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Reading FilmFEST 2026

Reading FilmFEST 2026

November 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading

Reading FilmFEST brings independent cinema to downtown Reading, with screenings and programming centered at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts and continuing at R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Reading FilmFEST

Reading FilmFEST

November 6–8, 2026 · GoggleWorks and Reading Movies 11, Reading · Ticketed

Reading FilmFEST brings independent film to downtown Reading for a weekend of screenings and conversation.

Wellness Walk

Wellness Walk

November 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading · Free, registration suggested

Berks County Parks staff lead an hour-long brisk walk along the Union Canal Trail, starting from Gring's Mill Recreation Area.

The Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience

The Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience

November 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

Canine athletes take the stage at the Santander Performing Arts Center when The Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience comes to Reading on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Doors open at 4:00 PM.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues

November 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Genesius Theatre, 153 North 10th Street, Reading

Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues arrives at Genesius Theatre in a staging built on interviews with women about their lives, their bodies, and the violence many of them have lived through.

Gavin Adcock

Gavin Adcock

November 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

Country singer Gavin Adcock headlines Santander Arena on November 7 at 7:00 PM, bringing The Day I Hang It Up Tour to Reading with Braxton Keith and The Creekers on the bill. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Hosted by Santander Arena

November 2026

Second Sunday: Studio Crawl

Second Sunday: Studio Crawl

November 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free; visitors and families welcome

Spend a Sunday afternoon inside the working spaces of GoggleWorks in Reading, where the studios on the second and third floors open their doors for a self guided crawl.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Top of the Pops Concert

Top of the Pops Concert

November 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM · Antietam High School’s Auditorium, 201 N. 25th St., Reading · $9 – $25

Reading Choral Society joins the Antietam High School Choir for an afternoon of songs that have climbed the Top 20 charts, with music from the Beatles, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and more.

The Forest Year: A Conversation with Author Ethan Tapper

The Forest Year: A Conversation with Author Ethan Tapper

November 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading · Registration required; seating is limited

Vermont forester and writer Ethan Tapper comes to Gring's Mill to talk about his new book, The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving.

The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues

November 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Genesius Theatre, 153 North 10th Street, Reading

Genesius Theatre presents Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues, a stage work built from interviews with women about their lives, their bodies, and their experiences with violence.

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Trail Tales

Trail Tales

November 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading · Free, registration required. Geared toward children ages 3 to 5.

Trail Tales brings little ones outdoors for a morning of stories, nature, and hands on fun at the Berks County Heritage Center.

Art History Short Course: The Art of American Illustration

Art History Short Course: The Art of American Illustration

November 10, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Rd

The Reading Public Museum hosts a session of its four-week art history short course, led jointly by Scott Schweigert, Curator of Art and Civilizations, and Geoff Fleming, Executive Director and CEO.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 2, Week 2

Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 2, Week 2

November 10, 2026 · 5:30 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits

The Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum sets the scene for a gentle evening yoga session under a dome of stars.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Summer Dance Series for Adults

Summer Dance Series for Adults

November 10, 2026 · 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 run of classes on the St. Bernardine Street campus in Reading.

Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

November 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading · Open to all levels and abilities

Yoga in the Park brings a weekly practice to Jim Dietrich Park in Muhlenberg Township, with sessions held near the farmhouse on the grounds.

Hosted by Muhlenberg Township

Arts Town Hall Listening Session

Arts Town Hall Listening Session

November 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading

Berks County's creative community gathers at GoggleWorks for an Arts Town Hall Listening Session, hosted by the Yocum Institute for Arts Education in partnership with the Reading Musical Foundation...

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

NEW! Gentle Stretch Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 2, Week 2

NEW! Gentle Stretch Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 2, Week 2

November 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits. No experience necessary.

Settle in under the planetarium dome for an evening of gentle stretching, slow and soothing movement, and mindful breathing, with a touch of meditation to close out the hour.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Veterans Day Ceremony at City Park

Veterans Day Ceremony at City Park

November 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM · City Park, N. 11th Street & Washington Street, Reading

The Combined Veterans Council of Berks County gathers in Veterans Grove at City Park for a Veterans Day ceremony honoring those who have served.

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Lucy Darling: Simply Darling

Lucy Darling: Simply Darling

November 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

Carisa Hendrix arrives at the Santander Performing Arts Center as Lucy Darling, the glamorous vintage Hollywood socialite she created and has since toured around the world.

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

Trenton Ironhawks @ Reading Royals

Trenton Ironhawks @ Reading Royals

November 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Reading Royals welcome the Trenton Ironhawks to Santander Arena on Friday, November 13, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

Emerging Talent

Emerging Talent

November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM · WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N 5th Street, Reading

The Imani Winds bring their program "The People Could Fly: America at 250" to the WCR Center for the Arts on Friday, November 13 at 7:30 PM.

Imani Winds

Imani Winds

November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM · WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N 5th Street, Reading · Free

Imani Winds comes to the WCR Center for the Arts in downtown Reading on Friday, November 13 at 7:30 PM.

The Fab Four

The Fab Four

November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM · 136 N 6th St, Reading

The Fab Four brings its Beatles tribute to the Santander Performing Arts Center stage, recreating the group's live sound with note for note renditions of songs like "Can't Buy Me Love," "Yesterday,"...

Hosted by Santander Performing Arts Center

Rocks, Rock! and Mysterious Minerals

Rocks, Rock! and Mysterious Minerals

November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading · Free, registration required

Spend a Saturday morning working like a geologist at the Berks County Heritage Center.

Farm Dinner Series

Farm Dinner Series

November 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Kula Kamala Foundation, 17 Basket Road, Reading · $88

The Farm Dinner Series brings guests to the Kula Kamala Foundation on Basket Road in Reading for an afternoon built around a farm-to-table meal, live music, and unhurried conversation at the table.

Jill Haley Quietude: Music for Shenandoah National Park

Jill Haley Quietude: Music for Shenandoah National Park

November 14, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N 2nd Street, Reading

Composer and oboist Jill Haley writes music in America's national parks, often staying for weeks at a time as an Artist in Residence and shooting video of the places that shape each piece.

Sugarland

Sugarland

November 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush bring Sugarland to Santander Arena on the Ride or Die Tour, a fall run built around their album Enjoy the Ride.

Hosted by Santander Arena

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Christmas Past on Penn Street

Christmas Past on Penn Street

Sun, Nov 15, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM · 1102 Red Bridge Rd, Reading · Free, registration required

Berks County Parks and Recreation hosts Christmas Past on Penn Street at the Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Hosted by Berks County Heritage Center

Arboretum Education - The Garden Club of Reading presented by Tracy McKay

Arboretum Education - The Garden Club of Reading presented by Tracy McKay

November 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Free program, no registration needed

The Reading Public Museum's Arboretum Education series brings gardeners and plant lovers together for a morning talk led by Master Gardeners, avid horticulturists, and other specialists in the field.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Adirondack Thunder @ Reading Royals

Adirondack Thunder @ Reading Royals

November 17, 2026 · 10:30 AM · 700 Penn St, Reading

The Reading Royals host the Adirondack Thunder at Santander Arena for a weekday morning faceoff, with the puck dropping well before lunchtime.

Hosted by Reading Royals Hockey Club

Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 2, Week 3

Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 2, Week 3

November 17, 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 a dome of projected stars for an evening yoga session in the Neag Planetarium.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Summer Dance Series for Adults

Summer Dance Series for Adults

November 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20

JCWK Dance Lab and Alvernia University host an evening of the Summer Dance Series for Adults, a nine week program built for studio teachers, college students, and anyone curious about trying dance...

Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

November 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading · Open to all levels and abilities

Yoga in the Park brings a weekly practice to Jim Dietrich Park, with classes gathering near the farmhouse on the grounds.

Hosted by Muhlenberg Township

NEW! Gentle Stretch Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 2, Week 3

NEW! Gentle Stretch Yoga Under The Stars - Fall Series 2, Week 3

November 17, 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 under the dome at The Neag Planetarium for an evening of gentle stretching beneath a sky of stars.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Spirit of Scouting Breakfast

Spirit of Scouting Breakfast

November 18, 2026 · 7:30 AM · Redner’s Event Center, 2024 Centre Ave, Reading

Scouting America's Hawk Mountain Council gathers supporters for the Spirit of Scouting Breakfast, a morning program at the Redner's Event Center inside the Reading Fightin Phils ballpark.

Arts Town Hall Listening Session

Arts Town Hall Listening Session

November 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Open to artists, arts educators, creative professionals, and representatives of arts and cultural organizations; space is limited to 20 participants and advance registration is encouraged.

Berks County's arts community is invited to GoggleWorks for an Arts Town Hall Listening Session, one of several conversations happening at venues around the county this fall.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

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Junk Journaling

Junk Journaling

November 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading · Free; registration required

Junk journaling is the craft of building a personal book out of recycled and found materials, and this evening gathering at the Berks County Heritage Center gives local makers a place to do it...

The Afro-Semitic Experience

The Afro-Semitic Experience

November 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM · WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N 5th Street, Reading · Free

The Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks brings The Afro-Semitic Experience to the WCR Center for the Arts as this year's Leo Camp Memorial Lecture, presented in the form of a concert.

Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)

Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)

November 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free activities on site; SNAP/EBT, FMNP, cash, and cards accepted by vendors

The Reading Roots Market brings a midday farmers market to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in downtown Reading.

Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Senior Series - Artist Talk by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

Senior Series - Artist Talk by Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso

November 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Guests of all ages welcome

The Reading Public Museum's Senior Series brings visitors together for an afternoon of learning built around what is on view at The Museum.

Hosted by Reading Public Museum

Dates to be announced

Reading Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival

Reading Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival

Held in September or October on Penn Street in past years. No organizer has posted a 2026 date. · Penn Street, downtown Reading · Free

A downtown parade and street festival celebrating Puerto Rican and Latino heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month, with floats, music, dancers, and food along Penn Street. 2026 date not yet posted.

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