Enjoy the fun of Halloween without the fright! Guests with sensory needs and their families are invited to The Museum for a Fraken-tastic Halloween celebration! Scare your way through The Museum as you enjoy special crafts and activities. Child participants (over the age of 2) will receive a special treat from The Museum!Admission includes entire access to ... Read more
The Alsace Township Recreation/Playground Program will be holding our 2nd annual TRUNK OR TREAT NIGHT!We are looking for local businesses who would be interested in participating. Please contact Courtney at Courtneyh alsacetownship.org or call 610-929-5324.We would also greatly appreciate any donations of candy and/or Halloween decorations for the event.
Building playtime set to music for ages 2+ and families. Free. No registration. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult 18+ while in the library.
Teens ages 12-18 have their own Escape Room thanks to Snapology! Your team has 60 minutes to discover clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles, and manipulate contraptions in order to complete an assigned tasks to ultimately unlock the door to escape Snapology. The team that escapes the fastest is given ultimate bragging rights ... until their record is ... Read more
Come create a luminous and functional work of art. Liz Wheeler will lead you through the process of using brightly colored glass to create simple patterns. All work is done at room temperature and is accessible to students ages 4 and up of all skill levels. Your creations will be fired and available for later ... Read more
Diner Day is one of our most popular events. With the price of regular admission, guests are able to sit inside our beautifully preserved Fegely's Reading Diner and enjoy coffee and homemade pie. Coffee and pie are available for purchase at 1938 prices--that means a nickel for a cup of coffee and a quarter for ... Read more
See a Golden AND Bald Eagle courtesy of our friends at Carbon County Environmental Education Center. This is the only day you'll be guaranteed to see one up close!Program Times: 12 PM & 2 PM
Enjoy all your favorites: Jewish apple cakes, ruggelah, mandelbrot, crumb cakes, cookies, bagels, bialys, challah, rye bread, New York style deli sandwiches with corned beef, pastrami, turkey, or tongue, white fish salad, brisket or chicken dinners, vegetarian Israeli platters, plus blintzes, knishes, noodle kugel, matza ball soup, and chopped chicken liverSusan Watts and The Fabulous ... Read more
Toddler Time on the Trail is a nature-based program that meets Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children, parents and the instructor will explore various themes. Participants will take a short hike in the great outdoors. As they walk...they will observe many outdoor treasures. Toddlers will ... Read more
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
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends, classmates & parents. For kids in 1st thru 5th Grade only. Music/skating ends at 8:00 pm.These special parties are held twice per school year in the Fall and Spring. Advance tickets are available at Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department office located in the Borough Hall at 100 East High Street.Cost: $3.00 in advance ... Read more
Spectacular autumn colors and the 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 perfect hayride on the rails.Two-hour round trip departing and arriving in ... Read more
Come out, eat, meet some new friends, and help support your Community Library at its premier fundraising event. Purchase your tickets now for an All you can eat Hotcakes and sausage breakfast in Who-ville. Adults $8 and Kids $6 in advance. Tickets are required for all “WHO” attend.Public libraries have evolved into organizations that provide ... Read more
Bring the whole family out to the country for a fun-filled day. Step into the field with our sixteen alpaca friends. Get up close and personal. Feel their soft, luxurious fleece. Take one for a walk. Bring the camera for plenty of Photo-ops.There will be plenty of fun and activities for the kids, demonstrations and ... Read more
Snapology 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: Travel back in time to learn about the exciting world of dinosaurs.
We are celebrating Mickey's Birthday and got Goofy to help us out. Unfortunately, he GOOFED up and mixed up where he left all of the items to plan the party! Help us find where Goofy left everything. Pick up your map and the list of items to find next to the Peppermint Stick Candy Store!This ... Read more
Get creative with materials as you dive into making that perfect wreath to hang on your door! Alizabeth Wenrich will guide you through the process and you can expect to take home your project to enjoy!Register at least one week prior to class to ensure enrollment. A full refund will be given for any cancelled ... Read more
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 097:00 PMWheeling NailersWizard Night$1 Butterbeer / $1 Draft BeerFirst 100 Costumes in Building Get Reading Royals Wizard ScarfWizard Broom Ball During Intermissions $5 Tickets at Box Office with Valid Student IDHarry Potter Photo-Op Stations on ConcourseHidden Golden Puck - Finder Gets a Golden Snitch Replica and the chance to drop the Golden Puck on ... Read more
Come to The Museum to try your hand at centuries old folk art crafts of the Pennsylvania Germans. During this event, The Museum will offer special tours of the Pennsylvania German Gallery and hands on craft stations in The Museum
Nov 11 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMLiterature & Art for HomeschoolersFor school-aged children. Nov 18 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PMSTEM for School-Aged ChildrenJoin Miss Shannon for hands-on science, technology, engineering and math.Nov 25 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMNative American Culture for School Aged ChildrenJoin Miss Shannon for one or all of these classes ... Read more
Reading Hospital invites you to attend All Grown Up. This event is a special program for girls 9 to 13 years of age and a parent or caregiver to learn about the changes that occur in the female body during puberty. This program offers age-appropriate information to prepare young girls for what lies ahead. The program ... Read more
The producers of Broadway’s smash hit “The Illusionists” have brought together the world’s greatest entertainers for a spell-binding and incredible new holiday production – A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS! Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists from all corners of the world, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live. Get ... Read more
15 year-old math whiz Christopher Boone lives with his divorced dad in Swinton, a working-class town west of London. After being falsely accused of killing a neighbor’s dog, Christopher, who is brilliant but has difficulty dealing with the sounds and stresses of everyday life, decides to investigate the crime. The secrets he unearths prompt him ... Read more
Come out to Clay on Main for a day of experimentation. We’ll have at least three different crafting projects all set up, and you can try as many as you’d like. This is a great way to spend time together as a family and learn a new craft!Register at least one week prior to class ... Read more
We’ll spend the day exploring the surrounding park- taking walks and scientific measurements, among other hands-on activities in and outside of the classroom. Pack a lunch to enjoy as a picnic, or in our classroom.
Do you want to build a snowman with Elsa and Anna?! Design your own Ice Castle or create your own kingdom of Arrendale using LEGO® bricks. For the first time in forever, you will be building with LEGO® bricks and Frozen all in one world! Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Frozen ... Read more
Gather around our toy department and get lost in the magic of a good book with fascinating stories and tales during Boscov’s Story Time. Children of all ages and their parents/guardians are welcome to join us as we set off on our adventure. Coloring activities to follow, plus, receive a coupon for an extra discount ... Read more
Join in on an indoor event throughout the library. Play some put-put. Explore the shelves. Check out some books for good measure. Stop in at the last day of the Fall Book Sale during this event to receive a bag to fill with books for only $5. Everyone will have a great time! Children under ... Read more
Geared towards Preschool-aged children, Wee Ones Sessions are led by our environmental educator. Each class includes an art/craft project, a story and movement- possibly a walk, hike or dance!
Do you know why Kit Kat’s are so popular in Japan? There is a popular phrase, kitto katso, which means good luck... and so it became tradition to give children Kit Kat’s before a special event or important tests at school! Stop in to the library to taste test a few of the very strange flavors ... Read more
JCWK Dance Lab is directed by Berks County native and internationally recognized performer, choreographer and dance educator, Jessica C. Warchal-King.JCWK Dance Lab will perform “Shed” and the world premier of “HOMEbody,” a multigenerational, all-female cast with original music in collaboration with internationally renown musician Paul Fejko. The performance explores home as geographic place and as ... Read more
These special evening trains bring the storybook magic of the season to life Join us in your pajamas and sip complimentary hot cocoa as we read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Enjoy Christmas music and the comfort of our Edwardian-era cars, look for lights as the Secret Valley rolls past your window.Rumor has it Santa himself ... Read more
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs ... Read more
Join us as we take a magical little journey on our specially-decorated Santa's Trolley!Join Santa on an adventure into Christmas past on our 1930 Philadelphia-built Brill Motorcar! Cocoa, cookies, a free souvenir, and a visit with Santa are included on this roughly 40-minute excursion. Santa visits with each child and reads a story with all ... Read more
Surround yourself with the heavenly smell of beeswax, while crafting a richly layered, gorgeous painting. Encaustic is an ancient technique used by contemporary artists, where molten beeswax and resin over paint create luminous effects. This technique creates depth because of its multiple layers. Come with an idea or just let instructor Lisa Gauker and the ... Read more
If you love LEGO Friends®, this is the class for you. We will learn about stop-motion animation as we make our own Friends-themed movies. Students will also be able to experiment with the library's special selection of tech toys, featuring Goldiblox.Although this is a FREE event, participants are strongly encouraged to register in advance. Space ... Read more
The Salzburg Marionettes have existed for over 100 years. This year they are bringing their beautifully crafted puppets to the Miller Center to tell a very familiar fairy tale in a new way. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will come alive on the Miller Center stage as you've never seen it before.Due to the ... Read more
The Althouse Arboretum’s first ever Farmer’s Market! We’ll have herbs, flowers, honey, cheese, meats, soaps and continue through to the Fall within season products locally grown and produced. There will be activities for children, Arboretum tours, music and more.The Arboretum EcoStore will be open with Fair Trade items, Bees Wrap and more. There is also a ... Read more
Instead of battling the craze of Black Friday, opt outside and join us for a guided hike of our River of Rocks trail to reconnect with your loved ones and nature.
Comic bubbleologist Casey Carle returns to the Science Center with his spectacular blend of bubble-based science and hilarious humor.Casey, who has been featured on The Discovery Channel and The Science Channel, will perform two, very different, 30-minute stage shows:BubbleMania! from Nov. 29-Dec. 31, 2019BubbleOlogy! from Jan. 11-Feb. 9, 2020See the website for all the dates and times
Der Belsnickel Craft Show was started in 1970 as a way of preserving and promoting historic crafts. Over the years, the show has grown dramatically and has been recognized nationally for its emphasis on high quality traditional and modern crafts. Der Belsnickel is a juried show that supports the educational, preservation, cultural, research, historical, and genealogical activities of the Boyertown Area Historical Society. The show was named for the Pennsylvania ... Read more
You're invited to a FREE family event at Esbenshade's! Join us for a spectacular night of holiday celebrations & music, family activities, luminary displays, complimentary food & refreshments, & the season's lowest markdowns on plants, gifts & holiday décor throughout our stores.For more information, please visit our event page: https://www.esbenshades.com/holiday-evening-of-joy-fleetwood
Children and adults ae invited to attend this child-friendly baking class with Executive Chef Crystal Barto. Crystal will demonstrate a variety of cookie recipes that children and adults will enjoy preparing together! Enjoy sampling the delicious cookie creations!