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Autumn Equinox Forest Therapy Walk

Autumn Equinox Forest Therapy Walk

Sun, Sep 20, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM · 3025 New Holland Road, Reading · $20

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center marks the turn of the season with a guided forest therapy walk that begins in the Mansion Garden.

Hosted by Nolde Forest - Sawmill

History: A Birdseye View of Berks History

History: A Birdseye View of Berks History

September 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading · Registration required

Local historian Alexa Freyman brings her aerial view of Berks County to the Heritage Center on Sunday afternoon.

Autumn Moon Tai Chi

Autumn Moon Tai Chi

Sun, Sep 20, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 3025 New Holland Road, Reading · $15

Slow movement meets early autumn in the woods just south of Reading. Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center hosts Autumn Moon Tai Chi on Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 5 p.m., an hour of gentle...

Hosted by Nolde Forest - Sawmill

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon at the Neag Planetarium

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon at the Neag Planetarium

September 20, 2026 · Showings at 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Road, Reading · Tickets from $39.90 including fees (adult, junior, VIP+ and priority-entry options); refundable up to 30 days before the show

The Neag Planetarium turns its dome into a full 360-degree canvas for Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

September 2026

Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 1, Week 3

Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 1, Week 3

September 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits

Settle onto your mat beneath a dome full of stars for a gentle yoga session inside the Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Summer Dance Series for Adults

Summer Dance Series for Adults

September 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20

JCWK Dance Lab and Alvernia University present the Summer Dance Series for Adults at the St. Bernardine Street campus in Reading, with this session beginning at 6:00 PM on September 22.

Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

September 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading · All levels and abilities

Muhlenberg Township hosts Yoga in the Park at Jim Dietrich Park, with the class gathering near the farmhouse for a calm hour and change of practice in the open air.

Hosted by Muhlenberg Township

Erie SeaWolves @ Reading Fightin Phils

Erie SeaWolves @ Reading Fightin Phils

September 22, 2026 · 6:45 PM · 1950 Centre Ave, Reading

The Erie SeaWolves come to Reading for an evening of Double-A baseball at FirstEnergy Stadium, with first pitch set for 6:45 PM on September 22.

Hosted by Reading Fightin Phils

Erie SeaWolves @ Reading Fightin Phils

Erie SeaWolves @ Reading Fightin Phils

September 23, 2026 · 6:45 PM · 1950 Centre Ave, Reading

The Reading Fightin Phils host the Erie SeaWolves at FirstEnergy Stadium on Wednesday, September 23, with first pitch set for 6:45 PM.

Hosted by Reading Fightin Phils

Empowered Leadership Conference

Empowered Leadership Conference

September 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM · DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn St · $100

Dr. Maiysha Clairborne leads a full day built for people who guide teams and serve others.

Fall Prevention Day

Fall Prevention Day

September 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM · The Flynn PLEX at Alvernia University, 465 Saint Bernaradine Street, Reading · Free

Alvernia University's Tom and Helen Flynn PLEX hosts a morning built around staying steady, strong, and independent.

Homeschool Days - Rockwell & Wyeth: Illustrating Stories on Canvas.

Homeschool Days - Rockwell & Wyeth: Illustrating Stories on Canvas.

September 24, 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.

Museum educators lead a morning made for homeschooling families, pairing guided gallery time with hands on projects that parents and kids work on together. The subject is Norman Rockwell and N.C.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)

Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)

September 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · All ages

The Reading Roots Market brings farm vendors and fresh local produce to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts on Thursday, September 24, opening at 11:00 AM.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

How People Make Things Member Preview

How People Make Things Member Preview

September 25, 2026 · 5:30 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Museum members admitted with membership card; Reading School District students and their families admitted with proof of enrollment

The Reading Public Museum opens the doors early on How People Make Things, a traveling exhibition created by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, so members can explore it before it greets the...

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon at the Neag Planetarium

Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon at the Neag Planetarium

September 25, 2026 · Showings at 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Road, Reading · Tickets from $39.90 including fees (adult, junior, VIP+ and priority-entry options); refundable up to 30 days before the show

The Neag Planetarium hosts a fulldome presentation built around Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, with all ten tracks of the album playing in order while 360 degree visuals wrap across the dome...

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Alley Open Mic

Alley Open Mic

September 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · All ages; performances must be family friendly

Alley Open Mic brings the microphone to anyone with something to share. Presented by The Smiley House Project and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, the series welcomes performances of every kind and...

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Cocktails & Classics

Cocktails & Classics

September 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM · DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn St · $100

Cocktails & Classics brings supporters of the Reading Public Library together for an evening at the DoubleTree on Penn Street.

TRICH

TRICH

September 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM · WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N 5th Street, Reading · $20

TRICH comes to the WCR Center for the Arts, a solo stage piece about living with trichotillomania.

Don Omar

Don Omar

September 25, 2026 · 8:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

Reggaeton's El Rey brings The Last King World Tour to downtown Reading when Don Omar takes the Santander Arena stage on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

Hosted by Santander Arena

TRICH

TRICH

September 26, 2026 · WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N 5th Street, Reading · Free for students with valid ID

TRICH is a one-person show about living with trichotillomania, a condition that many people in the audience may be learning about for the first time.

Belt Running Day

Belt Running Day

September 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading · Free, open to the public

The Berks County Heritage Center turns on the machinery for a day at the Gruber Wagon Works, a National Historic Landmark that stands as one of the most complete rural wagon factories left in the...

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Reading Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival

Reading Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival

Held each September on Penn Street. The city has not posted the 2026 date. · Penn Street, downtown Reading · Free

A downtown parade and street festival celebrating Puerto Rican and Latino heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month, with floats, music, dancers, and food along Penn Street. 2026 date not yet posted.

Planning further out? Browse the full Berks County events calendar. Looking for places rather than dates? See things to do in Berks County and the guide to Berks County fairs and festivals.