Fairs, festivals, markets, parades, and events from local businesses across the county.
Got an event?
Halloween in Berks County 2026
September 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton · All levels welcome, no yoga experience necessary; limited to 15 participants per session
Start your Sunday with a morning yoga session on the mountain, led by Orwigsburg studio YOGA-B-YOGA in partnership with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
September 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Wyomissing, PA · Free
The Wyomissing Fall Walk Series brings neighbors together in the Parklands for a guided morning walk led by the Welshman, whose "Walk with the Welshman" outing traces the earliest chapters of the...
Hosted by Wyomissing Borough
Sun, Sep 27, 10:00 AM · 10 South 2nd Street, Reading
Runners and walkers gather on the Reading Area Community College riverfront campus at 2nd and Penn Streets for the Michael H. Wise II Memorial 5K and Half Mile Fun Run.
Hosted by Reading Area Community College
September 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM · West Reading Park & Pavilion, 505 Sycamore Road
The West Reading Farmers' Market brings local growers and food makers together on Sunday morning, with the market getting underway at 10:00 AM at West Reading Park & Pavilion.
Hosted by West Reading Borough
September 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Seating is limited and available first come, first served
Thorn Alley Stage at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts turns over a full Sunday to live music, with a lineup built around local talent and acts worth catching before word gets around.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
September 27, 2026 · Showings at 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Road, Reading · Tickets from $39.90 including fees (adult, junior, VIP+ and priority-entry options); refundable up to 30 days before the show
The Neag Planetarium turns its dome into a full surround canvas for Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon, an immersive audio visual presentation of the album from start to finish.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
September 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading
Three British acts share one stage in downtown Reading for an evening that reaches from the British Invasion through the MTV years.
Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center
September 28, 2026 · 5:00 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · All ages and abilities; included with Museum or Planetarium admission, and included for members
The Reading Public Museum sets aside sensory-inclusive time for visitors and their caretakers who prefer a quieter way to explore the galleries.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
September 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 at the Reading Public Museum for a gentle yoga session guided by a certified instructor.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
Probably a great new restaurant opening, three local job openings, a weekend event 10 minutes away, and a local deal. Berks Connect tracks all of it in one clean Friday dispatch. Enter your email below to catch the next issue.
Keep Me In The Loop →
September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Reading Coffee Company, 316 W Main Street, Birdsboro · $80
Reading Coffee Company opens its Birdsboro shop for a hands-on evening devoted to pour over brewing, led by Beverage Director John Cappelletti.
September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20
JCWK Dance Lab brings its Summer Dance Series for Adults to Alvernia University, a nine week run of classes built for people who want to move.
September 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading · Open to all levels and abilities
Muhlenberg Township Parks and Recreation hosts a yoga class in the open air at Jim Dietrich Park, gathering near the park's farmhouse for a calm hour of practice as the evening settles in.
Hosted by Muhlenberg Township
September 30 – October 4, 2026 · Reading Liederkranz, Pennside (Lower Alsace Township) · Ticketed
The Reading Liederkranz brings its Oktoberfest celebration back to Pennside for five days of German food, drink, and music.
Thu, Oct 1 · Throughout Wyomissing
Wyomissing's neighborhoods turn festive for the BOO'ing Halloween House Decorating Contest, a borough-wide celebration organized by Wyomissing Borough Parks and Recreation.
Hosted by Wyomissing Borough
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.
Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM · All across the Borough of Wyomissing
Pumpkin People of Wyomissing turns the whole borough into a fall gallery. Pumpkin headed figures appear at homes, storefronts, and gathering spots around town, each one built and dressed up by the...
Hosted by Wyomissing Borough
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 · 5:00 PM · Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn · Free admission, all are welcome
Syrian-born artist Nasr Warour brings "Sort of Wind" to the Holleran Gallery at Yocum Institute for Arts Education, marking the North American debut of this body of work.
October 2, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn · For teens and adults with developmental delays and their families
The Yocum Institute for Arts Education hosts an evening of karaoke built for teens and adults with developmental delays, along with their families.
Your customers are already on this page. A free BerksConnect listing puts your business, deals, events, and job openings in front of them.
Add or claim your business →
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 · 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 · 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 · 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown · Ticket prices begin at $10.00
Weaver's Orchard turns the first Saturday of October into a full day on the farm, with pick your own fall favorites, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and a sunflower field you can take in from a viewing...
Hosted by Weaver's Orchard Inc
Sat, Oct 3 · South Mountain Park, Wernersville · Free to residents
South Heidelberg Township brings its fall festival to South Mountain Park in Wernersville, one of the spots the township regularly uses for its seasonal community gatherings.
Hosted by South Heidelberg Township
Sat, Oct 3, 8:30 AM · South Madison Street, Boyertown
The Boyertown Rotary Fall Frolic 5K sends runners and walkers through Boyertown on an early October morning, with the start on South Madison Street.
Hosted by Boyertown Community Park
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
Fairs, fundraisers, carnivals, concerts - post your event free and it gets its own page, a spot on the calendar, and a shot at the weekly newsletter.
Post your event →
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.
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Main St, Fleetwood
Fleetwood's Main Street becomes a walkable gathering spot for a fall Saturday, with local businesses opening their doors and vendors lining the sidewalks.
Hosted by Fleetwood Borough
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM · 326 June Avenue, Blandon
The Shiitake Shuffle sets out from 326 June Avenue in Blandon on a Saturday morning in early October, offering a 5K run for people chasing a time and a 1.5 mile walk for anyone who would rather take...
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.
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · 611 Siegfriedale Road, Kutztown · Free (page does not list admission; past years asked a parking donation)
Rodale Institute opens its Kutztown farm for a harvest celebration built around the turn of the season.
Hosted by Rodale Institute
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.
Sat, Oct 3, 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM · 94 Walnut Rd, Hamburg
Harvest Fest brings a full afternoon and evening of live music, food, and neighborly company to the grounds of St. Mary Parish on Walnut Road in Hamburg.
Hosted by St Mary Roman Catholic Church
Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 42 Community Center Drive, Kempton · $12 adults, $6 children 3-11
The Wanamaker, Kempton & Southern Railroad turns a fall afternoon into a ride through the hills of northern Berks County, where the tree line does the heavy lifting in early October.
Hosted by WK&S Railroad
Probably a great new restaurant opening, three local job openings, a weekend event 10 minutes away, and a local deal. Berks Connect tracks all of it in one clean Friday dispatch. Enter your email below to catch the next issue.
Keep Me In The Loop →Planning the whole festival year? Read our guide to Berks County fairs & festivals. Own a business? List it free and post your events here.