Tree Connections

Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

In the Spring of 2024, Berks Nature wil host part of the immersive, hands-on Nature All Around Us exhibit at The Nature Place. From your own backyard to your local main street, Nature All Around Us reveals the hidden worlds and rich ecosystems within our daily lives. While the exhibit will be open to the ... Read more

Event Series Dot & Ziggy

Dot & Ziggy

Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn

Dot and Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But neither of them know how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encouragement of the audience, ... Read more

Event Series Dot & Ziggy

Dot & Ziggy

Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn

Dot and Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But neither of them know how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encouragement of the audience, ... Read more

Event Series Dot & Ziggy

Dot & Ziggy

Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn

Dot and Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But neither of them know how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encouragement of the audience, ... Read more

Love You to the Moon and Back

Art of Recycle 27 Cloister Ave, Ephrata

Join us in our STEAM Room as we create moon crafts. Sewing constellation, Learning about the moon phases, Taking pictures on AoR’s Paper Moon photo prop, and other moon crafts. If you love the moon as much as we do, stop in to this free event and enjoy your time over the moon.

Event Series Read With A Ranger

Read With A Ranger

Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing

Throughout the Winter and Spring the Berks County Park Rangers will be presenting Read with a Ranger one TUESDAY a month. Join the Rangers on an adventure! Kids ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy a themed story, go for a walk on the trail and complete a craft to become an honorary Junior Ranger. Each ... Read more

Harlem Globetrotters

Santander Arena 700 Penn Street, Reading

The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters – THE originators of basketball style, captured by dynamic athletes with unmatched skills and influencers of today’s game. The team has showcased their iconic brand of basketball in over 124 countries and territories across six continents since 1926. Winners of 2 Cynopsis Sports Media Awards and Emmy® nominated for their hit ... Read more

Event Series Blue Marsh Guided Hikes

Blue Marsh Guided Hikes

Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking Spring

Join us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more

Maple Sugaring

Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., Wyomissing

Learn how to identify the right kinds of trees to tap and make your very own syrup.  Observe the process of taking sap to syrup and see just how much it takes to get the sweet and sticky liquid we love. $5 per person, kids under 3 FREE Register with LGauker@CountyofBerks.com or call 610-374-2944, ext. ... Read more

Full Moon Hike

Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, Reading

Walk the Union Canal Trail on the evening of the Full Moon! Wear sturdy hiking or walking shoes and bring a flashlight. We'll be outside the entire time, so dress warm Meets at the Heritage Center barn, 1102 Red Bridge Road **Inclement weather will cancel the event** For more info or to register: LGauker@CountyofBerks.com or ... Read more

Kid’s Paint Pour Workshop

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton

Pour paint is a super easy, fun, and colorful art painting method that gives you an amazing and unique piece of art each time you create! In this class, kids will create a wonderful abstract piece of art on canvas using the method of paint pouring, also called acrylic pouring. Everyone will create and bring ... Read more

Event Series Homeschool Days at Reading Museum

Homeschool Days at Reading Museum

Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, Reading

Homeschool Families — Join educators from The Museum for an exciting morning filled with a special tour of a featured museum gallery and hands-on projects that the whole family can enjoy! Programs are designed for elementary school age students (younger and older siblings are welcome to participate). Reservations Required. Please email Mary at mary.johnson@readingpublicmuseum.org. Deadline ... Read more

Preschool Story time

Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro

Join us as we read a story and do a craft. This program is designed for younger children.

Event Series Reading Royals Hockey

Reading Royals Hockey

Santander Arena 700 Penn Street, Reading

Watch the Reading Royals play at Santander Arena. Tickets $13 and up. Friday, March 1st, 2024 Career Ready Berks Night Dress up at Santander for our Career Ready Berks Night presented by Mitsubishi Chemical Group! Join us for a Lonnie Walker IV appearance, Kids Takeover and happy hour. Watch kids take over the show! Saturday, March ... Read more

Berks Parks Volunteer Open House

Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, Reading

Come out and learn more about volunteering for the Berks County Park System! We're looking for energetic volunteers to assist us in a variety of roles. Would you be interested in being a tour guide, visitor center attendant, event staff, trail ambassador or park steward? There are opportunities for all ages with no experience necessary. ... Read more

Event Series Reading Royals Hockey

Reading Royals Hockey

Santander Arena 700 Penn Street, Reading

Watch the Reading Royals play at Santander Arena. Tickets $13 and up. Friday, March 1st, 2024 Career Ready Berks Night Dress up at Santander for our Career Ready Berks Night presented by Mitsubishi Chemical Group! Join us for a Lonnie Walker IV appearance, Kids Takeover and happy hour. Watch kids take over the show! Saturday, March ... Read more

All Ages Line Dancing

Pike Township Sportsmen's Association 860 Hill Church Rd, Oley

ALL ages, all request country line dancing with DJ Chicken Nugget!! As always, the wonderful Pikeville bartenders will keep your drinks filled while Nugget takes requests and plays ALL your favorites! Open to the public, all ages, must be 21 to drink. $5/person

Winter Nature Walk

Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, Hamburg

Join us on March 3 for a Winter Nature Walk through the Maiden Creek nature trail at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm. Learn about the wood duck habitat and help restock a nesting box. Visitors will need to dress warmly and be able to walk on wintery, muddy nature trails. Event is free, but donations to ... Read more