Holiday market<\/p>\n
The Handcrafted Holiday Market returns to Reading\u2019s GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, 201 Washington St., Friday and Saturday. The event brings together artists, makers and the community for shopping, artmaking, food and entertainment. There will be a sketch comedy performance, a new Studio Artist Ornament Sale and local food and drink vendors. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.<\/p>\n
For details, workshop registration, and the full vendor list, visit goggleworks.org\/handcrafted-holiday-market\/.<\/a><\/p>\n Hip-hop star Meek Mill & Friends appear at Philadelphia\u2019s Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday at 8 p.m. The popular rapper is a Philadelphia native and is billing this as a homecoming. Learn more at www.xfinitymobilearena.com\/events<\/a>.<\/p>\n Train exhibit<\/p>\n The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum\u2019s Nostalgic Christmas Trains exhibit is open every weekend through Jan. 11. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 Sundays. The museum is at 500 S. Third St., Hamburg. Learn more at www.readingrailroad.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018Wicked\u2019 tribute<\/p>\n The Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents \u201cGood Witch Bad Witch\u201d Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Phoenixville Middle School and Dec. 14 at 2:30 at Bucks County Community College. The program features performances by two regional Broadway stars accompanied by the orchestra. For tickets and more information, go to www.paphilharmonic.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n A Peter White Christmas with Mindi Abair and Vincent Ingala is coming to the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Boscov\u2019s Berks Jazz Fest holiday concert. Learn more at www.berksarts.org\/holiday-kickoff<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dave Koz show<\/p>\n The Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour comes to the Lansdowne Theater in Delaware County on Saturday at 8 p.m. It features jazz saxophonist Koz with special guests Haley Reinhart, Casey Abrams and Kayla Waters. Learn more at thelansdownetheater.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schwenkfelder market<\/p>\n The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, Montgomery County, is holding its Christmas Market on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. See schwenkfelder.org\/Christmas-market<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n The following shows are coming to the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading:<\/p>\n The Blippi \u201cJoin the Band Tour\u201d comes to the theater on Thursday at 6 p.m. The children\u2019s entertainer and his friends will explore what makes music. The show also is scheduled for Philadelphia\u2019s Miller Theatre on Wednesday at 6 p.m.(ensembleartsphilly.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n Singer Engelbert Humpderdinck brings his \u201cA Winter World of Love\u201d tour to the theater on Sunday at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Learn more at www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Irish band<\/p>\n The Irish acoustic band Lunasa performs Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Kutztown University\u2019s Schaeffer Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at www.KutztownPresents.org<\/a> or by calling 610-683-4092 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday.<\/p>\n Visit with Santa<\/p>\n Cookies & Cocoa with Santa & Mrs. Claus is set for Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Graeme Park in Horsham, Montgomery County. Children ages 3-8 are invited to have a snack with Santa and Mrs. Claus while hearing a classic Christmas story. Kids will complete a small craft project and can visit with Santa and have their picture taken (bring your own camera\/phone). Learn more and purchase tickets at www.graemepark.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Reading Liederkranz presents its Christkindklmarkt Friday from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday from noon to 9 and Sunday from noon to 5 at the club\u2019s grounds in Lower Alsace Township, Berks County. The event features vendors, festive German food and drink and entertainment. Learn more at readingliederkranz.com\/christkindlmarkt<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pottstown art show<\/p>\n The Pottstown Area Artists Guild presents \u201cA Members\u2019 Show\u201d starting Friday and running through Jan. 23 at the Montgomery County Community College North Hall Gallery, 16 E. High St., Pottstown. The opening reception is Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Regular exhibit hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Friday from 8:30 to 4:30.<\/p>\n Christmas at Joanna is set for Friday-Sunday at Historic Joanna Furnace in Robeson Township, Berks County. The event presents a celebration of Christmas as it would have looked in 1875, featuring plenty of candlelight and traditional entertainment. The Belsnickel will make appearances. Other children\u2019s activities include wagon rides, the new Christmas express and a Christmas Light Maze. Gifts and festive foods will be available for sale.<\/p>\n Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 4 to 9 Saturday and Sunday.\u00a0 For additional information visit www.haycreek.org<\/a>, see Hay Creek Valley Historical Association on Facebook or call 610-286-0388.<\/p>\n Homestead holiday<\/p>\n The Daniel Boone Homestead in Exeter Township, Berks County, will host \u201cA Homestead Holiday\u201d Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Experience Christmas as it was almost 300 years ago. To learn more, go to www.thedanielboonehomestead.org<\/a> or the Daniel Boone Homestead<\/a> on Facebook or call the homestead at 610-582-4900.<\/p>\n Chillin\u2019 on Main<\/p>\n Building a Better Boyertown presents its annual Chillin\u2019 on Main celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. It features holiday shopping, food and drinks, family fun, entertainment and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. For details, visit www.buildingabetterboyertown.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Folk Festival<\/p>\n The Goschenhoppen Historians Pennsylvania German Folk Festival takes place Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 at the Henry Antes Plantation in Green Lane, Montgomery County. Learn the holiday heritage of Pennsylvania Germans while enjoying traditional food and handcrafted items. More information at goschenhoppen.org\/christmas-market-2\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Christmas on the Farm<\/p>\n Kutztown University\u2019s Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center presents Christmas on the Farm on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be visits from the Belsnickel, music in the barnyard, crafts, folklife demonstrations, hearth-cooking, farm animals, children\u2019s activities and more.<\/p>\n Dickens Festival<\/p>\n The DIckens Festival in Narberth, Montgomery County, takes place Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The characters from \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d roam the town\u2019s streets for an afternoon. Learn more at www.narberthonline.com\/dickens-festival.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Meek](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1764783009_430_AP22308004713244.jpg\")
Meek Mill is returning to Philadelphia for a concert this weekend. (Associated Press)
\nMeek Mill & Friends<\/p>\n![\"Mindi](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1764783009_378_Peter-White-Christmas-2023.jpg\")
Mindi Abair, Peter White and Vincent Ingala are kicking off the holiday season at the Miller Center for the Arts in Reading. (file photo)
\nHoliday jazz<\/p>\n![\"Engelbert](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1764783010_695_AP5773531189157148.jpg\")
Engelbert Humperdinck is coming to Reading. (Associated Press)
\nSantander shows<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1764783010_754_Christmas-at-Joanna-takes-place-at-historic-Joanna-Furnace-December-5th-7th-2025.jpg\")
The Joanna Furnace Complex is decorated for Christmas. (Courtesy of Hay Creek Valley Historical Association)
\nJoanna Christmas<\/p>\n![\"LeAnn](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1764783011_232_AP23093124339516.jpg\")
LeAnn Rimes is bringing her tour to Montgomery County. (Associated Press)
\nLeAnn Rimes<\/p>\n