Zombie Mud Run Junior
Willow Glen Park 94 Park Ave, Sinking SpringThe obstacles and course is the same 5k as The Zombie Mud Run. The kids can run, jog, or even walk. They may go around any obstacle if they so choose. This experience is a great way for your child to build self-esteem and confidence. If your child is into sports, they will enjoy the ... Read more
Bountiful Harvest Train
Boyertown Rail Yard 64 South Washington St, BoyertownThe rich fragrances of fall in the Secret Valley delight the senses while locally-produced autumn snacks and ciders available on board warm the soul.Our 1920s Deluxe Coach, Dining Car, First Class Parlor Car, and Open Car -The Secret Valley Explorer- provide the ideal way of experiencing the unique scenic gifts the Secret Valley has to offer. Two-hour ... Read more
Ghost Lantern Tours
Crystal Cave 963 Crystal Cave Road, KutztownSee Crystal Cave by a different light. Guides, wearing Victorian clothing, present the original Crystal Cave tour from the 1870's. Hear ghost stories, folklore, and history of Crystal Cave guided by the glow of hand-held lantern light. This special tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.
Mountain by Moonlight
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsThe SMYMCA Camps are pleased to offer the community family-friendly Halloween activities geared to pre-K, elementary and middle-school students and their families. Join us for a spook-tacular time on the mountain. Enjoy haunted hayrides, haunt-free wagon rides, carnival games, glow-zorbing, glow stick zip-lining and much more. The event runs from 6 – 9pm. Parking is ... 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
Spooky Crafts
Clay on Main 313 Main Street, OleyJoin Ray Lapinski for this crafty workshop perfect to get you in the Halloween spirit! Take home your crafts and decorate your own space!Register at least one week prior to class to ensure enrollment. A full refund will be given for any cancelled workshops. All prices include materials. Unless otherwise noted, workshops are open to ... Read more
Main Street Fair
Fleetwood Main Street W Main St, FleetwoodCome out and spend time in our quaint small town. Get to know local businesses from restaurants, retail, hair & nail salons and so many more. See what local crafters have to offer, vote for the best chili and apple pie. Bring the kiddos for crafts, face painting and much more. Music provided by Richmond ... Read more
Barktoberfest
Upper Macungie Park 1625 North Route 100, MacungieThe MOST Halloween FUN you and your pet will have! See pets and owners in their best Halloween Costumes, vendors, music, and great food! it’s impossible not to have a great time! Each year, UMT celebrates Halloween with our favorite furry friends, vendors, demonstrations, food and music! At this FREE event, pets and owners can dress ... Read more
Apple-Pickin’ Train
Come enjoy the breathtaking colors of autumn in rural Berks County from on board the WK&S Railroad. The views are magnificent, so don’t forget your camera! Also, we will have an ORCHARD STOP (County Line) and you may disembark, pick your own apples and get back on the train to return to Kempton! ($5 and ... Read more
Fall Foliage Excursion
WK&S Railroad 42 Community Center Dr, KemptonCome enjoy the breathtaking colors of autumn in rural Berks County from on board the WK&S Railroad. The views are magnificent, so don’t forget your camera!Reservations are NOT RequiredTrain Departs at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m.
The Art of Cheesemaking
Clay on Main 313 Main Street, OleyStefanie Angstadt and her colleagues have been producing cheese at the Valley Milkhouse since 2012, and believe it or not, she’s willing to share their secrets! Come spend a few hours learning the history, craft, and techniques of cheesemaking. We’ll provide the materials, and you’ll get to take home your cheese-in-the-making.Register at least one week ... Read more
Parents Night Out
Sweet Ride Ice Cream 542 Penn Avenue, West ReadingTheme: Minecraft Mischief and Monsters. Just in time for Halloween, Minecraft fans will love this event! Skeletons, spiders, creepers, zombies--Come celebrate the monsters, creatures and "bad guys" of everyone's favorite block-based world. We'll use LEGO bricks to construct 3D mobs, design and build haunted minecraft scenes, play some fun Minecraft-themed games and more!See a movie ... Read more
Spooktacular
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleMuhlenberg Community Library's 4th Annual Fundraiser SPOOKTACULAR! 10AM-12PM: Trunk-or-Treat, Face Painting, Kids & Adult CraftsHoffman's Produce Hay Bale Maze (weather-permitting)12:15PM: Costume Contest1-2PM: During the 13th hour (1pm), Ghost Stories with Charlie Adams! 2:30PM: Basket Raffle Drawing NEW THIS YEAR!- Spooky Sensory Station of Gross Foods- Frights Photo Booth with Costumed CharactersCost for this event are as follows:All Day Basic: $5 (excludes Charlie Adams)Charlie ... Read more
Organic Halloween at the Farm
Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Road, KutztownFamilies and kids of all ages are invited to come in costume for festive fun! Trick-or-treat for organic goodies at the Garden Store, enjoy a farm-wide scavenger hunt, partake in a fun craft activity, and take home an organically grown pumpkin perfect for painting or carving.Please note that this is a rain-or-shine event.This fee includes ... Read more
Cirque Mechanics
Miller Center for the Arts - RACC 4 North Second Street, ReadingCirque Mechanics, although inspired by modern circus, finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American ingenuity. The shows, rooted in realism, display a raw quality, rarely found in modern circus, that makes their message timeless and relevant. The stories are wrapped in circus acrobatics, mechanical wonders and a bit ... Read more
Sensory Friendly Halloween Party
Abilities in Motion 210 North Fifth St, ReadingAbilities in Motion (AIM) invites you to our annual sensory-friendly Halloween Party for students with disabilities (ages 5-18) and their siblings. Come on out and enjoy themed games, holiday craft activities, and tasty treats. This FREE event is designed for children with disabilities who are sensitive to loud sounds, flashes, smells, and other sensory input.
Zombie Hunter Train
Boyertown Rail Yard 64 South Washington St, BoyertownCome experience a unique train and help us rid our forest of the zombies. Join our partner, Laser Quest, who will provide the Blaster Packs, to locate the zombie camp that is along our tracks.Our mission: Blast the zombies, however, some of them will be blasting back at you!Don't want to be a blaster? ... Read more
Adventure Daze
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsTrap Shooting 9/11 Our instructors will introduce the sport of trap shooting. Rock Wall Climbing, Bouldering Challenge with Zip Line 9/25 & 10/23 The climbing tower has 6 different routes ranging from novice to difficult. Archery Camps: Learn and Shoot 10/2 & 11/6 Join the crew at South Mountain Adventures at the archery range. All ... Read more