Things to Do

Berks Community Calendar – November & December 2023

Kozier’s Christmas Village – koziarschristmasvillage.com

Opening night is Saturday, November 4, 2023

Visit Berks County’s very own renowned holiday attraction! This enchanting wonderland is famous for its spectacular holiday lights display, featuring over one million twinkling lights and festive decorations that transform the property into a magical winter paradise.

Voyage to the Deep Exhibit at the Reading Public Museum
readingpublicmuseum.org
Now through January 7, 2024

Below picture print: Voyage to the Deep – Photo Courtesy of Reading Public Museum

Reading 275th Anniversary Printmaking Workshop at Berks History Center
berkshistory.org
Saturday, November 11, 2023
12:00PM – 3:00PM
Holiday Festival at Kutztown Area Historical Society
kutztownhistory.org
Saturday, November 11, 2023
9:30AM – 3:30PM
Reading Blues Fest – readingbluesfest.com

November 15-19, 2023

Organized by Berks Arts, the same team behind the well-known Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest each spring, this event offers blues enthusiasts a wonderful opportunity to unwind in the welcoming ambiance of the acclaimed DoubleTree by Hilton Reading.

City of Reading Holiday Parade
readingpa.gov
Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10:00AM

Get ready for a jolly good time because the Reading Holiday Parade is coming your way! On Saturday, November 18th, at 10:00 a.m., Penn Street will be filled with colorful floats and lively school marching bands. It’s a parade that promises loads of fun and holiday cheer for everyone!

Yuletide Around the World at the Reading Public Museum
readingpublicmuseum.org
Sunday, November 19, 2023, to Sunday, January 7, 2024

Below picture print: Yuletide Around the World – Photo Courtesy of Reading Public Museum

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Santander Performing Arts Center
santander-arena.com

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Holiday Arts & Crafts “Santa Sale” at the Reading Public Museum
readingpublicmuseum.org
Sunday, November 26, 2023

11:00AM – 3:00PM

23rd Annual Christmas at Joanna
haycreek.org/christmas-at-joanna
Friday-Sunday, December 1-3, 2023

Explore the Ironmaster L. Heber Smith mansion for a delightful Victorian Christmas and experience history firsthand with guided walking tours at the Joanna Furnace site. Plus, shop for unique gifts and festive treats at the Christmas Market, enjoy traditional wagon rides, witness a live Nativity re-enactment, warm up by the bonfire while listening to holiday music, and more!

Handcrafted Holiday Market at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
goggleworks.org
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10 am to 6 pm

This one-day pop-up shop celebrates artists and makers offering high-quality handmade holiday gifts. Admission is pay what you can, and the event features hands-on workshops, live artist demos, holiday activities, kids’ programs, live music, a pop-up restaurant, and film screenings. It’s a festive holiday celebration you won’t want to miss!

Below picture print: Handcrafted Holiday Market Photo Provided Courtesy of GoggleWorks Center for the Arts