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Every upcoming event on the county calendar that costs nothing to attend. Free means free entry; some hosts still ask you to register.
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October 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Free program, no registration needed
The arboretum education series turns its attention to farming abroad with a morning talk from Andrew Gerlicz of the University of Vermont Institute of Agroecology.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30 PM · Amity Recreation Facilities, Lake Drive, Douglassville · Free to watch
The Daniel Boone Optimist Club holds its Halloween parade on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Amity Recreation Facilities on Lake Drive in Douglassville, stepping off at 6:30 PM.
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
Thu, Oct 22 · Birdsboro, PA · Free
The Rotary Club of Birdsboro brings its Halloween parade back to the borough streets, and it remains one of the easiest fall outings for southern Berks families.
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
Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM · 400 Sharp Ave, Reading · Free entry
The Muhlenberg High School gym fills with makers and shoppers for the Harvest Craft Fair, a one day craft market held inside at 400 Sharp Ave in Reading.
Hosted by Muhlenberg Community Library
Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM · 15200 Kutztown Road · Cub Tent free; Pour, Roar & Score pregame $15 through Sept 30, $20 after Oct 1, $25 at the door; tailgate $50 ($60 walk-up, children under 10 free); 5th Quarter Party $15/$20/$25
Kutztown University opens its campus for Homecoming Saturday, a day built around Golden Bear football and the gatherings that surround it.
Hosted by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Sun, Oct 25, 10:15 AM to 1:00 PM · 505 Sycamore Road, West Reading · $25 per person (5K individual, 5K team, 1.5 mile walk, virtual 5K); Kids Trick or Treat Dash free
Halloween morning comes to the West Reading Playground with a chip timed 5K, a 1.5 mile walk, and a free Kids Trick or Treat Dash for the youngest runners, who collect Halloween goodie bags at the...
Hosted by West Reading Playground Program
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
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
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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, 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
November 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM · St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC, 591 North Church Road, Wernersville · Free
The Annie M. Gaul Concert Series welcomes the Heartland Marimba Ensemble to St. John's (Hain's) UCC in Wernersville for an afternoon built around one of the most inviting instruments in the...
Sun, Nov 1, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Penn Street (Route 422), from Conrad Weiser Middle School to 30 West Meadow Avenue, Robesonia · Free
Downtown Robesonia turns out for the Jack Frost Parade, which steps off from Conrad Weiser Middle School and travels west along Penn Street (Route 422) before wrapping up at 30 West Meadow Avenue.
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November 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free admission, all are welcome
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts opens Giancarlo DeMarchi: Blue Salesman with a reception in the Cohen Gallery West.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
November 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free; visitors and families welcome
Spend a Sunday afternoon inside the working spaces of GoggleWorks in Reading, where the studios on the second and third floors open their doors for a self guided crawl.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
November 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Free program, no registration needed
The Reading Public Museum's Arboretum Education series brings gardeners and plant lovers together for a morning talk led by Master Gardeners, avid horticulturists, and other specialists in the field.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
November 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading · One free ticket per healthcare worker with the purchase of additional tickets
The Reading Royals host the Trenton Ironhawks at Santander Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM.
Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club
December 5, 2026 · 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...
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
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 12, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, 312 Gernants Church Rd · Free
The banquet hall at Leesport Farmers Market fills with dozens of holistic and craft vendors for a full day of holiday shopping.
December 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free admission; visitors and families welcome
Spend a Sunday afternoon wandering the second and third floors of GoggleWorks, where studio artists open their doors for a free, self-guided crawl.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
December 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading · Kids ages 14 and under admitted free, with two free kids tickets per adult ticket
The Reading Royals close out the year with an afternoon of professional hockey at Santander Arena, welcoming the Norfolk Admirals to downtown Reading.
Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club
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January 10, 2027 · 12:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free admission
Spend a Sunday afternoon inside the working studios at GoggleWorks in Reading. The studio crawl opens up the second and third floors, where you can wander the hallways, take in the artwork on display...
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
January 18, 2027 · 1:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading · Kids ages 14 and under free (two free kids tickets with each adult ticket)
The Reading Royals host the Wheeling Nailers for a holiday afternoon of ECHL hockey at Santander Arena, with the puck dropping at 1:00 PM.
Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club
Late January 2027 (to confirm) · Penn Avenue, West Reading · Free
Penn Avenue turns into an open-air gallery of ice when the Ice 'N Spice Festival returns to West Reading.
January 30, 2027 · 10:00 AM · The Nature Place, 575 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading · Free
Gardeners of every experience level are welcome at the Seed Swap, held at The Nature Place in Reading.
February 7, 2027 · 3:00 PM · St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC, 591 North Church Road, Wernersville · Free
Classical guitarist Dr. Ben Lougheed comes to St. John's (Hain's) UCC in Wernersville for an afternoon program in the Annie M.
February 13, 2027 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading · Healthcare Workers Appreciation Night: one free ticket per healthcare worker with the purchase of additional tickets
The Reading Royals host the Maine Mariners at Santander Arena on Saturday, February 13, 2027, with puck drop at 7:00 PM.
Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club
February 14, 2027 · 12:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free
GoggleWorks opens the second and third floors for a self-guided studio crawl, where visitors can wander the hallways, take in the artwork on display outside the studios, and step inside to see where...
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
March 14, 2027 · 12:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free
Spend a Sunday afternoon inside the working studios at GoggleWorks in Reading. The second and third floors open up for a self guided crawl, so you can wander the hallways at your own pace, take in...
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
April 1–11, 2027 · Venues across Greater Reading · Ticketed concerts; some free events
Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest returns to Greater Reading from April 1 to 11, 2027, with music spread across venues throughout the area.
April 11, 2027 · 12:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free admission
Spend a Sunday afternoon inside the working studios at GoggleWorks in Reading, where artists on the second and third floors open their doors for a self guided crawl.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
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