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Berks & Lancaster Family Events
Family Events Calendar
February/March 2012
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.


Ongoing -- January 28
4th Annual Winter Exposition, Thu, Fri, 11 am -- 6 pm; Sat, 10 am -- 6 pm, Annex 24 Art Gallery, Lancaster ($) 717-341-0028
http://www.annex24gallery.com/Welcome.html
Ongoing -- February 4
“Rumpelstiltskin,” call for times, Popcorn Hat Players, Gamut Center, Harrisburg ($, pre-reg) 717-238-4111
http://www.gamutplays.org/popcorn/season
Ongoing -- February 14
Homeschool Science: “Arctic versus Antarctic,” ages 9 & up, 10 -- 11:30 am, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
Ongoing – March 31, 2012
"Racing in Reading & Berks County" Exhibit, Tue - Sat, 9 am - 4 pm, Historical Society of Berks County, 940 Centre Ave., Reading ($) 610-375-4375
http://www.berkshistory.org/
January 26
Book Discussion: “The Help,” 7 pm, Sinking Spring Public Library, Sinking Spring (Free) 610-678-4311
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sss/
Geronimo Stilton Book Club: “The Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye,” 6 -- 6:45 pm, West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library, West Lawn (Free) 610-678-4888
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/swl/
Owl Prowl, all ages, 6:30 -- 8 pm, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles,” 7:30 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405 www.HersheyTheatre.com
Rock of Ages, 7:30 pm; dinner, 6 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
Winter Jam 2012, 7 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
January 27
Floyd Final Fridays at the Planetarium, 7, 8, 9 & 10 pm different shows, Reading Public Museum, West Reading ($) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php
January 28
Comedian John Pinette, 8 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
Christopher O’Riley, 7:30 pm, Miller Center for the Arts, Reading Area Community College, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-607-6270
http://www.racc.edu/millercenter
Disney’s “Lion King” Movie, 2 -- 5 pm, by Hamburg Grange, Hamburg Strand Movie Theater, 6 South 4th Street, Hamburg (Free, $ Refreshments) 610-562-4750
http://hamburgpa.org/eventcategory/events/
Family Fun Night -- Parent’s Choice Award winner Jim Rule, 7 -- 8 pm, Township of Spring Administration Building, Sinking Spring (Free) 610-678-5399
http://www.springtwpberks.org
Lou Dobbs, 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
Moon Magic, all ages, 10 -- 11 am, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
Peas & Qs Family Programming: Miss Maggie Sings! 11 am -- Noon, Air Products Town Square at Steel Stacks, Bethlehem (Free) 610-332-1300
http://www.artsquest.org/family
Winter Birds & Bingo, all ages, 1 -- 2:30 pm, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
January 29
Comic Bill Engvall, 3 & 7 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
Jungle Joe’s Wildlife Adventure, 2 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
Mill Creek Loop Walk, ages 8 & up, 2:30 -- 4 pm, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
February 1
An Evening with Peter Frampton, 7:30 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County -- novices & seasoned amateurs welcome, 6:30 -- 8 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
Bird Walk, 1 pm, Blue Marsh Lake, Leesport (Free, bring binoculars) 610-376-6337
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Parks/Pages/default.aspx
Family Storytime -- “Snow!!!” All ages, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Pajama Storytime -- story, snack, craft, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Boyertown Community Library, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-0496
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbo/
Watch and Learn Movie -- “Last Train Home,” 10:15 am, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
February 1, 2, 7, 24 & March 8, 20, 21
Barnyard Buddies, ages 2 -- 10 w/adult, 11 am -- 2 pm, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Family Movie Night, 6 pm, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 610-684-2255
http://www.columbia.lib.pa.us/columbia/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=469262&columbiaNavDLTEST=|&columbiaNav=|
Family Story Time, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Muhlenberg Community Library, Laureldale (Free) 610-929-0489
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/muhlenbergcl/index.htm
February 1 -- December 19 (Wed)
Open Studio -- bring “work” in any medium, work w/artist-in-residence, fellow artists, 9:30 -- 11:30 am, Studio B, Boyertown ($) 484-797-3703 http://studiobbb.org/
February 2
African Influences in Latin America, 6 pm, The Ware Center at Millersville University, Lancaster (Free) 717-475-4567
http://www.millersville.edu/ware-center/calendar.php
Family Movie Night -- call for movie title, 6:30 pm, Quarryville Library, Quarryville (Free) 717-786-1336
http://www.quarryvillelibrary.org/quarryville/site/default.asp
Latino First Thursday: African Influences in Latino Art, 6 pm, The Ware Center, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://www.millersville.edu/calendar/?c=cultural&date=01-02-2012&mode=month
The Edgar Winter Band & Rick Derringer, 7:30 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
Roots to Wings - "Snow Tales," 10 am, Berks County Heritage Center, Reading, ($, pre-reg) 610-374-8839
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks
February 2 -- 5
Disney on Ice: “Treasure Trove,” Thu, 7 pm; Fri, 10:30 am, 7 pm; Sat, 11, 3, 7 pm; Sun, 1 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
February 2, 9, 16 & 23
Evening Storytime -- stories, music, crafts, all ages to participate, 6:45 -- 7:30 pm, Mifflin Community Library, Shillington (Free) 610-777-3911
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/smi/
Read, Touch & Discover -- “Legs, Legs, and More (Animal) Legs,” preschool, 10:30 am, North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster ($) 717-291-3941
http://www.northmuseum.org/
February 3
Lancaster First Friday: Cultural Dance Group, Faculty Recital, “Jazz In The Sky,” 6 pm, The Ware Center, Millersville University, Lancaster (Free) 717-475-4567
http://www.millersville.edu/ware-center/calendar.php
February 3 -- 4
“Stomp,” Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 3 & 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
February 3 -- 26
“An Architect’s Influence” Exhibit, Tue -- Sat, 10 am -- 4 pm; Sun, 1 -- 4 pm, DeMuth Museum, Lancaster ($) 717-299-9940
http://www.demuth.org/
February 3, 11, 26 & March 17
“Where Do You Hide a Dinosaur?” Ages 2 -- 10 w/adult, 2 -- 4 pm, except Feb 3, 5 -- 7 pm; Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
February 3, March 2
Jazz in the City, 5 pm, The Studio, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
February 3 -- May 13
“Bugs … Outside the Box,” Tue -- Sat, 10 am -- 5 pm; Sun, Noon -- 5 pm, North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster ($) 717-291-3941
http://www.northmuseum.org/
February 4
Chinese New Year Presentation, all ages, 1:30 -- 3:30 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
“Get the Led Out,” 8 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
Peas & Qs Family Programming: The Great Holtzie Children’s Comedian, 11 am -- Noon, Air Products Town Square at Steel Stacks, Bethlehem (Free) 610-332-1300
http://www.artsquest.org/family
Snowflake Mysteries, all ages, 10 -- 11 am, 1 -- 2 pm, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
The How and the Why of Fly-Tying, 10:30 -- 11:30 am, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free, pre-reg) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
February 4 -- 5, 11 -- 12, 18 -- 19, 25 -- 26
Hersheypark Chocolate Parade, 2:30 pm, Hershey’s Chocolate World, Hershey (Free) 717-534-4900
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
The Adventures of Cody Cocoa Bear Storytelling, 1 & 3 pm, Hershey’s Chocolate World, Hershey (Free) 717-534-4900
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
February 4 & 11
Afternoon Chocolate Tea, 3 pm, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-8800
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Winter Animal Treats, 1 pm, ZooAmerica, Hershey ($) 717-534-3900
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
February 4 & 18
Chocolate-Covered Children’s Tea, 12:30 & 5:30 pm, Hershey Lodge, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-8601
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
February 4 -- March 31 (Sat)
Anime Club -- newest, hottest, most innovative anime, no nudity, PG-13 films, snacks, 2 -- 4:45 pm, Boyertown Community Library, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-0496
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbo/
February 5
Family Fun Days on Sundays -- “Knights in Shining Armor,” Noon -- 3 pm, Reading Public Museum, West Reading ($) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php
Fireside Tales in Wayside Lodge, ages 4 -- 8, 2 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro (Donation, dress warm, bring blankets) 610-582-4900
http://www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm
Open House, 1 -- 4 pm; Nature Photography, 2 pm, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, Reading (Free) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
February 5, 12, 19, 26
Chocolate Animal Paintings, 1 pm, ZooAmerica, Hershey ($) 717-534-3900
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
February 5, 12, 19 & 26
Star Shows at the Planetarium, 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm different shows, Reading Public Museum, West Reading ($) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php
February 6, 13, 20, 27
Family Story Time, 6 -- 7 pm, West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Public Library, West Lawn (Free) 610-678-4888
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/swl/
Monday Evening Storytime, ages 2 -- 10 w/adult, 6 pm, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 610-684-2255
http://www.columbia.lib.pa.us/columbia/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=469262&columbiaNavDLTEST=|&columbiaNav=|
February 7
Bruce Hornsby, 7:30 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
Valentine Craft Night, all ages, 6:30 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
February 7, 14, 21 & 28
Sleepytime Stories -- stories, music, craft, snack, 7 -- 7:45 pm, Spring Township Library, Wyomissing (Free) 610-373-9888
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sst/
February 8
Family Storytime -- Valentine’s Day, all ages, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Great Decisions Discussion Group -- non-partisan discussion of “promoting democracy,” 6:30 -- 8 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
“Let’s Talk about Teeth,” all ages, 10:30 am, by Dr. Wenger’s Dental Office, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
Walk-in Craft -- Suncatchers, all ages, 2 -- 4 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
February 8 & 22
“We The People …” How the Founding Fathers Designed the Constitution, 7 -- 8 pm, West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Public Library, West Lawn (Free) 610-678-4888
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/swl/
February 8 -- March 3
“Hansel and Gretel,” call for times, Popcorn Hat Players, Gamut Center, Harrisburg ($, pre-reg) 717-238-4111
http://www.gamutplays.org/popcorn/season
February 9
Family Game Night, ages 5 & up, 6:30 -- 8 pm, Manheim Township Public Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-560-6441
http://www.mtpl.info/
Lancaster Civil War Round Table: “Vicksburg -- The Emergence of Grant,” 7 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
February 9 -- 10
“Valen-tastic,” 3 -- 4 & 5 -- 6 year-olds, call for times, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
February 10
Blast! 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
Hershey Symphony presents “Love is in the Air,” 8 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
Howie Mandel, 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
“Middle Creek Waterfowl,” by Burt Meyers, 7:30 pm, Baird Ornithological Club, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, Reading (Free) 610-582-8656
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
February 11
Air Supply & John Waite, 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
Barks in the Park -- 2 Mile Dog Walk, 10 -- 11 am, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
Chickadee and Me Preschool Storytime, preschoolers w/adult, 1 -- 2:30 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, Reading (Free) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
Dance Arts Collaborative: Cultural Dance Group, 2 pm, The Ware Center, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://www.millersville.edu/calendar/?c=cultural&date=01-02-2012&mode=month
Dog Tales with Murray, grades 1 -- 5, 10 am, Elizabethtown Public Library, Elizabethtown (Free, pre-reg, space limited) 717-367-7467 x23
http://www.etownpubliclibrary.org/etown/site/default.asp
Family Storytime: “Going to the Car Wash!” All ages w/adult, 10 am, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
Getting to Know Author Robert Munsch -- stories, songs, craft, upper preschool -- elementary ages, 10:30 -- 11:3 0 am, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Hunting & Fishing Show, 9 am -- 2 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport ($ or 8 am early admission) 610-926-1307
www.leesportmarket.com
Maple Sugar Video, all ages, 10 -- 11 am, 1 -- 2 pm, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
Michael Amante, 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
PAWS to Read, 3 sessions from 10 -- 11:30 am, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg for a time slot) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
Peas & Qs Family Programming: Erin Lee & the Up Past Bedtime Band, 11 am -- Noon, Air Products Town Square at Steel Stacks, Bethlehem (Free) 610-332-1300
http://www.artsquest.org/family
Reading Symphony Orchestra w/Josh Roman, Cello, 8 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200s
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/ and http://www.readingsymphony.org/
The Metropolitan Opera: Wagner’s “Gotterdammerung,” Noon, R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-374-6195
http://www.rctheatres.com/movie_detail.asp?movie_id=118947
Roots to Wings - “Winter Wonders,” 10am, Berks Co. Heritage Center, Reading, ($, pre-reg) 610-374-8839
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks
February 11 -- 12
Hearts for Hawks -- children ages 12 & under who bring a valentine for Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, receive FREE trail admission. Valentines will be posted in Visitor Center through end of month. Open 9 am -- 5 pm. Call 610-756-6961 for information.
http://www.hawkmountain.org
February 11 -- 12, 18 -- 19, 25 -- 26
The Adventures of Cody Cocoa Bean Storytelling, 1 & 3 pm, Hershey’s Chocolate World, Hershey (Free) 717-534-4900
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
February 11 -- 12, 18 -- 20, 25 -- 26
Chocolate Bear’s Lair -- chocolate clay & colored icing craft keepsake, 11 am -- 3 pm, The Hershey Story, Hershey ($) 717-534-3439
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
February 11 & March 10
Teen Gaming, ages 13 & up, 1 -- 3 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
February 11 -- August 30
Barnyard Animal Art of Berks County, opens Feb 11; Tue -- Sat, 9 am -- 4 pm, Historical Society of Berks County, Reading ($) 610-375-4375
http://www.berkshistory.org/
February 12
15th Annual AAA Travel Odyssey & Vacation Expo, 11 am -- 3 pm, The Inn at Reading, Wyomissing ($) 610-374-5600
http://www.innatreading.com/
“Charlotte’s Web,” 2 pm, by Theatreworks USA, Kutztown Presents, Brandywine Heights High School Auditorium, Mertztown ($, pre-reg) 610-683-4092
http://www.kutztownpresents.org/
“Pillow Talk” Classic Film, 2 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
Second Sunday Event, 11 am - 4 pm, GoggleWorks, Reading (Free) 610-374-4600
http://www.goggleworks.org/
“Seven Chances” (1925; NR) 1 pm, GoggleWorks Art Theatre, Reading ($) 610-374-4600
http://www.goggleworks.org/
Women’s Voices: “A Night of Poetry,” call for time, Stage Door Series, Popcorn Hat Players, Gamut Theatre, Harrisburg ($, pre-reg) 717-238-4111
http://www.gamutplays.org/popcorn/
February 13
“Happy Musical Valentine’s Day!” All ages, 6:30 pm, Manheim Township Public Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-560-6441
http://www.mtpl.info/
Lego Block Party, graders K -- 6, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Super Preschool Science, ages 3 -- 5, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
Teen Reading Lounge -- make altered books (aka “Fan Fiction), 6 pm, Spring Township Library, Wyomissing (Free) 610-373-9888
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sst/
Valentine Craft Night, 6:30 pm, Fleetwood Area Public Library, Fleetwood (Free) 610-944-0146
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sfl/
February 14
Bedtime Stories, 6:30 pm, Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown (Free) 717-484-4200
http://www.adamstown.lib.pa.us/adamstown/site/default.asp?
Family Movie Night, 5:30 pm, Exeter Community Library, Reading (Free, bring your dinner) 610-406-9431
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sxt/
Happy Hearts Storytime -- stories, songs, craft, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
Valentine’s Day Story Time, all ages, 6:30 -- 7 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
February 14 -- 15
“Head to Toe Giggles” Class, ages 2 -- 3 w/adult, 9:30 -- 10:15 am & 10:30 -- 11:15 am, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
February 14 -- March 8 (Tue & Thu)
S.A.T. Preparation Course -- for March 10 S.A.T. test date, 6 -- 9 pm, Wilson High School Library, West Lawn ($, pre-reg, includes book) 610-678-5399
http://www.springtwpberks.org
February 15
Danger Club -- club has made egg parachutes, slime, ages 8 -- 12, 6:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Family Storytime -- Doreen Cronin’s “Unusual Farm Animals,” all ages, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Food for Thought Documentary Film: “Vanishing of the Bees,” 6:30 -- 8 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg, bring brown-bag supper) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
February 16
Concert: Tony Farina, 7 -- 8 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
Deb McCauslin: “Echoes from the Past” -- African Americans & Gettysburg Battle, 7:30 pm, The Ware Center, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://www.millersville.edu/calendar/?c=cultural&date=01-02-2012&mode=month
Homeschool Art Class, ages 7 & up, 1 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy ($, pre-reg) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
Homeschoolers Day at the North, call for times, North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-291-4371
http://www.northmuseum.org/
Teen Reading Lounge -- “Ender’s Game” Discussion, 6:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Roots to Wings – “Keep on Tracking,” 10am, Berks Co. Heritage Center, Reading, ($, pre-reg) 610-374-8839
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks
February 16 -- 19
“Come Fly Away,” Thu, 7:30 pm; Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 2 & 8 pm; Sun, 2 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3400
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
February 16, 17 & March 9, 22, 27
“Music Makers“ Drop-In Program, ages 2 -- 10 w/adult, 11 am -- 2 pm, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
February 17
After Hours Movie Party: “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” 6:30 pm, Kutztown Community Library, Kutztown (Free) 610-683-5820
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sku/
America & Jon Anderson, 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
Lisa Lampanelli, 7 & 9:30 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
Millersville University Jazz Ensemble w/US Army Ambassadors, 7:30 pm, The Ware Center, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://www.millersville.edu/calendar/?c=cultural&date=01-02-2012&mode=month
Miranda Lambert, 7:30 pm, Giant Center, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3911
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
“The Color Purple,” 7:30 pm; dinner, 6 pm, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
Walk-in Craft, 9:30 am -- 5 pm, Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown (Free) 717-484-4200
http://www.adamstown.lib.pa.us/adamstown/site/default.asp?
February 17 & 24
Owl Prowl -- learn about Pennsylvania owls, see live owls up close, then head outdoors (weather permitting) to call in a live owl from the forest, 6:30 -- 8:30 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg) 610-756-6961
http://www.hawkmountain.org
February 18
Annual Presidents Day Luncheon -- members & prospective members, Noon, Historical Society of Berks County, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4375
http://www.berkshistory.org/
Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count, 9 -- 10 am, Shiloh Hills Park Environment Center, Sinking Spring (Free) 610-678-5399
http://www.springtwpberks.org/
Bill Cosby, 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
Dance I: Piffaro, The Renaissance Band, 7:30 pm, Leffler Performance Center, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown ($, pre-reg) 717-361-1508
http://www.gretnamusic.org/etown/
Feed the Birds -- learn more about feeding birds during winter, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, 9 am -- 5 pm. Live raptor program, bird walk, children’s activity, information on bird seed and feeders. Free admission, trail fee applies. Call 610-756-6961 for more information.
http://www.hawkmountain.org
Lego Builder’s Club, grades K -- 6, 11 am, Elizabethtown Public Library, Elizabethtown (Free, pre-reg, space limited) 717-367-7467
http://www.etownpubliclibrary.org/etown/site/default.asp
“Love Maple Syrup” -- Daisy & Brownie Girl Scouts, 10 -- 11 am, 1 -- 2 pm, Central Park, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
Peas & Qs Family Programming: Mr. Steve & Miss Katie, 11 am -- Noon, Air Products Town Square at Steel Stacks, Bethlehem (Free) 610-332-1300
http://www.artsquest.org/family
Read to a Therapy Dog, 10:30 -- 11:30 am, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Saturday Evening Concert: Red Rose City Chorus, 7 pm, Garden Spot Village, New Holland ($, pre-reg) 717-355-6000
http://www.gardenspotvillage.org/events.html
Shed Hunt, ages 12 & up, 1 -- 5 pm, Environmental Center, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
The Fab Faux, 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
The Great Backyard Bird Count, 9 am -- 1 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, New Holland Road, Reading (Free) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
Winter Folk Fest, 4 -- 10 pm, Stoudt’s Brewery, Adamstown ($) 717-484-4386
http://www.stoudts.com/
February 18 -- 19
Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show, 10 am -- 4 pm, Greater Reading Expo Center, Reading ($) 610-898-9900 and 630-279-4087
http://www.greaterreadingexpocenter.com/index.htm and http://www.greenbergshows.com/
February 18 -- May 13
“Theresienstadt’s Children & Their Art,” Tue -- Sat, 11 am -- 5 pm; Sun, Noon -- 5 pm, Reading Public Museum, West Reading ($) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php
February 19
“All American” Concert, 4 -- 5:30 pm, Reading Choral Society, Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg) 610-898-1939
http://www.readingchoral.org/
Hershey’s Chocolate Character Breakfast, 7 -- 10:30 am, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey ($) 1-800-HERSHEY
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
February 19, 25 -- 26 & March 4
Maple Sugaring, all ages, Sat, 10 am -- 2 pm; Sun, 1 -- 4 pm, Central Park, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
February 20
Family Movie Night, 2 -- 4 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Hershey’s Product Character Breakfast, 7 -- 11 am, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 1-800-HERSHEY
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
Nintendo DS Meet Up, 2 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg, snacks provided) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
February 21
Classic Movie Afternoon, 1:30 -- 3 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free, refreshments) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
Family Movie Night, under age 8 w/adult, 6 -- 7:30 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free, refreshments) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
Jane Austen Society, 6:30 -- 8 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
Kid’s Book Club: “Body Check,” by M. Christopher & R. Hirschfeld, ages 8 -- 12, 6 pm, Exeter Community Library, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-406-9431
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sxt/
Reel Talk for Everyone: “Touch of Evil” (1958) Discussion led by film professor, Noon -- 3:15 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
February 21 -- 23
“SHREK, The Musical,” 7 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
February 22
Book Club 4 Boys: “A Week in the Woods,” Andrew Clements, grades 3 -- 6, 6:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Family Storytime: “Dogs,” all ages, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Girls’ Book Club: “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” Kate DiCamillo, grades 3 -- 6, 7 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
February 22 -- 23
“Officer Friendly” Class, 3 -- 4 & 5 -- 6 year-olds, call for times, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
Sing & Sign Storytime, all ages, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
February 23
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal with Lido, the animated conductor’s baton, 3 – 4:30 pm, fun for the entire family, Fulton Opera House, 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-291-6440 x303 lancastersymphony.org
Spanish Storytime -- stories, songs, games, crafts, grades K & up, 6 pm, Elizabethtown Public Library, Elizabethtown (Free, pre-reg) 717-367-7467 x23
http://www.etownpubliclibrary.org/etown/site/default.asp
Teen Book Club -- book discussion, food, contests, movies, field trips relating to book, ages 13 & up, 6 pm, Teen Space, Exeter Community Library, Reading (Free) 610-406-9431
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sxt/
Teen Reading Lounge: “Ender’s Game” Workshop, 6:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Wycliffe Gordon: “Hello Pops,” A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, 7:30 pm, Kutztown Presents, MSU Multipurpose Room, Kutztown University, Kutztown ($, pre-reg) 610-683-4092
http://www.kutztownpresents.org/
February 23, 25 & 26
Reader’s Theater -- “The Diary of Anne Frank,” 7 pm, Genesius Theatre, Reading Public Museum, West Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php
February 24
Blake Shelton, 7:30 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
Floyd Final Fridays at the Planetarium, 7, 8, 9 & 10 pm different shows, Reading Public Museum, West Reading ($) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php
Lisa Lampanelli, 8 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
“Panama Summer -- Wildlife,” by Linda Ingram, 7:30 pm, Mengel Natural History Society, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, Reading (Free) 610-582-8656
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
February 24 -- 26
Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Papa Mozart Mendelssohn, Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 3 & 8 pm; Sun, 7:30 pm, Fulton Opera House, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-291-4420
http://www.lancastersymphony.org/
“The Children’s Hour,” Fri & Sat, 8 pm; Sun, 2 pm, Rafters Theatre, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://www.millersville.edu/calendar/?c=cultural&date=01-02-2012&mode=month
February 25
Ballet Hispanico, 7:30 pm, Miller Center for the Arts, Reading Area Community College, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-607-6270
http://www.racc.edu/millercenter
Celebrate Cultural Diversity in Womelsdorf -- songs, food-tastings, crafts, displays, all ages, 1 -- 4 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
Creative Theatre Workshop I -- Skills, Character Building, ages 6 -- 12, 10 am -- Noon, Township of Spring Admin. Building, Sinking Spring ($, pre-reg) 610-678-5399
http://www.springtwpberks.org/
Family Fun Night -- “Aesops’s Fables,” Yocom Institute for Arts Education, 7 -- 8 pm, Township of Spring Administration Building, Sinking Spring (Free) 610-678-5399
http://www.springtwpberks.org
Getting to Know Author Dr. Seuss, upper preschool -- elementary ages, 10:30 -- 11:30 am, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Go-Fore Golf -- 16-hole-round of mini golf, 17th Hole Café, carnival games, 9 am -- 5 pm, Quarryville Library, Quarryville (Free) 717-786-1336
http://www.quarryvillelibrary.org/quarryville/site/default.asp
PAWS to Read, 3 sessions from 10 -- 11:30 am, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg for a time slot) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
Peas & Qs Family Programming: Meg’s Melodies, 11 am -- Noon, Air Products Town Square at Steel Stacks, Bethlehem (Free) 610-332-1300
http://www.artsquest.org/family
The Metropolitan Opera: Verdi’s “Ernani,” 12:55 pm, R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-374-6195
http://www.rctheatres.com/movie_detail.asp?movie_id=118949
February 25 & March 24
Teen Anime Club, ages 13 & up, 6 -- 8 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
February 26
A Spring Guide to Gardening -- gardening basics, all ages, 2 -- 3:30 pm, Township of Spring Admin. Building, Sinking Spring ($, pre-reg) 610-678-5399
http://www.springtwpberks.org/
February 27
Family Movie Night: Phineas and Ferb The Movie: “Across the Second Dimension,” 6 -- 8 pm, Manheim Township Public Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-560-6441
http://www.mtpl.info/
Teen Reading Lounge -- pizza party, 6 pm, Spring Township Library, Wyomissing (Free) 610-373-9888
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sst/
February 28
“Fiddler on the Roof,” 7:30 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
February 28 -- March 20
Homeschool Science: Welcome Waterfowl Migrants! Ages 9 & up, 10 -- 11:30 am, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
February 29
Family Storytime: “Things that Leap!” all ages, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Leap Day Program, 6:30 -- 7 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Leap Year Storytime -- stories, songs, craft, 10:30 -- 11:30 am, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
Lecture by Updike Scholar in Residence Dr. Jack DeBellis, 4 pm, Bernadine Franciscan Conference Center, Reading (Free) 610-760-1925
http://www.alvernia.edu/about/holleran-center/lectures.html
Reading Therapy Dogs, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Schuylkill Valley Community Library, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1555
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/ssv/
“Wake Up Spring,” all ages, 1 -- 2 pm, Lancaster County Env. Education Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055
http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/parks
March 1
Family Movie Night -- call for movie title, 6:30 pm, Quarryville Library, Quarryville (Free) 717-786-1336
http://www.quarryvillelibrary.org/quarryville/site/default.asp
Flow Circus, all ages, 7 pm, Strasburg-Heisler Library, Strasburg (Free, pre-reg) 717-687-8969
http://www.strasburglibrary.org
Roots to Wings – “Feathered and Fabulous,” 10am, Berks Co. Heritage Center, Reading, ($, pre-reg) 610-374-8839
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks
Wynonna & The Big Noise, 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
March 1 -- 2
“Hear Ye! Hear Ye!” Class -- construct castle, marshmallow catapult, 3 -- 4 & 5 -- 6 year-olds, call for times, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
March 1 -- 4
“The Children’s Hour,” Thu -- Sat, 8 pm; Sun, 2 pm, Rafters Theatre, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://www.millersville.edu/calendar/?c=cultural&date=01-02-2012&mode=month
March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Evening Storytime -- stories, music, crafts, all ages to participate, 6:45 -- 7:30 pm, Mifflin Community Library, Shillington (Free) 610-777-3911
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/smi/
March 2
Homeschoolers Day at the North, call for times, North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-291-4371
http://www.northmuseum.org/
Tartan Terrors, 7:30 pm, The Studio, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
The Four Bitchin’ Babes: “Hormonal Imbalance … A Mood Swinging Musical Revue,” 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
March 3
Choral Ensembles Spring Concert, 7:30 pm, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://muticketsonline.com/
Cirque Dreams: “Pop Goes the Rock,” 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast, 9 -- 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy ($, pre-reg) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
Hoedown, 7 pm, Appalachian Snowmobile Club, Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport ($) 610-693-5627 or 610-926-1307
www.leesportmarket.com
John Prine, 7 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
Orienteering with DVOA, 10 -- 11:30 am, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, New Holland Road, Reading ($) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
Peking Acrobats, 3 & 7:30 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
YSO: Saturday Family Concert, 10 am, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
March 3 -- June 17
“The Prints of Andy Warhol,” Mon -- Sat, 11 am -- 5 pm; Sun, Noon -- 5 pm, Reading Public Museum, West Reading ($) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php
March 3 -- June 24
Jim Dine: “Glyptotek,” Tue -- Sat, 11 am -- 5 pm; Sun, Noon -- 5 pm, Reading Public Museum, Reading ($) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org//index.php
March 4
“A Triple Movie” Feature, 1 pm, GoggleWorks Art Theatre, Reading ($) 610-374-4600
http://www.goggleworks.org/
Dance Arts Collaborative: “Celebrate Ballet,” 2 pm, The Ware Center, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://www.millersville.edu/calendar/?c=cultural&date=01-02-2012&mode=month
Family Fun Days on Sundays -- “Andy Warhol,” Noon -- 3 pm, Reading Public Museum, West Reading ($) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/index.php
Fireside Tales in Wayside Lodge, ages 4 -- 8, 2 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro (Donation, dress warm, bring blankets) 610-582-4900
http://www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm
Open House, 1 -- 4 pm; Geocaching, 2 pm, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, Reading (Free) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
Toy Show, 7 am -- 1 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport ($) 610-926-1307
www.leesportmarket.com
March 5 -- 6, 12 -- 13, 19 -- 20, 26 -- 27 & April 2 -- 3
Family Place Workshops, all ages, Mon, 6 pm; Tue, 10:15 am, Bates Auditorium, Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-394-2651 x124
http://www.lancaster.lib.pa.us
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Family Story Time, 6 -- 7 pm, West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Public Library, West Lawn (Free) 610-678-4888
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/swl/
March 6
Celtic Woman, 7:30 pm, Giant Center, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3911http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
St. Patrick’s Craft Night, 5:30 -- 7:30 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
March 6 -- 7
“Mouse Paint” Class, ages 2 -- 3 w/adult, 9:30 -- 10:15 am & 10:30 -- 11:15 am, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
March 7
Humor for the Health of It -- Rev. Nancy Clark discusses the funnier side of a healthy you, 7 -- 8 pm, West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Public Library, West Lawn (Free) 610-678-4888
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/swl/
Pajama Storytime -- story, snack, craft, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Boyertown Community Library, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-0496
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbo/
Watch and Learn Movie: “Salt,” 10:15 am, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
March 7, 14, 21 & 28
Family Story Time, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Muhlenberg Community Library, Laureldale (Free) 610-929-0489
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/muhlenbergcl/index.htm
March 8
Family Game Night, ages 5 & up, 6:30 -- 8 pm, Manheim Township Public Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-560-6441
http://www.mtpl.info/
John Waters: “This Filthy World,” 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
Middle Creek Wildlife Reserve Field Trip, 4 -- 7:30 pm, through Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, New Holland Road, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
March 9
After Hours Movie Party: “Kung Fu Panda 2,” 6:30 pm, Kutztown Community Library, Kutztown (Free) 610-683-5820
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sku/
March 9 -- 10
“CATS!” Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 3 & 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
Lewis Black: “In God We Trust,” 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
Monty Python’s “SPAMALOT,” Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 2 & 8 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
March 9 -- 11
Southeast PA Spring Home & Garden Show, call for times, Greater Reading Expo Center, Reading ($) 610-898-9900 and 210-408-0898
http://www.greaterreadingexpocenter.com/index.htm and http://www.showtechnology.com/
March 10
Barks in the Park -- 2 Mile Dog Walk, 10 -- 11 am, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
“Dala” -- singer/songwriters Amanda Walther, Sheila Carabine, 7:30 pm, Miller Center for the Arts, Reading Area Community College, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-607-6270
http://www.racc.edu/millercenter
Dog Tales with Murray, grades 1 -- 5, 10 am, Elizabethtown Public Library, Elizabethtown (Free, pre-reg, space limited) 717-367-7467 x23
http://www.etownpubliclibrary.org/etown/site/default.asp
Getting to Know Author Shel Silverstein, upper preschool -- elementary ages, 10:30 -- 11:30 am, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction, 8:30 am, Gordonville Fire Company, Old Leacock Road, Gordonville ($) 717-768-3869
http://www.intercoursevillage.com/events.php?ID=15
“History of Nolde Forest” Family Program -- shadow puppet show, walking tour, 1 -- 3 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, Reading (Free) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
“Musick in Early America,” w/Robert Mauland, all ages, 1 -- 2 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
March 11
Cabaret Songs -- A Special Gala Fundraising Event, 4 pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown ($) 610-323-4312 and 484-951-5113
http://cantatica.org/PERFORMANCE.aspx and http://www.emmanuelpottstown.org/Concert_Series_Brochure_2011-12.pdf
Charter Day -- living history demonstrations, tours, Noon -- 4 pm, Conrad Weiser Homestead, Womelsdorf (Donation) 717-787-2733
http://conradweiserhomestead.org/
Charter Day Open House & First Pennsylvania Regiment Flintlock Shoot, Noon -- 4 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro (Donation) 610-582-4900
http://www.danielboonehomestead.org/index.htm
Flying Karamazov Brothers, 4 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
March 12
Lego Block Party, grades K -- 6, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Super Preschool Science, ages 3 -- 5, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
March 13
Bedtime Stories, 6:30 pm, Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown (Free) 717-484-4200
http://www.adamstown.lib.pa.us/adamstown/site/default.asp?
“Something’s Fishy” Story Time, 6:30 -- 7 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
March 14
Danger Club -- club has made egg parachutes, slime, ages 8 -- 12, 6:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
March 14 -- 15
“Monkey Business” Drop-In Program, 3 -- 4 & 5 -- 6 year-olds, call for times, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
March 14 -- 17
AQS Lancaster Quilt Show & Contest, call for times, Lancaster County Convention Center, downtown Lancaster ($) 270-898-7903
http://www.padutchcountry.com/members/american-quilters-society.asp
March 14 & 28
“We The People …” How the Founding Fathers Designed the Constitution, 7 -- 8 pm, West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Public Library, West Lawn (Free) 610-678-4888
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/swl/
March 14 -- 31
“The Little Mermaid,” call for times, Popcorn Hat Players, Gamut Center, Harrisburg ($, pre-reg) 717-238-4111
http://www.gamutplays.org/popcorn/season
March 15
Homeschool Art Class, ages 7 & up, 1 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy ($, pre-reg) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
The Cake Boss: Buddy Valastro, 7 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
Roots to Wings – “Animal Babies,” 10am, Berks Co. Heritage Center, Reading, ($, pre-reg) 610-374-8839
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks
March 16
Unsinkable Women: “Stories & Songs from the Titanic,” 7:30 pm, The Ware Center, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://www.millersville.edu/calendar/?c=cultural&date=01-02-2012&mode=month
Walk-in Craft, 9:30 am -- 5 pm, Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown (Free) 717-484-4200
http://www.adamstown.lib.pa.us/adamstown/site/default.asp?
March 16 -- 18
Capitol Cinema: “Pork Chop Hill,” Fri, Sat, 7 pm; Sun, 3 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
Reading Pet Expo, Fri, 4 -- 9 pm; Sat, 10 am -- 8 pm; Sun, 10 am -- 6 pm, Reading Expo Center, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading ($) 1-800-677-4677
http://www.horseandpetexpo.com/petexporeading/index.htm
March 16 & 31
“Clowning Around” Drop-In Program, ages 2 -- 10 w/adult, 5 -- 7 pm, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
March 17
Andy Cooney’s “Forever Irish,” 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer, 8 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
Dance II: Pablo Ziegler Trio for Nuevo Tango, 7:30 pm, Leffler Performance Center, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown ($, pre-reg) 717-361-1508
http://www.gretnamusic.org/etown/
Lego Builder’s Club, grades K -- 6, 11 am, Elizabethtown Public Library, Elizabethtown (Free, pre-reg, space limited) 717-367-7467
http://www.etownpubliclibrary.org/etown/site/default.asp
Read to a Therapy Dog, 10:30 -- 11:30 am, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Reading Symphony Orchestra w/David Kim, Violin, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7299
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/ and http://www.readingsymphony.org/
Saturday Evening Concert: Schwandt Family Ensemble, 7 pm, Garden Spot Village, New Holland ($, pre-reg) 717-355-6000
http://www.gardenspotvillage.org/events.html
Spring Doo Wop Cavalcade, 2 & 7 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
March 17 -- 18
“Great Outdoors” Art Show, 9 am -- 5 pm, Cabela’s Retail Store, Hamburg (Free) 610-562-3106
http://hamburgpa.org/events/great-outdoors-art-show/
March 18
Bring Bluebirds to your Backyard, 2 -- 3:30 pm, Township of Spring Admin. Building, Sinking Spring ($, pre-reg) 610-678-5399
http://www.springtwpberks.org/
“Pal Joey” Classic Film, 2 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
Sandi Patty & Friends, 3 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
Stars on Ice, 4 pm, Giant Center, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3911
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
March 20
Classic Movie Afternoon, 1:30 -- 3 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free, refreshments) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
Family Movie Night, 6 -- 7:30 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free, Refreshments) 610-589-1424
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/womelsdorfcl/
Jane Austen Society, 6:30 -- 8 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255
http://www.lititzlibrary.org/
Kid’s Book Club: “Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer,” by John Grisham, ages 8 -- 12, 6 pm, Exeter Community Library, Reading (Free) 610-406-9431
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sxt/
Sister’s Easter Catechism: “Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?” Tue -- Fri, 7:30 pm; Sat & Sun, 2 & 6 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
March 20 -- 25
“West Side Story,” Tue -- Thu, 7:30 pm; Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 2 & 8 pm; Sun, 2 & 7:30 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
March 21
Book Club 4 Boys: “The Phantom Tollbooth,” Norton Juster, grades 3 -- 6, 6:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Girls’ Book Club: “Ivy & Bean,” Annie Barrows, grades 3 -- 6, 7 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
March 21 & 28
Hike Over the Hump -- 2 miles, 5:30 -- 6:30 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, New Holland Road, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
March 22
Book Discussion: “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” 7 pm, Sinking Spring Public Library, Sinking Spring (Free) 610-678-4311
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sss/
Science Explorers Presents: “Kooky Concoctions!” 6:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Teen Reading Lounge -- Discussion, 6:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Travis Tritt, 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
March 22 -- 24
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale, call for time, Greater Reading Expo Center, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading ($) 610-898-9900 http://www.jbfsale.com
March 23
Harlem Globetrotters, 7 pm, Giant Center, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3911
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
“Isla Espiritu Santo by Kayak,” by Richard Bonnett, 7:30 pm, Mengel Natural History Society, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, Reading (Free) 610-582-8656
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
The Manhattan Transfer/Jazz Fest, 7:30 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
March 23 -- April 1
22nd Annual Berks Jazz Fest, various venues around Greater Reading ($) 610-898-1930
http://www.berksjazzfest.com/
March 24
A Night of Doo Wop & Rock N Roll, 7:30 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
Creative Theatre Workshop II -- “Working as a Team,” ages 6 -- 12, 10 am -- Noon, Township of Spring Admin. Building, Sinking Spring ($, pre-reg) 610-678-5399
http://www.springtwpberks.org/
Downtown Dances: “Interpretations of Gershwin,” 7:30 pm, The Ware Center, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3811
http://www.millersville.edu/calendar/?c=cultural&date=01-02-2012&mode=month
Family Fun Night: “Strega Nona and the Magic Pasta Pot,” Family Stages, Inc., 7 -- 8 pm, Spring Township Admin. Bldg., Sinking Spring (Free) 610-678-5399
http://www.springtwpberks.org
George Benson/Jazz Fest, 7 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
Getting to Know Author Jack Prelutsky, upper preschool -- elementary ages, 10:30 -- 11:30 am, Brandywine Community Library, Topton (Free) 610-682-7115
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbr/
Nolde Forest Pottery Spring Show, 10 am -- 2 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, Reading (Free) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
March 24 -- 25
Easter Craft Fair, 9 am -- 3 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307
www.leesportmarket.com
Reading-Berks Chapter PGC Spring Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Sat, 9 am -- 5 pm; Sun, 10 am -- 4 pm, Keystone Hall, Kutztown University, Kutztown ($) 610-678-6650
http://www.rbcrafts.org/rbg.htm
March 25
Bela Fleck & The Original Fleckstones/Jazz Fest, 7 pm, Sovereign Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7200
http://www.sovereigncenter.com/
Charlie Daniels Band, 7 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.com/
March 26
Family Movie Night: “Megamind,” 6 -- 8 pm, Manheim Township Public Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-560-6441
http://www.mtpl.info/
March 28
Know Your Family Tree, 6:30 -- 8 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
Reading Therapy Dogs, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Schuylkill Valley Community Library, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1555
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/ssv/
March 28 -- 29
Sing & Sign Storytime, all ages, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
March 29
Chris Botti, 7:30 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
“Mayhem & Majesty,” Squonk Opera, 7:30 pm, Kutztown Presents, MSU Multipurpose Room, Kutztown University, Kutztown ($, pre-reg) 610-683-4092
http://www.kutztownpresents.org/
One Book Every Young Child -- Visit from “Stop Snoring Bernard!” Author Zachariah O’Hora, 6 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510
http://www.mslibrary.org
Roots to Wings – “Tree-mendous!,” 10am, Berks Co. Heritage Center, Reading, ($, pre-reg) 610-374-8839
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks
Spanish Storytime -- stories, songs, games, crafts, grades K & up, 6 pm, Elizabethtown Public Library, Elizabethtown (Free, pre-reg) 717-367-7467 x23
http://www.etownpubliclibrary.org/etown/site/default.asp
Teen Reading Lounge -- Workshop, 6:30 pm, Eastern Lancaster County Library, Lancaster (Free) 717-354-0525
http://www.elancolibrary.org/elanco/site/default.asp
The Fresh Beat Band, 3:30 & 6:30 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3405
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
March 29 -- 30
“Hop To It!” Class -- about bunny foods, plant own garden, 3 -- 4 & 5 -- 6 year-olds, call for times, Hands-on House, Lancaster ($) 717-569-KIDS
http://www.handsonhouse.org/default.asp
March 30
Casting Crowns, 7:30 pm, Giant Center, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3911
http://www.hersheypa.com/things_to_do/event_calendar.php
Tamayo Guitar Festival, 7:30 pm, Millersville University, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-872-3090
http://muticketsonline.com/
March 31
4th Annual Garden Spot Village Marathon, 8 am; registration, 6:30 am, Garden Spot Village, New Holland ($, pre-reg) 717-355-6000
http://www.gardenspotvillagemarathon.org/index.php
Antique Appraisal Fair, call for time, Quarryville Library, Quarryville (Free) 717-786-1336
http://www.quarryvillelibrary.org/quarryville/site/default.asp
Children & Teen Outgrown Sale, 8 am -- 2 pm, by Berks Kids Closet, Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport ($) 610-926-1307
www.leesportmarket.com, berkskidscloset@comcast.net, home.comcast.net/~berkskidscloset
Children’s Event -- Face Painting by Chelas, 11 am -- 2 pm, deLyn’s Gallery, Stoudtburg Village, Adamstown (Donation) 717-484-1339
http://stoudtburgvillage.com/index.php
EGGstravaganza, egg-dying event, 12-3pm, Gring’s Mill, Wyomissing, ($) 610-374-2944
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/parks
Innovations in Energy Conservation Tour, 9 am -- 3:15 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Education Center, Reading ($, pre-reg, space limited) 610-796-3699
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/noldeforest/index.htm
Intercourse Fire Company Breakfast Buffet, 6 -- 10 am, Intercourse Fire Company, 10 North Hollander Road, Intercourse ($) 717-768-3402
http://www.intercoursevillage.com/events.php?ID=15
“Magic School Bus: LIVE,” 4 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111
http://www.strandcapitol.org/
Sandy Hackett’s “Rat Pack Show,” 8 pm, State Theatre Center of the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 1-800-999-STATE
http://www.statetheatre.org/
The Oak Ridge Boys, 3 & 8 pm, American Music Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 800-648-4102
http://www.amtshows.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 ($, pre-reg) 717-394-3497 http://www.Lmapa.org
ARTventures, Sun, 1 - 4 pm, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown (Free) 610-432-4333 x10
Babysitter's Training Program, ages 11 - 14, Sat, 9 am - Noon, Ephrata Community Hospital Wellness Center, Ephrata ($, 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
Chess Club, every Mon, 4:30 pm, Reading Public Library, Reading (Free) 610-655-6350
Children's Discovery Trail and activity stations, explore 300 years of American History, Historic Yellow Springs, Chester Springs ($) 610-827-7414 x10
City of Reading Neighborhood Center - activities, arts & crafts, games, ages 6 - 14, Nov - Apr, Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 7:30 pm, Keffer Park, 3rd & Exeter St.; Pendora Park, 19th & Forest St., Reading (Free) 610-655-6068
City of Reading Recreation Centers - activities, trips, clubs & more, ages 6 - 14, Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 7 pm, 11th & Pike Sts, Reading, 610-655-6067; ages 7 - 17, Mon - Fri, 3:30 - 8pm, 3rd & Spruce Sts., Reading (Free) 610-655-6203
Crafts & the Arts Program, Mon - Fri, 4:30 - 6 pm, 11th & Pike and 3rd & Spruce Rec. Centers, Reading (Free, membership req.) 610-655-6067 or 610-655-6203
Family Building Night, 4th Tue, Jan -- May, 6:30 -- 7:30 pm, Bates Auditorium, Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster (Free) 717-394-2651 x124 http://www.lancaster.lib.pa.us
Family Movies, all ages, Wed, 6 pm, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 717-684-2255
Family Story Time, all ages, Wed, 6:30 pm, Muhlenberg Community Library, Laureldale (Free) 610-929-0489 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/muhlenbergcl/index.htm
Flea Market every 1st & 3rd Sunday, April - December 4, 7 am - 2 pm, join us for a "delightful day of dickering," Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport (Free Admission & Parking) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com
Friend Program, grades K - 6, once a month Sep - Apr, Sun, 2 - 4 pm, Millersville University, Millersville (Free, pre-reg) 717-763-4614
Girl Scouts, Great Valley Council, Berks County ($) 610-678-1040 or 610-791-2411
Guard Start, ages 11 - 14, preparation for lifeguarding, American Red Cross, Berks County Chapter, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4383
Hands on History Room, Tue - Sat, 9 am - 4 pm, Historical Society of Berks Cty, Reading ($) 610-375-4375
Home Depot Kids Workshops, ages 5 - 12, 1st Sat monthly, 9 am - Noon, Home Depot Centers, call your local location (Free, pre-reg) http://www.homedepot.com
Indoor Playground Birthday Parties, preschool ages, Sat/Sun, Noon - 2 pm, 1 - 3 pm, Boyertown Area YMCA Gilbertsville Center, Gilbertsville ($, pre-reg) 610-367-YMCA http://www.boyertownymca.org
Kids' Woodworking Clinics, 2nd Sat monthly, 10 – 11 am, Lowe's Home Improvement Centers, call your local location (Free, pre-reg) http://www.lowes.com
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, hundreds of wild and exotic animals from around the world, Guided Safari Tours, New Reptiles and Exotics Building, Zoo exhibits featuring monkeys, lions, ostriches and more. Picnic facilities available, Halifax ($) 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
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
Paws to Read (Reading Education Assistance Dogs), all ages, 2nd & 4th Sat monthly, 10, 10:30 & 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 ($) 484-529-0466 http://www.missmaggiesings.com
Pipper the Clown, entertainment for all occasions! Comedy, silly magic, extraordinary balloons. See Pipper weekly, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Tue, 5:30 – 7:30 pm; Your Place, Wed, 6 – 8 pm; The Works, Fri, 6:30 pm. Pipper also teaches clown arts, make-up and balloon twisting, 610 286-2909 http://www.pippertheclown.com
Please Touch Museum programs, ages 1 - 7, Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia ($) 215-963-0667
Preschool / Elementary Storytime, every Tue, 4 pm, 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 ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4375
Storytime, all ages, Sat, 10 am, Columbia Public Library, Columbia (Free) 717-684-2255
Storytime -- story, songs, craft, ages 3 -- 6 w/adult, Wed, 10:30 -- 11:30 am, Wernersville Public Library, Wernersville (Free) 610-678-8771 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/swe/
Storytime w/Miss Alicia, Mon, 11 am, Bernville Library, Bernville (Free) 610-488-1302 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/bernvilleacl/
Storytime w/Storyrider Miss Denise, Thu, 11 am, Bernville Library, Bernville (Free) 610-488-1302 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/bernvilleacl/
Studio courses for children in grades 1 & up, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster ($, 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
YMCA of Reading/Berks - Youth & Teen Programs, 610-378-4700
Yu-Gi-Oh! Club, ages 11 – 18, Mon – Fri, 3:30 pm, Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster (Free, Each player must bring his or her own deck) 717-394-2651
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