
Berks County Events
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Paws and Pizza with Santa
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

Museum of the Bible Day Trip from Salem Church
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

Arboretum Education - Roots, Legends, Lore & Traditions of the Christmas & Yule Season presented by Dave Kline
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

Story TIme
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

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A Rat Pack Christmas with Marilyn Montroe
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

Summer Dance Series for Adults
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.

Winter Enchanted
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

A Season of Beauty Bus Trip
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

Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)
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

End-of-Year Artist Celebration: Two Gallery Receptions, One Night!
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

Jay Gentile
December 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Live music comes to Doc and Bubba's on Friday, December 18, when Jay Gentile takes the stage at 6:00 PM.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

Ugly Sweater
December 19, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Pull the loudest sweater out of the closet and bring it to Doc and Bubba's for an Ugly Sweater night in Mohnton.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

Jim Conners Music
December 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Jim Conners brings his music to Doc and Bubba's in Mohnton on Friday, December 19, with the show starting at 6:00 PM.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

Yoga on the Mountain
December 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton · All levels welcome; no yoga experience necessary
Begin the morning with a guided yoga session at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, held in partnership with local studio YOGA-B-YOGA.

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Brunch with Santa
December 20, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Doc and Bubba's sets aside a December morning for Brunch with Santa, serving from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at its New Holland Road location in Mohnton.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

Story TIme
December 22, 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 over to the youngest guests for a holiday afternoon with the restaurant's own Elf.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

Summer Dance Series for Adults
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.

Josh & Tara
December 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Josh & Tara bring live music to Doc and Bubba's in Mohnton on Saturday, December 26, with the first set starting at 6:00 PM.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

Adriana Sica
December 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton
Live music comes to Doc and Bubba's in Mohnton on Sunday, December 27, when Adriana Sica takes the stage at noon.
Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

Sensory Hours at The Museum
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

Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 3, Week 1
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

Summer Dance Series for Adults
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.

Joe Gatto & Drew Lynch
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

Noon Year’s Eve 2026
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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Norfolk Admirals @ Reading Royals
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

Nye Special: The Music Of Elton John & Billy Joel
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

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 2027

Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)
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

Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 3, Week 2
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

Summer Dance Series for Adults
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.

Wheeling Nailers @ Reading Royals
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

Second Sunday: Studio Crawl
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...
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
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

Summer Dance Series for Adults
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...

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Trois-Rivières Lions @ Reading Royals
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

Trois-Rivières Lions @ Reading Royals
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

Wheeling Nailers @ Reading Royals
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

Introductory Martial Arts Class (Ages 6-Adult)
January 18, 2027 · 5:45 PM · Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn · Ages 6 through adult
East Coast Karate holds a one time introductory class at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, open to new students from age 6 through adult.

Summer Dance Series for Adults
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.
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