There are so many things to do in Berks County!
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The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play AUDITIONS WHEN: Sunday, January 12th & Monday, January 13th: 6:30 - 8:30 PM WHERE: ROOM 120 @ Perkins Student Center, Penn State Berks Campus Video Audition Submissions: Let the stage manager know if you cannot attend either audition date but would still like to audition. Video audition submissions […]
September 14, 2024 - January 5, 2025 American Impressionism: Inside/Out explores the movement of American Impressionism with an emphasis on both interior and exterior settings. The show examines plein air landscapes (or plein air-inspired works) that capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere in all four seasons, and paintings set in everyday interiors—many featuring […]
This mesmerizing exhibition brings the work of world-renowned artist, M.C. Escher, to Reading this fall. M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations spans the Dutch artist’s entire career with more than 150 works from a private collection. Although Escher was one of the modern period’s most well-known graphic artists, he once puzzled an interviewer by referring to himself […]
Including over 40 works from The Museum’s Permanent Collection, Order and Illusion: The Geometry of Art will explore the evolution of geometric art through the 1960s to the present day. Featured artists will include Victor Vasarely, Harry Bertoia, Edna Andrade, Ellsworth Kelly, Donald Judd, Richard Anuszkiewicz, and Helen Gerardia. This exhibition will be on display […]
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 […]
BERKS COUNTY’S BEST KEPT SECRETS TOUR—Nov 7 thru 23, 2024 An unusual shopping/food and fun adventure featuring 44 off-the-beaten path businesses (18 are NEW TO THE TOUR!) 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, […]
Director Megan Martin is looking for 3 males, 4 females, & three any gender Performance Dates: March 14, 15, and 16, 2025 SUMMARY: Play On! is a hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act […]
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
All ages are welcome to join us for a Winter Bingo! Free to play, and prizes will be awarded!
Director Megan Martin is looking for 3 males, 4 females, & three any gender Performance Dates: March 14, 15, and 16, 2025 SUMMARY: Play On! is a hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act […]
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 […]
Pink Power Night - Nutrition After Cancer Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6PM Presented by Lori Borja, RN, MS, CNS-Nutrition for Life, Spine and Wellness Center Pre-registration is preferred but required. To register please contact Emily at Emily@bcssberks.org or call the BCSS office at 610-478-1447. This program is sponsored by Berks Prosthodontics
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.
Join us for this workshop series to learn the art of junk journaling. Junk journals can be made out an assortment of different materials, which are often recycled or found. Learn about ways you can use your journal and what supplies can be utilized to create one. A limited amount of art materials are provided […]
Chestnut Knoll and FOX Rehabilitation offer monthly discussions and group exercises to benefit the well-being of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Join us in person at 120 W. Fifth St., Boyertown, or online via Zoom for our next session on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. Learn about Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG and LOUD […]
Are you caring for a loved one experiencing brain changes caused by dementia? Join senior care experts from Chestnut Knoll for an Alzheimer’s Support Group, a program of the Alzheimer’s Association®, featuring insightful topics to help family caregivers, held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at 120 W. Fifth St., in Boyertown. Let’s talk […]
Invasive plants have changed our natural landscape for centuries. They have completely taken over the understory of our forests, preventing healthy native plants from growing there. Come and join our efforts in helping the environment by removing and cutting back on invasive plant populations! We will be working outside for the duration of the volunteer […]
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 […]
Wintertime can be fun and games, too! Beat the winter blues with exciting bingo games at Keystone Villa at Douglassville, Independent Living, on Sunday, Jan. 19, from 1:30-3:00 p.m., at 1180 Ben Franklin Highway E. The cost is $20 and includes 11 bingo sheets, two dabbers, snacks, and refreshments. Each additional bingo sheet is $10. […]
Is downsizing on your mind? Keystone Villa at Fleetwood is here to help! Join us for an open house with knowledgeable vendors on-site to ease the stress of downsizing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 1:00 p.m. at 501 Hoch Road. Admission is free. Hear from keynote speaker Margit Novak, the author of “Squint: Re-visioning the […]
Join Safe Berks for our biggest annual event, The Celebration of Peace featuring Keynote Speaker Robin Givens. VIP Meet & Greet will begin at 5 PM, while general admission will begin at 6 PM. The event will feature food stations, raffle prizes, a live auction, local survivor story, and a cash bar. Please send any […]
The Berks History Center is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest exhibit, "Sights Unseen," taking place on Friday, January 24th, from 5 PM to 7 PM. This remarkable exhibition, a collaboration with the Vision Resource Center of Berks County, promises to offer visitors an inspiring and thought-provoking experience. The story behind "Sights […]
100 Years: A Cornerstone of Our Community is an exhibition celebrating the construction of The Museum building as it stands today at 500 Museum Road. The exhibition, drawn from the Reading Public Museum’s archives and the collection of Dr. Ivan Bub, will be on display through June 1, 2025.
Sunday, January 26th, 2-4pm. Rt 501 Parking Lot of the AT, Lancaster Avenue, Bethel, PA (40.512678, -76.344475) Join BMECC and Berks Parks & Recreation Department in an out and back […]
Join Parks staff as we learn how to “make do and mend”! Learn basic stitch techniques, patching and pattern transfers. Compare some historical mending practices to modern ones. Learn how to transform what once was a mundane chore into a great way to add personality and expression to your clothing. $10/Person | Registration Required
Join instructor Peggy Allen of Heritage Art and Crafts Studio in making a birdfeeder from upcycled teacups. Participants will choose a teacup to match their décor, assemble a jeweled chain and receive a gift bag of bird seed. Enjoy complimentary tea and cookies afterward, followed by an educational workshop. Space is limited to 10 participants […]
Chestnut Knoll invites the public to its community, 120 W. Fifth St., Boyertown, for an informative presentation called “Ask the Attorney,” on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hear from Nicole Manley, an attorney and partner of the E. Kenneth Nyce Law Office, as she talks about the necessary documents you or your aging loved […]
Are you caring for a loved one living with memory impairment? Join us at Keystone Villa at Douglassville for a Positive Approach to Care series featuring various topics to help you overcome caregiving challenges. Our dementia support group meets in the Personal Care building, 1152 Ben Franklin Highway E., from 6:30-8 p.m. on the last […]
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 […]
Logging show featuring all types of saw inclucing Sally Saws, Two man hand saws, Ice saws and other various types of saws and axes. Presented by The Antique Engine, Tractor and Toy Club. Food and beverage available for purchase. For more info contact either: Brent @ 610-823-0304 or Dale @ 484-894-8014
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, […]
