There are so many things to do in Berks County!
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An unusual shopping/food and fun adventure featuring 37 amazing small businesses, hand-picked for their uniqueness. Set up like a home or garden tour, you’ll travel place to place, in your own vehicle, enjoying all the special free things (refreshments, games, gifts, farm tours, demos, workshop tours, make & take projects, etc.) the businesses have planned […]
FREE Blood Pressure Monitoring Program provided by the YMCA of Reading and Berks County. We aim to give community members a free program to help monitor and track your high blood pressure while also being a support system through this journey. Participants are provided a blood pressure cuff and monitor , no need to be […]
January 24– March 10, Freedman Gallery at Albright College Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9-5, Sunday 1-4 Regardless of one’s political affiliations, Kamala Harris’s accession is something to celebrate as she is the first female to hold the second-highest political office in the U.S. She is also the first African-American and the first Asian American vice president. […]
January 24- April 16 Gallery Hours: Tues-Fri 9-5; Sun 1-4 Freedman Gallery at Albright College Born in Manhattan and raised in Easton, PA, Femi J. Johnson’s early artistic talent in graphite and charcoal drawing led to a professional career as a master draftsman and designer for Bell Laboratories and Lucent Technologies. After thousands of technical […]
In this introductory course, we will discuss setting up an Instagram business profile, how to schedule posts and stories, and how to engage your customers through this visual platform. We will also review the use of hashtags and Instagram analytics to increase your reach. Attendees will be able to: - Craft an effective Instagram profile […]
Toddler parents know what time it is... time to start looking for a preschool for your little one for next school year! Come check out the West Lawn UMC Preschool! We welcome you to visit our classrooms, meet the Director and teachers, and tour our building on Wednesday, February 1. West Lawn UMC Preschool 15 […]
Reading's own groundhog, "Patty Pagoda," will emerge on Groundhog Day, Thursday February 2, 2023, at sunrise (about 7:10am), to make her annual prognostication about the next six weeks of winter weather. This 18th annual observance will take place in the Pagoda parking lot, because the Pagoda remains closed for needed renovations. The event is presented by […]
Free certified stop the bleed & Narcan training. Open to all ages. Learn how to apply pressure, pack a wound, and apply a tourniquet.
DO YOU ♥️ SCIENCE? This month, join us in the classroom every Saturday for the opportunity to examine a real pig's heart, investigate dancing candy hearts, and create an edible blood model! You don't want to miss this SWEET investigation! Curious in the Classroom is a hands-on activity FREE with admission on Saturdays and runs […]
Learn how ice was harvested on a Pennsylvania German farm in the 1800s. Actual antique tools will be demonstrated. If there’s ice, we cut blocks from the ice pond. Presentations begin at 2:15 and 3 pm. Refreshments available at a bonfire. Horse-drawn Wagon Rides (and if snowy, a sleigh) available for a small fee. Nature […]
This unique blend of classic style circus acts with the extraordinary talents of over 30 furry performers, all rescued from animal shelters, has delighted audiences in over 30 countries. Semifinalists on America’s Got Talent, Popovich Pet Theatre was voted the best family attraction in Las Vegas.
Keystone Villa at Douglassville is holding a free dementia support seminar “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia,” at its Personal Care building, located at 1152 Ben Franklin Highway E., on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Lori Dierolf from Open Door Training and Development will offer education and support on topics including ways to communicate […]
Family Support Group meets in-person at Calvary Reformed UCC, 640 Centre Ave, Reading. The group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 to 8:30pm. This Support Group is free, confidential, and open to adults age 18 and older who have a family member or loved one with a mental health condition. An RSVP is […]
A fresh and funny salute to Americana, The Wonder Bread Years, starring Pat Hazell (former Seinfeld writer and The Tonight Show regular), is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between standup and theater. From sitting at the kids table to riding in the way back of the Country Squire Wagon, The Wonder […]
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of month 6:00pm to 7:30pm Location: Reading City Church, 644 Penn Ave, West Reading PA 19610. Enter glass doors at back of church on Cherry Street. NAMI Connection is a peer recovery support group for individuals 18 and over who experience mental health conditions that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, […]
Join Muhlenberg Greene Architects for this free program featuring a presentation by Bradley Smith, Archivist of the Berks History Center. Mr. Smith will discuss the impact and Legacy of the Muhlenberg family, from their 1742 arrival to Pennsylvania to the present day, and how they influenced the naming of Muhlenberg Township. He will also discuss […]
A winter dance party featuring The Uptown Band and Sloth Love Chunk! A portion of the proceeds benefits Vision Resource Center of Berks County
Winter Dance Party will be held Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Goodwill Beneficial Association, 100 Madison Ave., Reading, PA 19605. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and music will be featured from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. by The Uptown Band and Sloth Love Chunk. Tickets are $20 per person prior to the event and […]
DO YOU ♥️ SCIENCE? This month, join us in the classroom every Saturday for the opportunity to examine a real pig's heart, investigate dancing candy hearts, and create an edible blood model! You don't want to miss this SWEET investigation! Curious in the Classroom is a hands-on activity FREE with admission on Saturdays and runs […]
Saturday, February 11, 2023, Vox Philia and Berks Sinfonietta come together for a musical tribute to Black History Month. They are joined by two regional collegiate choirs: the Albright Chamber Ensemble and the Lincoln University Concert Choir. Audiences will hear an exciting evening of orchestral and choral music by black and African American composers, including […]
A full breakfast menu is available. Proceeds benefit the Apparatus Fund.
The Friends of Hopewell Furnace cordially invite you to join the Hopewell Quilters from 2 pm - 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2023. The free event will be held in the Hopewell Furnace Visitor Center, 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520. The first part of the program will be dedicated to the history […]
It’s all hearts in February! Bring your sweetheart to Keystone Villa at Fleetwood, located at 501 Hoch Road, for a complimentary valentine’s lunch and heart-healthy presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at noon. February celebrates Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month. Enjoy a delicious heart-healthy lunch with your loved one prepared by Keystone Villa’s chef, and […]
Join the Hamburg Strand Theater on February 14, 2023 at 7 pm for a showing of “Finding Normal”. Tickets are $8 and include a popcorn and soda. Tickets available at the door. Please visit hamburgstrand.org for more information or contact the Hamburg Strand Theater at 610-562-4750 with any questions.
February 16-18, 8 p.m.; February 19, 2 p.m., Albright Theatre “Orlando” written by Sarah Ruhl adapted from Virginia Woolf, guest directed by Andrea Hart This is the tale of Orlando, a dashing Elizabethan nobleman who lived for 500 years. Halfway through his adventurous life, Orlando awakens from a seven-day slumber to find he has become, […]
Dr. Beverly A. Browning, MPA, DBA, is a grant writing superstar! Browning has worked as a consultant in this space for more than 40 years. She teaches online courses, publishes on grant writing, and manages a non-profit foundation. She is the author of all previous editions of Grant Writing For Dummies. Cost: AFP members - $ […]
Reading Public Library is hosting a “Talk to a Therapist” event from 3 to 5 pm on Tuesday, February 21 at the Main Library, 100 S. 5th St. Early intervention therapists from Right Start Children’s Services will be available to talk to families about free early intervention services available to their child age 0 to […]
Take your family mini-Golfin’ through the Galleries at the Reading Public Museum! This year marks the tenth anniversary of the popular family-friendly event. Golf in the galleries from 11am–5pm on February 18th and 19th. No reservations necessary. $5 per ball with the price of admission. Admission is FREE for Members. Come and enjoy all of […]
DO YOU ♥️ SCIENCE? This month, join us in the classroom every Saturday for the opportunity to examine a real pig's heart, investigate dancing candy hearts, and create an edible blood model! You don't want to miss this SWEET investigation! Curious in the Classroom is a hands-on activity FREE with admission on Saturdays and runs […]
Kalahari Sweetheart Dance Saturday, February 18 7-11 pm Get dressed to impress and enjoy an evening of making family memories! On Saturday, February 18, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions cordially invites you and your family to the Sweetheart Dance. From 7-11 pm, your family will enjoy dinner, games, photo ops, and more! The price is $42 […]
Reading Public Library is hosting a “Talk to a Therapist” event from 3 to 5 pm on Tuesday, February 21 at the Main Library, 100 S. 5th St. Early intervention therapists from Right Start Children’s Services will be available to talk to families about free early intervention services available to their child age 0 to […]
In partnership with the Reading Branch NAACP, Penn State Berks will air the 2019 PBS and Fireflight film "Boss: The Black Experience in Business.” The film will be shown from 5 to 7 p.m. with a discussion to follow until 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The film follows “the […]
Discover the benefits of coworking and all kTown Hall has to offer. Meet our community, network with other professionals, and enjoy some local food and beverages. Working from home can be isolating. Coworking allows you keep all the flexibility of remote work while providing a space to make connections, mix up your routine, and join […]
The Black Student Union will present their fifth anniversary showcase, highlighting the talents of African American students at Penn State Berks. This event is free and open to the public, and it will include poetry, musical performances, an alumni panel, and a hair and skin expo.
Stop in the Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg (320 State Street, Hamburg, PA) on February 25th from 12:00pm-3:00pm to meet February’s featured artist, Olapeju Simoyan, for a book signing and reception. Ola’s Background: Ola was exposed to photography at an early age, growing up in a diplomatic family with parents who actively documented […]
DO YOU ♥️ SCIENCE? This month, join us in the classroom every Saturday for the opportunity to examine a real pig's heart, investigate dancing candy hearts, and create an edible blood model! You don't want to miss this SWEET investigation! Curious in the Classroom is a hands-on activity FREE with admission on Saturdays and runs […]
This event will feature soloists and Gospel groups from Reading, Berks County and beyond. This year the Berks History Museum is lending their space and opening their doors 1 hour before showtime (@ 3pm) for attendees to check out the historical artifacts including special exhibit brought back just for the Gospel Jubilee about Clarence L. […]
Join the Hamburg Strand Theater on February 28, 2023 at 7 pm for a showing of “Back to the Future”. Tickets are $8 and include a popcorn and soda. Tickets available at the door. Sponsored by a local family Please visit hamburgstrand.org for more information or contact the Hamburg Strand Theater at 610-562-4750 with any […]
“Invisible, Gay Women in Southern Music” (2021, 1:47 min.) written and directed by T.J. Parsell March 1 & 2, 7 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall (Center for the Arts 235) at Albright College Screening: Growing up gay in the south is hard enough, but to be an openly gay women in country music is nearly impossible. […]
Celebrating Female Composers, a Choral Concert March 4, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel at Albright College Join Albright’s choral ensembles, Leo Chorum, Lion Chorale, Roaring Lions and Lion’s Pride as they celebrate Women’s History Month by performing works of female composers. Repertoire includes pieces by Elaine Hagenberg, Emma Lou Diemer and Alice Parker. *For more information […]
