Family Events Calendar

The activities that appear in the Family Events Calendar are activities for the whole family.  See The Parenting Connection for activities and support groups of interest to the active and involved parent.

August 1 - 31
Treasure Hunt in Stoudtburg Village, hunt for treasures in the shops, Stoudtburg Village, Adamstown (Free) 717-484-1339 www.stoudtburgvillage.com 

August 2
“Flow Circus,” all ages, 1 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255 www.lititzlibrary.org 

“She Wore A Yellow Ribbon” movie, 7 pm, Hamburg Strand Theatre, Hamburg (Free) 610-562-3106 http://www.hamburgpa.org/

Summer Reading Storytime: “Fish,” 11 am, Bernville Area Community Library, Bernville (Free) 610-488-1302 www.berks.lib.pa.us/bernvilleacl/

August 2 – 7
Schuylkill County Fair, Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri, 4 – 11 pm; Tue & Sat, 1 – 11 pm, Summit Station ($) 570-366-1953 http://www.schuylkillfair.com/ 

August 3
“Flow Circus” with Paul Miller, all ages, 10 am, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 717-684-2255 

“Let’s Juggle,” all ages, 7 – 8 pm, Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing ($) 610-374-8839 http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/

National Night Out Against Crime- food, fun & exhibits, 6 – 9 pm, Campbelltown Fire Co, Campbelltown (Free) 717-838-1376

August 4
Butterflies and Moths, ages teen – adult, 7 pm, Elanco Library Activity Room, New Holland (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525 www.elancolibrary.org 

Family Movie Night, all ages, starts at dusk, Buchanan Park, Lancaster (Free) 717-392-2115

August 4 & 11
Preschool Story Time, ages 3 – 5, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510 

August 4, 11, 18 & 25
Ceramic Demonstrations, Noon – 3 pm, GoggleWorks, Reading (Free) 610-374-4600 http://www.goggleworks.org/ 

August 5
Maggie Spike Concert, 6 – 8 pm, Kaercher Creek Park, Hamburg (Free) 610-374-2944  http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/ 

August 6
Art Stroll: Wheels of Time, 6 – 8:30 pm, Downtown Hamburg (Free) Rain date Aug 13,  610-562-3106 www.hamburgpa.org 

Disney’s “101 Dalmations,” 11 am & 1 pm, Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville ($, pre-reg) 215-257-5808 www.st94.com

Wine & Cheese Train, 7 pm, Strasburg Rail Road, Strasburg ($, pre-reg) 717-687-8421 www.strasburgrailroad.com

August 7
26^th Annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes & Gardens, 10 am – 5 pm, Mount Gretna ($) 717-371-1508 www.gretnamusic.org/tourofhomes  

In the Good Old Summertime - lawn games, food, cars, 11 am - 3 pm, Pennypacker Mills Historic Site, Schwenksville (Free) 610-287-9349 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/ 

Trailer Park Troubadours, 8 pm, Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville ($, pre-reg) 215-257-5808 www.st94.com

Weekend Warrior Triathlon, 7:30 -- 8:30 am check-in, 9:15 am race, Shillington Park, Shillington ($, pre-reg) 610-775-4614 http://www.makebreak.com

Yummie's Birthday Party & Buffet Breakfast, 8:30 am, $9.95 for kids & $12.95 adults; 9am - 1pm, Kid's fun activities, crafts, balloon animals, visit to Tractor Town & more; 11 am- Noon, games, entertainment, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse (free admission & parking, $ for activities) 800-732-3538

August 8
Adult Summer Reading Movie Matinee, 2:15 pm, Bernville Area Community Library, Bernville (Free) 610-488-1302 www.berks.lib.pa.us/bernvilleacl/ 

First Pennsylvania Regiment Flintlock Shoot, 10 am - 4 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 www.danielboonehomestead.org

“Housekeeping out of Doors: Pennsylvania Women & Conservation” by Pennsylvania Humanities Council, 2 pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks

Second Sunday Event, 11 am – 4 pm, GoggleWorks, Reading (Free) 610-374-4600 http://www.goggleworks.org/

“The Endangered Sea Turtles of Bioko Island,” Travel to the islands of West Africa to encounter four species of sea turtles! Heidi Rader will share information about and photos of these gentle creatures, 4 pm, Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2944 http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/

Wicker Baskets with Beads, ages 10 & up, 1 – 4 pm, Lancaster Env. Education Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks/

August 9
Entertainer Matt Dodd, 11 am, Bernville Area Community Library, Bernville (Free) 610-488-1302 www.berks.lib.pa.us/bernvilleacl/ 

Wetland Wonders, grade K & up, 10 am, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255 www.lititzlibrary.org

August 9 – 14
Reading Fair, Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, 10 am – 4 pm; Wed & Sat, 1 – 10 pm, County & Hilltop Roads, Bern Twp. ($) 610-370-3473 www.readingfair.us 

August 10
Plant Walk, walk and learn about the uses of plants, ages 8 – 12, 9:30 am, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks 

“Wetland Wonders with Sallie Gregory,” all ages, 10 am, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 717-684-2255

August 10 – 22
“Ruthless! The Musical,” check website for times, Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville ($, pre-reg) 888-805-7056 http://www.totempoleplayhouse.org/ 

August 12
“Back to School is Cool,” 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510 

“Visiting Easter Island and Chile” with Vera Albert, ages teen – adult, 11 am, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 717-684-2255

August 13
Family Concert: Roger Day - kids sing loud, jump high, dream big, 7 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/ 

Momenta String Quartet, 8 pm, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown ($) 717-361-1508 www.gretnamusic.org

Scrapbooking, 6 – 10 pm, Bernville Area Community Library, Bernville (Free) 610-488-1302 www.berks.lib.pa.us/bernvilleacl/

August 13 - 14
Annual Goschenhoppen Folk Festival, Fri, Noon – 8; Sat, 10 am – 6 pm, Henry Antes Plantation, Perkiomenville ($) 215-679-9109 http://www.goschenhoppen.org/currevent_1.htm#e2 

Hogwarts Express Parties, ages 8 & up w/adult, Fri & Sat, 11 am & 1 pm, Railroad Museum of PA, Strasburg ($, pre-reg) 717-687-8628 www.rrmuseumpa.org 

August 14
48^th Annual Hamburg Merchant Sidewalk Sale, 8 am – 3 pm, Downtown Hamburg (Free) 610-562-2051 www.hamburgpa.org

Allegro the Chamber Orchestra of Lancaster, 2 & 7:30 pm, Barshinger Center for Musical Arts, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-560-7317 www.allegrochamberorchestra.org 

Allentown Band Concert, 6 pm, William Delong Memorial Park, Bowers (Free) 610-867-1578 www.allentownband.com

Hamburg Community Days, 7 – 10 pm, Hamburg Park, Hamburg (Free) 610-562-0589 www.hamburgpa.org  

Intriguing Insects, ages 6 & up, 10 – 11 am & 1 – 2 pm, Lancaster Env. Education Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks/ 

Red Lion Street Fair, 9 am – 4 pm, Center Square, Red Lion (Free) 717-244-0886 www.rlaba.com

Search the Tulpehocken for water critters, ages 6 & up, 2 – 3 pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks  

Storytelling Day, 10 am – 4 pm, Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster ($) 717-569-0401 http://www.landisvalleymuseum.org/

Summer Star Party, 8 pm, Kaercher Creek Park, Hamburg (Free) 610-374-2944 http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/

August 15
“Easy Rider,” 2 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405 http://www.hersheytheatre.com/ 

Flea Market, 7 am – 2 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/

The History and Uses of Lavender, all ages, 2  pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks

Wuppertaler-Kurrende German Boys’ Choir Concert, 4 pm, Mellinger Mennonite Church, Lancaster ($) 717-393-9745 www.LancasterRoots300.org

August 15 – December 15
Annual Autumn Hawkwatch, 9 am – 5 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 www.hawkmountain.org

August 16
“Back to School is Cool,” 6:30 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510 

August 16 – 21
Kutztown Fair, Mon – Fri, opens 4 pm; Sat, opens 2 pm, Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown ($) 610-683-3458 http://kutztownfairgrounds.com/fair/mainpage.htm 

August 17
Toddler Time, ages 2 – 3 w/adult, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510 

“Wonders of Water,” grade K & up, 10 am, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255 www.lititzlibrary.org

August 19
“End of Summer Reading Party with Magician John Andrews,” all ages, 6:30 pm, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 717-684-2255 

August 20
Little Brown Bats are Back – slide show and walk, 7 pm, Wertz Covered Bridge, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks  

Party on the Plaza, The Reese Project - bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a night out , 5  –  8 pm, Stoudtburg Village, Adamstown (Free) 717-484-1339 www.stoudtburgvillage.com

QuickStart Your Kayak - Introduction to Flat Water Kayaking, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, French Creek State Park, Elverson ($, pre-reg) 610-582-9680 http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/

August 21
18^th Annual Pioneer Day, 10 am – 6 pm, Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine, 19^th & Oak Streets, Ashland ($) 570-875-3850 www.pioneertunnel.com 

Cross Stitch Workshop, 10 am, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks

Furnace Operation Day - 7 am breakfast buffet, flea market, archaeology presentation, Hay Creek Valley Historical Association, Geigertown (Free, $ buffet) 610-286-0388 http://www.haycreek.org/index.htm

Summer Wildflower Walk, 2 – 3 pm, Kaercher Creek Park, Hamburg (Free) 610-374-2944 http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/

Tomato Blast Festival, families, 9 am - 2 pm, Boyertown Area YMCA William S. Hollenbach Center, 3065 N. Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville (Free) 610-754-7010 http://www.boyertownymca.org

August 21 – 22
Sixth Annual Hanover Civil War Living History Weekend, Sat, 8 am – 9 pm; Sun, 8 am – 5 pm, Codorus State Park, Hanover (Free) 717-637-6130 www.hanoverchamber.com

“Wheels of the World,” Auto Parts Flea Market and Auction, opens 7 am, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/  

August 22
Learn about the first women comic artist, Rose O’Neill, 2 pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks 

“Run4Sam” Race, 9:30 am, Gring’s Mill Park, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg) 610-698-6165 www.run4sam.net

August 23
“Sign & Sign Story Family Time, all ages, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510 

August 23 - 28
Elizabethtown Fair, 9 am daily, Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, Elizabethtown ($) 717-361-7188 

August 24
“Art in the Park,” ages 7 & up, 1 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy ($, pre-reg) 717-653-1510 

August 27 – 28
11^th Annual New Holland Summer Fest, Fri, Noon – 9 pm; Sat, 10 am – 5 pm, New Holland Community Park, New Holland ($) 717-354-7533 www.nhsummerfest.org 

Murder Mystery Train, 6:30 pm, WK & S Railroad, Kempton ($, pre-reg) 610-756-6469 www.kemptontrain.com

August 28
8^th Annual Berks Celtic Oyster Festival, Noon – 9 pm, St. Benedict's Grove, Plowville ($) 610-385-7430 www.celticoysterfest.com 

Butterfly Gardening, all ages, 10 – 11 am, Lancaster Env. Education Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks/

Butterfly Walk, all ages, 1 – 2 pm, Lancaster Env. Education Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks/

Geocaching for Beginners, 10 am, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks  

Heritage Day, 10 am – 5 pm, Girard Park, Shenandoah (Free) 570-462-2060 

Peach Festival, 2 – 8 pm, Zion Lutheran Church, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-4130

August 28 – 29
Yorkfest Arts Festival, 10 am – 5 pm, Downtown York (Free) 717-848-9339 www.yorkcity.org 

August 29
“The Joller Story-Life in a Company Coal Mine & Village,” 2 – 3:30 pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2944 http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/ 

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September 1
Century of Jazz by the HSO Jazz Ensemble, 6 – 7 pm, Warehime-Myers Mansion, Hanover ($) 717-632-3207 www.hanoverareahistoricalsociety.org 

September 3
Family Fun Night – Wiggle for the World – Spiderman and Tinkerbell Visit, ages 3 & up, 6 – 8 pm, Manheim Mini-Park, Manheim (Free, pre-reg) 717-665-6700 

September 3 – 6
Art & Crafts Festival, 10 am – 5 pm, Long’s Park, Lancaster ($) 717-735-8883 www.longspark.org

September 4
7^th Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival – food festival honoring the burger, 3 stages of non-stop entertainment, artists, crafters, children’s activities, burger cook-offs, burger eating competitions & more, 10 am – 6pm, 3^rd, 4^th & State St., Hamburg (Free) 610-562-3106 www.hamburgpa.org 

45^th Annual Duryea Day, 9 am – 4 pm, Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown (Free) 610-367-2090 www.boyertownmuseum.org  

September 5
Christopher Dean Band Concert, 5 – 8 pm, Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing (Free) Rain Date Sep 12, 610-374-2944 http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/ 

Flea Market, 7 am – 2 pm; Toy Show, 7 am – 1 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/

Train Run Day, Noon – 5 pm, Laurel Run Railroad, Temple (Free) 610-929-5444 www.rsme.org

September 9
Kids Saving the Earth Club Meeting, ages 7 & up, 7 pm, Manheim Community Library, Manheim (Free, pre-reg) 717-665-6700 

September 10
“Taste the World,” 5 – 8 pm, Downtown Lancaster ($) 717-290-6948  http://www.KidsAndCultures.com/tastetheworld 

“The Three Phantoms,” 8 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405 http://www.hersheytheatre.com/

September 10 - 11
15^th Annual Bowers Chile Pepper Food Festival, Fri & Sat, 9 am – 6 pm, Bowers (Free) 610-682-7045 www.pepperfestival.com 

September 10 – 12
Hay Creek Festival, 10 am – 5 pm, Hay Creek Valley Historical Association, Geigertown (Free) 610-286-0388 http://www.haycreek.org/festivals.htm 

September 10 – 12 & 17 – 19
“Hansel and Gretel – A Modern Tale,” call for times, Reading Community Players, Reading ($) 610-375-9106 http://www.readingcommunityplayers.com/contact/

September 10 – 19
2010 York Fair, check website for times, York Fairgrounds, York ($) 717-848-2596 www.yorkexpo.com 

York Fair, Mon - Thu, opens Noon, Fri - Sun, opens 10 am, York Fairgrounds, York ($) 717-848-2596 http://www.yorkfair.org

September 11
21^st Annual Barbecue & Benefit Auction, Fairmount Homes, Ephrata ($) 717-354-1800 www.fairmounthomes.org 

Children’s Teen / Outgrown Sale, 8 am – 2 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://home.comcast.net/~berkskidscloset

College Prep Workshop, 1:30 pm, for HS students 10th - 12th grade with their parents, Huntington Learning Center, Village Square Shopping Center, Broadcasting Rd., Wyomissing (Free) 610-373-5821 http://www.collegeavenues.com/College_Avenues/Events.html

Ephrata Merchant's Association "37th Annual Art and Craft Festival & Restaurant Fair," 9am - 3pm, Streets of Downtown, Ephrata (Free) 717-738-9010 For more information go to www.ephratamerchants.com    

Make a Kite with Carl Leisy, 1 – 4 pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks

Saturday Morning Workshop: “Fond Memories Grandparent’s Gift,” 10 – 11:30 am, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($, pre-reg) 610-515-8000 www.crayola.com 

September 11 - 12
25^th Annual Mushroom Festival, Sat, 10 am – 7 pm; Sun, 10 am – 5 pm, Downtown Kennett Square ($) www.mushroomfestival.org 

September 11 – 19
“Day Out With Thomas,” check website for times, Strasburg Rail Road, Strasburg ($, pre-reg) 717-687-8421 www.strasburgrailroad.com 

September 12
23nd Annual Arts & Antiques Fair, 10 am – 5 pm, Centre Park, Reading (Free) Rain date Sep 12,  610-375-7860 http://www.centrepark.org/ 

Celebrate Grandparents’ Day, Noon – 5 pm, The Crayola Factory, Easton (1 grandparent free w/paid child, pre-reg) 610-515-8000 www.crayola.com

Fall Antietam Recreational Hike, 10 am – Noon, Parking Lot on Angora Road, Antietam (Free) 610-374-8839 http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/

First Pennsylvania Regiment Flintlock Shoot, 2 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 www.danielboonehomestead.org

Second Sunday Event, 11 am – 4 pm, GoggleWorks, Reading (Free) 610-374-4600 http://www.goggleworks.org/

 “Wheels,” 11 am – 3 pm, Downtown Lancaster (Free) 717-291-4758 http://www.lancastercityevents.com 

September 14
Workshop on the College and Financial Aid Process, presented by College Avenues, 7 pm, 1100 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 125, Wyomissing, JCC of Reading (Free) 610-921-0624 http://www.collegeavenues.com/College_Avenues/Events.html

September 14 – 18
Denver Fair, check website for daily schedule, Denver Memorial Park, Denver ($) 717-336-4072 http://thedenverfair.com/index.html  

September 16 -18
Oley Valley Community Fair, 9 am – 11 pm, Oley Fairgrounds, Oley (Free) 610-987-3469 http://oleyfair.org/  

September 17 – 18
36th Annual Seven Sweets & Sours Tailgate Festival - You'll have a ball as we preserve this year's harvest and honor fall tailgating season with celebration of eating, music, & sports fun, Fri & Sat, 9 am- 6 pm, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse (Free) 800-732-3538  

Sweets & Sour Tailgate Festival, 9 am – 6 pm, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse ($) 800-732-3538 http://www.kitchenkettle.com/Event

September 18
“A Visit with Frog and Toad (costume characters),” ages 3 – 10, 10 am, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 717-684-2255 

Bike Hike Along the Union Canal, all ages, 10 am, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks

“Defenders of the Planet, Your World-Water,” ages 5 & up, 10 am, Manheim Community Library, Manheim (Free, pre-reg) 717-665-6700 

Family Storytime, all ages, 10 am, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255 www.lititzlibrary.org

Monarch Migration Celebration, 10 am – 4 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 http://hawkmountain.org/Events.php

Snitz Fest & Heritage Day, 9 am – 4 pm, Hans Herr House, Willow Street ($) 717-393-9745

The Eagle Watchers, 5 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 http://hawkmountain.org/Events.php

Whoopie Pie Festival, 11 am – 5 pm, Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn, Ronks ($) 717-687-8635 www.whoopiepiefestival.com

September 18 – 23
47^th All-American Dairy Show, Pennsylvania Fair Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg ($) 717-787-2905 www.allamerican.state.pa.us/  

September 19
27^th Annual Fall Fiddle Festival, 9 am – 5 pm, Lyons Community Park, Lyons (Free) 610-682-7267 www.lyonsfiddlefest.com 

Children's Raptor ID Workshop, ages 8 – 12, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg) 610-756-6961 http://hawkmountain.org/Events.php

Flea Market, 7 am – 2 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/

Lancaster’s CommUnityFEST, Noon – 4 pm, Binns Park, Lancaster (Free) 717-299-7840

Mushroom ID Workshop with Joe Lankalis, 2 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 http://hawkmountain.org/Events.php

Nature Program, 2 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 www.danielboonehomestead.org

September 23
Jr. League presents, “Laura Bush,” 7 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111 www.strandcapitol.org 

September 23 - 25
Renningers Antique and Collectors Extravaganza, Thu, 10 am – 5 pm; Fri, 7 am – 6 pm; Sat, 7 am – 4 pm, Renningers, Noble St., Kutztown ($) 877-385-0104 www.renningers.com   

September 25

25^th Annual Apple Festival, 9 am – 4 pm, New Cumberland Borough Park, New Cumberland (Free) http://www.newcumberlandpa.com/index.html 

College Prep Workshop, presented by College Avenues, for HS students 10th - 12th grade with their parents ,2 pm, Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 1075 Woodland Rd,  Reading (Free) 610-373-0377 http://www.collegeavenues.com/College_Avenues/Events.html

Kids Sale- Gently Used Clothing & Equipment, 8 am- Noon, Cornerstone Preschool of Trinity EC Church, Boyertown (Free) 610-473-2840 CornerstoneKidsSale@gmail.com

Old Belleman's Church PA German Service, 2:30pm, Old Belleman's Church, Mohrsville (Free) 610-488-1400

Schuylkill Haven Borough Day, All Day/ Rain or Shine - Family Fun, Free Entertainment,

Food, Crafts, Train Rides, Downtown Schuylkill Haven (Free) 570-385-3134 www.shboroughday.com

“Storytime Olè,” all ages, 9:30 am, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255 www.lititzlibrary.org

September 25 – 26
Haba-Jala Pepper Fest, Sat, 9 am – 6 pm; Sun, 10 am – 4 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport ($) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/

Mouns Jones Country Fair, Sat 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 11 am - 4 pm, Old Morlatton Village, Douglassville ($) 610-385-4762 www.historicpreservationtrust.org 

Heritage Harvest Fescht, Sat, 10 am – 4 pm; Sun, 11 am – 4 pm, PA German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown (Free) 610-683-1589 www.kutztown.edu/community/pgchc

RotorFest: Helicopter Air Show - three shows daily, The Black Daggers, US Army Parachute Team, Military, Coast Guard, Police, News, Medivac Helicopters, Helicopter Rides, Tours, Food, Fun, Sat & Sun, 10 am - 4:30 pm, American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, West Chester ($) 610-436-9600 www.helicoptermuseum.org

September 25 - 27
Extravaganza Sidewalk Sales at Stoudtburg Village, 10 am – 5 pm, Adamstown (Free) 717-484-1339 www.stoudtburgvillage.com 

September 26
Rioult Dance Company, 7:30pm, Miller Center for the Arts, RACC, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-372-4721 www.racc.edu/millercenter/ 

Solar Observations, 2 pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-8839 http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks/

September 28
Job Fair, 10 am – 3 pm, York Expo Center, York (Free) 717-764-1155 www.warm103.com 

September 30
Misunderstood Critters, ages teen – adult, 7 pm, Elanco Library Activity Room, New Holland (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525 www.elancolibrary.org 

September 30 – October 3
Oktoberfest 2010, Thu, 5 – 10 pm; Fri, 5 – 11 pm; Sat, 11 am – 10 pm; Sun, 11 am – 8 pm, Reading Liederkranz, Reading ($) 610-373-3982 www.readingliederkranz.com

October 1 – 2
Harvest Fest 2010, Fri, 4 – 9 pm; Sat, 1 – 9 pm, St. Mary Catholic Church, Hamburg (Free) 610-562-7657 

October 1 – 2
WeeUsables Children's Consignment Event, Fri, 4 – 9 pm; Sat, 7 am – Noon, Lancaster Farm & Home Center, Lancaster (Free) info@weeusablesevent.com  www.weeusablesevent.com

October 2 – 3
13^th Annual Women’s Show, Sat, 9 am – 5 pm; Sun, 11 am – 5 pm, York Expo Center, Memorial Hall, York ($) 717-637-3831 www.thepeak985.com

October 8 – 9
Model Railroading Days, 9 am – 5 pm, Railroad Museum of PA, Strasburg ($) 717-687-8628 www.rrmuseumpa.org

October 9
Fall Flea Market, 8 am, Centre Park, Reading (Free) 610-375-7860 http://www.centrepark.org/ 

Hay Creek Apple Festival, 7 am – 3 pm, Hay Creek Valley Historical Association, Geigertown ($) 610-286-0388 http://www.haycreek.org/

October 9 & 10
Harvest Craft Fair, 9 am - 4 pm, over 350 crafters - come browse through the wide selection of arts & crafts, refreshments available, Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport (FREE admission and parking) 610-926-1307 www.leesportmarket.com

October 16
AppleUmpkin Festival, opens 8 am, Adamstown Community Grove, Adamstown (Free) 717-484-2082 www.adamstowncommunitydays.com

ONGOING EVENTS  

After School Gaming, ages 11 – 18, Tue, 4 – 6 pm, Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster (Free) 717-394-2651

Art Classes, ages 3 -103, Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-394-3497 www.Lmapa.org 

ARTventures, Sun, 1 - 4 pm, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown (Free) 610-432-4333 x10

Babysitter's Training Program, ages 11 - 14,  Sat, 9 am - Noon, Ephrata Community Hospital Wellness Center, Ephrata ($, pre-reg) 717-336-6578

Barnes & Noble Storytimes, Tue & Wed, 11 am; Sat, 1 pm, Barnes & Noble, Red Rose Commons, Lancaster (Free) 717-290-8171

BCTV Children's Programming, monthly
- Camp Fire on the Air, 1st Tue, 5:30 pm
- Girl Scouts: Where Girls Grow Strong, 3rd Tue, 5 pm
- Olivet Boys & Girls Club Notes, 4th Wed, 6 pm
- Scouting Perspective: Boy Scouts, 3rd Wed, 8 pm
- Video Voices: For Teens, 1st Wed, 6 pm

Bookworms Book Club, grades K - 3, 1st Tue of each month, 6:30 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255

Border’s Storytime, Fri, 7 pm, Border's Bookstore, Reading (Free) 610-373-0377;  Sat, 11 am, Lancaster  (Free) 717-293-8022
 
City of Reading Neighborhood Center - activities, arts & crafts, games, ages 6 - 14, Nov - Apr, Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 7:30 pm, Keffer Park, 3rd & Exeter St.; Pendora Park, 19th & Forest St., Reading (Free) 610-655-6068
 
City of Reading Recreation Centers - activities, trips, clubs & more, ages 6 - 14, Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 7 pm, 11th & Pike Sts, Reading, 610-655-6067; ages 7 - 17, Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 8pm, 3rd & Spruce Sts., Reading, 610-655-6203

Chess Club, every Mon, 4:30 pm, Reading Public Library, Reading (Free) 610-655-6350
  
Crafts & the Arts Program, Mon - Fri, 4:30 - 6 pm, 11th & Pike and 3rd & Spruce Rec. Centers, Reading (Free, membership req.) 610-655-6067 or 610-655-6203

Family Movies, all ages, Wed, 6 pm, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 717-684-2255

Flea Market every 1st & 3rd Sunday, April through December 5, 7 am - 2 pm, join us for a "delightful day of dickering," Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport (Free Admission & Parking) 610-926-1307 www.leesportmarket.com

Friend Program, grades K - 6, once a month Sep - Apr, Sun, 2 - 4 pm, Millersville University, Millersville (Free, pre-reg) 717-763-4614

Girl Scouts, Great Valley Council, Berks County ($) 610-678-1040 or 610-791-2411

Guard Start, ages 11 - 14, preparation for lifeguarding, American Red Cross, Berks County Chapter ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4383

Hands on History Room, Tue - Sat, 9 am - 4 pm, Historical Society of Berks Cty, Reading ($) 610-375-4375

Home Depot Kids Workshops, ages 5 - 12, 1^st Sat. monthly, 9 am - Noon, Home Depot Centers, call your local location (Free, pre-reg) www.homedepot.com 

Kids' Woodworking Clinics, 2^nd Sat. monthly, 10 - 11am, Lowe's Home Improvement Centers, call your local location (Free, pre-reg) www.lowes.com

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, hundreds of wild and exotic animals from around the world.  Guided Safari Tours take you across 150 acres of rolling hills.  Zoo exhibits featuring monkeys, lions, ostriches and more. Picnic facilities available. Halifax, PA 717-362-9126 http://www.laketobias.com/  

Lancaster Recreation Commission - figure skating, power skating, lacrosse, volleyball, field hockey, ballet, dance, swimming & tennis courses, Lancaster ($) 717-392-2115

Live Homework Help, grades 4 - 12, Sun - Sat, 2 - 10 pm http://www.lancasterlibraries.org.  Access with library card! (Free)

Mother Goose Time - stories and fun, age 2 w/adult, Tue, 10:30 am, Mountville Area Library, Mountville (Free, pre-reg) 717-285-3231

Movie Nights, Tue, 4 pm, Reading Public Library, Reading (Free) 610-655-6350

"Musik for Young Children" Classes, ages 10 mo - 7 yrs., Gregg Music Studio, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-394-3119

New Children's Discovery Trail and activity stations, explore 300 years of American History, Historic Yellow Springs, Chester Springs ($) 610-827-7414 x10

Paws to Read (Reading Education Assistance Dogs), all ages, 2^nd & 4^th Sat each month, 10 am, 10:30 am & 11 am, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255

Peggy Gernerd is "Miss Maggie Sings!" a children's performer who combines singing, guitar, percussion, poems and movement to entertain children (and adults, too!). She is available for elementary schools, daycare centers, community events, libraries and private parties ($) 484-529-0466 www.missmaggiesings.com

PIPPER THE CLOWN - Extraordinary Balloons, Magic & Comedy for all occasions, also instruction of Balloon and Clown Arts.  Catch Pipper's act at THE WORKS, Wyomissing, every Friday, 6:30 - ? and at YOUR PLACE in Shillington, every Wednesday, 6-8 pm (Free) 610-286-2909 www.pippertheclown.com

Please Touch Museum programs, ages 1 - 7, Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia ($) 215-963-0667

Olivet Boys & Girls Club, Reading (Free) 610-373-1314
- Homework Center & Computer Classes, Mon - Fri, 3 - 7:30 pm
- "Open Gym," ages 6- 12, Mon - Fri, 3 - 7:30 pm

Preschool / Elementary Storytime, every Tue, 4 pm, Wyomissing Public Library, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2385

Preschool Storytime, every Wed, 10 am, Wyomissing Public Library, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2385

Public Storytime, Sat, 2:30 pm, Reading Public Library, Reading (Free) 610-655-6350

Red Cross Certified Babysitting Course, Lancaster Rec. Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-392-2115

Red Cross Certified Babysitting Course, ages 11 - 14, Berks County Red Cross, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4383

Self-Reliance Short Term Educational Courses For Schools, Camp Fire Boys & Girls, Mohnton (Free) 610-856-7250
- "I'm Safe and Sure," grades Pre-K - 1st
- "I Can Do It," grades 2 - 3
- "I'm Peer Proof," grades 4 - 6
- "I'm Taking Care Babysitting Course," ages 11 & up

1776 Junior Historian's Club, meets monthly, Historical Society of Berks Cty., Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4375

Storytime, all ages, Sat, 10 am, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 717-684-2255

Studio courses for children in grades 1 & up, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) PCAD.EDU

Toddler Storytime, every Thu, 10 am, Wyomissing Public Library, Wyomissing (Free) 610-374-2385

Toddler Time, Wed, 9 & 10:30 am, Immanuel Preschool, Shillington ($) 610-777-2348

Wild About Books Club, ages 5 & up, Tue, 4:30 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510

Youth Chess Club, Tue, 4 - 6 pm, Lititz Public Library (Free) 717-626-2255

YMCA of Reading/Berks - Youth & Teen Programs, 610-378-4700

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