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Step Back In Time Day - 11:00 am
Step Back In Time Day - 11:00 am
This is a great family day with plenty of activities for children of all ages! Come experience the Heritage Center’s 200-year history when it was a working farm. See demonstrations and workshops throughout the day of old time crafts and hands-on activities including Old Fashioned Games, Crafts - Yarn Dolls, Paper Fans, and more! Visit our colonial Herb Garden ... Read more
WFMZ TV vs Lyons Senior Softball Team - 2:00 pm
WFMZ TV vs Lyons Senior Softball Team - 2:00 pm
This softball game is between the Lyons Senior Softball Team and WFMZ TV Channel 69 News that will benefit the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc. The Ball Field is behind the Lyons Fire Company Building, the field with the lights. There are bleachers, a concession stand, and restrooms. Admission and Parking are FREE
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Teens & Tweens: Blast Off! - 4:00 pm
Teens & Tweens: Blast Off! - 4:00 pm
Teens and Tweens are invited to build and launch rockets with the Lancaster Parks and Rec Department!
Movie Matinee - 6:00 pm
Movie Matinee - 6:00 pm
Beat the heat with space themed movies as part of our Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program. To sign up, call 610-369-0496.
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Family Nature - 7:30 pm
Family Nature - 7:30 pm
These Family Nature Series programs are free of charge. Please register by calling 610-678-5399 Ext. 2Wee Ones Wildlife Expedition at TwilightDate Tuesday, July 30Time: 7:30 – 8:30 pmLocation: Shiloh Hills Park parking lotKeep a sharp eye out in this summer time Wildlife Expedition with Naturalist Kathy Grim. Children will search for a variety of wildlife ... Read more
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Sprinkler Day - 1:00 pm
Sprinkler Day - 1:00 pm
Cool off on the Library lawn with our sprinklers, fountains, and slip-n-slides! Bring a towel! No registration is required.
Get Your Game On - 4:00 pm
Get Your Game On - 4:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of low tech gaming! We will provide the board games and card games. Bring a friend, or make some new friends! You can also bring your own games. Open to teens in sixth through twelfth grades, or twelve years of age or older, from any school district in Berks County. ... Read more
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Aesop’s Fable - 10:30 am
Aesop’s Fable - 10:30 am
Summer Learning Program: Yocum Institute - “Aesop’s Fable”. Enjoy discovering the 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 story tellers (and a story teller in-training): Wolfe, Syd, Barry, and Harriett who introduce a hasty Hare eager ... Read more
Eerie Limited - 6:30 pm
Eerie Limited - 6:30 pm
Learn the haunted secrets of The Secret Valley on a very special evening run. Two-hour round trip departing and arriving in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.
Bandshell Concert Series - 7:00 pm
Bandshell Concert Series - 7:00 pm
Summer means Bandshell Concerts! Free Concerts Fridays at 7:00 pm throughout July July 12 – Kristone “Kingfish” Ingram 6:15 PM: Olivet PAL Center for the Arts Guitar Club July 19 – Marc Berger and RIDE 6:15 PM : Barrio Allegria July 26 – Liz Longley 6:15 PM: Reading Buccaneers Banner Brass August 2 – Donna ... Read more
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Library Express - 11:00 am
Library Express - 11:00 am
Ride Kutztown's Allentown & Auburn Railroad with the Kutztown Community Library. Shop Usborne's Book Fair. Enjoy a free story time.Lunch Express 11 AM: $13Ice Cream Express 1, 3, or 6 PM: $10Tickets available at the Kutztown Community Library.
Ice Cream Sundae Run - 4:00 pm
Ice Cream Sundae Run - 4:00 pm
Make your own sundae! Train rides are at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm.Enjoy a short ride to our Colebrookdale Village site to make your own ice cream sundae! Doodlebug will be shuttling from the Boyertown Station. Stay for an hour or longer if you would like. Tickets good for ride and entry any time between ... Read more
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Grings Mill Run & Kids Fun Run - 9:00 am
Grings Mill Run & Kids Fun Run - 9:00 am
The race will still be run on the scenic Grings Mill canal path, but at our new start/finish location at the Berks County Heritage Center. There will still include both a 5K and 10K. There is also a kids run for those bringing the whole family to the event. Course is 99% flat & zero traffic; ... Read more
Living History Sundays at Pottsgrove Manor - 1:00 pm
Living History Sundays at Pottsgrove Manor - 1:00 pm
Learn a new historic skill every Sunday in August at Pottsgrove Manor’s Living History Sundays! Living history interpreters will be at Pottsgrove Manor on Sunday, August, 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Bring everyone in the family to take part in hands-on history. Take a turn to churn cream into ... Read more
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Comic Con-Verse - 2:00 pm
Comic Con-Verse - 2:00 pm
Join us for discussions about all things related to comics. We will be talking about comics, anime, and manga. We will even learn how to draw comics! Open to teens in sixth through twelfth grades, or twelve years of age or older, from any school district in Berks County.
Marvel-ous Monday Movie Matinees - 3:00 pm
Marvel-ous Monday Movie Matinees - 3:00 pm
Hey, Marvel Comic book fans: you're in for a treat! Each matinee will feature a different superhero. Bring a friend! Popcorn will be provided.No registration required. For ages 10 & up. The movies are rated PG-13.Daredevil - Monday, August 5, 2019By day, blind attorney Matt Murdock toils for justice in Hell's Kitchen. By night, he is Daredevil, ... Read more
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Topton’s National Night Out - 12:00 pm
Topton’s National Night Out - 12:00 pm
We will be showing Incredibles 2 at dark (around 8:30pm). Music by Jumpin' J and Heart of Sound leading up the movie event!
Secret Valley Train - 1:00 pm
Secret Valley Train - 1:00 pm
Once the province of pioneers and patriots, the Colebrookdale is your ticket to a verdant land lost in time. A forgotten Civil War, the Colebrookdale Railroad offers hour-and-forty-five minute train expeditions into the Secret Valley, of the most scenic and historic regions in the northeast. Traversing geological formations and lands rich with Native American lore, ... Read more
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Off to a Flying Start! Migration Kick-off - 9:00 am
Off to a Flying Start! Migration Kick-off - 9:00 am
Join us for a day of celebrating the wonders of raptor migration with this kick-off event. Activities include guided bird walks, naturalists in the garden, live bird programs, Raptor ID, kids activities, and more! Drawing for the annual Mountain Raffle also takes place.
West Reading French Fry Fest - 12:00 pm
West Reading French Fry Fest - 12:00 pm
The West Reading French Fry Fest is an outdoor event showcasing each participating restaurant or vendor's take on everyone's favorite food: French fries!Located on 6th Avenue between Penn Avenue and Franklin Street, the West Reading French Fry Fest has something for everyone; an amazing Summer event that continues to grow in size and popularity!Participating Vendors:West ... Read more
Meet the Fall Forest - 1:00 pm
Meet the Fall Forest - 1:00 pm
Join Kutztown University ecologist Dr. Chris Sacchi for a casual walk and learn to identify common trees and fall flowering plants at Hawk Mountain as fall arrives. Meet in Visitor Center.
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Second Sunday Hike - 8:00 am
Second Sunday Hike - 8:00 am
Join us for a Dog Friendly Hike! Lace up your boots and leash up your pooch. Start your day at Warwick Park for a brisk morning stroll. Ann Cathers will be leading the hike beginning at 8:00 am. Hikers can enter through the main entrance off of County Park Rd. and gather together near the ... Read more
Fun on the Farm - 11:00 am
Fun on the Farm - 11:00 am
Gauker Farms' Fun on the Farm Day is an annual celebration of our family, friends, customers, and community! This FREE event is an opportunity to open our farm for you to learn about what it is we do to raise safe, wholesome food From Our Family Farm to Your Family Table! We offer a free ... Read more
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StoryRiders Sensory Storytime - 10:30 am
StoryRiders Sensory Storytime - 10:30 am
This is an interactive program presented at a preschool level for children with sensory processing issues or discomfort with noises and crowds. Storytime leader, Miss Rachel uses books, songs, games and toys to encourage literacy, motor skills, and social skills. Caregivers are welcomed to speak to Miss Rachel prior to the start of the program ... Read more
Family Movie Matinee - 2:00 pm
Family Movie Matinee - 2:00 pm
Family Movie Matinee: "Space Buddies". It is more fun to watch a movie when you can share it with others. We will have the popcorn ready! No registration is required.
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Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) - 6:00 pm
Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) - 6:00 pm
Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed them Up) It’s Dad’s turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative: a prince with a snoring problem spices up The Princess and The Pea, The Boy Who Cried Wolf cries dinosaur ... Read more
Fightin Phils - 7:00 pm
Fightin Phils - 7:00 pm
Altoona Curve 8/02 @ 7:10 PM Carpenter MEGA BLAST FireworksAltoona Curve 8/03 @ 6:45 PM Harry Potter" Tribute ScarfAltoona Curve 8/04 @ 5:15 PM Jimmy Rollins Sliding BobbleheadHartford Yard Goats 8/06 @ 7:10 PM R-Phils Your Face Here" Custom Bobblehead of YOUHartford Yard Goats 8/07 @ 7:10 PM FireworksHartford Yard Goats 8/08 @ 7:10 PM ... Read more
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Dog Days of August - 10:00 am
Dog Days of August - 10:00 am
Calling all dog lovers! August brings the Dog Days of Summer. Join us for an afternoon of family furry fun in the Town Center Parking Lot of Boyertown from 10 am to 1 pm. There will be pet swimming pools, classes, free pet toe nail clipping, demonstrations, vendors, story time, entertainment at the Historic State ... Read more
Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) - 11:00 am
Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) - 11:00 am
Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed them Up) It’s Dad’s turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative: a prince with a snoring problem spices up The Princess and The Pea, The Boy Who Cried Wolf cries dinosaur ... Read more
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Youth Workshop – Migration Madness - 8:00 am
Youth Workshop – Migration Madness - 8:00 am
Youth will discover and celebrate the magic of migration in this interactive and exciting workshop with nature hikes, games, and hands-on educational activities. They will also learn about the cool techniques and technology the scientists use to track raptor migration! Registration required. Evening child care available until 5 pm for an additional $5.
Clothespin Unicorn & Sock Monsters - 2:00 pm
Clothespin Unicorn & Sock Monsters - 2:00 pm
Aug 20-22: Stop in to make your own clothespin unicorn! No registration necessaryAug 27-29: Sock Monsters - Stop in to the library to make your own sock monster! All supplies provided by the library, except socks! Bring your own crazy socks to create your own sock monster! Registration is necessary. Call 484-491-1278
Nature Preschool Open House - 4:00 pm
Nature Preschool Open House - 4:00 pm
Families are invited to stop by and learn all about our wonderful nature preschool program! Our Nature Preschool Director, Anne Muvdi, will be available to answer all of your questions. Surrounded by 100 acres of open space in Reading’s Angelica Creek Park, our Nature Preschool provides a unique opportunity to explore the natural world while becoming prepared for ... Read more
Tail Waggin’ Tutors - 6:00 pm
Tail Waggin’ Tutors - 6:00 pm
Come to the Library and read to our therapy dogs! Pick a spot in the Library, grab a book, and hang out with our adorable furry friends. For children of all ages. No registration is required.
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Boscov’s Back to Class Bash - 11:00 am
Boscov’s Back to Class Bash - 11:00 am
Grab a friend and come celebrate a new school year with us! Games ∙ Crafty Kids Corner ∙ Snacks ∙ Guess the Number of Pencils ∙ Register to Win $100 Shopping Spree ∙ Entertainment ∙ and more! All free, compliments of Boscov’s!The first 200 kids to visit the event will receive a free sling bag filled ... Read more
Starfest - 6:00 pm
Starfest - 6:00 pm
Join the ChesMont Astronomical Society for an informative and spectacular view of the Universe. Presentations, kids activities, telescope demonstrations and door prizes are scheduled at this celestial discovery night program. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink concessions available.Weather dependent program. Dates are August 24 with rain/cloud dates of August 25, August 31 ... Read more
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Food Truck Festival - 12:00 am
Food Truck Festival - 12:00 am
Enjoy some of our area’s finest food trucks at the beautiful surroundings of Bear Creek Mountain Resort! In addition to a wide variety of food trucks, the day will also feature a beer garden, live entertainment, lawn games and a large tented area for seating.
The Great DuBois - 6:00 pm
The Great DuBois - 6:00 pm
The Great DuBois' is fast-paced variety show including incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial and circus stunts, contortion, magic, and audience interaction – all wrapped in a blanket of comedy.Viktoria Grimmy is an award-winning fifth-generation circus performer who created circus acts for the Tony Award-winning "Pippin." She has performed with the Big Apple Circus, ... Read more
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