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Thanksgiving in Berks County 2026
November 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading
The Reading Symphony Orchestra shares the stage with The Joffrey Ballet at the Santander Performing Arts Center, pairing live orchestral playing with dance on the historic North 6th Street stage the...
Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center
November 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Santander Performing Arts Center, 136 N 6th Street, Reading
The Reading Symphony Orchestra welcomes dancers from the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet to the Santander Performing Arts Center stage, with Andrew Constantine on the podium.
Hosted by Reading Symphony Orchestra
November 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Reading Country Club, 5311 Perkiomen Avenue · $65
Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir marks a milestone with an evening of music and dinner at Reading Country Club.
November 24, 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 projected night sky for an evening yoga session inside the Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
November 24, 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 program built for studio teachers, college students, and anyone curious about stepping into a...
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November 24, 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 beneath the planetarium dome for an evening of gentle stretching, slow movement, and mindful breathing.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM · 3400 Plaza Dr #3, Reading · $20 in advance, $25 the day of the show
The Uptown Band plays a Thanksgiving Eve party at Bellevue Plaza Hall, 3400 Plaza Drive, on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
Hosted by Bellevue Plaza Hall
November 26, 2026 · 1:30 AM · DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn Street · $5 – $6
Thanksgiving dinner comes together in the Ballroom at DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, where families and friends can settle in for a holiday meal without anyone spending the morning at the stove.
Thu, Nov 26, 8:30 AM · Reading, PA · 5K $35 through November 6, $40 through November 23; fun run $25 with shirt, $15 without
Berks Gymnastics Team presents its Flippin' Fun 5K Turkey Run on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The fun run starts at 8:30 AM and the 5K run and walk at 9:00 AM.
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
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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
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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
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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
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