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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November 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Doc and Bubba's hosts a Spooky Brunch in Mohnton, serving up a Halloween-flavored morning in the restaurant's upscale casual dining room and patio space.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
Sun, Nov 1, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM · 94 Park Ave, Sinking Spring · SPOOKtoberFest $20 (spooky haunted house, hayride, laser tag)
Shocktoberfest turns the lights up for Day of the Dead, a family friendly walk through Pennsylvania's haunted scream park with the frights scaled for younger visitors.
Hosted by Shocktoberfest
November 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Designed for elementary school age students; younger and older siblings welcome. Reservations required in advance.
Homeschool families are invited to spend a morning exploring how ideas become inventions.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
November 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn · For teens and adults with developmental delays and their families
Singing brings people together, and this evening at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education is built around that idea.
November 7, 2026 · Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton · Sanctuary admission, membership card, or admission sticker required for entry to the amphitheater program
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary turns its attention to eagles for the day, with bald and golden eagles presented up close at the outdoor amphitheater.
November 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton · An admission ticket, membership card, or admission sticker is required to enter the amphitheater. The outdoor amphitheater is ADA accessible.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary turns its attention to eagles for the day, with programs at the outdoor amphitheater that bring visitors close to a bald eagle and a golden eagle.
November 7, 2026 – January 2, 2027 · 782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville · Ticketed (ages 4–10 $11, 11–64 $13)
Tucked into the hills outside Bernville, Koziar's Christmas Village turns a quiet stretch of Berks County farmland into a valley of light.
November 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading
Canine athletes take the stage at the Santander Performing Arts Center when The Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience comes to Reading on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Doors open at 4:00 PM.
Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center
November 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading · Free, registration required. Geared toward children ages 3 to 5.
Trail Tales brings little ones outdoors for a morning of stories, nature, and hands on fun at the Berks County Heritage Center.
November 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Designed for elementary school age students; younger and older siblings welcome. Reservations required in advance.
Homeschool families can spend a morning in medieval Europe at the Reading Public Museum.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
November 20, 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 members
The Reading Public Museum sets aside quieter time for guests who explore best in a calmer setting.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
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
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
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