Lighting of the Greens
Stone House 1216 Parkside Dr N, ReadingThe Wyomissing Recreation Board is proud to present the annual Lighting of the Greens at the Stone House. Come gather round the Stone House for free pony rides, traditional wagon rides, balloon animals by Sassafras and Wacki Patti, refreshments, free hot cider compliments of Redner's Fresh Markets, grab a s'mores packet and roast some marshmallows ... Read more
Teddy Bear Tea Party
Saint Peter's Bakery 3441 Saint Peter's Road, Saint PetersCome & join us for our annual Teddy Bear Tea Party! Children will decorate Teddy Bear gingerbread cookies, sing carols & have a special visit from Santa with a reading of The Night Before Christmas! Refreshments will be provided, including tea sandwiches, hot chocolate, pastries, & more!
Toddler Time Holiday Workshop
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroToddler Time Holiday Workshop is an hour and a half workshop for one to five year olds with his or her parent, grandparent or adult friend. Each toddler and his or her adult friend will make holiday decorations together. A variety of crafts will be available to choose from or participants can create his or her own using the available ... Read more
Sensory Friendly Stories with Santa
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingHave a Holly Jolly holiday at The Museum! Guests with sensory needs and their families are invited to The Museum for a special meeting with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guests will have the opportunity to make special crafts and memories as they explore The Museum. Child participants (over the age of 2) will receive a special treat ... Read more
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonThis CBC4Kids event combines learning about birds with citizen science and having fun. Also get to meet a live bird! Registration required. 'Geared for ages 8-12 and parents.Snow date Dec 9
Pet Photos With Santa, kids too
Kospia Farms 2288 State Street, AlburtisPlease join us with all of your kids, 2 and 4 legs, on December 8th between 12-3 PM, as we will have a few special guests from the North Pole. This event will have Ken Sutliff here to take photos and provide prints on the spot. @made4giving is going to be helping Santa get here.
Pet & family portraits with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Animal Rescue League of Berks County 58 Kennel Road, BirdsboroHave your pets and your family meet Santa & Mrs. Claus at the ARL on Sunday, December 8th from 1-4PM for stunning pet portraits! A minimum donation of $25 is recommended (cash or check preferred) for your meet and greet and a professionally-taken downloadable digital file. (Sorry, no print photos will be available.)Your donation at ... Read more
Child’s Play Series
Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Rd, LansdalePreschoolers will learn about historic holiday traditions and make a craft to take home. Sessions are at 10am and 1 pm each day listed. Pre-registration required.
PopUp Homeschool Art- Aboriginal Art
Art Fusion 19464 254 E. High Street, PottstownPop-Up Homeschool Art is a series of one-day workshops, taught by different instructors that each focus on a different technique or medium. Students can sign up for one class, or take as many as they like. Pottery classes are $22 per class. All other classes are $18. Ages 7-17 December is Indigenous Art Month: Aborigines ... Read more
Carousel Breakfast with Santa
Pottstown Carousel 30 West King Street, PottstownBreakfast with Santa at the Pottstown Carousel
Christmas Pickle Celebration
Peppermint Stick Candy Store 26 E Philadelphia Ave, BoyertownVisit the Peppermint Stick on Saturday December 14th and celebrate the Tradition of the Christmas Pickle. We have hidden the Christmas Pickle in the store and anyone who finds it receives a special prize!
Santa at the Pagoda
The Reading Pagoda 98 Duryea Drive, ReadingLunch includes a hot dog, chips, drink, sweet treat and a goodie bag from Santa!Santa will also be at the Pagoda after lunch from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Snapology – Alternative Energy: Solar Cars
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingSnapology STEAM Sessions are a series of workshops hosted at The Nature Place. Through this unique partnership with Snapology, you will allow your child to cultivate their love of science and experience nature in a whole new way. In this STEAM Session: Come build a solar-powered car and more using LEGO® bricks. All materials are ... Read more
Snapology – Saturday STEM: Robotics and Coding
Mifflin Community Library 6 Philadelphia Ave, ShillingtonIf you love robotics and LEGO bricks, this is the class for you. We will learn about Robotics as we build and code a robotic model. Students will also be able to experiment with the library's special selection of tech toys.Although this is a FREE class, participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance. Space ... Read more
The Nutcracker presented by Kutztown Dance
Fleetwood High School 803 N Richmond St, FleetwoodKutztown Dance Center presents The Nutcracker.
Santa visits the Peppermint Stick
Peppermint Stick Candy Store 26 E Philadelphia Ave, BoyertownSanta and the Elf on the Shelf will be visiting the Peppermint Stick this Sunday from 12:00-3:00! Stop in and let Santa know what is on your list this year. For a donation you can write Santa a letter and he will write you back before Christmas! (Donations go to the Boyertown Area Historical Society)
Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownExperience an 18th-century holiday come alive with music and laughter at Pottsgrove Manor. Explore the candlelit museum as living history interpreters celebrate the traditions of Twelfth Night. Delight at entertaining in the Front Parlor and spy to see if any couple is caught standing under the kissing ball. Discover the progression of Georgian dishes and ... Read more
Hands-On History
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center 105 Seminary Street, PennsburgThese programs will allow children to experience the topic of the day in a tangible way. Programs will be occurring once during the day and then again after-school. The cost is $7 per child.Getting into the Christmas Spirit!Tuesday, December 17, 10:00 am - noonCome and learn about the history of gift-giving and card making during ... Read more