Events in Reading

October 1, 2026 · Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane · Open to the public

The Reading Liederkranz brings its Oktoberfest to the club grounds high on Mount Penn, near the Pagoda and Stokesay Castle.

October 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · All ages

Reading Roots Market brings farm vendors and fresh local produce to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in downtown Reading for a midday gathering that is easy to fold into a Thursday.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

October 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Rated PG; films in the series are suitable for all ages

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and settle in among the trees for an evening screening of "The Book of Life" in the arboretum.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N 2nd Street, Reading

Best of the Eagles brings the catalog of one of America's defining rock bands to the Miller Center stage in downtown Reading.

October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

CAIN brings the Live and In Worship tour to the Santander Performing Arts Center on October 2.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · All ages; 21+ to purchase alcohol

Hezekiah Jones brings its alternative folk sound to the Thorn Alley Stage at GoggleWorks on Friday evening.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

October 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

Ole 60 headlines Santander Arena on October 2 at 7:30 PM. The six piece from Hawesville, in Hancock County, Kentucky, works at the meeting point of country songwriting, folk storytelling, and indie...

Hosted by Santander Arena

October 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM · WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N 5th Street, Reading · Free

Three acclaimed soloists come together at the WCR Center for the Arts as the Park~Raymond~Li-Cohen Trio makes its Reading debut, presented by the Friends of Chamber Music of Reading in partnership...

Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM · 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading

The 5K Run for Shelter brings runners and walkers to Gring's Mill Recreation Area on a Saturday morning in early October, with the course following the Union Canal towpath along the Tulpehocken...

Hosted by Gring's Mill Recreation Area

October 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM · GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington Street Reading, PA 19601 · Free programming 10:30a-3:30p

The Berks Ideas Festival will bring together community leaders and residents for a day of big ideas and family fun on Saturday October 3.

October 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Antietam Lake Park, 230 Angora Road, Reading · Free; registration suggested

Lace up your walking shoes and meet Parks staff at Antietam Lake Park for an hour on the trails.

October 3, 2026 · 11:00 AM · 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Rd, Reading

Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Guts & Glory Health & Wellness Festival, presented by My Gut Instinct and proudly shared by The JP Collective.

Hosted by The JP Collective

October 3, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Jim Dietrich Park, 4900 Stoudt's Ferry Bridge Rd., Reading · Free admission, all ages, pet friendly

My Gut Instinct hosts the Guts & Glory Digestive & Wellness Expo at Jim Dietrich Park in Reading, with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center returning as title sponsor.

October 3, 2026 · 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Jim Dietrich Park, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Rd, Reading · Free · All ages · Pet-friendly

My Gut Instinct, a Berks County nonprofit focused on preventative health care and holistic wellbeing, brings its Guts & Glory Community Wellness Festival to Jim Dietrich Park in Muhlenberg Township.

October 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Berks County Genealogical Society Goggleworks Room 413 – 4th Floor, 201 Washington St, Reading · $40.00 – $50.00

The Berks County Genealogical Society welcomes anyone curious about their family history to a Saturday session of Genealogy 101 at GoggleWorks, Room 413 on the fourth floor.

Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM · 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading

The Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5K Run/Walk returns to the Berks County Heritage Center grounds at 1102 Red Bridge Road in Reading, with the course stepping off at 9:00 AM on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Hosted by Berks County Heritage Center

October 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free admission, all ages welcome

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading hosts an evening of music, dance, and community in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

October 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Reading Public Library, 100 N. 5th Street · Registration required

Death doula Karen Glass facilitates a Death Cafe at the Reading Public Library's main branch, part of a three part series.

October 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits

Yoga Under The Stars brings a gentle practice into the Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum, where the dome overhead sets a calm, starry backdrop for the session.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

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

JCWK Dance Lab teams up with Alvernia University for the Summer Dance Series for Adults, a nine week run of classes built for studio teachers, college students, and anyone curious about trying dance...

October 8, 2026 · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Reservations required by September 28, 2026; transportation, admissions, and meal included

The Reading Public Museum heads out for a day trip built around American creativity, with the bus departing at 8:00 am from the museum on Museum Road.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

October 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Designed for elementary school age students; younger and older siblings welcome. Reservations required by the Monday prior.

Homeschool families are invited to spend a morning looking at how Pennsylvania makes things.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

October 8, 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 in downtown Reading for a midday Thursday gathering.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

October 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free community event, all ages

GoggleWorks turns its courtyard over to the Reading Roots Night Market for a Halloween edition, with artisan vendors, handmade goods, and local makers set up across the campus as the evening comes...

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

October 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N 2nd Street, Reading

Compagnie Hervé Koubi brings Sol Invictus to the Miller Center for the Arts, an evening-length work that blends contemporary dance, urban movement, capoeira, and martial arts into one continuous rush...

October 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading · Free; registration required

Gring's Mill Recreation Area hosts an evening with Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward, a historian, author, and director of The Graduate School at Shippensburg University, for a talk on the long history of...

Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Jim Dietrich Park, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading · Tickets at the gate for the hayride, the barn, or both; last tickets 9:30 PM

Jim Dietrich Park turns spooky for the evening with two attractions running side by side.

Hosted by Muhlenberg Township

October 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N 2nd Street, Reading

The music of California's Laurel Canyon scene comes to the Miller Center stage when Dan Clews and Phoebe Katis present California Dreams.

October 9, 2026 · 8:30 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

Dominican bachata singer Dalvin La Melodia brings his voice to Santander Arena on Friday, October 9, 2026, with the performance beginning at 8:30 PM and doors opening at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Santander Arena

October 10, 2026 · Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N 2nd Street, Reading

The Miller Center for the Arts welcomes The Carole King & James Taylor Story to Reading on October 10, 2026.

October 10, 2026 · 9:30 AM · Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Reading Regional Airport, 1054 Arnold Road · Free

The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum opens its pavilion for a fall book sale, with tables of books and magazines set out for browsing.

October 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Reading Public Library, 100 N. 5th Street

The Reading Public Library hosts an afternoon built around the songs of the Beatles, led by Doug Morris.

October 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Berks County Genealogical Society Goggleworks Room 413 – 4th Floor, 201 Washington St, Reading · $40.00 – $50.00

The Berks County Genealogical Society welcomes anyone curious about their family history to Genealogy 101, a Saturday class series led by Betty Sustello in Room 413 on the fourth floor at GoggleWorks...

Sat, Oct 10, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Jim Dietrich Park, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading · Tickets at the gate for the hayride, the barn, or both; last tickets 9:30 PM

Jim Dietrich Park turns spooky for a night of Halloween thrills along the Schuylkill River.

Hosted by Muhlenberg Township

October 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

Pro hockey returns to downtown Reading when the Royals host the Trenton Ironhawks at Santander Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

October 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Santander Performing Arts Center, 136 N 6th Street, Reading

The Reading Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Andrew Constantine, brings Berks County to the stage in sound and light.

Hosted by Reading Symphony Orchestra

October 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

The Reading Symphony Orchestra opens at the Santander Performing Arts Center with Symphony of a Thousand Images, a program built around Berks County itself.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

Sun, Oct 11, 10:00 AM · 465 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading

The Pack Dash 5K brings runners and walkers to Alvernia University's Hill Campus for a morning loop through one of Reading's prettiest stretches of ground.

Hosted by Alvernia University

October 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free admission, family friendly

Pumpkin Palooza brings a full day of fall color to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, where hundreds of one of a kind handblown glass pumpkins fill the tables and glassmakers work in front...

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

October 11, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Goodwill Beneficial Association, 100 Madison Ave., Reading · $35.00

Gift Card Bingo brings a full afternoon of play to the Goodwill Beneficial Association banquet hall on Madison Avenue.