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GoggleWorks at Fire & Ice Fest
GoggleWorks 201 Washington St, ReadingAs part of Reading Fire & Ice Fest, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts invites you to the hottest place in town! Come out of the cold and experience the arts! Continuous shuttle service between Fire & Ice Fest (at 6th & Penn Ave.) and GoggleWorks will be provided by Doubletree.Live Demonstrations / Saturday, January 13 ... Read more
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingExperience the first-ever museum exhibit based on Disney Junior’s Peabody Award-winning television series Doc McStuffins! This exhibit runs every day January 27, 2018 - May 20, 2018.Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit, the highly interactive English and Spanish bilingual experience will transport kids and families from Doc’s backyard clinic to the McStuffins Toy Hospital. There, families are invited to help ... Read more
After the Dinosaurs: Ice Age Mammals
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingEnter the Age of the Mammals, a survey of the Cenozoic era. Explore cornerstones of the Ice Age, from gregarious carnivores to massive herbivores. Watch members of an Australopithecus (one of the longest-lived and best-known early human species) family engage in routine activities in a cave in Africa: a mother cradling her baby, a father ... Read more
Family Mini-Golf Weekend
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingEnjoy mini golfin' through the Ice Age in The Museum's current traveling exhibition After the Dinosaurs: Ice Age Mammals the weekend of February 10–11 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Chinese New Year at the Pagoda
The Reading Pagoda 98 Duryea Drive, ReadingCome join Mandarin Mystic, Dr. Lao who will entertain you with Tea Leave Readings & Feng Shui Card Readings while accompanied by a harpist. We will also have Craft Time for Kids.
Family Arts Night
GoggleWorks 201 Washington St, ReadingA great night out for all ages, Family Arts Nights presents the culminating projects from the Fall 2018 term of our After School Arts Program. Come view the artwork made by our students during the 8-week term and learn more about what’s being offered in the Winter.Admission and parking are free; complimentary light fare and refreshments.
Taking Root at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownCelebrate the arrival of spring and dig into history with Pottsgrove Manor at the opening of our 18th century kitchen garden. Pull out the roots of the past and learn about the central role of gardens in Colonial America. Discover the many uses of plants, from food to medicine, with Thankful Sage Farm School. Get your ... Read more
Spring Iron Pour
GoggleWorks 201 Washington St, ReadingJoin 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, HamburgCelebrating 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, ReadingGreetings 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, OleyCome 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, ReadingMeet 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, ReadingSpend 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, PottstownExplore 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