There are so many things to do in Berks County!
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Come join a curious Tyrannosaurus Rex named Buddy who travels the world to discover everything there is to know about dinosaurs! Based on the PBS® KIDS series Dinosaur Train, the exhibition embraces and celebrates the fascination kids have with both dinosaurs and trains. Children will join Buddy and his adoptive Pteranodon family on a whimsical […]
Stroll through outdoor holiday light displays at Gring’s Mill. Each night includes live music, food trucks, fire pit & Santa FREE ADMISSION & PARKING | OPEN 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Music by Wendy Thompson, Harpist Food Trucks: Perk Up Truck | Choy's Caribbean Stir Fry
Join Museum Educators and other community partners as we ring in the New Year. Families will be able to create some fun props and noisemakers commonly used for this holiday. Children will also be able to dance the wait away as we count down to the noon hour. At that time, we will have a balloon […]
Join us at the Reading Science Center for our Evergreen Saturday Investigation Station! Investigation Station is a hands-on activity FREE with admission on Saturdays and runs sessions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This January we learn the science behind the giant evergreen trees. Take a closer look under the microscope, identify common evergreens and […]
Join Parks staff as we get out on the Union Canal Trail to enjoy an hour-long brisk walk with likeminded friends. Getting moving this time of the year can be tough, but studies show that outdoor time is just as important in winter as the warmer months of the year. Just a few minutes of […]
Join Walmart Pharmacy on Saturday, Jan 11 for: WALMART WELLNESS DAY! Immunizations: Flu COVID-19 Shingles Pneumonia RSV Tetanus Whooping Cough Health Screenings: Blood Pressure BMI Ask our pharmacist any medication questions! START THE NEW YEAR HEALTHY!
Join us for an amazing demonstration on cooking outdoors using a campfire while we learn how to make an assortment of homemade goodies and dishes. We will be outside for the duration of the program, so be advised to dress according to the weather. This program is catered towards teenagers and adults 15 years of […]
Enjoy a moonlit stroll on rustic Antietam Lake Park’s trails while learning about owls. We’ll meet in the Bingaman House to discuss these nighttime birds of prey, their nesting habits, and their impacts on our environment before heading out on the trail. Wear hiking shoes, bring a flashlight, and dress accordingly. Please note: Park at […]
Get wrapped up in a trail tale and discover plants and animal friends in our parks. This toddler-age program focuses on a nature topic each month partnered with a story and a craft. Special guests and visitors may make an appearance to join us in the fun! Geared towards children ages 3-5.
Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! is an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series hosted at the The Reading Public Museum in the Second Floor Temporary Galleries. In Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®!, visitors will explore four animal habitats including the Tropical Rainforest, The Antarctic, an Australian Outback Desert, and your very own neighborhood! Kids […]
Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure® is an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series hosted at the The Reading Public Museum in the Second Floor Temporary Galleries. In Wild Kratts®: Ocean Adventure®, visitors can explore the seashore and investigate a miniaturize in a tidal pool, crawl through an anemone, and hunt for lunch like […]
Join us at the Reading Science Center for our Heart Health Saturday Investigation Station! Investigation Station is a hands-on activity FREE with admission on Saturdays and runs sessions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This February we will have hands-on activities to learn more about this vital organ. We will also have 2 special edition […]
Join Parks staff as we get out on the Union Canal Trail to enjoy an hour-long brisk walk with likeminded friends. Getting moving this time of the year can be tough, but studies show that outdoor time is just as important in winter as the warmer months of the year. Just a few minutes of […]
Spring is on the horizon, and with it the rebirth of our verdant natural ecosystem. It's the perfect time to reconnect with nature and track the changing of the seasons with the return of native plant- and wildlife. Fortunately, in today's technologic world, there are a multitude of apps, conveniently available for your mobile device, […]
On Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., the Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society will host a presentation of Pennsylvania German ice harvesting. The demonstration will include a demonstration of antique ice harvesting tools and (weather permitting) cutting and harvesting ice blocks from the ice pond. We’ll explain how ice was hauled to and loaded in […]
