Every tree lighting, holiday parade, Santa visit, holiday market, concert, and show on the county calendar, and the tree farms and light displays open all season.
The 2026 season runs November 15, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
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Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM · Penn Street, 11th Street to 2nd Street, Reading · Free to watch
The City of Reading's annual Holiday Parade steps off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 21, 2026, with a Winter Wonderland theme.
Hosted by City of Reading
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM · Delaney Circle, West Reading · Free
West Reading lights its tree at Delaney Circle on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM, a tradition the borough traces to 1928.
Hosted by West Reading Borough
Sat, Dec 5, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM · Wernersville, PA · Free
The Wernersville Borough Rec Board hosts a holiday tree lighting at Borough Hall on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Hosted by Wernersville Borough
Sun, Dec 6 · South Mountain Park, Wernersville · Free to residents
The township welcomes the holiday season at South Mountain Park with its annual tree lighting, a short evening gathering built around the moment the lights come on.
Hosted by South Heidelberg Township
November 7, 2026 – January 2, 2027 · 782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville · Ages 3 and under free; 4 to 10 $12; 11 to 64 $14; seniors 65 and up $13; add $5 on prime nights
Tucked into the hills outside Bernville, Koziar's Christmas Village turns a quiet stretch of Berks County farmland into a valley of light.
November 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading · All ages
The World Ballet Company brings its production of The Nutcracker to the Santander Performing Arts Center, with a live orchestra playing Tchaikovsky's score.
Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center
Sat, Dec 5 · 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site holds its Hopewell for the Holidays day on Saturday, December 5, 2026, on the park's 2026 event schedule.
Hosted by Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
December 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · All ages
Santa and Mrs. Claus come to The Reading Public Museum for a morning built around photos, crafts, and holiday traditions from around the world.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
Sat, Dec 5, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM · Red Caboose Park, Sinking Spring · Free; pre-registration required
Spring Township brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to Red Caboose Park on Saturday, December 5 from 1 to 3 PM, in four timed 30-minute sessions. Pre-registration is required through the township.
Hosted by Township of Spring
Sun, Dec 6, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM · 3025 River Road, Reading · per guest
Muhlenberg Township Parks and Recreation serves a buffet breakfast with a visit from Santa at the Recreation Building, 3025 River Road, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
Hosted by Muhlenberg Township
December 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Doc and Bubba's opens its doors for a holiday brunch in Mohnton, with the kitchen serving from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
December 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Rd, Birdsboro · Admission is charged. Children 5 and under and DBHA members are free.
Step into Christmas as the families of eighteenth century Pennsylvania would have known it.
Hosted by Daniel Boone Homestead
Mon, Dec 7 to Thu, Dec 10 · Reading, PA · Free
Santa spends four evenings riding through Exeter Township, Monday, December 7 through Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM each night, escorted through the neighborhoods by the township.
Hosted by Exeter Township
Sat, Dec 12, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM · 3025 River Road, Reading · per person, registration required
Families build and decorate graham cracker holiday houses at the Muhlenberg Township Recreation Building, 3025 River Road, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in two sessions at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Hosted by Muhlenberg Township
December 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton · Pets must be leashed or in a carrier; a pizza or cocktail purchase is required for a photo with Santa.
Doc and Bubba's opens its Mohnton dining room to four-legged guests for an evening of pizza and photos with Santa on December 14 at 5:30 PM.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
December 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Doc and Bubba's sets aside a December morning for Brunch with Santa, serving from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at its New Holland Road location in Mohnton.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
Sat, Nov 28 to Sun, Nov 29 · 312 Gernants Church Road, Leesport · Free
Leesport Farmers Market holds its Christmas Craft Show on Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM both days, at 312 Gernants Church Road in...
Hosted by Leesport Farmers Market
Fri, Dec 4 to Sun, Dec 6 · 143 Spook Lane, Reading · ; free for members, under 21, 65 and older, veterans and active military
The Reading Liederkranz holds its German Christmas market in the heated pavilion on Spook Lane: Friday, December 4 from 3 to 9 PM, Saturday, December 5 from noon to 9 PM, and Sunday, December 6 from...
Hosted by Reading Liederkranz
December 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading
The Handcrafted Holiday Market brings artists and makers together at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading for an evening of holiday shopping.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
December 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading
The Handcrafted Holiday Market turns GoggleWorks into a large pop-up shop for the season, with artists and makers filling the center and selling handmade gifts.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
Sun, Nov 15, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM · 1102 Red Bridge Rd, Reading · Free, registration required
Berks County Parks and Recreation hosts Christmas Past on Penn Street at the Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Hosted by Berks County Heritage Center
November 30, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading
The Santander Performing Arts Center hosts A Christmas Story: The Musical on Monday, November 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center
December 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading · Family friendly. Attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots collection in the lobby.
Country singer and songwriter Jessica Lynn brings her holiday production to the Santander Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 3, at 7:00 PM.
Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center
Fri, Dec 4, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM · 200 Spring Street, Boyertown
Boyertown Area Multi-Service fills its building at 200 Spring Street with decorated trees on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM, and sells raffle tickets to win them.
Hosted by Boyertown Area Multi-Service
Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 PM · 4 N 2nd Street, Reading · to
The Miller Center for the Arts hosts We Three Kings, the Irish dance Christmas show, on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are and through the Miller Center box office.
Hosted by Miller Center for the Arts
December 5, 2026 · Philadelphia Avenue, downtown Boyertown · Free
Chillin' on Main brings Boyertown's downtown to life for a day of holiday cheer. Organized by Building a Better Boyertown, the event centers on East Philadelphia Avenue and the surrounding blocks...
Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Sharadin Farmstead, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown · Free
Kutztown University's Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center celebrates Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions at the historic Sharadin Farmstead on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 AM to...
Hosted by Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center
Sat, Dec 5, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM · MStar Church, 100 Limekiln Road, Bechtelsville · Free; free-will offering
The Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit presents its 22nd holiday concert on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM at MStar Church, 100 Limekiln Road, Bechtelsville.
Sat, Dec 5, 7:00 PM · 4 N 2nd Street, Reading · ; VIP
Saxophonist and vocalist Mindi Abair headlines the Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest holiday concert at the Miller Center for the Arts on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Hosted by Miller Center for the Arts
Sat, Dec 12, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM · St. John's Lutheran Church, 45 N Reading Avenue, Boyertown · Free
St. John's Lutheran Church in Boyertown hosts the Director's Big Band for an evening of classic and contemporary Christmas tunes on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The concert is free.
December 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Free program, no registration needed
The Reading Public Museum's arboretum education series turns to the winter holidays with a morning talk from Dave Kline on the roots, legends, lore, and traditions of the Christmas and Yule season.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
December 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Doc and Bubba's hosts a holiday evening in the Las Vegas lounge tradition, with tribute performers stepping into the shoes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin while Marilyn Montroe brings the Marilyn...
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
Other holidays: New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving.