Events in Reading

November 26, 2026 · 11:30 AM · DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn Street · $5 – $6

Thanksgiving in downtown Reading comes with a full holiday spread this year at the DoubleTree by Hilton.

November 26, 2026 · 11:30 AM · DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn Street · Reservations required; children under 5 admitted free

Thanksgiving lands in downtown Reading with a holiday buffet in the ballroom at DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, where tables are set for family groups large and small and live background music plays...

November 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

Mannheim Steamroller brings its Christmas program to the Santander Performing Arts Center in downtown Reading.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

November 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

Reggaeton takes over Santander Arena when Perreoland brings its touring festival to Reading with Nicky Jam at the top of the bill.

Hosted by Santander Arena

November 28, 2026 · 1:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Reading Royals host the Trois-Rivières Lions at Santander Arena for a Saturday afternoon of ECHL hockey, with the puck dropping at 1:00 p.m.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

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 · 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

November 30, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

The Santander Performing Arts Center hosts A Christmas Story: The Musical on Monday, November 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

December 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits.

Settle in beneath the dome of the Neag Planetarium for an hour of gentle yoga guided by a certified instructor.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20

JCWK Dance Lab and Alvernia University host an evening of the Summer Dance Series for Adults on the university's Reading campus.

December 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits. No experience necessary.

Settle in for a calm hour of gentle evening yoga beneath the dome of the Neag Planetarium.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 2, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading · Free admission and free parking

Gring's Mill Recreation Area takes on its holiday look this evening, with a walk-through light display that traces the paths, trees, and historic stone buildings along the Tulpehocken Creek.

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 · 136 N 6th St, Reading · Family friendly. Attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots collection in the lobby.

Country singer and songwriter Jessica Lynn brings her holiday production to the Santander Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 3, at 7:00 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

Fri, Dec 4 to Sun, Dec 6 · 143 Spook Lane, Reading · ; free for members, under 21, 65 and older, veterans and active military

The Reading Liederkranz holds its German Christmas market in the heated pavilion on Spook Lane: Friday, December 4 from 3 to 9 PM, Saturday, December 5 from noon to 9 PM, and Sunday, December 6 from...

Hosted by Reading Liederkranz

December 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading

The Handcrafted Holiday Market brings artists and makers together at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading for an evening of holiday shopping.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

December 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM · GoggleWorks Boscov Theater, 201, Reading · $15

Berks County's holiday sketch comedy tradition returns to the Boscov Theater at GoggleWorks, and it is built for anyone who loves the season as well as anyone already counting down to January.

Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 PM · 4 N 2nd Street, Reading · to

The Miller Center for the Arts hosts We Three Kings, the Irish dance Christmas show, on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are and through the Miller Center box office.

Hosted by Miller Center for the Arts

December 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM · 3125 Kutztown Road, 3125 Kutztown Road, Reading · Free

Holy Guardian Angels hosts its Christmas Craft Bazaar on Saturday, December 5, with doors opening at 9:00 AM at 3125 Kutztown Road in Reading.

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

December 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading

The Handcrafted Holiday Market turns GoggleWorks into a large pop-up shop for the season, with artists and makers filling the center and selling handmade gifts.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

December 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Humane Veterinary Hospital, 1729 N. 11th St., Reading · $10

Bring your pet to Humane Veterinary Hospital in Reading for holiday portraits with Santa and his helper.

Sat, Dec 5, 7:00 PM · 4 N 2nd Street, Reading · ; VIP

Saxophonist and vocalist Mindi Abair headlines the Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest holiday concert at the Miller Center for the Arts on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Miller Center for the Arts

December 5, 2026 · 8:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

Tom Segura brings his stand-up to the Santander Performing Arts Center in downtown Reading on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the show starting at 8:00 PM and doors opening an hour ahead.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

Sun, Dec 6, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM · 3025 River Road, Reading · per guest

Muhlenberg Township Parks and Recreation serves a buffet breakfast with a visit from Santa at the Recreation Building, 3025 River Road, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.

Hosted by Muhlenberg Township

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

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight brings its candlelit take on rock and metal to the Santander Performing Arts Center on December 6.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

December 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Reading Public Library, 100 N. 5th Street · Registration required; call the reference desk at 610-655-6355

Talking about death is something many of us put off, and a Death Cafe offers a comfortable place to start.

Mon, Dec 7 to Thu, Dec 10 · Reading, PA · Free

Santa spends four evenings riding through Exeter Township, Monday, December 7 through Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM each night, escorted through the neighborhoods by the township.

Hosted by Exeter Township

December 7, 2026 · 10:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Advance registration encouraged; sessions are limited to 20 participants, and arts organizations are asked to send one representative each

Berks County artists, arts educators, creative professionals, and representatives of arts and cultural organizations are invited to GoggleWorks for an Arts Town Hall Listening Session.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

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

Settle in beneath the dome of the Neag Planetarium for an evening yoga session held under a projected night sky.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20

JCWK Dance Lab teams up with Alvernia University for a dance series built for adults, whether you teach at a studio, take classes on campus, or have never set foot in a dance room before.

December 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits

Settle in for an evening of gentle yoga beneath the dome of the Neag Planetarium.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Reading Royals host the Worcester Railers at Santander Arena for a midweek North Division matchup.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

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 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Reading Royals host the Worcester Railers at Santander Arena, bringing North Division hockey to downtown Reading on a Friday night.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

Sat, Dec 12, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM · 3025 River Road, Reading · per person, registration required

Families build and decorate graham cracker holiday houses at the Muhlenberg Township Recreation Building, 3025 River Road, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in two sessions at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Hosted by Muhlenberg Township

December 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Reading Royals welcome the Trois-Rivières Lions to Santander Arena for a Saturday night ECHL matchup, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

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