Family Events in Berks County

November 29, 2026 · 2:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading · All ages

Santander Performing Arts Center hosts the Daniel In The Lion's Den Tour on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

November 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · All ages and abilities; included with Museum or Planetarium admission, and open to members

The Reading Public Museum sets aside a quieter evening window for guests who explore best in a calmer setting.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 2, 2026 · 8:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland brings a full evening of circus artistry set to seasonal music to the Santander Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

December 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Arrival brings the Christmas story to the Santander Arena stage on December 3, 2026, with a 7:00 PM start.

Hosted by Santander Arena

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

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

December 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton · Children 12 and under eat free

Doc and Bubba's turns its dining room into a holiday workshop for an afternoon built around Christmas stories.

Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

December 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Designed for elementary school age students; younger and older siblings welcome to participate. Reservations required.

Museum educators lead this homeschool morning at the Neag Planetarium, pairing a guided look at The Museum with hands-on projects the whole family can take part in.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Open to guests of all ages and abilities; included with Museum or Planetarium admission and free for Museum members. Registration suggested.

The Reading Public Museum sets aside this evening hour for guests who find a calmer setting easier to enjoy.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton · Children 12 and under eat free

Doc & Bubba's welcomes families to an afternoon of holiday crafting and storytelling on December 15.

Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

December 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

Winter Enchanted brings a Christmas stage spectacular to the Santander Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

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

December 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton · Children 12 and under eat free

Doc and Bubba's turns its dining room over to the youngest guests for a holiday afternoon with the restaurant's own Elf.

Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

December 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Open to guests of all ages and abilities; registration suggested

The Reading Public Museum opens its galleries for a sensory-inclusive evening designed for guests and caretakers who prefer a calmer, quieter setting.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Rd

Families can welcome the new year without staying up late at the Reading Public Museum's Noon Year's Eve celebration.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

January 18, 2027 · 5:45 PM · Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn · Ages 6 through adult

East Coast Karate holds a one time introductory class at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, open to new students from age 6 through adult.

January 27, 2027 · 6:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

The Heeler family comes to the stage at the Santander Performing Arts Center when Bluey's Big Play arrives in Reading.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

January 30, 2027 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

William Shatner comes to the Santander Performing Arts Center for an evening built around one of science fiction's most enduring films.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

February 15, 2027 · 5:45 PM · Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn · Ages 6 through adult

East Coast Karate brings its introductory session to the Yocum Institute for Arts Education in West Lawn, and it serves as the starting point for anyone new to the program.

March 15, 2027 · 5:45 PM · Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn · Ages 6 through adult

East Coast Karate brings its traditional martial arts program to the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, and this introductory session is the starting point for every new student, ages 6 through...

May 2, 2027 · 2:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading · Recommended for ages 3 and up

Erth's Dinosaur Zoo brings a cast of life sized dinosaur puppets to the Santander Performing Arts Center stage, where they move, breathe and look around like living animals rather than props.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center