Things to do with kids: family shows, character spectaculars, and outings across the county, each with the date, time, and place.
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October 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM · West Reading Park & Pavilion, 505 Sycamore Road
The West Reading Recreation Commission turns the park and pavilion into a season favorite with a haunted house and a hayride running together on one October evening.
Hosted by West Reading Borough
October 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM · 100 E High St, Pottstown · Free admission
Smith Family Plaza turns Halloween colors this Saturday as Pottstown FARM teams up with Pottstown Community Arts for a morning built around costumes and treats.
Hosted by Pottstown FARM (Farm & Artisan Regional Market)
Sat, Oct 17, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM · Jim Dietrich Park, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading
Muhlenberg Township brings its Trunk or Treat together with the Fall Family Fun Fest at Jim Dietrich Park, giving kids a chance to go car to car for treats while the wider festival runs around them.
Hosted by Muhlenberg Township
Sat, Oct 17, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 42 Community Center Dr, Kempton · $18 adults and children 3-11, $2 children 2 and under
The Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad turns an autumn afternoon into a short rail trip with a pumpkin at the end of it.
Hosted by WK&S Railroad
Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 PM · 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown · $30 adults, $23 ages 8-11; price includes a souvenir lantern
Historic Crystal Cave opens after dark for a lantern-lit walk through its passages, and the tour follows the route as visitors would have experienced it in the 1870s.
Hosted by Crystal Cave
Sat, Oct 17, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM · West Reading Playground/Pavilion · Haunted House $9, Hayride $8, Games $1
The West Reading Borough Recreation Commission brings its haunted house and hayride back to the playground and pavilion for a second evening of Halloween season fun.
Hosted by West Reading Pavilion
Sun, Oct 18, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM · 28 Weiser Lane, Womelsdorf · Free admission; donations gladly accepted
Spend a Sunday afternoon in the 18th century at the Conrad Weiser Homestead, where costumed interpreters bring the Weiser House grounds to life.
Hosted by Conrad Weiser Homestead
Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 42 Community Center Dr, Kempton · $18 adults and children 3-11, $2 children 2 and under
The Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad turns an autumn afternoon into a short trip through the Berks countryside, with the WK&S Great Pumpkin Patch waiting at the other end.
Hosted by WK&S Railroad
October 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Maple Grove Raceway, 30 Stauffer Park Ln., Mohnton · Children 12 and under admitted free
Static Dayz brings the Static Struggle car show crowd to Maple Grove Raceway, the quarter mile dragstrip set in the hills outside Mohnton.
October 18, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Skateaway-Shillington, 2275 Lancaster Pike · $9 – $15
Reading Roller Derby turns its home track at Skateaway in Shillington into a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County, a survivor driven nonprofit that offers hope, information...
October 19, 2026 · 5:45 PM · Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn · Ages 6 through adult; required one time introductory class for all new students
East Coast Karate opens its doors at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education with a single introductory session built for anyone new to the program, from younger students to adults.
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Boyertown, PA · Free
Douglass Township's Parks and Recreation Board fills the township building parking lot with decorated vehicles for an evening of trick-or-treating in one spot.
Hosted by Douglass Township
October 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required by the Monday prior; designed for elementary school age students, with younger and older siblings welcome to participate
Homeschool families have a morning built for them at the Museum, where educators lead special tours and hands on projects centered on Hispanic heritage.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
Fri, Oct 23, 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM · 3025 New Holland Road, Reading · $10
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center hosts its afterschool STEAM series with a Halloween edition built around glow.
Hosted by Nolde Forest - Sawmill
Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 PM · 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown · $30 adults, $23 ages 8-11; price includes a souvenir lantern
Historic Crystal Cave opens its passages after dark for a lantern led walk through the site's older stories.
Hosted by Crystal Cave
October 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 1105 Berkshire Blvd, 1105 Berkshire Blvd, Wyomissing · Free
Trunk or Treat comes to the parking lot at 1105 Berkshire Blvd in Wyomissing on Friday, October 23 at 6:00 PM.
Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Sinking Spring, PA · Monster Mash group fitness is for ages 12 and up, with Kids' Night Out available at the same time for younger children
The Sinking Spring YMCA turns Halloween into a night the whole household can share.
Hosted by Sinking Spring Family YMCA
Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM · 3025 New Holland Road, Reading · Free
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center hosts an evening built for curious listeners, beginning indoors with a story and moving outside as the light fades.
Hosted by Nolde Forest - Sawmill
Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · 292 Salem Church Road, Hamburg
Salem-Berne United Methodist Church opens its parking lot for Trunk or Treat, the Halloween tradition where cars become the candy stops.
Hosted by Salem-Berne United Methodist Church
Fri, Oct 23, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM · Shoemakersville, PA
Shoemakersville Borough holds its trunk or treat in the park on Friday, October 23, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The borough council lists it under upcoming events on its September 2026 meeting agendas.
October 24, 2026 · Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton · Meeting spot and trail route are ADA accessible
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary turns its October woods into a glowing evening walk with the Moon Glow Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 24.
October 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Activities are included with paid museum admission for non-members.
The Reading Public Museum opens its galleries for a morning of Halloween trick-or-treating built for younger visitors.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
Sat, Oct 24, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM · 100 S 5th St, Reading
The Reading Public Library hosts a Fall Festival in the Main Library children's department on Saturday, October 24 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with crafts, food and games for families.
Hosted by Reading Public Library
Sat, Oct 24, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM · 631 Washington Street, Reading · $5 per child, pre-registration required
The Reading YMCA turns its pool into a pumpkin patch for an afternoon of fall fun. Kids hop in the water, pick out a floating pumpkin, and bring it back to dry land to decorate and take home.
Hosted by Reading YMCA
Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 42 Community Center Dr, Kempton · $18 adults and children 3-11, $2 children 2 and under
Climb aboard at the Kempton station and ride the rails out to the WK&S Great Pumpkin Patch, where riders of every age get to walk the patch and choose a pumpkin to take home.
Hosted by WK&S Railroad
Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Boyertown Community Park
The Boyertown Park and Recreation Board hosts its Haunted Trails and Trunk-or-Treat at Boyertown Community Park on Saturday, October 24 from 4 to 8 PM.
Hosted by Boyertown Borough
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM · 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown · $30 adults, $23 ages 8-11; price includes a souvenir lantern
Historic Crystal Cave in Kutztown opens its underground passages after dark for a lantern led walk through the site's older and stranger history.
Hosted by Crystal Cave
Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 42 Community Center Dr, Kempton · $18 adults and children 3-11, $2 children 2 and under
The Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad turns a short ride through the Berks countryside into a pumpkin hunt.
Hosted by WK&S Railroad
October 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Antietam Lake Park, 230 Angora Road, Reading · Free; registration required. Appropriate for children ages 7 and up.
Berks Parks staff lead a twilight walk through the wooded trails at Antietam Lake Park, lit along the way by glowsticks.
October 27, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Close-up magic comes to the dining room when Cantastic Magic works the tables at Doc and Bubba's on Tuesday, October 27, starting at 5:30 PM.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · 140 Chestnut Street, Mohnton · Free
The Mifflin YMCA turns its parking lot into a Halloween stop for the whole neighborhood, with decorated car trunks lined up and candy handed out to costumed kids.
Hosted by Mifflin Area YMCA
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Penn Street, Reading
Downtown Reading closes out October with a treat-filled block party along Penn Street.
Hosted by City of Reading
October 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Chestnut Knoll, 120 W. 5th Street, Boyertown · Free
Chestnut Knoll opens its doors for an evening of Halloween fun in Boyertown, with treats and friendly faces waiting for little ghosts and goblins throughout the community.
Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM · 14432 Kutztown Road, Fleetwood · Free
The YMCA Early Learning Center at Richmond turns its parking lot into a friendly Halloween stop on Friday evening, with decorated trunks lining the lot and volunteers handing out candy to costumed...
Hosted by YMCA Early Learning Center
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM · 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown · $30 adults, $23 ages 8-11; price includes a souvenir lantern
Historic Crystal Cave lowers the lights for an evening walk through its passages by hand-held lantern.
Hosted by Crystal Cave
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Mertztown, PA · Free
Longswamp Township has set its trick-or-treat night for Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Hosted by Longswamp Township
Fri, Oct 30, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM · 631 Washington Street, Reading · Free for members and city residents; non-members $10 for one adult and one child, $5 each additional child
The Reading YMCA turns its building over to Halloween for an evening of music, dancing, and games.
Hosted by Reading YMCA
Sat, Oct 31 · 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown · Ticket prices begin at $10.00
Weaver's Orchard closes its 2026 fall festival season on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, with Pick-or-Treat.
Hosted by Weaver's Orchard Inc
Sat, Oct 31, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM · Reading, PA · Free; registration suggested
Berks County Parks staff lead an hour-long brisk walk on Halloween morning, Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Berks Leisure Area on the Union Canal Trail.
Hosted by Berks Leisure Area
Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM · St. Lawrence, PA · Free
St. Lawrence Borough holds its trick-or-treat night on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Hosted by St. Lawrence Borough
Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Kutztown, PA · Free
Kutztown Borough sets aside the evening of Saturday, October 31 for trick-or-treating, with costumed kids making the rounds from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Hosted by Kutztown Borough
Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM · Wernersville, PA · Free
Lower Heidelberg Township has set its trick-or-treat night for Halloween evening, with costumed kids making the rounds of neighborhood streets in and around Wernersville from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
Hosted by Lower Heidelberg Township
Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM · Reading, PA · Free
Muhlenberg Township has set its official trick-or-treat night for Saturday, October 31, with neighborhoods welcoming costumed visitors from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Hosted by Muhlenberg Township
Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Oley, PA · Free
Oley Township has set its trick-or-treat night for Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Hosted by Oley Township
Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Shartlesville, PA · Free
Upper Bern Township has set its trick-or-treat night for Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Hosted by Upper Bern Township
Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · S Home Ave, Topton
Topton Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 hosts a trunk or treat on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on South Home Avenue in Topton.
Hosted by Topton Volunteer Fire Company No 1
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