Berks County Events

December 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Arrival brings the Christmas story to the Santander Arena stage on December 3, 2026, with a 7:00 PM start.

Hosted by Santander Arena

December 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading

The Handcrafted Holiday Market brings artists and makers together at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading for an evening of holiday shopping.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

December 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Doc and Bubba's, 4312 New Holland Rd, Mohnton

Cliff Starkey brings his keyboards to Doc and Bubba's on Friday evening, December 4.

Hosted by Doc and Bubba's

December 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM · GoggleWorks Boscov Theater, 201, Reading · $15

Berks County's holiday sketch comedy tradition returns to the Boscov Theater at GoggleWorks, and it is built for anyone who loves the season as well as anyone already counting down to January.

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 fills GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading with artists and makers selling handmade holiday gifts, from the kind of pieces you keep to the kind you wrap up for...

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

December 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Blinck Studios, 1011 N Park Rd Suite 300, Wyomissing · $25.00

Safe Berks brings Peace in Motion to Blinck Studios in Wyomissing on Saturday, December 5, a fitness party built around dancing together for a cause.

December 5, 2026 · 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, 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

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

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.

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 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 · 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

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.

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

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 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 · 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 · 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.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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