This weekend in Berks County, PA

Take part in a 2-mile walk at Berks County Heritage Center that raises awareness and funds to help end Alzheimer’s. Move at a comfortable pace that matches your endurance. Participants are asked to register on the team page before the walk to support this fundraiser.

Community Voices is Reading Pride’s monthly open community meeting, presented alongside a Berks Pride Fest volunteer orientation. It offers a welcoming space to connect with others who care about Pride in the region, learn about upcoming programs and events, and discover ways to get involved. Participants can explore volunteer and leadership opportunities, share ideas and feedback, raise community concerns, or simply listen. Newcomers, longtime supporters, and anyone curious are invited, with no prior involvement required. All are welcome.

Discover the art and science of seed saving at a free, welcoming program focused on collecting, labeling, storing, and preserving seeds for future planting. Presentations cover how and when to gather seeds from common vegetable varieties, garden flowers, and native plants, with practical guidance on recognizing different types of seed heads and keeping seeds viable for the next year. After the talks, explore information tables that highlight storage options, ways to check viability, methods for cleaning seeds, and more. Presenters will be available to answer questions. The experience continues with a guided walk through Berk Nature’s native wildflower gardens, stewarded to support native pollinators, where you will see how to tell when seed heads are ready and learn tips for collecting as you go. Open to gardeners, cultivators, ecologists, and plant enthusiasts. The end time is approximate. If the event reaches capacity, a waitlist may be available.

Celebrate the season with a hands-on mosaic workshop focused on spooky and colorful wall art. Participants can choose one project design: a jack-o’-lantern pumpkin measuring 7 by 7 inches, a harvest pumpkin at 7 by 7 inches, or a raven sized 12 by 10 inches. The session is open to ages 8 and up and is priced at $65. All tools and materials are provided, and no prior experience is required.

This women-only workshop focuses on understanding the pelvic floor and how it supports overall well-being. Pelvic health specialist Dr. Morgan Gianni, PT, DPT will explain the pelvic floor’s roles, common signs of dysfunction, and ways your body may signal it needs attention, including issues such as lower back discomfort, frequent nighttime bathroom trips, or painful intercourse. After the educational portion, Jess G will guide a gentle yoga practice using poses commonly applied in pelvic physical therapy to help you connect with the muscles of the hips and pelvis. Dr. Morgan will be available throughout the session to offer guidance and answer questions. Participants are welcome to bring a notebook for taking notes. The cost is $30 per person. Sign up on the MindBody app.

Experience a no-cost community evening centered on trunk or treat and autumn fun. Children of every age are welcome. Drop by rain or shine, in costume or not, for games, food, candy, trunk or treat stations, door prize giveaways, and more. Many local businesses are teaming up to provide prizes and refreshments.

Step into an immersive whodunit where every attendee takes on a role at a spirited costume ball. The evening begins with appetizers and introductions, the investigation unfolds over dinner, and the finale brings dessert, accusations, and the truth revealed. Costumed attire that matches the theme is encouraged, and staying in character adds to the fun. The price is $50 per person and includes an interactive mystery experience, an appetizer course, a full dinner, dessert, and refreshments. Guests may bring their own beverages. Seating is limited, and reservations can be made by messaging the organizer or stopping by the store. The story is set at the annual Skull Manor Costume Ball, held at an old estate in Spider City known for its striking design, a moody atmosphere, and a history better left unspoken. Around town, talk of blackmail, theft, and scandal is spreading. Many hope for a night filled with good food, lively conversation, and juicy gossip, yet tensions simmer and misfortune could be close at hand. This is where the adventure begins.

Igorrr is the moniker of French multi-instrumentalist and electronic producer Gautier Serre, associated with Whourkr, an electronic grindcore project. This North American tour stop at Reverb showcases his genre-colliding solo work, drawing on albums like Nostril, Savage Sinusoid, and Spirituality and Distortion. The performance blends rapid-fire breakbeats with operatic singing, metal guitar riffs, and folk-tinged violin lines, shifting swiftly between contrasting sounds and moods.

At Santander Performing Arts Center, Cary Elwes, who portrayed Westley, leads an evening devoted to The Princess Bride. The program features a screening of the film followed by a moderated conversation where he shares personal accounts and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about life on and off the set. Expect playful callbacks to the story’s swordplay, high-stakes pursuits, larger-than-life adversaries, close calls, moments of wonder, and its enduring love story. A pre-show meet and greet is planned and requires punctual arrival at the venue, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. A limited number of VIP packages are available that include preferred seating, a private meet and greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of his New York Times bestselling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride. Elwes’ wider body of work includes Seinfeld, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Saw, Days of Thunder, Twister, Liar Liar, Stranger Things, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, and Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning. He has completed Dead Man’s Wire with director Gus Van Sant and the first season of M.I.A., and is set to begin work on the pilot Very Young Frankenstein with Taika Waititi and Mel Brooks.

Junior's Grades brings an energetic rock and roll cover show to West Wyomissing Fire Co. Social Quarters as part of a Halloween party. The four-piece band, featuring Brett, Adam, Chris, and Jim, spans hits from the 60s to today, with favorites by Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Pearl Jam, and Kings of Leon. A dedicated production partner handles lights and sound for a professional presentation. Non-members have a $10 cover.

Ease into Sunday mornings with a calm, nature-focused yoga experience as Aqua Om Paddle partners with Berks Nature for Sunlit Yoga. This beginner-friendly series welcomes all levels and takes place at The Nature Place, where instructor Kami Kiritsis, owner of Aqua Om Paddle, guides a gentle flow surrounded by the sounds and sights of the outdoors. Classes are held outside rain or shine, with a covered area available when the weather turns. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and, if desired, a blanket for relaxation at the end of class. The series invites both newcomers and seasoned practitioners to reconnect body and mind with the natural environment. Registration is available online, and cash payment is accepted in person.

An uplifting afternoon at Redner’s Event Center shines a light on the mission of Hannah’s Hope and the lives being transformed through its programs. Attendees can meet mothers and children connected with the organization, hear honest accounts from graduates, and feel the warmth of a home built on hope. The gathering explores how faith, support, and community help families move from crisis and homelessness to confidence, stability, and independence in about 12 to 18 months. Sponsorship opportunities are available for those who wish to support this work and its positive impact across the community.

Settle into a calming aerial restorative session at BLDG. 7 Yoga in Reading that keeps the hammock low to the floor, roughly ten inches up, so you can rest deeply without any acrobatics. The Fire Room is warmed to about 80 degrees to encourage relaxation, and participants receive gentle, hands-on assists using heated stones to ease tension. This class welcomes every level, with no prior aerial experience needed. Pre-registration is required, and the cost is $30 per person.

Reading Roller Derby splits its roster into two squads for an in-house showdown that raises funds for Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County. The action unfolds at Skateaway-Shillington. Tickets range from $9 to $15, and admission is free for ages 12 and under, with discounted options available online. Event highlights include a Break a Balloon gift card raffle supporting the cause, hard-hitting full-contact play on the track, an RDG beer garden offering free beer with the purchase of a reusable 2026 Season RDG Beer Cup and an ID check wristband while supplies last, RDG merchandise, a 50/50 raffle, and more.