Family Events in Berks County

September 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 136 N 6th St

Actress and author Candace Cameron Bure brings her live tour to the Santander Performing Arts Center for an evening built around conversation, storytelling, and faith. Known to television audiences from decades of family comedy and holiday films, she keeps the tone of the night close to catching up with a friend, mixing laughter with encouragement. The program runs about two hours and includes interactive games with prizes, personal stories, and reflection meant to send the audience home motivated. Joining her is Dr. Tabatha, a triple board certified physician whose work focuses on helping women connect body, mind, and soul. Doors open at 6:00 PM, an hour before the show begins. The theater sits at 136 North 6th Street in downtown Reading, within walking distance of area restaurants and parking, and a pre-show Dinner on the Mezz buffet upgrade is offered for performances at this venue.

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October 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM · 136 N 6th St

The alphabet takes the stage at the Santander Performing Arts Center when Chicka Chicka Boom Boom The Musical arrives on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Costumes, puppets, and live songs bring the letters to life as they climb a tall coconut tree, one after another, until the branches give way and everyone tumbles down together. At the center of the story is Little z, who always seems to arrive last and is looking for a place to fit in. With encouragement from the Big Letters, z discovers that everyone has something to offer and a spot in the group, a lesson that lands in a warm musical finale. The show is built for young audiences and the grownups with them, with rhythm, audience participation, and a few surprises along the way. This stage adaptation of the well loved picture book turns letters and sounds into a celebration of music, reading, and community, making it an easy afternoon outing for Berks County families.

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November 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM · 136 N 6th St

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. The show is built around dogs adopted from rescues and shelters around the country, trained to leap, spin, and fly through a fast-moving series of routines. Audiences can expect flying disc catches, dog dancing, high jump feats, and agility races, all set to music and paced to keep younger viewers engaged from start to finish. It is a good fit for families and for anyone who enjoys watching well-trained animals do remarkable things. The Performing Arts Center sits at 136 North 6th Street in downtown Reading, with parking and dining options nearby.

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November 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 136 N 6th St · 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. The staging features a cast of 40 dancers, more than 150 hand-sewn costumes, and hand-crafted sets built for the story's shifting worlds. The ballet follows Marie on Christmas Eve as her Nutcracker comes to life and carries her into a dream of falling snow, a battle with mice, and the Kingdom of Sweets. It is a familiar holiday story told at full scale, and a good fit for families looking to make an evening of it downtown. The touring company is based in Los Angeles and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, and it makes a point of performing in cities with less access to ballet, introducing the art form to audiences seeing it for the first time. Its roster draws professional dancers from more than ten countries. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

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

Santander Performing Arts Center hosts the Daniel In The Lion's Den Tour on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The stage production carries audiences to ancient Babylon, where Daniel's faith and bravery are tested against political intrigue, betrayal, and the lions themselves, told through original songs, humor, and adventure. The afternoon pairs that story with Esther: The Bravest Queen, following a young woman inside a palace full of secrets who summons remarkable courage to protect her people. Together the two halves make a family-friendly event built on memorable characters, uplifting music, and plenty of laughs. The production comes from The Originals Live, a company formed by people who have staged shows tied to family favorites such as Sesame Street, Blippi, Baby Shark, PJ Masks, and Peppa Pig. Direction is by Dani Davis, an Emmy Award winning writer and Tony nominated Broadway producer. It makes a good fit for grandparents, parents, and kids looking for something to share on a Sunday afternoon in downtown Reading.

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

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. The story follows a group of heroes swept into a glittering winter wonderland where time stands still, and with each daring act they grow younger and rediscover the joy and imagination of the season. The production pairs acrobatics, aerial work, and feats of strength and balance with holiday melodies audiences already know by heart. The show features awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats, and talented musicians and singers, and the cast draws on cirque performers from around the world. It comes to Reading from touring producer TCG Entertainment, the producer behind Cirque Musica. It is built as a night out for the whole family, with the pageantry of a circus and the warmth of a holiday concert on one stage in downtown Reading. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

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

Winter Enchanted brings a Christmas stage spectacular to the Santander Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The production pairs vocals from West End performers with dance and aerial work, building a seasonal evening out of music, movement and staging. The song list travels through film, stage and animation, with selections from Frozen, Anastasia, Beauty and the Beast, The Greatest Showman, Wicked and The Polar Express. Familiar picks from Home Alone and White Christmas sit alongside longtime Christmas standards, tied together by ballet and soaring ensemble singing. It is built as a family event, welcoming to children meeting these holiday songs for the first time and to adults who grew up with them. If you are looking for a December night out in downtown Reading that leans into the spirit of the season, this one fits.

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

The Heeler family comes to the stage at the Santander Performing Arts Center when Bluey's Big Play arrives in Reading. The story finds Dad hoping for a quiet stretch on the bean bag while Bluey and Bingo have a very different afternoon in mind, and they bring every game and clever idea they can think of to get him up and playing. This is a live theatrical version of the Emmy award winning children's series, with an original story from Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music by series composer Joff Bush. The characters are brought to the stage through puppetry, giving longtime viewers a chance to see the family they know from television in a new form. Bluey's Big Play is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co. It is built for young fans and the grown ups who watch along with them, making it a good fit for a family outing in downtown Reading.

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