Spring Iron Pour

GoggleWorks 201 Washington St, Reading

Join GoggleWorks and Albright College for the second annual Spring Iron Pour! Don’t miss the exciting display as 2,000 pounds of reclaimed scrap iron is heated to 3,000 degrees and pour it into molds. The free event also includes live music and performances, smores stations, food truck provided by Smokehouse Food Truck, and a cash bar provided ... Read more

RailFest

Reading Railroad Heritage Museum 500 South 3rd Street, Hamburg

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Museum Featuring the Reading Railroad’s famous coal transportation historyMUSIC: the best in country and railroad musicMODEL RAILROADS in a variety of sizes DEMONSTRATIONS of coal being used in cooking and blacksmithing DISPLAYS of real Reading Railroad locomotives and cars PLUS special rail cars open only during RAILFEST A UNIQUE TRUCK SHOW featuring coal delivery trucks EXHIBITS about coal transportation ... Read more

SCI-FI Summer Kick-Off

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading

Greetings Earthlings, Join us in celebrating the beginning of summer with a sci-fi filled celebration! Highlights of the event include:• Sci-fi crafts, games, and activities under the Stone Terrace Tent• Fetters Concessions food truck• Angels on Wheels Ice Cream• Access to the ENTIRE Museum including the exhibition Alien Worlds & Androids. • Come dressed as your ... Read more

Ice Cream Social & Open House

Clay on Main 313 Main Street, Oley

Come get the scoop at our Ice Cream Social and Open House! Free ice cream cone for every attendee, all crafts are also free. DemonstrationsChildrens’ craft activities, including zentangle doodles, clay activities and succulent gardens. Music in the Half Moon CaféPotter’s PantryInformation on classes, workshops and studio membership 

Galactic Invasion at RPM

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading

Meet your favorite characters from the Star Wars Films and take photo! Explore The Museum, make fun crafts in the Founders' Gallery, and be sure to take a trip through our summer exhibition Alien Worlds and Androids closing on September 4, 2018.Star Wars Characters from Ghost Base The Rebel Legion and Garrison Carida will be taking over ... Read more

Spotlight Night

GoggleWorks 201 Washington St, Reading

Spend a dynamic, interactive evening immersed in the arts as you preview new exhibitions opening in our galleries, hear artist talks, visit our teaching studios, see live demonstrations in a variety of craft techniques, experience virtual reality painting, and more. Each month offers something new!Admission and parking are freeComplimentary light fare. Cash bar provided by ... Read more

Harvest Happenings

Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, Pottstown

Explore the exciting harvest activities of autumn that the entire family can enjoy. Crank the wheel of the cider press to turn an apple into a special seasonal drink. Help stir the apple butter as it cooks into a delicious treat over the open fire. Discover how the flax harvest is turned into linen and ... Read more

Hopewell Halloween

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson

Join us for an afternoon of family fun, including games, tricks, and treats!In the spirit of the autumn season, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site will be offering an afternoon of special Halloween related activities on Saturday, October 27th. The historic furnace will be highlighted with traditional Halloween crafts and traditions from some of the different ... Read more

Dinosaurs in Motion FREE Child Admission

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Take a trip to the Reading Public Museum to see Dinosaurs in Motion! This weekend only, receive one FREE Child's admission with the purchase of one adult admission Nov. 16 – Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Get the coupon on RPM's Facebook post!Not only can you see ... Read more

Super Cool Science Day Camps

Da Vinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown

Winter break is all about the coolest science. This camp features the return of Mini Ice Cream Wars, where campers work in teams to create their own ice cream flavor and compete for tasters’ votes.Book More, Save More! Save $5 on every day camp when you register your child for two or three camps during the ... Read more

Sweet Treats at Pottsgrove Manor

Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, Pottstown

Looking for something different to impress your valentine? Visit Pottsgrove Manor on Saturday, February 9th, to see 18th century candy and dessert recipes brought to life in the reconstructed kitchen. Then at 1:00pm, dive into the history of candy with Susan Benjamin, food historian, author, and founder of True Treats Historic Candy located in Harper’s ... Read more

Coffee, Tea, Chocolate

Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, Pottstown

Historian Clarissa Dillon will explore the “who, what, where, and when” involved with sipping these hot beverages during the 18th century. Tea, coffee, and chocolate all began as luxury drinks when they were introduced to Europeans in the 16th and 17th centuries. During the colonial era, all three beverages remained an expensive indulgence and as ... Read more

Teen Lecture Series

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center 105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg

These lectures are for middle school and high school students. We will cover one topic and enter into open discussion when the lecture is completed. Snack will be included. Cost will be $3 per child.December 20, 3:30 - 4:30 pm: Where do Christmas Traditions Come From?We will be discussing the roots of the traditions and ... Read more

Winter Chores & Treats

Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Rd, Lansdale

Visit the historic Peter Wentz Farmstead for a glimpse into how the Wentz family kept their hearths warm and spirits high in the cold mid-winter. View cooking demonstrations of delicious cake doughnuts and sample the modern versions, too! Come see our smokehouse in action as the Wentz family preps for the chilly weeks ahead.

National Junior Ranger Day

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson

Help the National Park Service kick off National Park Week April 20-27!The Junior Ranger Program is a great way to explore national parks, learn why they matter, and how you can be part of the team that helps keep them healthy.Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site invites kids and their families to come and “explore, learn, ... Read more

Space Night at The Museum

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading

Join us for a hands-on family fun evening exploring the galaxy! It's National Space Day on May 3 - Join us as we celebrate for a special family night out at The Museum.Ticket includes: Visiting the special exhibit ASTRONAUT on its final weekend, make crafts to take home, and trying some cool experiments! Plus, a pizza dinner ... Read more

For All in the Family

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading

This 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, Fleetwood

Come 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