedule: 1:00 p.m. Juggling Workshop with T-Dog 1:30 p.m. Folklore and Stories of Berks County: Teen Theater Ensembles ... Read more
National Trails Day Family Hike
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingOn Saturday June 4th at the Bingaman Nature Center, meet children’s book author and Appalachian Trail hiker Michelle Adshead as she shares her book Folly and Molly Take on the Appalachian Trail. We’ll hear about Michelle’s time on the trail, her inspiration for the book, what it means to be a hiker, and hear Michelle ... Read more
Civil War Living History Encampment
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingVisit the Berks County Heritage Center and discover what life was like as a Civil War soldier with members of the 53rd Pennsylvania reenactment unit. Walk through the camp and speak with members of the 53rd. Firing & drill demonstrations by the 53rd June 11 at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. June 12 at 1:00 ... Read more