Events in Reading

December 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

ROA brings his blend of romantic trap and reggaeton to the Santander Performing Arts Center, carrying the R&B and soul textures that set the Naranjito, Puerto Rico native apart on the island's...

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

December 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Free program, no registration needed

The Reading Public Museum's arboretum education series turns to the winter holidays with a morning talk from Dave Kline on the roots, legends, lore, and traditions of the Christmas and Yule season.

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December 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20

JCWK Dance Lab teams up with Alvernia University for a nine-week dance series made for adults, whether you teach at a studio, study in college, or have never set foot in a dance class before.

December 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

Winter Enchanted brings a Christmas stage spectacular to the Santander Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

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December 17, 2026 · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Reservations required by December 1, 2026

The Reading Public Museum heads south for a day shaped around holiday decor and American landscape painting.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading

Reading Roots Market sets up at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts on Washington Street, turning the middle of a December day into a chance to shop local.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

December 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · All are welcome

GoggleWorks closes out the year by turning the spotlight on the people who fill its studios, classrooms, and galleries.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

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

JCWK Dance Lab and Alvernia University present an evening of the Summer Dance Series for Adults at Alvernia's Reading campus on December 22 at 6:00 PM.

December 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Open to guests of all ages and abilities; registration suggested

The Reading Public Museum opens its galleries for a sensory-inclusive evening designed for guests and caretakers who prefer a calmer, quieter setting.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 29, 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 sky full of stars.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20

JCWK Dance Lab teams up with Alvernia University for an evening of dance classes built for adults, whether you teach at a studio, dance in college, or have never set foot in a class before.

December 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

Joe Gatto and Drew Lynch bring the Wrap It Up Tour to the Santander Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

December 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Rd

Families can welcome the new year without staying up late at the Reading Public Museum's Noon Year's Eve celebration.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

December 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading · Kids ages 14 and under admitted free, with two free kids tickets per adult ticket

The Reading Royals close out the year with an afternoon of professional hockey at Santander Arena, welcoming the Norfolk Admirals to downtown Reading.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

December 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Santander Performing Arts Center, 136 N 6th Street, Reading

The Reading Symphony Orchestra closes out the year at the Santander Performing Arts Center with a program built around the songbooks of Elton John and Billy Joel.

Hosted by Reading Symphony Orchestra

December 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

The Reading Symphony Orchestra closes out the year at the Santander Performing Arts Center with a program built around the songbooks of Elton John and Billy Joel.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

January 5, 2027 · 11:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free activities on site; SNAP/EBT, FMNP, cash, and cards accepted

The Reading Roots Market brings a midday farmers market to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in downtown Reading, with fresh produce and local vendors filling the space from 11am to 2pm.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

January 5, 2027 · 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

January 5, 2027 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20

JCWK Dance Lab and Alvernia University present a dance series made for adults, whether you teach at a studio, are studying in college, or have never set foot in a dance class.

January 6, 2027 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading · College students can claim the Wild Wednesday buy one get one ticket offer at the box office with a valid college ID or .edu email address.

The Reading Royals host the Wheeling Nailers for a midweek night of professional hockey at Santander Arena in downtown Reading. Puck drops at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

January 10, 2027 · 12:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free admission

Spend a Sunday afternoon inside the working studios at GoggleWorks in Reading. The studio crawl opens up the second and third floors, where you can wander the hallways, take in the artwork on display...

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January 10, 2027 · 7:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, both familiar to television audiences from "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," bring their improvised stage show Asking for Trouble to the Santander Performing Arts Center on...

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

January 12, 2027 · 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 at the Neag Planetarium for an hour of gentle yoga under a sky full of stars.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

January 12, 2027 · 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 who has been curious about dance...

January 15, 2027 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Reading Royals host the Trois-Rivières Lions at Santander Arena, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

January 16, 2027 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Reading Royals host the Trois-Rivieres Lions at Santander Arena, bringing a night of ECHL hockey to downtown Reading.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

January 18, 2027 · 1:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading · Kids ages 14 and under free (two free kids tickets with each adult ticket)

The Reading Royals host the Wheeling Nailers for a holiday afternoon of ECHL hockey at Santander Arena, with the puck dropping at 1:00 PM.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

January 19, 2027 · 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 a gentle yoga session set against a projected night sky.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

January 19, 2027 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20

JCWK Dance Lab and Alvernia University have teamed up for the Summer Dance Series for Adults, a nine-week run of classes on the university's Reading campus.

January 26, 2027 · 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 a gentle yoga session led by a certified instructor.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

January 26, 2027 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20

JCWK Dance Lab partners with Alvernia University for a dance series made for adults, from studio teachers and college students to people stepping into a class for the very first time.

January 27, 2027 · 6:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

The Heeler family comes to the stage at the Santander Performing Arts Center when Bluey's Big Play arrives in Reading.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

January 29, 2027 · 8:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

Bull riding comes to downtown Reading when Professional Bull Riding takes over Santander Arena on Friday, January 29, 2027 at 8:00 PM.

Hosted by Santander Arena

January 30, 2027 · 10:00 AM · The Nature Place, 575 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading · Free

Gardeners of every experience level are welcome at the Seed Swap, held at The Nature Place in Reading.

January 30, 2027 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

William Shatner comes to the Santander Performing Arts Center for an evening built around one of science fiction's most enduring films.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

February 2, 2027 · 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 campus in Reading.

February 5, 2027 · 8:30 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

Dalvin La Melodia brings his Latin music show to Santander Arena in downtown Reading on Friday, February 5, 2027.

Hosted by Santander Arena

February 6, 2027 · 7:30 PM · Santander Performing Arts Center, 136 N 6th Street, Reading

The Reading Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at the Santander Performing Arts Center with a program built around Mahler's Symphony No. 4, led by conductor Andrew Constantine.

Hosted by Reading Symphony Orchestra

February 6, 2027 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

The Reading Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at the Santander Performing Arts Center for a program centered on Mahler's Symphony No. 4.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

February 9, 2027 · 10:30 AM · 700 Penn St, Reading · Designed for K-12 school groups; season members and the general public are also welcome

Morning hockey comes to downtown Reading as the Royals host the Adirondack Thunder, the ECHL club based in Glens Falls, New York, at Santander Arena.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club