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Thanksgiving in Berks County 2026
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.
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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
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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
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.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
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.
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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.
Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center
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
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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
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