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Super Cool Science Day Camps
Da Vinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, AllentownWinter 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, PottstownLooking 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, PottstownHistorian 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, PennsburgThese 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, LansdaleVisit 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, ElversonHelp 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, ReadingJoin 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, 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