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September 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits
Settle onto your mat beneath a dome full of stars for a gentle yoga session inside the Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
September 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading · $10 – $20
JCWK Dance Lab and Alvernia University present the Summer Dance Series for Adults at the St. Bernardine Street campus in Reading, with this session beginning at 6:00 PM on September 22.
September 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading · All levels and abilities
Muhlenberg Township hosts Yoga in the Park at Jim Dietrich Park, with the class gathering near the farmhouse for a calm hour and change of practice in the open air.
Hosted by Muhlenberg Township
September 22, 2026 · 6:45 PM · 1950 Centre Ave, Reading
The Erie SeaWolves come to Reading for an evening of Double-A baseball at FirstEnergy Stadium, with first pitch set for 6:45 PM on September 22.
Hosted by Reading Fightin Phils
September 23, 2026 · 6:45 PM · 1950 Centre Ave, Reading
The Reading Fightin Phils host the Erie SeaWolves at FirstEnergy Stadium on Wednesday, September 23, with first pitch set for 6:45 PM.
Hosted by Reading Fightin Phils
September 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM · DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn St · $100
Dr. Maiysha Clairborne leads a full day built for people who guide teams and serve others.
September 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM · The Flynn PLEX at Alvernia University, 465 Saint Bernaradine Street, Reading · Free
Alvernia University's Tom and Helen Flynn PLEX hosts a morning built around staying steady, strong, and independent.
September 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Designed for elementary school age students; younger and older siblings welcome. Reservations required in advance.
Museum educators lead a morning made for homeschooling families, pairing guided gallery time with hands on projects that parents and kids work on together. The subject is Norman Rockwell and N.C.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
September 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · All ages
The Reading Roots Market brings farm vendors and fresh local produce to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts on Thursday, September 24, opening at 11:00 AM.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
September 25, 2026 · 1:00 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Guests of all ages welcome
The Reading Public Museum's Senior Series brings a documentary afternoon to the Neag Planetarium, with a screening of "Exposing Muybridge" on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
September 25, 2026 · 5:30 PM · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Museum members admitted with membership card; Reading School District students and their families admitted with proof of enrollment
The Reading Public Museum opens the doors early on How People Make Things, a traveling exhibition created by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, so members can explore it before it greets the...
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
September 25, 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 hosts a fulldome presentation built around Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, with all ten tracks of the album playing in order while 360 degree visuals wrap across the dome...
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
September 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · All ages; performances must be family friendly
Alley Open Mic brings the microphone to anyone with something to share. Presented by The Smiley House Project and GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, the series welcomes performances of every kind and...
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
September 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM · DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn St · $100
Cocktails & Classics brings supporters of the Reading Public Library together for an evening at the DoubleTree on Penn Street.
September 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Albright College, 1612 N. 13th St, Reading
Albright College opens its campus to alumni, students, families, and neighbors for Homecoming and Family Weekend, a day built around school spirit and connection across the greater Reading area.
September 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM · Albright College, 1621 N 13th Street, Reading
Albright College opens its campus on North 13th Street for Homecoming and Family Weekend, bringing together alumni, students, families, and neighbors from across Reading and Berks County.
September 26, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading · Free, open to the public
The Berks County Heritage Center turns on the machinery for a day at the Gruber Wagon Works, a National Historic Landmark that stands as one of the most complete rural wagon factories left in the...
Sat, Sep 26, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM · Reading, PA
The Berks Cultural Diversity Festival returns to Reading City Park, bringing together the many communities that make up Berks County for an afternoon in the open air.
September 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Berks County Genealogical Society Goggleworks Room 413 – 4th Floor, 201 Washington St, Reading · $40.00 – $50.00
The Berks County Genealogical Society hosts a Genealogy 101 session led by Betty Sustello at the GoggleWorks, Room 413.
September 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM · Reading Public Library, 100 N. 5th Street · Held in the library's adults department; drinks are free
The Reading Public Library opens its adults department at the Main branch for a mocktail hour, with fall themed drinks poured for anyone who stops in.
September 26, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Kula Kamala Foundation, 17 Basket Road, Reading · $88
The Farm Dinner Series brings the table out to the land at the Kula Kamala Foundation on Basket Road in Reading.
September 26, 2026 · 5:00 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading
Taste Of Chaos brings its touring rock package to Santander Arena on Saturday, September 26, with co-headliners Hollywood Undead and In This Moment sharing the stage.
Hosted by Santander Arena
September 27, 2026 · WCR Center for the Arts, 140 N 5th Street, Reading · Students admitted free with valid ID
TRICH is a solo play written and performed by Becca Schneider, who draws on her own experience of living with trichotillomania, a body-focused repetitive behavior involving the compulsive urge to...
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 · 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
Sun, Sep 20, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM · 3025 New Holland Road, Reading · $20
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center marks the turn of the season with a guided forest therapy walk that begins in the Mansion Garden.
Hosted by Nolde Forest - Sawmill
September 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading · Registration required
Local historian Alexa Freyman brings her aerial view of Berks County to the Heritage Center on Sunday afternoon.
Sun, Sep 20, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM · 3025 New Holland Road, Reading · $15
Slow movement meets early autumn in the woods just south of Reading. Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center hosts Autumn Moon Tai Chi on Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 5 p.m., an hour of gentle...
Hosted by Nolde Forest - Sawmill
September 20, 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 360-degree canvas for Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
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
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
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.
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
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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, 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
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.
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.
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
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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.
October 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Berks County Genealogical Society Goggleworks Room 413 – 4th Floor, 201 Washington St, Reading · $40.00 – $50.00
The Berks County Genealogical Society welcomes anyone curious about their family history to a Saturday session of Genealogy 101 at GoggleWorks, Room 413 on the fourth floor.
Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM · 1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading
The Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5K Run/Walk returns to the Berks County Heritage Center grounds at 1102 Red Bridge Road in Reading, with the course stepping off at 9:00 AM on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Hosted by Berks County Heritage Center
October 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free admission, all ages welcome
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading hosts an evening of music, dance, and community in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
October 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Reading Public Library, 100 N. 5th Street · Registration required
Death doula Karen Glass facilitates a Death Cafe at the Reading Public Library's main branch, part of a three part series.
October 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Reservations required to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome if space permits
Yoga Under The Stars brings a gentle practice into the Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum, where the dome overhead sets a calm, starry backdrop for the session.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
October 6, 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 built for studio teachers, college students, and anyone curious about trying dance...
October 8, 2026 · The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road · Reservations required by September 28, 2026; transportation, admissions, and meal included
The Reading Public Museum heads out for a day trip built around American creativity, with the bus departing at 8:00 am from the museum on Museum Road.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
October 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM · The Neag Planetarium, 500 Museum Rd, Reading · Designed for elementary school age students; younger and older siblings welcome. Reservations required by the Monday prior.
Homeschool families are invited to spend a morning looking at how Pennsylvania makes things.
Hosted by Reading Public Museum
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October 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · All ages
The Reading Roots Market brings farm vendors and fresh local produce to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in downtown Reading for a midday Thursday gathering.
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
October 8, 2026 · 5:00 PM · GoggleWorks, 201 Washington St, Reading · Free community event, all ages
GoggleWorks turns its courtyard over to the Reading Roots Night Market for a Halloween edition, with artisan vendors, handmade goods, and local makers set up across the campus as the evening comes...
Hosted by GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
October 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N 2nd Street, Reading
Compagnie Hervé Koubi brings Sol Invictus to the Miller Center for the Arts, an evening-length work that blends contemporary dance, urban movement, capoeira, and martial arts into one continuous rush...
October 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading · Free; registration required
Gring's Mill Recreation Area hosts an evening with Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward, a historian, author, and director of The Graduate School at Shippensburg University, for a talk on the long history of...
Fri, Oct 9, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Jim Dietrich Park, 4899 Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, Reading · Tickets at the gate for the hayride, the barn, or both; last tickets 9:30 PM
Jim Dietrich Park turns spooky for the evening with two attractions running side by side.
Hosted by Muhlenberg Township
October 9, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N 2nd Street, Reading
The music of California's Laurel Canyon scene comes to the Miller Center stage when Dan Clews and Phoebe Katis present California Dreams.
October 9, 2026 · 8:30 PM · 700 Penn St, Reading
Dominican bachata singer Dalvin La Melodia brings his voice to Santander Arena on Friday, October 9, 2026, with the performance beginning at 8:30 PM and doors opening at 7:00 PM.
Hosted by Santander Arena
October 10, 2026 · Miller Center for the Arts, 4 N 2nd Street, Reading
The Miller Center for the Arts welcomes The Carole King & James Taylor Story to Reading on October 10, 2026.
October 10, 2026 · 9:30 AM · Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Reading Regional Airport, 1054 Arnold Road · Free
The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum opens its pavilion for a fall book sale, with tables of books and magazines set out for browsing.
October 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Reading Public Library, 100 N. 5th Street
The Reading Public Library hosts an afternoon built around the songs of the Beatles, led by Doug Morris.
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Held each September on Penn Street. The city has not posted the 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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