Family events in Reading, PA

An inclusive weekly gathering open to participants of any age and any skill level. Beginners and experienced attendees alike are welcome in a friendly, open setting.

An evening at the market featuring vendors and community tables. Updates about attending vendors and community tables will be shared. Additional information will be available through the market’s newsletter.

Families with young children can explore the library in a calm, welcoming setting during Sensory Friendly Library Time, supported by Step-By-Step Special Instructor Miss Liz, Children’s Librarian Miss Daniella, and attentive staff. Little ones can take part in hands-on, sensory-centered activities with soft toys and interactive play that encourage learning and discovery. This program is well suited for toddlers and preschoolers. It is free and open to families. For planning support, a parent resource titled “Sensory Friendly Tips for Parents” is available.

A toddler-friendly library storytime features engaging reading, simple crafts, and lively dancing. It offers a warm setting for little ones to enjoy books and creativity.

Designed for children ages 3 and up, this storytime features books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that build social, language, and literacy skills. After the stories, a craft helps develop fine motor skills and reinforces the themes. No registration is required.

This recurring softball skills session with the Stonersville Flames takes place at Trout Run Sports Complex in Exeter Township. It is open to players ages 8U to 18U across all experience levels, with an emphasis on fundamentals, confidence, and lots of repetitions in a supportive setting with music and players supporting each other. Walk-in participation is $15, and a monthly option that covers four sessions is $40. Those interested in travel softball can also look for Stonersville Flames 2027 tryouts at the same complex. For questions, text 610-914-9500.

Children of all abilities ages 3 and up can explore floor and table play activities in a relaxed, hands-on setting. No registration is necessary.

A friendly cruise night at Community UCC brings together classic car enthusiasts, conversation, and a meal made from scratch. Expect a showcase of vintage rides to admire, with opportunities for owners to display their vehicles. Nostalgic tunes from the 1950s and 1960s set the mood, creating a welcoming place to meet new people and share stories.

Discover the world of owls with Ms. Dawn from the Indian Run Environmental Education Center. Encounter three species of the center’s non-releasable owls and learn about the adaptations that help them survive through the examination of biofacts, including feathers and skulls.

Mother Goose on the Loose welcomes babies and toddlers with their caregivers for an engaging early literacy session. Through nursery rhymes, songs, and gentle movement, little ones build social skills, develop language, and take early steps toward reading while enjoying quality time with an adult. Each session runs about 15 to 20 minutes, then flows into open-ended play with puppets, storybooks, and blocks. Regular weekly participation helps children get the most benefit. Designed for children from birth through age 3, and registration is not needed.