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Downtown Alive - 5:00 pm
Downtown Alive - 5:00 pm
Free Downtown Alive concerts, which are held in the 500 block of Penn Street in downtown Reading, have a festival atmosphere and include food trucks and beer and wine for sale. A “kids play zone” is also set up and features a variety of activities for children. May 29 - Kicking off this year’s Downtown ... Read more
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Topton Pool Splash Bash - 11:00 am
Topton Pool Splash Bash - 11:00 am
May 31: School's Out Splash Bash - Fingers crossed for no more snow days! As soon as the last school bell rings, head over to the Topton Memorial Pool to kick off the summer in the sun with music by Heart of SoundJune 13: Magic Splash Bash - We're excited to welcome The Magic of Daniel Clemente to ... Read more
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National Trail Day - 8:00 am
National Trail Day - 8:00 am
Celebrate National Trail Day with a short walk to South Lookout on our ADA accessible Silhouette Trail or venture past the North Lookout on our Skyline Trail. Just be sure to enjoy the outdoors and the views! Trail fee applies for Non-Members.
Taste of Weaver’s Orchard - 10:00 am
Taste of Weaver’s Orchard - 10:00 am
Come to our annual Taste of Weaver’s sampling event and enjoy free food from our market! Sample a wide variety of FREE food from our market. Start by sampling food outside under the tents and weave your way into the farm market for even more samples, free sandwiches and giveaways. 2019 Vendors Are:All Seasons Salads – ... Read more
Family Flick - 10:00 am
Family Flick - 10:00 am
Schedule some down time at the Library with your family watching a movie. This Month's Family Movie: WALL-E
Red Bridge Fiddle Festival - 10:00 am
Red Bridge Fiddle Festival - 10:00 am
Join musicians and music fans from all over Berks County for this year’s Red Bridge Fiddle Festival! (formerly the Early Bird Fiddle Festival) This FREE event will highlight bluegrass, Celtic, and folk music on stage and in the field at the Berks County Heritage Center.10:00 am - Welcome10:05 am - Kick Off with Matt Miskie11:00 am ... Read more
Children’s Fair and Parade - 11:00 am
Children’s Fair and Parade - 11:00 am
This year's theme: Wildlife Adventures! Conservation, Education and PreservationSlither, swim, stomp and crawl your was through the Borough as we celebrate the wonders of the wildlife around us!Parade starts at 11 am. Fair starts after the parade has finished.Rain date June 2 at noon.Each year, the Children's Fair and Parade raises money to provide a ... Read more
Boscov’s Welcome to Summer Celebration - 11:00 am
Boscov’s Welcome to Summer Celebration - 11:00 am
Join Boscov’s as we kick off the summer season. Discover fun and exciting events and activities happening in your area this summer. Come and learn about local businesses and organizations offering summer activities right here at home for kids of all ages.• Scavenger Hunt• Color a Father’s day card• Register to Win PrizesThe Leukemia and ... Read more
Fightin Phils - 6:45 pm
Fightin Phils - 6:45 pm
Watch the Reading Fightin Phils play at the #1 Ballpark in Double-A Baseball!June 2019 games:Richmond Flying Squirrels 6/01 @ 6:45 PM Phillie PhanaticRichmond Flying Squirrels 6/02 @ 2:15 PM 18th Annual Morning Game w/R-Phils R-Train Hat Richmond Flying Squirrels 6/03 @ 9:45 AM Fireworks Harrisburg Senators 6/07 @ 7:10 PM Carpenter MEGA BLAST ... Read more
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Colonial Craft and Demonstration Day - 11:00 am
Colonial Craft and Demonstration Day - 11:00 am
Visitors will have the opportunity to see numerous 18th-century craft demonstratorsfrom a shoe-maker to a weaver and many more. Learn about the historic context, materials, and equipment of the mid to late 18th century. Some of the demonstrators will have their materials for sale. The site will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please ... Read more
Read to Therapy Dog - 2:30 pm
Read to Therapy Dog - 2:30 pm
Everyone is invited to the Library to Read to Piper, a lovable, non-judgmental therapy dog.
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Maker Space Free Play - 1:00 pm
Maker Space Free Play - 1:00 pm
week of June 4: Fun with Rubber Stamps - We'll be breaking out the rubber stamps at this makerspace free play. Fun for all ages!week of June 11: We are making dad a tie for Father's Day! Call the library to reserve your seat!
Just Build It - 3:45 pm
Just Build It - 3:45 pm
This STEM themed program is great for elementary ages and up - try our strategy challenge! No registration required.
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Kids at Work and Play, Back in the Day - 9:00 am
Kids at Work and Play, Back in the Day - 9:00 am
Take a trip back in time to see how things were done in the old days. Find out what kids did for fun before TV and Tablets and what "chores" were included in their every day routines. Get a feel for what life was like in the 1800's in the restored canal lockhouse. Living history ... Read more
SMART Family Fishing Day - 10:00 am
SMART Family Fishing Day - 10:00 am
No fishing pole? No license? No problem! We’ll provide both, along with the instruction, during this free session at Blue Marsh Lake. Join us for a day of fishing, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.
Free Bubble Festival - 12:00 pm
Free Bubble Festival - 12:00 pm
Kids! Come make the BIGGEST bubbles of your lives -- FREE! Relay For Life of Boyertown will sponsor this amazing "Bubble Festival."Also:food trucksblood mobilebounce housestable vendors
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Raptor Program - 1:00 pm
Raptor Program - 1:00 pm
Join us as we dive beak-first into the wonderful world of raptors! Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will introduce us to the topic while in the company of some of their beautiful, live rescue raptors.
Music in the Park & Ice Cream Social - 6:00 pm
Music in the Park & Ice Cream Social - 6:00 pm
Join the Hannah Violet Trio to celebrate Brandywine Heights Community Task Force's Anniversary at the Topton Memorial Park!Task Force will be sponsoring an ice cream social, free ice cream while you listen to great music.We hope you will join us for some great music and valuable family time.
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Planet Power - 6:00 pm
Planet Power - 6:00 pm
Learn about each planet in the solar system and then make your own!Children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult 18+ while in the library.
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Youth Workshop – Mountain Music Makers - 8:00 am
Youth Workshop – Mountain Music Makers - 8:00 am
Mountain Music Makers Youth Workshop ignites your child's creative expression and appreciation of nature through music! Students will have the opportunity to play various percussion instruments and even make their own drum out of recycled materials. This fun and educational day will also include nature hikes, raptor encounters, teambuilding, games, and more!Designed for children in ... Read more
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Full Moon Family Fun - 8:00 pm
Full Moon Family Fun - 8:00 pm
Join an educator for a family moon walk to South Lookout! Visitors will use their senses to experience nature at night while participating in activities and games. It's fun for the whole family!
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Summer Learning Program - 10:30 am
Summer Learning Program - 10:30 am
June 21: Dinosaur Dig - Become a junior Paleontologist for the day and dig up real dinosaur bones with field Paleontologist Mike and Roberta Straka. Before the dig, everyone will enjoy a fossil talk filled with their amazing dinosaur discoveries.June 28: Folk’s Butterfly Farm - Come and discover everything about butterflies. Learn about their habitat ...everything butterflies need. ... Read more
Celebrate Summer Solstice - 5:30 pm
Celebrate Summer Solstice - 5:30 pm
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us! Discover local goods and produce from our farm to fork style Farmer’s Market, find your inner musician while checking out the drum circle by Living in the Rhythm, or the flute circle with members of Turtle Moon NAFC Organizers. There will also be a flute ... Read more
Celebrate Summer Solstice - 5:30 pm
Celebrate Summer Solstice - 5:30 pm
Come celebrate the longest day of the year with us! Discover local goods and produce from our farm to fork style Farmer’s Market, find your inner musician while checking out the drum circle by Living in the Rhythm, or the flute circle with members of Turtle Moon NAFC Organizers. There will also be a flute ... Read more
Summer Concert Series - 7:00 pm
Summer Concert Series - 7:00 pm
Free Summer Concert Series at Bethany Children's Home.June 21: Stephanie GraceJuly 26: Dave Kline & The Mountain Folk BandAugust 9: The Uptown BandRAIN OR SHINE – FREE ADMISSIONFreewill offering accepted. Proceeds to benefit Bethany’s mission.Concessions available. Please, no weapons, tobacco, alcohol or pets. Lawn seating only – please bring your favorite chair or blanket.
Guys and Dolls - 7:30 pm
Guys and Dolls - 7:30 pm
Fall in love with love, music and exquisite acting by the Genesius Theatre Teen Cast as they bring to life the timeless story of the 1951 Tony Award-winning Guys and Dolls June 21 through 30, 2019.Adapted from short stories by American author Damon Runyon, and directed by George S. Kaufman with music by Frank Loesser, ... Read more
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Eastern Box Turtles: Jewels of Pennsylvania - 10:00 am
Eastern Box Turtles: Jewels of Pennsylvania - 10:00 am
Eastern Box turtles are an important species of our wetland habitats. Join Environmental Education staff and guest herpetologists to look at our reptilian neighbors.
Touch A Truck - 10:00 am
Touch A Truck - 10:00 am
This event is for children to explore vehicles of all sizes! They will be able to see, touch and climb in. We will also have a face painter, kids activities and give a ways.
Brewing and Distilling Day - 11:00 am
Brewing and Distilling Day - 11:00 am
Discover the colonial history of making beer, cider, and spirits of the 18th century at Pottsgrove Manor’s Brewing and Distilling Day.Refresh your knowledge of history with historic beverages at Pottsgrove Manor! Living Historians will demonstrate and discuss the techniques needed to produce these daily beverages of 18th-century life. Home brewed beer and ciders, along with ... Read more
Hamburg Hoopla - 12:00 pm
Hamburg Hoopla - 12:00 pm
This outdoor music festival features local Hamburg musicians coming together to jam, reminisce, and have a great time with the audience! Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free admission! Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Presented by the Hamburg Area Arts AllianceExpected on stage are: Liza Jane, Seafoam Green, Jarred Heckert, Pawnshop Bound, ... Read more
The Carousel at Pottstown - 12:00 pm
The Carousel at Pottstown - 12:00 pm
Our Carousel is the second oldest operating Philadelphia Toboggan Company wooden carousel in the United States. It took almost 20 years of volunteer efforts to renovate. Each custom carved figure took local artists over 250 hours to sand, paint, and finish. We also have an original 1860 horse drawn Trolley car originally from Wilmington, DE ... Read more
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Aesop’s Fables Play - 5:00 pm
Aesop’s Fables Play - 5:00 pm
Aesop's Fables by Mike Kenny, performed by the Yocum Institute's Teen Theater Ensemble. Enjoy discovering life’s BIG lessons in this delightful audience participatory performance of a magical adventure through Aesop’s fables – tales by the Greek storyteller from long, long ago. Meet storytellers (and a storyteller in-training): Wolfie, Syd, Barry and Harriet who introduce a ... Read more
Evening Experiments - 6:30 pm
Evening Experiments - 6:30 pm
A summer program for all ages. Story followed by a cool science experiment! 6:30-7:00PM
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Creek Creature Exploration - 6:00 pm
Creek Creature Exploration - 6:00 pm
Get into the creek and find out what’s under that rock! Join Berks Conversation District Educator, Kent Himelright to learn about and search for creek creatures, examine creek health and explore ways to protect creek creature habitat Wear water-wading shoes.
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Youth Trail Weekend - 10:00 am
Youth Trail Weekend - 10:00 am
Join the Hawk Mountain Operations team for a day or two, assisting with trail maintenance and construction. A great way for youth to log volunteer hours, gain field experience, and help support the Sanctuary's mission.
Mobile Madness Food Truck Fair - 12:00 pm
Mobile Madness Food Truck Fair - 12:00 pm
The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles is pleased to announce its FIFTH ANNUAL food truck fair! Join us for this unique experience where you can enjoy a variety of food selections from today’s food trucks while learning about food trucks manufactured here at the Boyertown Auto Body Works. Food trucks from all over Southeastern Pennsylvania will ... Read more
ItalFest - 1:00 pm
ItalFest - 1:00 pm
Ital is a Rastafarian philosophy based on unity with nature and increasing your ‘vital energy’ by eating whole, low processed foods from the earth. Ingrained in this mentality is a deep respect for all living things, and keeping unhealthy elements out of your body.ItalFest is a multi-cultural event that will celebrate these ideas with world music, plant ... Read more
Movie in the Park - 8:15 pm
Movie in the Park - 8:15 pm
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: Enjoy this sweet treat with the family at dark (around 8:30pm) in the Topton Memorial Park. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on and some snacks to munch on! Licensing through Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.
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Fightin Phils - 7:00 pm
Fightin Phils - 7:00 pm
Watch the Reading Fightin Phils play at the #1 Ballpark in Double-A Baseball!July 2019 games:New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7/01 @ 7:10 PM Carpenter MEGA BLAST Fireworks New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7/02 @ 7:10 PM Holiday Fireworks New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7/03 @ 7:10 PM John Kruk Fightin Cancer Bobblehead in support of the Darren Daulton FoundationTrenton Thunder 7/11 ... Read more
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Professional Rodeo - 8:00 pm
Professional Rodeo - 8:00 pm
Brahma Bull Riding - Bare Back & Saddle Bronc Riding - Cowgirl's Barrel Racing - Cowgirl Breakaway Roping - Steer Wresting - Mutton Bustin' (6 & under / must be under 60 pounds) - Stick Horse Race (6 & under / 7-12).Gate Opens 2 Hours Prior to Show Time
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