Chinese New Year Dragon Puppet – Free Art Class

Art of Recycle 27 Cloister Ave, Ephrata

Make a Chinese Dragon Puppet from paper, paper cups, tissue paper and wooden sticks. A simple project that is easy enough for young children to make, but can be elaborate enough to entertain older children and adults. All ages are always welcome at our free art classes.

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

Improv Night

Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn

Featuring the Teen Ensemble & other guests!

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 The Three Little Pigs

The Three Little Pigs

Miller Center for the Arts - RACC 4 North Second Street, Reading

An operatic version of the story of The Three Little Pigs based on scenes from operas by W. A. Mozart. While brother pigs Don Giovanni and Cherubino set off to make homes of sticks and straw, their sister, Despina, goes to the library to read up on "huff-proof, puff-proof" home construction. After Wolfgang Bigbad blows ... 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

Valentine’s Day Creative Play

Snapology of Reading & Lancaster 1571 Manheim Pike, Lancaster

Love is in the air, and we've got something special for the kids this Valentine's Day! Treat yourself to a romantic dinner while your little ones (ages 5 and up) join us for an exciting creative play session. Choose between a two-hour or three-hour experience filled with games, interactive building, and tons of fun. Our ... Read more

Bunny Craft Races – Free Art Class

Art of Recycle 27 Cloister Ave, Ephrata

Creating a wind-up bunny from paper, bottle caps and rubber bands and racing them to see who is the fastest. Classes are for all ages, drop ins are welcome. Classes can run as late as noon.

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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] or ... Read more