Monarch Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCelebrate peak monarch migration and learn all about monarchs and their conservation with our children's activities and Monarch Conservation Station hosted by monarch biologist John Drummond!Children's activities will be located in the Visitor Center and will include a butterfly kite, pipe cleaner caterpillars, floor puzzles, learning displays, live caterpillars, and more. They will be availabe ... Read more
Hansel & Gretel, a Fairy Tale Opera
Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West LawnThis concert version with live music a colorful set is loosely based on Grimm’s fairy tale, a tale of mischievous children who stumble upon a not-so-nice witch in a candy cottage.Produced in partnership with Berks Opera CompanyComposer: Engelbert HumperdinckAdvance Purchase: $10 Students Ages 3+ / Seniors Ages 60+, $12 GeneralAt the door all tickets $15
Koresh Dance Company
Miller Center for the Arts - RACC 4 North Second Street, ReadingThe Koresh Dance Company returns to the Miller Center with its newest work, "La Danse". The production is a tender, joyful, passionate and humorous interpretation of renowned French painter Henri Matisse's three permutation of the painting, "La Danse", danced to original music by John Levis and poetry by Karl Mullen. Koresh Dance Company strives to ... 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
Story & Snacks
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingIt’s a wonderful kind of day every Wednesday at RPM this fall! Children can laugh and play during this special time as they listen to a story about Arthur, do a related craft, enjoy a snack, and explore Arthur’s World™ at The Museum! No reservations is required. Admission includes: Museum admission, story time, craft, and snack.Every Wednesday, October ... Read more
Zombie Mud Run
Willow Glen Park 94 Park Ave, Sinking SpringThe Zombie Mud Run is a Post-Apocalyptic 5K obstacle Mud Run teeming with Zombies infected with the living dead virus. Whether you are an avid runner or you have never participated in a mud run, this event promises to be the most amazing, heart pounding, adrenalin producing mud run ever created! But you must first choose…will ... Read more
St Paul’s Fall Apple Festival
St Paul's Lutheran Church, Douglassville 548 Old Swede Rd, DouglassvilleWe’ll treat you to an a-peeling array of fresh festival food and a juicy variety of entertainment! At it’s core, it is just delicious family fun.Food, music, flower show, and kids activities!9 am: Boyertown Ceremonial BandNoon: Stephanie Grace2 pm: Elvis Tribute Artist Jeff KrickPuppet ShowMoon BouncesPony RidesAnimal ShowModel Train DisiplaysCraft ShowBook & Puzzle SaleFace PaintingApple PancakesApple Cider DonutsBeef Vegetable ... Read more
Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
BAMBA (Berks Area Mountain Biking Assoc) Parking Lot 2 List Rd, ReadingBring your children along for a fun filled family day of mountain biking on Mount Penn's best trails! You can help pass your passion for pedaling on to those that matter the most: your kids. Take part in this internationally recognized outdoor event sponsored by the Berks Area Mountain Biking Association and enjoy the early ... Read more
Hand Craft Soap and Pottery Dish
Clay on Main 313 Main Street, OleyJoin instructors Linda Hoover and Liz Wheeler as we explore simple soap making and create a dish to place your completed soap on. Students can expect to learn a simple soap making process making bars of soap that they can apply at home on their own. A simple dish to place bars of soap on ... Read more
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