Animal Adventures with Ed Laquidara

Penn State Berks 1801 Broadcasting Rd, Reading

Ed Laquidara is the founder and curator of Animal Adventures, New England’s largest privately owned animal rescue center of its kind. Laquida and his animal friends will visit the college on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at 6 p.m. on the Perkins Student Center Lawn A passionate wildlife conservationist and educator who has been rescuing exotic animals for ... Read more

Movie in Longswamp Park

Longswamp Park 1112 State Street, Mertztown

The Longswamp Township Parks and Recreation Committee proudly presents an outdoor movie in the park.August 30: showing 1994’s “The Lion King”October 8:  showing 1993’s Hocus Pocus

Hamburger Days

Hamburg Public Library 35 North Third Street, Hamburg

During the Borough's annual Hamburger Days, the library will be dipping out ice cream cones and making milkshakes in front of the library.  Also a bake sale.  Prices vary.

Trail Mix Up Hike

Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, Reading

Celebrate National Trail Mix Day with a hike on Antietam Lake Park trails. Make your own trail mix from assorted snacks provided by the Parks. Your high-energy trail mix will fuel you up as we take our hike! Bring along water to drink, and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes for walking.

End of Summer Train Rides

Allentown and Auburn Railroad 232 Railroad St, Kutztown

Enjoy an hour long ride through the scenic Kutztown countryside! Train Departs at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM

Outdoor Family Movie Night

West Lawn United Methodist 15 Woodside Avenue, West Lawn

Come join us for an OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT - Featuring the newly released: The Secret Life of Pets 2. Beginning at 7:30pm in the West Lawn UMC Parking Lot.This Event is FREE. Bring chairs & blankets to sit on. Concessions will be available.Questions? Contact our Church Office (610) 678-5611

Teen Game Night

Hamburg Public Library 35 North Third Street, Hamburg

Join us for Game night. Play Board games, card games, chess, or whatever game you choose to bring!1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

Fightin Phils Playoffs

FirstEnergy Stadium 1900 Centre Avenue, Reading

Reading Fightin Phils are officially in the Eastern League Playoffs!

Happy Tonight Star Party

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton

Join Moravian College astronomers for an evening under dark Hawk Mountain skies!After a short introduction to the celestial celebrities of the evening in the Sanctuary Theater, we’ll journey outdoors to identify constellations, see the crescent moon, planets Mars and Saturn, double stars, open clusters, and galaxies through high-quality telescopes. Bring a flashlight and binoculars, and ... Read more

Plein Air in the Parks

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

Join us at Gring’s Mill park, as we make it our outdoor studio!  Grab any materials you have: a sketchbook, pencils, canvasses, paints, and more, pack yourself a picnic lunch, and bring them along!  This free-flowing event focuses on getting everybody outside and seeing the parks in a new light while engaging in the arts.  ... Read more

Family Yoga

Wyomissing Public Library 9 Reading Boulevard, Wyomissing

Twist and stretch with yoga instructor Amy Sharkey. Remember to bring beach towels or yoga mats for each participant.For ages 5+ and a parent or guardian. Class size is limited, and registration is required; please contact the main desk.

Fall Frolic

Hickory Park 2140 Big Road, Gilbertsville

The New Hanover Township Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite you to join us at the annual Fall Frolic. This family based event is full of entertainment and delicious food. There will be children’s crafts, games and rides. For the adults, there are local vendors, information booths, local artisan booths, and music throughout the ... Read more

International Vulture Awareness Day

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton

Celebrate nature's clean-up crew with a live vulture program by Peggy Hentz of Red Creek Wildlife at noon, along with vulture activities for children and information on Hawk Mountain's long-term research on the social scavenging raptor. Live Vulture Program at 12 PM.

Yip & Dip

Greater Philadelphia YMCA - Boyertown 301 West Spring Street, Boyertown

The entire pool and splash pad area will be open for any dog and their owners willing to take the plunge! There will be contests, prizes, agility course, and an off-leash area. A signed waiver must be submitted with payment. Proceeds from the event will go towards improvements of the Boyertown Community Pool.

Reading Society of Model Engineers Run Days

Reading Society of Model Engineers 2060 Mt Laurel Rd, Fleetwood

RSME Run Day events are open to the general public. The 15" gauge railroad is the only thing scheduled to operate. There is the chance that other displays will be operating but that is up to the discretion of the other groups in the RSME. The suggested donation amount for rides is $7 for adults and ... Read more

Hands-on History: Colonial Textiles

Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown

Learn about 18th century history through hands-on activities with Anne Goda, an educator from Daniel Boone Homestead. 

History Storytime: Quilts

Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, Reading

Bring along your favorite blanket and join us.  This month’s story will be: The Quiltmakers Gift by Jeff Brumbeau. Ages 3-8 and their parents.

Event Series Adventure Daze

Adventure Daze

South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, Reinholds

Trap 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