Oct. 23
• Mocktails and Music fundraiser, Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Exeter Township, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a selection of themed non-alcoholic cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and performances by local musicians. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mocktails-and-music. Attendees are encouraged to reserve early, as space is limited.
Oct. 24
• Halloween Hike, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. See the park after dark — hear tragic histories, see crepuscular critters and walk the trails with a guide. Limited space. Registration fee $5. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
Oct. 25
• 50 cent sale and indoor/outdoor flea market, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township, 8-11 a.m.
• Harvest Craft Fair, Muhlenberg High School, 400 Sharp Ave., Laureldale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Craft market, basket and 50/30 raffles. Food available for purchase. Benefits Muhlenberg Community Library, Muhlenbergcommunitylibrary.org.
• Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its annual reunion, “Celebrating Superheroes,” from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at its Golden Gateway facility at 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. The only invited dogs must be DVGRR-adopted; however, the event is open to the public for those interested in learning more about the organization.There will be food for sale and the onsite retail store will be open in addition to raffles and canine games and costume parade that begins at 11:30. For more information, visit www.dvgrr.org/2025reunion.
Oct. 25-26
• Reading-Berks Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s 75th Juried Holiday Fine Art and Craft Festival, O’Pake Fieldhouse at Kutztown University, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. You will find beautifully handcrafted traditional and contemporary works created by over 75 artisans from Pennsylvania and beyond. Enjoy the Student Gallery with emerging artists, live music and an Eat-In Cafe. Admission $6 donation. Children 12 and under free. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of The Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen. Learn more at rbcrafts.org.
Oct. 26
• Pitcher Basket Workshop, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, noon-3 p.m. Join Vicky Heffner as she returns to teach this basket-making workshop where students will create a basket that makes a wonderful display for fresh flowers. For more information, call 610-374-8839. Registration fee $5. Materials fee $45. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
• Deadline to order an Italian hoagie from Pioneer Grange, 46 E. Keller St., Topton. Cost is $6. Pickup is on Nov. 3 from 3-5 p.m. at the grange hall. To order, call Tammy at 610-463-7213.
• Apron workshop, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, 1-3 p.m. Join historian Becky Hughes and the Hopewell Quilters for a beginner sewing workshop on aprons. Participants will learn the history of women’s aprons and make their own project to take home just in time for the holiday baking season. No prior sewing experience is required — great for beginners. Participants are asked to bring the following supplies: 1.5 yards cotton fabric and 3 yards ribbon. Sewing machines, thread, needles etc. will be provided. Registration is required for the workshop and a form can be obtained by emailing thedanielboonehomestead@gmail.com. The registration fee is $20 for Daniel Boone Homestead Associate Members and $25 for non-members.
Oct. 28
• Deadline to register for Friends of Mifflin Community Library New York City bus trip on Nov. 29. Cost is $70, which includes the bus trip and gratuity. Explore New York on your own. Depart from the Shillington Rite Aid at 8 a.m., return at 9 p.m. Arrive at Bryant Park at approximately 10:30 a.m., depart same area at 7 p.m. Register by calling 610-777-3911.
Oct. 31
• Deadline to order from Fleetwood Grange apple dumpling sale. Cost is $4.50 each. To order, call Eileen Schuyler at 484-793-2860. Pick up on Nov. 11 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Fleetwood Grange, 2864 Moselem Springs Road, Richmond Township.
Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
• White elephant indoor yard sale sale, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Amityville, 1979 Weavertown Road, Amity Township, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m.-undetermined on Saturday.
Nov. 1
• Turkey supper, St. John Hill Church picnic grove, 620 Hill Church Road, Pike Township, 3-7 p.m. Dine in or take out. Dinner includes turkey with all the trimmings, including Hill Church beans and chow chow, beverage and dessert . Cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 3-10. Take-out orders are $1 extra.
• Holiday bazaar, St. Mary’s Church, 14833 Kutztown Road, Richmond Township, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Homemade pierogies, BBQ, soups, haluski and more. Eat in or take out, frozen. Dozens of crafters, homemade cookies and treats, cash and basket raffles, white elephant and book sale, visit from Santa.
• Wellness Walk, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 9 a.m. Join parks staff on the Union Canal Trail to enjoy an hourlong brisk walk with likeminded friends. Wear walking shoes or other appropriate footwear and dress accordingly. Free. Registration suggested at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
• Owl Pellet Discussion, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 10 a.m. Berks Nature and Berks Parks host an owl-fully great program about the gross but fascinating science behind owl pellets. Geared toward families with children ages 5+. Free. Registration suggested at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
• Partridge in a Pear Tree Theorem Workshop, Beidler House, 1130 Old River Road, Robeson Township, noon-3 p.m. In this beginner’s workshop you will create this 8×10 Theorem of a Partridge in a Pear Tree, a traditional symbol of early America. For more info call 610-374-8839. Registration fee $5, $25 material fee. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
• Fall Family Fun event, Dreibelbis Historic Farm, 356 Hard Hill Road, Richmond Township, 2:30-5 p.m. Non-scary hayrides, a bonfire, free hotdogs and s’mores, pumpkin decorating, apple cider pressing, pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, face painting and family-friendly stories told by a drama group from Kutztown University. Admission is a $5 donation, children 3 and under free.
• Turkey supper, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Amityville, 1979 Weavertown Road, Amity Township, 3-7 p.m., rain or shine. Cost is $16 for adults, $8 for children under 12, free for children under 4, $16 for take out. Full turkey dinner buffet style with all the sides: potato filling, green beans, corn, pepper cabbage, cranberry sauce, roll and butter. Soup, coffee and pie will be served at the table. Handicapped accessible and youth to help with buffet if needed.
Nov. 2
• Fall lecture series, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, DeTurk Education Center, “Charles C. Hofmann’s Paintings Along the Schuylkill River: Landscapes of Peace, Prosperity and Despair,” 2 p.m. Historic Trappe’s curator Christopher Malone will step between the brush strokes to reveal the troubled but vibrant world of German immigrant, almshouse inmate and itinerant painter Charles C. Hofmann. Admission is a suggested donation of $2 per person.
• Reading Junior Academy Craft and Vendor Fair, 309 N. Kenhorst Blvd., Reading, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors needed. For information, contact Linda Johnson at 610-777-8424 or ldjohnson@paconference.org.
Nov. 5
• Full Moon Hike, Gring’s Mill, 2803 Tulpehocken Road, Spring Township, 5:30 p.m. Walk the trails of the Union Canal Trail on the evening of the full moon. Wear sturdy hiking or walking shoes and bring a flashlight. We’ll be outside the entire time, so dress warm. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
Nov. 6, 7 and 8
• Book sale by Friends of Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington, Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with $5 bag sales.
Nov. 7
• Deadline to order holiday pies from Friends of Mifflin Community Library fundraiser. Apple, apple caramel walnut, blackberry, peach, pumpkin and strawberry rhubarb, 9 inches in diameter, made with fresh fruit then frozen and boxed ready to eat, $18. Pick up on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., Shillington. Order at the library with cash or check or by calling 610-777-3911.
Nov. 7 and 8
• Christmas Bazaar, Heidelberg Heritage Society, 182 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. Shop for handmade gifts, jams and jellies, homemade soup. Support fundraising for the Heidelberg Heritage Society. Enjoy a quick lunch in the Open Hearth Kitchen.
Nov. 8
• History Hike: Antietam Lake Park, Angora Trailhead Lot, 230 Angora Road, Lower Alsace Township, 9 a.m. Learn the fascinating history of Antietam Lake’s creation, the surrounding hillside’s past and why the lake stands as a reminder for us all in taking care of the land. Free. Registration suggested at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
• Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly open house from 10 a.m. until noon at its Golden Gateway facility at 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. Meet and greet the golden retrievers and dogs available for adoption. Staff is on hand to answer questions, and food is available for purchase. No admission charge. No photos, and do not bring other dogs to this event. For more information, contact info@dvgrr.org, call 717-484-4799 or visit dvgrr.org/adopt/monthlyopenhouse.
Nov. 9
• Deadline to register for basketmaking workshop, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, noon-4 p.m., on Nov. 16 Led by Vicky Heffner, the workshop will be held in the Wayside Lodge. This workshop’s featured project is a Fort Boonesborough Basket. Participants will reproduce this basket woven by the resident basket weaver at Fort Boonesborough in Kentucky using material fashioned from a tree. Registration is required for the workshop and a form can be obtained by emailing thedanielboonehomestead@gmail.com. Cost for Daniel Boone Homestead Associate members is $50 and non-members $60. Checks can be made out to the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates and mailed to Daniel Boone Homestead Associates, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Birdsboro PA 19508. Space is limited to 12 participants.
• Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company breakfast, Strausstown Community Campus, 50 East Ave., Strausstown, 7:30-11:30 a.m. A full breakfast menu will be available. Proceeds benefit the apparatus fund.
Nov. 12
• Deadline to order Pennsylvania Dutch potato filling from Pioneer Grange, 46 E. Keller St., Topton. Cost is $6 for 1 1/2 pounds, $8 for 2 1/2 pounds. Pickup is Nov. 26 from 2-6 p.m. at the grange hall. A limited quantity will be available. To order, call Tammy at 610-463-7213.
• Sinking Spring Area Historical Society meeting, Sinking Spring Borough Hall, 3940 Penn Ave., front entrance, 7 p.m. Antiques dealer Chris Papadakis will conduct an “Antiques Roadshow” style discussion and evaluation. Members may bring two items for appraisal. Parking in rear off Columbia Avenue. Information: 610-678-4219.
Nov. 15
• Christmas bazaar, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. bake sale, crafters, basket raffle, indoor flea market.
Nov. 16
• Colonial Candle Workshop, Beidler House, 1130 Old River Road, Robeson Township, 1-3 p.m. Our class provides a detailed, hands-on experience, resulting in your own 100% natural beeswax dipped candle. For more info call 610-374-8839. Registration fee $5; $25 material fee. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
Nov. 18
• Trail Tales, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 10 a.m. Get wrapped up in a trail tale and discover plants and animal friends in our parks. This toddler-age program focuses on a nature topic each month partnered with a story and a craft. Geared toward children 3-5. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
Nov. 19
Junk Journaling, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 6 p.m. This is an open-session style class where journaling friends can gather. Free. Registration required at countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.