Yoga in the Park

September 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Antietam Lake Park, 230 Angora Road · Geared toward children ages 3 to 5. Free, registration required.

Trail Tales invites the youngest nature lovers in Berks County to Antietam Lake Park for a morning of stories, discovery, and hands-on fun. Each session centers on a nature topic, paired with a story and a simple craft that helps little ones connect what they hear to the plants and animals living right there in the park. The program is geared toward children ages 3 to 5, with activities paced for toddler attention spans and plenty of room to wiggle. Special guests and visitors sometimes stop by to join in, adding another layer of surprise to the morning. Antietam Lake Park sits at 230 Angora Road in Reading, offering an easy outdoor setting for families looking to spend time together in the fresh air. Registration is required for this free program.

September 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits

Yoga Under The Stars brings a gentle practice into the Neag Planetarium, where the dome overhead sets a calm mood for the hour. A certified instructor leads the session, guiding participants through relaxed movement and stretching beneath a sky of projected stars. This is the opening week of the fall series, and the format suits anyone looking to slow down at the end of the day. Participants should bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle. Everything else is set up for you inside the planetarium. Reservations are recommended to guarantee a spot, and walk-ins are welcome when space allows. Those interested in attending the full series can contact the Museum directly for details. If weather affects a class, the Museum posts updates on its website and social media, and any missed session is added to the end of the series.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

September 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Reading Public Library, 100 N. 5th Street · Free to attend

Settle in for an hour of guided meditation led by the Kula Kamala Foundation, the nonprofit yoga ashram and spiritual center based on Basket Road in Berks County. The session begins at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September 8, and runs until 6:30 PM, an easy stretch of quiet built into the end of a workday. A guided session means someone talks you through it, so no experience is needed and you do not have to know anything about meditation beforehand to take part. The foundation is a nonsectarian organization whose programs bring yoga, meditation, and related wellness practices to the general public across the region, including people who might not otherwise have access to them. Come as you are, bring your attention, and give yourself an hour of stillness before the evening gets going.

September 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St · Designed for adults, including studio teachers, college students, and first time dancers

JCWK Dance Lab partners with Alvernia University for a dance series made for adults, whether you teach at a studio, study in college, or have been curious about trying a class for the first time. Classes come in different levels and time slots, so you can pick what fits your experience and your schedule. The nine week program moves through three groupings of offerings. Series 1 brings Beginning Jazz with Jessica Warchal-King and Intermediate Contemporary with Arielle Ridley. Series 2 features Beginning Modern with Warchal-King and Floor Work with Megan Zalek. Series 3 covers Beginning Ballet with Sarena Gable and Warchal-King, plus Flamenco with Amanda Pena. The instructors are professional dancers and educators, and the focus is on the joy and connection that come from moving together. JCWK Dance Lab is a Berks County based contemporary dance company centered on joy, connection, and wellness, and its founder and director, Jessica Warchal-King, is a lecturer and artist in residence in dance at Alvernia University. Full class details are available at jcwkdancelab.org/summerseries.

September 8, 2026 · 6:45 PM · 1950 Centre Ave

The Fightin Phils host the Erie SeaWolves at FirstEnergy Stadium for an Eastern League matchup under the lights. Reading is the longtime Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, while Erie fills the same role for the Detroit Tigers, so both dugouts are stocked with prospects working their way toward the majors. FirstEnergy Stadium, known around town as Baseballtown, keeps its classic ballpark character with a brick exterior and arched entryways. The main gate on the first base side opens into a plaza with concession stands and a stage where the team's costumed Mascot Band turns up to play rock covers between the baseball. With the season winding toward its close in September, this is a good evening to catch Double-A ball close to home. Bring the family, settle in along the baselines, and see which names from the Reading and Erie rosters you spot on a big league roster down the road.

Hosted by Reading Fightin Phils

September 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM · DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn Street

The Champions of Care Awards gathers the Berks County community to recognize local healthcare leadership and to raise support for the work of Reading Hospital and Tower Health. Funds raised stay in the area, helping expand critical care services at the hospital and supporting care for patients and families close to home. Three honorees are recognized at this year's program. Customers Bank receives the Legacy of Health Partnership Award for its philanthropic leadership and its longstanding partnership with Reading Hospital and the wider community. Joanne Judge, Esq., General Counsel of Tower Health, receives the Visionary Health Leadership Award for her service on the Tower Health Leadership Team and her work advancing patient-centered, ethically grounded care. Charles F. Barbera, MD, receives the Spirit of Reading Hospital Award for his stewardship of Reading Hospital and his commitment to innovation and to the people who deliver care every day. The evening offers a chance for neighbors, colleagues, and supporters to celebrate the people shaping healthcare in the region and to contribute to services that reach patients throughout Berks County.