Nature
Cherry Crest Sunflower Festivals
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 150 Cherry Hill Road, RonksVisit the farm during our annual Sunflower Festivals to see our beautiful Sunflower and Zinnia fields in full bloom.There will be a winery & Brewery, a live band, local craft vendors, mini photo sessions and much more for the entire family to enjoy. Aug. 20 Live Music: Tropical Sunz -- 3:00pm - 6:00pm Aug. 27 ... Read more
Kids at Camp, Parents Night Out
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsEach month we’re hosting a Kids at Camp night for children ages 6 to 12. Consider it your night out. Go out to dinner with a loved one or get some shopping done while we get your kids involved with some classic camp activities. Pizza party dinner provided with program fees. Additional “Kids at Camp” nights ... Read more
Family Night Hikes
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsJoin other families and meet new friends on our Family Night Hikes. The South Mountain YMCA Camps boasts over 600 acres of mountain top property full of local history and exciting trails. We will explore different trails and make our way to the top of Cushion Peak (1,116 feet above sea level) which looks over ... Read more
Owl Prowl
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroLearn about Pennsylvania's native owls, their calls, fun facts about how they've evolved into one of our animals of the night. We'll begin with a short discussion and then we will hike the trails at dusk listening and looking for our feathered friends, and we're sure to see some other interesting critters along the way! ... Read more
Kids at Camp, Parents Night Out
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsEach month we’re hosting a Kids at Camp night for children ages 6 to 12. Consider it your night out. Go out to dinner with a loved one or get some shopping done while we get your kids involved with some classic camp activities. Pizza party dinner provided with program fees. Additional “Kids at Camp” nights ... Read more
Family Night Hike
Althouse Arboretum 1794 Gilbertsville Road, PottstownA fun and educational alternative to scary Halloween activities designed for kids. Enjoy a short night-time walk through our trails lit with glow sticks! Go on an adventure through Candyland to find some sweet treats and fun! Bring a flashlight! Activities also include: Campfire, marshmallow roast, carnival games and prizes, special crafts, face painting and ... Read more
Family Night Hike
Althouse Arboretum 1794 Gilbertsville Road, PottstownA fun and educational alternative to scary Halloween activities designed for kids. Enjoy a short night-time walk through our trails lit with glow sticks! Go on an adventure through Candyland to find some sweet treats and fun! Bring a flashlight! Activities also include: Campfire, marshmallow roast, carnival games and prizes, special crafts, face painting and ... Read more
Eco Film: GATHER
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThe feature film GATHER tells the story about Indian resilience and the renaissance of Native food systems. Indigenous people and their food systems are resilient. We have withstood historical and ongoing attempts to starve, change, and alter every facet of our food systems. But we hold strong to our knowledge that food is a connection to our ... Read more
Leaf Peeper Hike
Angora Fruit Farm 495 Angora Rd, ReadingHike with Parks staff through crisp fall trails at Antietam Lake Park and enjoy learning about forest ecology and the importance of our native trees. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Angora Trailhead Lot, 230 Angora Road. Pre-registration is suggested, contact lgauker@countyofberks.com to register.
Kids at Camp, Parents Night Out
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsEach month we’re hosting a Kids at Camp night for children ages 6 to 12. Consider it your night out. Go out to dinner with a loved one or get some shopping done while we get your kids involved with some classic camp activities. Pizza party dinner provided with program fees. Additional “Kids at Camp” nights ... Read more
Glicks Poinsettia Show
Glick's Greenhouse 57 Fisher Mill Road, OleyJoin us and enjoy the chilling beauty of winter inside a greenhouse filled with warmth, as you wind through thousands of poinsettias encompassing dazzling displays of ice and snow! You don't want to miss this Christmas celebration including our local business wreath decorating competition, Winter Wonderland themed displays, live music and entertainment, over 15,000 poinsettias, ... Read more
Glicks Poinsettia Show
Glick's Greenhouse 57 Fisher Mill Road, OleyJoin us and enjoy the chilling beauty of winter inside a greenhouse filled with warmth, as you wind through thousands of poinsettias encompassing dazzling displays of ice and snow! You don't want to miss this Christmas celebration including our local business wreath decorating competition, Winter Wonderland themed displays, live music and entertainment, over 15,000 poinsettias, ... Read more
Glicks Poinsettia Show
Glick's Greenhouse 57 Fisher Mill Road, OleyJoin us and enjoy the chilling beauty of winter inside a greenhouse filled with warmth, as you wind through thousands of poinsettias encompassing dazzling displays of ice and snow! You don't want to miss this Christmas celebration including our local business wreath decorating competition, Winter Wonderland themed displays, live music and entertainment, over 15,000 poinsettias, ... Read more
Glicks Poinsettia Show
Glick's Greenhouse 57 Fisher Mill Road, OleyJoin us and enjoy the chilling beauty of winter inside a greenhouse filled with warmth, as you wind through thousands of poinsettias encompassing dazzling displays of ice and snow! You don't want to miss this Christmas celebration including our local business wreath decorating competition, Winter Wonderland themed displays, live music and entertainment, over 15,000 poinsettias, ... Read more
Glicks Poinsettia Show
Glick's Greenhouse 57 Fisher Mill Road, OleyJoin us and enjoy the chilling beauty of winter inside a greenhouse filled with warmth, as you wind through thousands of poinsettias encompassing dazzling displays of ice and snow! You don't want to miss this Christmas celebration including our local business wreath decorating competition, Winter Wonderland themed displays, live music and entertainment, over 15,000 poinsettias, ... Read more
Glicks Poinsettia Show
Glick's Greenhouse 57 Fisher Mill Road, OleyJoin us and enjoy the chilling beauty of winter inside a greenhouse filled with warmth, as you wind through thousands of poinsettias encompassing dazzling displays of ice and snow! You don't want to miss this Christmas celebration including our local business wreath decorating competition, Winter Wonderland themed displays, live music and entertainment, over 15,000 poinsettias, ... Read more
Family Science Night
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingEngage the curiosity of your inner child at our Family Science Night! From magnetic slime, to edible water bottles, to balloon races… play your way through a hands-on science experiment and learn about the weird and wacky science in our lives. We’ll provide all the materials you need to experiment and explore, all you need ... Read more
Kids’ Holiday Craft Workshop
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingJoin Parks' Staff in a parks-themed workshop where kids can make crafts in anticipation of the holiday season. Enjoy a winter walk to gather materials to use and get crafty as we make gifts for friends and loved ones. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. $5 per child. Contact LGauker@CountyofBerks.com to register.