Berks & Lancaster Family Events

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.

AprilMay and BeyondOngoing

Library Story Times
 

March 28 – April 6
Berks Arts Council presents 18th Annual VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest, locations throughout Berks County ($, pre-reg) 610-898-1930 www.berksjazzfest.com

March 28 – September 30
“Abraham & Sarah,” Sight & Sound Living Waters Theatre, Strasburg ($, pre-reg) 717-687-7800 http://www.sight-sound.com

March 29 – 30
Reading-Berks and Lehigh Valley PA Guild of Craftsmen Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, Sat, 9 am – 5 pm; Sun, 10 am – 4 pm, Keystone Fieldhouse, Kutztown University, Kutztown ($) http://www.kutztown.edu/community/pgchc/index1.htm/

March 30
Berks Jazz Fest – Celebrating the Music & Life of Grover Washington, Jr., 7 pm, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7299

“Galumpha,” ages 5 & up, 2 pm, , Kutztown University, Kutztown ($, pre-reg) 610-683-4511 www.KutztownPresents.org

Open House – tours, discussions and childcare available, 1 pm, Lancaster Country Day School, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-392-1916 www.lancastercountryday.org

Primitive Skills Series: Food and Water (Part 3 of 3), ages 12 & up, 1 – 3 pm, Lancaster Cty. Env. Center. Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055

Spring Fever: Seasonal Pools, Ponds, Wetlands and Wildlife, family program, 2 – 3:30 pm, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-796-3699


April 1
April Fools Day – make funny glasses, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($) 610-515-8000
 http://www.crayola.com/factory/

April 1 – 2
“Hand-In-Hand: In the Rain with Baby Duck,” ages 2 – 3 w/adult,  9:30 am – 10:15 am & 10:30 – 11:15 am, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

April 1 – 28
“Caroline Henderson Exhibition,” Schmidt Gallery, Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Reading (Free)
610-374-4600 www.goggleworks.org

April 1 – May 15
Spring Migration Watch, 9 am – 5 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 www.hawkmountain.org

April 1 – May 23
Spring Blooms, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 www.longwoodgardens.org (This link will open new window)

April 2
Conewago Book Club, guest speaker Maria Snyder, 7 pm, Cygnet Studio, Elizabethtown ($, pre-reg) 717-367-6140 http://www.cygnetstudios.org/

“Hide and Seekers” – nature activities, story & walk, ages 4 – 5 w/adult, 10 – 11 am, Nolde Forest Env. Ed. Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-796-3699

April 3
Home School Art Class, 1 – 2 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy ($, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

“Jigu! Thunder Drums of China,” 7:30 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111 www.standcapitol.org

April 3 – 5
Friends’ Book Sale, Thu, 11 am – 7 pm; Fri, 10 am – 3 pm; Sat, 9 am – 2 pm, Sinking Spring Library, Sinking Spring (Free) 610-678-4311 www.berks.lib.pa.us/sinkingspringpl/

“Romeo & Juliet,” Thu & Fri, 10 am; Sat, 11 am, Sellersville Theatre 1894, Sellersville ($, pre-reg)  215-257-5808 http://www.st94.com/

April 4
Chickies Rock County Park History Walk, ages 12 & up, 1 – 3:30 pm, Chickies Rock Breezyview Overlook, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Family Fun Night – “Reuse, Recycle & Recreate Art,” 5 – 8 pm, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($) 610-515-8000 www.crayolafactory.com

Homeschool Day, Field Day for Students, ages 6 – 17, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-796-3699 www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Magical Musical Moments – drumming workshop, ages 8 & up, 8 – 9 pm, Cygnet Studios, Elizabethtown ($, pre-reg) 717-367-6140 http://www.cygnetstudios.org/

Readers Theater: Silly Salamanders and Tadpole Tales, ages 8 & up, 10 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

X-Spot: High Five, ages 2 – 10 w/adult, 1 – 3 pm, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

April 4 – 6
Rainbow Theatre and the Historical Society of Berks County present, “Pied Piper’s Parade,” ages 5 & u p, Fri, 7 pm; Sat & Sun, 1 & 3:30 pm, Hendel House, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4375 http://www.berkshistory.
org/calendar/

April 4 – 5, 11 – 12 & 18 – 19
Swashbuckler Pyrate Feast, 6 pm, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Manheim ($, pre-reg) 717-665-7021 http://www.parenfaire.com

April 5
“Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular,” 7:30 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111 www.standcapitol.org

Dino Kartsonakis, 6:30 pm, Calvary Church, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-626-7505 www.gardenspotpromotions.com

Kutztown Fool’s Run, 9 am, Kutztown University, Kutztown ($, pre-reg) 610-683-3157 http://kutztownfoolsrun.com

Scrapbooking for Teens, 10 am – Noon, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy ($, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

Spring Fashion Show, “Dr. Suess is on the Loose,” 7 – 10 pm, Brandywine Heights High School, Topton ($, pre-reg) 610-682-5102

April 5, 19, 25 & May 17, 24
Family Fun - Reading Express Indoor Football, games start @ 7pm except, May 17, 8 pm start, Sovereign Center, Reading, ($) 610-372-PASS www.expressindoorfootball.co

April 5 – May 25 (Sat)
“Treasure Island,” - marionette show for school age children, 11 am, Hole in the Wall Puppet Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-394-8398 www.holeinthewallpuppets.com  

April 5 – June 8 (Sat & Sun)
Raptors Up Close, 11 am & 2 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 www.hawkmountain.org

April 5 – 6
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Bowl-O-Rama, Reading (pre-reg) 610-373-5544 www.BigsInBerks.org

“Springtime in the Park,” Sat, 10 am – 9 pm; Sun, 10 am – 6 pm, HersheyPark, Hershey ($) 717-534-3900

April 5 – May 18
“Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures,” Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster ($) 717-394-3497

April 6
“18th Century Woods and Woodworking,” 2 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Ed. Center, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-796-3699

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

Golden Dragon Acrobats, 2 & 5 pm, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 800-999-STATE www.statetheatre.org

Movie “Lion King,” 2 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free) 717-653-1510

“Welcome, First Sundays Nolde Mansion Open House,” 1 – 4 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Ed. Center, Reading (Free) 610-796-3699

X-Spot: Hocus Focus, ages 2 -10 w/adult, 2 – 4 pm, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

April 6 & 20
Flea Markets including Train Meet (adm. Fee) & Chicken Bar-B-Q (6th); Toy Show (20th), 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

April 7
Snorey Time, ages 4 – 8, 6:45 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

April 7, 14, & 21
Spring Progression Walks – wear hiking shoes, ages 8 & up, 1:30 – 3 pm, Kurtz Covered Bridge, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

April 8
Evening Storytime “Up, Down and Around,” 6:30 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-1424

April 10
“Paul Taylor Dance Company,” 7:30 pm, Kutztown University, Kutztown ($, pre-reg) 610-683-4511 www.KutztownPresents.org

“Smucker’s Stars on Ice,” 7 pm, Giant Center, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3911www.giantcenter.net

April 10, 17 & 24
Home School Spanish Class, ages 7 & up, 1 – 2 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

April 11
“Doodlebops,” 4 & 7 pm, Giant Center, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-534-3911www.giantcenter.net

“Mind Candy” – illusionist/mentalist Wayne Hoffman, 7 pm, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center, York (Free) 717-771-4045 www.pullocenter.psu.edu

Reading Phillies Season Opener, 7:05 pm, First Energy Stadium, Reading ($) 610-375-8469 http://tickets.readingphillies.com/

Science Kids – Survival III, ages 8 & up, 10 – 11:30 am, Env. Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

April 11 – 12, 17 – 20, 24 – 26
“Over the River and Through the Woods,” Theatre Harrisburg, Harrisburg ($, pre-reg) 717-232-5501 http://www.theatreharrisburg

April 12
Colonial Garden Building Volunteers, 8 am – 1 pm, Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown (Free, pre-reg) 717-367-4672 www.elizabethtownhistory.org

Exhibit Opening of the 175th Anniversary of the Reading Railroad, 1 pm, Historical Society of Berks County, Reading ($) 610-375-4375 http://www.berkshistory.org/calendar/

“Recycled Clock” – create a clock using recycled materials in honor of Earth Day, 10 am, The National Watch & Clock Museum, Columbia ($, pre-reg) 717-684-8261 x237 www.nawcc.org

Sheep Shearing Day – shearing to wool products, open-hearth cooking, 10 am – 3 pm, Peter Wentz Farmstead Historic Site, Worcester (Free) 610-584-5104

“Shostakovich at the Beginning,” Reading Symphony Orchestra, 8 pm, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading ($, pre-reg)  www.readingsymphony.org

“Wild Thing T-Shirt” – bring t-shirt to decorate, ages 6 & up, 10 am, Manheim Community Library, Manheim (Free, pre-reg) 717-665-6700

YMCA Healthy Kids Day, 11 am – 2 pm, Central Branch YMCA, Reading (Free) 610-378-4741 http://www.ymca-berkscounty.org/Branches/2008centralbrochure.htm

April 12 & 16
X-Spot: Going Buggy, ages 2 – 10 w/adult, Apr 12, 2- 4 pm; Apr 16, 1 – 3 pm, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

April 12 – 27
Cherry Blossom Festival, sponsored by RiverPlace, events throughout Berks County ($) 610-736-3900
www.riverplacepa.com

April 13
Basket Bingo hosted by Richmond Elementary School, 1 pm, Maiden Creek Banquet Hall, Blandon ($) 610-916-1018

Child Etiquette Tea – tea, dessert, etiquette, games & dress up, 2 – 4 pm, Heritage Tea Room, Oley ($, pre-reg) 610-987-2877

Runescape Marathon: A Gaming Event, ages 12 & up, 2 – 4 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

Salamander Stroll, 1 – 3:30 pm, Nixon County Park, York (Free) 717-428-1961

Second Sunday Open House, 11am – 4 pm, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading (Free) 610-374-4600 www.goggleworks.org

“Sounds of Spring,” 4 pm, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown (Donations) 717-733-6600 www.ephratacloister.org

“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley,” 3 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111 www.standcapitol.org

April 13, May 4 & 18
Outdoor Hour, 2 – 3 pm, Env. Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

April 15
Lapsit Story Time, ages 6 – 24 months, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

“Worn to be Wild, Monster” – T-Shirt Class, ages 6 – 12, 6 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

April 15 – 20
Celebrate Leonardo DaVinci’s birthday, create a drawing of an invention, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($) 610-515-8000 http://www.crayola.com/factory/

April 15 & May 20
Bookworms, grades K – 3, 6:30 pm, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255

April 16
Family Movie Night, 6 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-1424

April 17
Annual College Fair, 8:45 am – 2 pm, Millersville University, Millersville ($, pre-reg) 717-876-0106

“Meet the Wild Thing – Stomp, Romp and Rock and Roll,” ages 2 – 4 w/adult, 2 pm, Manheim Community Library, Manheim (Free, pre-reg) 717-665-6700

April 17 – 27
“Beany Not Beanhead,” call for times, DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre, York ($, pre-reg) 717-848-8623 www.dreamwrights.org

April 18
Moonlight Night Hike – family program, bring a flashlight, 7:30 – 9 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Ed. Center, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-796-3699

X-Spot: Hocus Focus, ages 2 – 10 w/adult, 5 – 7 pm, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

April 18 – May 20
“Charlotte’s Web,” call for times, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-898-1900 http://dutchapple.com/

April 19
17th Annual Kite Karnival – best of kite contests, demos, workshops, contests, Noon – 4 pm, Env. Center, Lancaster (Free) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Fishing Rodeo – time depends on age group, sponsored by Muhlenberg Rotary Club & Muhlenberg Rec. Dept., Laurel Run Park, River Road, Muhlenberg (Free, pre-reg) 610-929-1503

Manheim Community Library’s “Cat in the Hat” Invades Penn Township, ages 3 – 15, 9 am – 3 pm, Penn Township Building, Manheim (Free, pre-reg) 717-665-6700

President Buchanan’s 217th Birthday Celebration, Noon – 2 pm, The James Buchanan Foundation, Lancaster (Free) 717-392-8721

Rural Life in 1900 – spring chores & laundry demos, general store, wood stove cooking, steam engines, 11 am – 4 pm, Pennypacker Mills Historic Site, Schwenksville (Free) 610-287-9349

Spring Stepping-Stones – families make stepping stones for their gardens, 10 – 11:30 am & 1 – 2:30 pm, Env. Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

 “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley,” 10 am & 1 pm, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 800-999-STATE www.statetheatre.org

Kids Beading 101 – Learn the basics of design layout, color combinations and more. Design & create two necklaces . Ages 6 & up.  Reserve your birthday party early! ($, pre-reg) Le Petit Artist, 267 Carsonia Ave, Mt Penn 610-779-9000 www.LePetitArtist.com

Family Fun - Reading Express Indoor Football, game starts @ 7pm, Sovereign Center, Reading, ($) 610-372-PASS www.expressindoorfootball.co

April 19 – 20
Spring Art Walk Weekend, Sat, 10 am – 5 pm; Sun, Noon – 5 pm, Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster ($) 717-394-3497

April 19 – October 18 (3rd Sat monthly)
Furnace Operation Days, 7 am – 1 pm, breakfast buffet (under age 6 free), flea market, living history presentation, guided tours, Joanna Furnace, Route 10, N. of Morgantown ($) 610-286-0388 www.haycreek.org

April 19 – December 14
“Life in the Manor” exhibit, Sat & Sun, 1 – 4 pm, Conestoga Area Historical Society, Conestoga (Free) 717-872-1699

April 20
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre Performs, 1 – 4 pm, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Allentown ($, pre-reg) 610-332-1400 www.123pyt.org

Reading Choral Society Masterworks Series, 4 pm, Albright College Chapel, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-1939

The 2008 Berks County Earth Day Celebration, Noon – 5 pm, Centre Park, Reading (Free) Rain date Apr 27, 610-914-4727

April 21
“Sensational Science for Sensational Families” Earth Day, ages 6 & up, 6:30 pm, Manheim Community Library, Manheim (Free, pre-reg) 717-665-6700

April 21, 28 & May 5, 12
Baby Storytime, ages 2 – 24 months w/adult, 10 am, Sinking Spring Public Library, Sinking Spring (Free) 610-678-4311 www.berks.lib.pa.us/sinkingspring.pl/

April 22
Toddler Story Time, ages 2 – 3, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

April 22 – 23
“Hand-In-Hand: The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” ages  2-3 w/adult, 9:30 – 10:15 am & 10:30 – 11:15 am, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

April 22 – 26
Old Time Plow Boys Spring Plowing Show, 10 am – 5 pm, Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown (Free) 610-683-1589 http://www.kutztown.edu/community/pgchc/events_2008.htm

April 22 – 27
Celebrate John James Audubon’s birthday, create a project inspired by our fine-feathered friends, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($) 610-515-8000 http://www.crayola.com/factory/

April 23
“Ring of Fire,” 7:30 pm, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7299 http://www.sovereigncenter.com/

April 23 & May 14
Observation Morning, 9 – 10:30 am, Susquehanna Waldorf School, Marietta (Free) 717-426-4506 www.susquehannawaldorf.org

April 23 – May 3
“Animal Farm,” Mum Puppettheatre, Philadelphia ($, pre-reg) 215-925-7686 http://www.mumpuppet.org

April 23, 30 & May 7, 14 & 21
Fitness Stroller Walks, ages newborn – 5 w/moms, Central Park, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-299-8215 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

April 24 – May 11
“Doubt,” Fulton Opera House, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-397-7425 http://www.fultontheatre.org/

April 25
“A Tribute to Roy Orbison,” 8 pm, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton ($, pre-reg) 800-999-STATE www.statetheatre.org

April Artistry – create a decorated ceramic plate, ages 4 & up w/adult, 7 – 8 pm, Cygnet Studio, Elizabethtown ($, pre-reg) 717-367-6140 http://www.cygnetstudios.org/

Opening Day of Lancaster Barnstormers, 7:05 pm, Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster ($) (717) 509-HITS http://www.lancasterbarnstormers.com/

Spring Voice Concert by Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, 7:30 pm, Banana Factory, Bethlehem ($, pre-reg) 610-332-1400 www.123pyt.org

Family Fun - Reading Express Indoor Football, game starts @ 7pm, Sovereign Center, Reading, ($) 610-372-PASS www.expressindoorfootball.co

April 25 & May 30
Community Days – hands-on educational program, 9:30 am – 1 pm, Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata ($, pre-reg) 717-733-6600 www.ephratacloister.org

April 26
2008 Special Needs Conference, “ Motivated to Make It,” 7:15 am – 2:45 pm, Berks IU Education Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-378-1327

A Spring Walk, all ages, 10 – 11 am & 1 – 2 pm, Env. Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

American Spirit Parade, 1 pm, Lime & Orange Street, Lancaster (Free) 717-397-5686

Chess Club, grades 2 – 6, 10 am – Noon, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255

Earth Day Celebration, 10 am – 4 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton (Free) 610-756-6961 www.hawkmountain.org

Esbenshade’s Spring Open House –  face painting & balloons for kids, plenty of food, Have tough questions, our vendors and expert staff are ready to help, 10 am – 4 pm, Lititz, Mohnton & Fleetwood locations (Free) 717-626-7007 www.esbenshades.com

Hike for Health and History – tour local historic sites & downtown murals, 9 am – 1 pm, Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown ($, pre-reg) 717-367-4672 www.elizabethtownhistory.org

Learn Your Trees Walk – rain or shine, 1 – 2:30 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton (Free) 610-756-6961 www.hawkmountain.org

Nature Sketching Workshop for Beginners, 10 am – 1 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg) 610-756-6961 www.hawkmountain.org

Race Against Racism , 8 am – 2 pm, Musser Park, Lancaster (pre-reg) 717-393-1735 http://www.ywcalancaster.org

Spina Bifida Association’s Dinner Dance / Auction, 5:30 – 10 pm, Four Seasons Golf Course, Landisville ($, pre-reg) 717-786-9280

Spring Craft Fair, 9 am – 2 pm, Richmond Elementary School, Fleetwood (Free) 610-916-1018

April 27
Bug Scavenger Hunt, 1 – 2:30 pm, Env. Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Go Fly A Kite Day - kids kite making workshop & contest, professional kite flying demonstrations, pony rides, clowns, moonbounce and Hershey's Zoo America, Noon - 5 pm, Youth Recreation Facility, County Road, Leesport (Free) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks

March of Dimes Walkamerica, registration 9 am, walk 10 am, Reading Area Community College, Reading ($, pre-reg) 800-533-WALK www.walkamerica.org

Pup-E-Palooza – music, raffles, agility courses for dogs, contests & more, Noon – 4 pm, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown (Free) K9Club@etown.edu

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

April 30 – May 3
Community Days – rides, games, music & food, Wed & Thu, 5 – 10 pm; Fri, 5 – 11 pm; Sat, Noon – 11 pm, Buchanan Park,  Lancaster (Free) 717-392-4683

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May 1 – 2
“Let’s Rock,” ages 3 – 6, call for times, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

May 1 – 4
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with special projects & activities, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($) 610-515-8000 http://www.crayola.com/factory/

May 1, 8 & 15
Home School Spanish Class, ages 7 & up, 1 – 2 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

May 1, 8 & 22
Preschool Story Time, ages 3 – 5, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

May 1 – 31
Annual Quilt Show, Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown ($) 717-367-4672 www.elizabethtownhistory.org  

May 2
Lunchtime Concert in the Park – Blue Groove playing along w/ Muhlenberg Middle School Jazz Band, food available, 11:45 am – 1 pm, Laurel Run Park, Muhlenberg (Free) 610-929-1503

“Rockapella,” 7:30 pm, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111 www.standcapitol.org

Spring Campfire – all ages, 7 – 10 pm, Mill Creek Campsite, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

May 2 – 4
“Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 2 & 8 pm; Sun, 3 pm, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-373-3311 http://www.sovereigncenter.com/

May 2, 9 & 16
Wild About Books Club, ages 5 – 7, 4 – 5 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

May 3
Card Making, ages 8 & up, 10 am – Noon, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

“Junie B Jones,” 11 am, Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York ($, pre-reg) 717-846-1111 www.standcapitol.org

Kids with Spina Bifida & their families fly free, call for times, Capital City Airport, New Cumberland (Free, pre-reg) 717-786-9280

Nature’s Way Theater – ages 4 & up, 10 – 11:30 am, Env. Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Opening Day, 9:45 am – 5 pm, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($) 866-GO-4-ELMO http://sesameplace.com/
sesame/pa/events

Opening Day of Canal Boat Season, Hugh Moore Park, Easton ($, pre-reg) 610-515-8000

Mother’s Day Gift Workshop –Drop off your child & they will make a glass bead bracelet ready for gift giving. Ages 6 & up, 10 – 11 am, ($, pre-reg) Le Petit Artist, 267 Carsonia Ave, Mt Penn, 610-779-9000 www.LePetitArtist.com

May 3 – 4
“Building History” – craftsmen will demonstrate a variety of building techniques, 10 am – 4 pm, Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata ($) 717-733-6600 www.ephratacloister.org

Great Green America Fest, 11 am – 8 pm, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Manheim ($, pre-reg) 717-665-7021 http://www.parenfaire.com

President Buchanan’s 2nd Annual Wheatland Garden Club Spring Plant Sale, Sat, 10 am – 4 pm; Sun, Noon – 4 pm, The James Buchanan Foundation, Lancaster ($) 717-392-8721

May 4
Child Etiquette Tea – tea, dessert, etiquette, games & dress up, 2 – 4 pm, Heritage Tea Room, Oley ($, pre-reg) 610-987-2877

Children’s Day, Noon – 5 pm, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 www.danielboonehomestead.org

Movie: “Doug’s First Movie,” 2 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

X-Spot: Going Buggy, ages 2 – 10 w/adult, 2 – 4 pm, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

May 4 & 18
Flea market (4th & 18th) includes Rock & Gem Show (18th - adm. fee), 7 am - 2 pm, join us for a "delightful day of dickering," Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport, (FREE admission and parking) 610-926-1307 www.leesportmarket.com

May 4
Berks Classical Children’s Chorus, Spring Concert, 7 pm, Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown University, Kutztown ($) 610-796-9001 www.bcccsings.org

“Celtic Spring,” 7:30 pm, Sellersville Theatre 1894, Sellersville ($, pre-reg) 215-257-5808 http://www.st94.com/

Guitar Hero National Championships, 11 am – 8 pm, The Inn at Reading, Wyomissing ($) 610-618-0653 www.toomanygames.com

Native Plant Sale, 1 – 4 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Ed. Center, Reading (Free) 610-796-3699

Welcome, First Sundays Nolde Mansion Open House, 1 – 4 pm, Nolde Forest Env. Ed. Center, Reading (Free) 610-796-3699

May 5
Snorey Time, ages 4 – 8, 6:45 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra “Russian Romance,” 8 pm, Hershey Theatre, Hershey ($, pre-reg) 717-533-8449  www.hersheysymphony.org

May 6
11th Annual Artistry in Motion Vintage Grand Tour & Show, Noon – 3 pm, Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster ($) 717-394-3497

May 6 – 11
Make a Mother’s Day Card, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($) 610-515-8000 http://www.crayola.com/factory/

May 7 – 8
“On With the Show,” ages 3 – 6, call for times, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

May 7, 14 & 21
Preschool Story Time, ages 3 – 5, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

May 8
Mother’s Day Card Making, ages 10 & up, 6 pm, Manheim Community Library, Manheim (Free, pre-reg) 717-665-6700

May 9
Lunchtime Concert in the Park – “The Spoiler” Jazz Band from Muhlenberg High School, food available, 11:45 am – 1 pm, Laurel Run Park, Muhlenberg (Free) 610-929-1503

Spring Evening Star Watch,  8 pm, Heritage Center, Red Bridge Rd, Reading (Free, pre-reg) Rain/cloud date: May 10, 610-374-8839 www.countyofberks.com/parks

FAMILY FUSION - "High Energy Family Entertainment that Builds Character and Faith".  Glad Tidings Church Gymnasium in West Lawn. 2 Free Shows 6:00 or 7:30pm. Snack Bar and Fun Family Activities following each show  WWW.GTAOG.ORG or 610-678-0266 (NOTE: This event was incorrectly listed in the printed version of Parents' Source as being on May 10)

May 10
A Time for Gardening – create a clock that will remind you of springtime, 10 am, The National Watch & Clock Museum, Columbia ($, pre-reg) 717-684-8261 x237 www.nawcc.org

Arts in the Park – annual art demonstration, children’s activities & entertainment, 9 am, Elizabethtown Community Park, Elizabethtown (Free) 717-361-7188

Children’s Garden Tea Party – all ages, 10 – 11:30 am, Env. Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Getting to Know Speedwell Forge County Park – wear hiking shoes & insect repellent, 10 am – Noon, Speedwell Park, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

IMBD Spring Bird Count, 8 – 11 am, Nolde Forest Env. Ed. Center, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-796-3699

Pressed Wildflowers – families make Mother a one-of-a-kind card, 4 – 5:30 pm, Env. Center, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Spring Craft Fair, 9 am - 4 pm, Our 23rd year, 400 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

Wee Ones Walk, 10:30 - 11:30 am, Heritage Center, Red Bridge Rd, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-374-8839  www.countyofberks.com/parks

May 10 – October 12
“Fins,” Antique Auto Museum, Hershey ($) 717-566-7100 http://www.aacamuseum.org/events

May 10 – 11
Mother’s Day Weekend, Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, Lancaster ($) 866-FUNatDW http://www.dutchwonderland.com/index.asp

May 11
Olde York Street Fair, 12:30 – 6 pm, Market & George Streets, York (Free) 717-849-2217 www.yorkcity.org

Second Sunday Open House, 11 am – 4 pm, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading (Free) 610-374-4600 www.goggleworks.org

May 13 – 14
“Hand-In-Hand: The Wide Mouth Frog,” ages 2 – 3 w/adult, 9:30 – 10:15 am & 10:30 – 11:15 am, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

May 14
“How To Eat Fried Worms” Book Discussion & Movie, 6 pm, Womelsdorf Community Library, Womelsdorf (Free) 610-589-1424

Tots, Tales and Trails, age 3 w/adult, 10 – 11 am, Nolde Forest Env. Ed. Center, Reading (Free, pre-reg) 610-796-3699

May 15
Visit with the “Hungry Caterpillar,” 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

May 15 – 17
“George Washington Slept Here,” call for times, DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre, York ($, pre-reg) 717-848-8623 www.dreamwrights.org

May 16 – 17
25th Annual Rhubarb Festival – a zany day of rhubarb fund for the entire family, festivities include a rhubarb race car derby, kids rhubarb arcade, rhubarb pie baking contest, entertainment & lots of great rhubarb foods, Fri, 9 am – 5:30 pm; Sat, 9 am – 6 pm, Kitchen Kettle Village, Rt. 340, Intercourse (Free) 800-732-3538 http://www.kitchenkettle.com

May 17
Children's Fishing Rodeo - introduce kids ages 4 - 15 to the art of fishing, kids crafts & activities, 8:30 - 12:30 pm, visit website or call for specific fishing times, Hunsicker's Grove, Longswamp Rd, Mertztown (Free) 610-374-2944 www.countyofberks.com/parks

Historic Marietta Day – crafts, art, antiques, yard sales & more, 9 am – 3 pm, Downtown Marietta (Free) 717-426-4736 http://www.mariettarestoration.org

Open House, 10 am – Noon, Susquehanna Waldorf School, Marietta (Free) 717-426-4506 www.susquehannawaldorf.org

PA’s Endangered & Threatened Animals, ages 6 & up, 10 – 11 am, Env. Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

PA’s Endangered & Threatened Plants, ages 6 & up, 1 – 2 pm, Env. Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Family Fun - Reading Express Indoor Football, game starts @ 8pm, Sovereign Center, Reading, ($) 610-372-PASS www.expressindoorfootball.co

May 17 – 18
Christian Family Fest, Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, Lancaster ($) 866-FUNatDW http://www.dutchwonderland.com/index.asp

Cookie Monster, “Me Love Talented Kids” Weekend, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($, pre-reg) 866-GO-4-ELMO http://sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/events_may.aspx 

Mineral & Gem Show, Sat, 10 am – 5 pm; Sun, 10 am – 4 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport ($) 610-926-1307 www.leesportmarket.com

Spring Open House, Noon – 5 pm, Reading Society of Model Engineers, Reading (Donation) 610-929-5444

World War II Encampment, Walk through pilots' quarters, talk to "GIs," and hear veterans recount their experiences, Sat, 9am - 5pm; Sun 10am - 4pm, Lancaster County Historical Society, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, PA (Free) (USO Dance Sat 7 - 10pm $5) 717-392-4633 www.lancasterhistory.org

May 17 – September 21
“Lenape: The Original People,” Reading Public Museum, Reading ($) 610-371-5850 http://www.reading
publicmuseum.org

May 17 – December 31
The Railroad Art of Ted Rose: A Retrospective, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg ($) 717-687-8628 www.rrmuseumpa.org

May 18
“Sounds of Spring,” 4 pm, Conestoga Church of the Brethren, Conestoga (Donations) 717-733-6600 www.ephratacloister.org

 “Spring Inspiration” – crafts, games, food, prizes, children’s activities, entertainment & more, 11:30 am – 6 pm, William H. Kain County Park on Hess Farm, Jacobus (Free) 717-840-7440 www.yorkcountyparks.org

Touch-a-Truck 2008, sponsored by the Junior League of Reading, 11 am – 3 pm, Penn State Berks Campus, Wyomissing ($) 610-374-9811 www.jlreading.org

3rd Annual Birth and Family Festival, 11 am – 3 pm, all ages, Celtic Music and Dance at 1 pm, (Free) 610-451-0786 www.motheringandmore.org

May 20
Toddler Story Time, ages 2 – 3, 10:30 am, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy (Free, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

X-Spot: High Five, ages 2 – 10 w/adult, 1 – 3 pm, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

May 21 – 22
“Sunshine and Sandcastles,” ages 3 – 6, call for times, Hands-On-House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster ($, pre-reg) 717-569-KIDS www.handsonhouse.org

May 22
Home School Art Class, 1 – 2 pm, Milanof-Schock Library, Mount Joy ($, pre-reg) 717-653-1510

May 23 – 25
Adamstown Community Days, Adamstown Community Grove, Adamstown ($) 717-484-2262

www.adamstowncommunitydays.com

“Walt Disney’s Backyard Railroad,” Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg ($) 717-687-8628 http://www.rrmuseumpa.org/

May 23 – July 15
“Godspell,” Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg ($, pre-reg) 717-766-0535 http://www.ltmonline.net/

May 24
Our Other Pollinators, ages 12 & up, 4 – 5:30 pm, Env. Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Family Fun - Reading Express Indoor Football, game starts @ 7pm, Sovereign Center, Reading, ($) 610-372-PASS www.expressindoorfootball.co

May 24 – 25
Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest, Sat, 11 am – 6 pm; Sun, 11 am – 5 pm, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Manheim ($) 717-665-7021 www.GreatPAFlavorFest.com

May 25 – August 24 (Sun)
Summer Concert Series, 6 pm, Gring’s Mill, Hunsicker’s Grove and Kaercher Creek, Berks County (Free) 610-374-8839 www.countyofberks.com/parks

May 25 – 31
Join in the celebration & create a special Memorial Day activity, The Crayola Factory, Easton ($) 610-515-8000

May 28 – June 15
“The Adventures of a Boy and His Dog in ye Olde Philadelphia,” Mum Puppettheatre, Philadelphia ($, pre-reg) 215-925-7686 http://www.mumpuppet.org

May 30
Community Days, 9:30 am – 1 pm, Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata ($, pre-reg) 717-733-6600 http://www.ephratacloister.org

May 30 – June 1
Pennsylvania Railroad “Pennsy” Days, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg ($) 717-687-8628 http://www.rrmuseumpa.org

May 31
Fiddle & Acoustic Music Mini Fest, 10 - 7 pm, Heritage Center, Red Bridge Rd, Reading ($) 610-374-8839  www.countyofberks.com/parks

Flea Market, 8 am – 1 pm, Muhlenberg High School, Muhlenberg ($ to set up, pre-reg) Rain Date Jun 1, 610-929-1580

GPS Games, ages 6 & up, 1 – 2 pm, Env. Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Introduction to Compass and Pace, ages 10 & up, Env. Center, Lancaster (Free, pre-reg) 717-295-2055 www.co.lancaster.pa.us

Kutztown Fire Co. No. 1’s 100th Anniversary Celebration –  begins 9 am, , 1 pm parade, rides & entertainment, Kutztown Fire Co & Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown (Free) 610-683-0793 www.kutztownfirecompany.com

Spring Rodent Fest and Small Pet Expo, 10 am – 6 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 www.leesportmarket.com

May 31 – June 1
Fly, Ride and Drive Jubilee, Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, Lancaster ($) 866-FUNatDW http://www.dutchwonderland.com/index.asp

May 31 – June 15
“Sherlock Holmes, The Final Adventure,” Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville ($, pre-reg) 717-352-2164 www.TotemPolePlayhouse.org

June 1 & 15
Flea market includes Chicken Barbeque (1st), Toy Show (15th), 7 am - 2 pm, dealers and collectors descend upon the market for a "delightful day of dickering,” Leesport Farmers Market, off Rte. 61, Leesport (FREE admission and parking) 610-926-1307 www.leesportmarket.com


Ongoing Events
March – December
Visit the Pagoda,  climb to the top and also visit the 4th floor gift shop, Fri – Sun, Noon – 4 pm, Reading (Free) 610-375-6399

Ongoing (Fridays)
Kids After School “Art Fun” explores a new medium weekly. We provide an environment that promotes children’s imagination & fun. Ages 5-9 & 10 – teen.  Fri. 4:30 – 6 pm. LePetit Artist, 267 Carsonia Ave, Mt Penn ($, pre-reg) 610-779-9000 www.LePetitArtist.com

Ongoing – April 6
Quilt Competition & Display, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska (Free) 215-794-4000 http://peddlersvillage.com

Ongoing – April 26
“Paris is Out,” Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Paradise ($, pre-reg) 800-292-4301 www.rainbowdinnertheatre.com

Ongoing – April 27
Sea Turtles - Older than Dinosaurs - Photography by Anne Heimann, Reading Public Museum, Reading ($) 610-371-5850 http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org

Ongoing – May 19
Child Jazz / Hip Hop, ages 7 – 12, 6 – 7 pm, Muhlenberg Recreation Building, Muhlenberg ($, pre-reg) 610-929-1503

Ongoing – May 25
“National Geographic,” Tue – Sat, 11 am – 5 pm; Sun, Noon – 5 pm, Allentown Art Museum, Allentown ($) 610-432-4333 www.allentownartmuseum.org

Ongoing – July 27
Pottsgrove Manor: The Ironmaster’s Craft, Pottsgrove Manor (Free) www.historicsites.montocopa.org (This link will open new window)

Ongoing – November 30
Visit Pennsylvania’s Greatest Natural Wonder, Crystal Cave, Kutztown ($) 610-683-6765 http://www.crystalcavepa.com/HomePage.html

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

Babysitter's Training Program, ages 11 - 14,  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

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

Berks Visiting Nurse Childhood Immunization Clinics, call for schedule, Temple, Reading, Kutztown & Wyomissing (Free, pre-reg) 610-378-0481

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

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

Chess Club, every Mon, 4:30 pm, Reading Public Library, Reading (Free) 610-655-6350
  
ChildProtect Immunization Service, locations throughout Lancaster County (Free) 717-544-3138
 
Contact Lancaster Teen & Kids 24-Hour Helpline, 717-394-2000
 
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

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

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

Girls Scout troop for girls with disabilities (and any other girl who wants to join) offered by Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania in wheelchair accessible home, Honey Brook. For more information email meira-harvey@att.net.

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 Kid’s Workshops, 1st Sat. monthly, ages 5 – 12, 9 am - Noon, Home Depot Centers, call your local location (Free, pre-reg) http://www.homedepot.com


InBetweens, group for readers, every Wed, ages 11 – 14, 7 - 8 pm, Boyertown Public Library, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-0496

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


Lancaster Recreation Commission - figure skating, power skating, lacrosse, volleyball, field hockey, ballet, dance, swimming & tennis courses, Lancaster ($) 717-392-2115
 
Live Homework Help! The Library System of Lancaster County offers Live Homework Help, a free tutoring online service for students grades 4 - 12, Sun – Sat, 2 - 10 pm.  Get help in math, science, English, and social studies at http://www.lancasterlibraries.org.  Access it with your public 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
 
Million Youth Chess Club, meets weekly, ages 6 - 17, 15 affiliated clubs in Reading Area (Free) 610-373-3061

 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), 2nd & 4th Sat each month, 10 am, 10:30 am & 11 am, all ages, Lititz Public Library, Lititz (Free, pre-reg) 717-626-2255

Pipper the Clown – entertainment for all occasions, specializing in Birthday Parties, extraordinary balloons, magic and improvisational humor, also balloon twisting and clown instruction  , Catch Pipper’s act at Your Place, Shillington every Wed, 6 – 8 pm (Free)  610-286-2909

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

Police Athletic League Programs, Reading (Free) 610-376-7229
- Homework Center & Computer Classes, Mon – Fri, 3 – 7:30 pm
- "Open Gym," Mon – Fri, 3 – 7:30 pm, ages 6- 12

Provident Kids Reading Club, grades K - 8, Lancaster Shopping Center, Lancaster 717-397-3510, Rte. 272 North, Ephrata, 717-733-2098, Yoder's Market, New Holland  (Free) 717-354-5258

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

“Siblings of Newborns” classes, 6:30 - 8 pm, Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata ($, pre-reg) 717-738-MOMS

Young Friends of the Library, meeting monthly, ages 10 & up, Lititz Public Library (Free) 717-626-2255
 
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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