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December 5, 2026 · Philadelphia Avenue, downtown Boyertown · Free
Chillin' on Main brings Boyertown's downtown to life for a day of holiday cheer. Organized by Building a Better Boyertown, the event centers on East Philadelphia Avenue and the surrounding blocks...
Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Sharadin Farmstead, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown · Free
Kutztown University's Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center celebrates Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions at the historic Sharadin Farmstead on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 AM to...
Hosted by Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center
Sat, Dec 5, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM · Red Caboose Park, Sinking Spring · Free; pre-registration required
Spring Township brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to Red Caboose Park on Saturday, December 5 from 1 to 3 PM, in four timed 30-minute sessions. Pre-registration is required through the township.
Hosted by Township of Spring
Sat, Dec 5, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM · Wernersville, PA · Free
The Wernersville Borough Rec Board hosts a holiday tree lighting at Borough Hall on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Hosted by Wernersville Borough
December 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Lydia Zavala brings her trio to Doc and Bubba's in Mohnton on Friday, December 5, with music starting at 6:00 PM.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
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Sat, Dec 5, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM · MStar Church, 100 Limekiln Road, Bechtelsville · Free; free-will offering
The Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit presents its 22nd holiday concert on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM at MStar Church, 100 Limekiln Road, Bechtelsville.
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 · South Mountain Park, Wernersville · Free to residents
The township welcomes the holiday season at South Mountain Park with its annual tree lighting, a short evening gathering built around the moment the lights come on.
Hosted by South Heidelberg Township
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 · 10:00 AM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Doc and Bubba's opens its doors for a holiday brunch in Mohnton, with the kitchen serving from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
December 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Rd, Birdsboro · Admission is charged. Children 5 and under and DBHA members are free.
Step into Christmas as the families of eighteenth century Pennsylvania would have known it.
Hosted by Daniel Boone Homestead
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
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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 · 4:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton · Children 12 and under eat free
Doc and Bubba's turns its dining room into a holiday workshop for an afternoon built around Christmas stories.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
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
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 · 5:30 AM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Mike Yinger performs live at Doc and Bubba's in Mohnton on December 10, with the show set to begin at 5:30.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
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 · 6:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Adriana Sica brings her guitar to Doc and Bubba's on December 11, with music starting at 6:00 PM.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
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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
December 12, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, 312 Gernants Church Rd · Free
The banquet hall at Leesport Farmers Market fills with dozens of holistic and craft vendors for a full day of holiday shopping.
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 · 6:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Andrea Amoroso brings live music to Doc and Bubba's in Mohnton on Friday, December 12, with the performance beginning at 6:00 PM.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
Sat, Dec 12, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM · St. John's Lutheran Church, 45 N Reading Avenue, Boyertown · Free
St. John's Lutheran Church in Boyertown hosts the Director's Big Band for an evening of classic and contemporary Christmas tunes on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The concert is free.
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 14, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton · Pets must be leashed or in a carrier; a pizza or cocktail purchase is required for a photo with Santa.
Doc and Bubba's opens its Mohnton dining room to four-legged guests for an evening of pizza and photos with Santa on December 14 at 5:30 PM.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
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Tue, Dec 15, 6:30 AM to 7:50 PM · Salem Church, 2150 Old Route 22, Lenhartsville · $60 per person, due November 1; sign up through SignUp Genius
The Salem Homeschool Group at Salem Church in Lenhartsville is running a charter bus day trip to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, December 15.
Hosted by Salem Church
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 · 4:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton · Children 12 and under eat free
Doc & Bubba's welcomes families to an afternoon of holiday crafting and storytelling on December 15.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
December 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Doc and Bubba's hosts a holiday evening in the Las Vegas lounge tradition, with tribute performers stepping into the shoes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin while Marilyn Montroe brings the Marilyn...
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's
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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