Museum
For All in the Family
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingThis Mother's Day program with the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra is for an audience of all ages and will have classics as well as movie and TV themes....and, of course, a tribute to mothers.
Reading Society of Model Engineers Open House
Reading Society of Model Engineers 2060 Mt Laurel Rd, FleetwoodCome ride our outdoor 15" gauge Laurel Run Railroad and the dual gauge, 7.25" and 4.75" gauge live steam railroad. In the club house we have a large "O" scale, "On3" scale, "O" gauge 3 rail, and new "HO" scale model railroad. Free parking with food and refreshments available in the club house. If you ... Read more
Colonial Craft and Demonstration Day
Conrad Weiser Homestead 28 Weiser Lane, WomelsdorfVisitors will have the opportunity to see numerous 18th-century craft demonstratorsfrom a shoe-maker to a weaver and many more. Learn about the historic context, materials, and equipment of the mid to late 18th century. Some of the demonstrators will have their materials for sale. The site will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please ... Read more
Brewing and Distilling Day
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownDiscover the colonial history of making beer, cider, and spirits of the 18th century at Pottsgrove Manor’s Brewing and Distilling Day.Refresh your knowledge of history with historic beverages at Pottsgrove Manor! Living Historians will demonstrate and discuss the techniques needed to produce these daily beverages of 18th-century life. Home brewed beer and ciders, along with ... Read more
Mobile Madness Food Truck Fair
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 85 South Walnut Street, BoyertownThe Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles is pleased to announce its FIFTH ANNUAL food truck fair! Join us for this unique experience where you can enjoy a variety of food selections from today’s food trucks while learning about food trucks manufactured here at the Boyertown Auto Body Works. Food trucks from all over Southeastern Pennsylvania will ... Read more
18th Century Science Day
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownSee history and science come together to highlight the impact of science during the colonial era at Pottsgrove Manor’s 18th Century Science Day on Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Philadelphia was the capital of scientific thought and experiments in Colonial America. Discover how natural philosophy shaped 18th century life through experiments, ... Read more
Living History Sundays at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownLearn a new historic skill every Sunday in August at Pottsgrove Manor’s Living History Sundays! Living history interpreters will be at Pottsgrove Manor on Sunday, August, 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Bring everyone in the family to take part in hands-on history. Take a turn to churn cream into ... Read more
Starfest
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site 2 Mark Bird Lane, ElversonJoin the ChesMont Astronomical Society for an informative and spectacular view of the Universe. Presentations, kids activities, telescope demonstrations and door prizes are scheduled at this celestial discovery night program. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink concessions available.Weather dependent program. Dates are August 24 with rain/cloud dates of August 25, August 31 ... Read more
Reading Society of Model Engineers Run Days
Reading Society of Model Engineers 2060 Mt Laurel Rd, FleetwoodRSME Run Day events are open to the general public. The 15" gauge railroad is the only thing scheduled to operate. There is the chance that other displays will be operating but that is up to the discretion of the other groups in the RSME. The suggested donation amount for rides is $7 for adults and ... Read more
Story & Snacks
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingIt’s a wonderful kind of day every Wednesday at RPM this fall! Children can laugh and play during this special time as they listen to a story about Arthur, do a related craft, enjoy a snack, and explore Arthur’s World™ at The Museum! No reservations is required. Admission includes: Museum admission, story time, craft, and snack.Every Wednesday, October ... Read more
Candle Making Workshop
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownLearn about the different types of colonial-era candles and hand-dip your own at Pottsgrove Manor’s Candlemaking Workshop, Saturday, October 12. The first workshop will run from 10 a.m. to noon, and the second workshop will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Fall days mean long winter nights are on their way. Bring light into your ... Read more
Diner Day
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 85 South Walnut Street, BoyertownDiner Day is one of our most popular events. With the price of regular admission, guests are able to sit inside our beautifully preserved Fegely's Reading Diner and enjoy coffee and homemade pie. Coffee and pie are available for purchase at 1938 prices--that means a nickel for a cup of coffee and a quarter for ... Read more
Pennsylvania German Folk Art Day
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingCome to The Museum to try your hand at centuries old folk art crafts of the Pennsylvania Germans. During this event, The Museum will offer special tours of the Pennsylvania German Gallery and hands on craft stations in The Museum
BubbleMania
Da Vinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, AllentownComic bubbleologist Casey Carle returns to the Science Center with his spectacular blend of bubble-based science and hilarious humor.Casey, who has been featured on The Discovery Channel and The Science Channel, will perform two, very different, 30-minute stage shows:BubbleMania! from Nov. 29-Dec. 31, 2019BubbleOlogy! from Jan. 11-Feb. 9, 2020See the website for all the dates and times
Candlelight Tours
Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Rd, LansdaleThe soft glow of candles will guide you throughout the Farmstead for tours showcasing colonial music, seasonal entertaining, and a visit from Belsnickel, a Pennsylvania German St. Nicholas in furs.(Last tour begins at 8:30pm).
Sensory Friendly Stories with Santa
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingHave a Holly Jolly holiday at The Museum! Guests with sensory needs and their families are invited to The Museum for a special meeting with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guests will have the opportunity to make special crafts and memories as they explore The Museum. Child participants (over the age of 2) will receive a special treat ... Read more
Child’s Play Series
Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Rd, LansdalePreschoolers will learn about historic holiday traditions and make a craft to take home. Sessions are at 10am and 1 pm each day listed. Pre-registration required.
Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownExperience an 18th-century holiday come alive with music and laughter at Pottsgrove Manor. Explore the candlelit museum as living history interpreters celebrate the traditions of Twelfth Night. Delight at entertaining in the Front Parlor and spy to see if any couple is caught standing under the kissing ball. Discover the progression of Georgian dishes and ... Read more