Berks County Heritage Center
National Trails Day Family Hike
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingOn Saturday June 4th at the Bingaman Nature Center, meet children’s book author and Appalachian Trail hiker Michelle Adshead as she shares her book Folly and Molly Take on the Appalachian Trail. We’ll hear about Michelle’s time on the trail, her inspiration for the book, what it means to be a hiker, and hear Michelle ... Read more
EGGstravaganza
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingJoin the Berks County Parks Staff, along with our wonderful volunteers, for a day of family fun at this year’s EGGstravaganza. This event will feature the Easter Bunny with special treats for children. There will also be children’s crafts and activities, egg decorating, and much, much more! Most activities are free of charge. Please note ... Read more
Roots-To-Wings Preschool Program
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingEncourage your child's curiosity for the world around them with programs about nature. Hands-on activities, games, and stories fill this 1 hour, content rich natural science program. Examine mounted specimens, eggs, nests, bones, and more! A craft related to the topicof the day completes each lesson. For children ages 3-5, $5 per program.Programs held at the ... Read more
History Storytime: Quilts
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingBring 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.
Grings Mill Run & Kids Fun Run
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingThe 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
Step Back In Time Day
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingThis 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
Car Cruise & Concert
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingAntique, classic, muscle cars and trucks from the 70’s and earlier. Food Trucks • Activities for Kids • Bring Chairs & BlanketsEntertainment12-1:30 pm Jeff Krick Sr’s Elvis Tribute Show http://www.jeffkrick.com/11:45 am & 1:45 pm Demos of the Otto hit-and-miss engine that powered the Gruber Wagon Works2-4:00 pm Mitch and the Mood Swings - Specializing in that timeless 60’s ... Read more
Celebrate Summer Solstice
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingCome 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
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingCome 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
Red Bridge Fiddle Festival
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingJoin 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
Kid’s Bike Rodeo
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingSaddle up yer bike, and bring it on over to our Rodeo- where kids ages 4-12 will learn safe and responsible biking. Members of Berks Area Mountain Biking Association (BAMBA) will lead kids through stations on bike-fit and a safety check, helmet fitting, basic bike maintenance and a bike-safe obstacle course. Prizes will be awarded, ... Read more
History Storytime
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingJoin us on the second Wednesday of each month, for a special Storytime for preschool children exploring the rich history of our area. Spril: learn a little more about Wertz’s Red Covered Bridge and the bats that live on the bridge and read the story “Stellaluna”.
Knee Deep In The Creek
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingFind out what interesting aquatic critters live in the Tulpehocken Creek. For families with children 3 years and older. Wear water shoes or old sneakers- must be closed toe. Free event!