Summer is here and it's time to find all of the family-fun in the Reading area! Keeping your family entertained this summer shouldn't drain your wallet or your sanity. Let us take care of the planning for you so you can enjoy your summer with your family and focus on making memories. Anytime a kid says "I'm bored", use this list to find another fun adventure in and around Reading!
From scenic outdoor trails and splash parks to cool (literally!) indoor attractions, there’s something for every age, every mood, and every budget. And the next time you hear “I’m bored,” just pull out this list and discover your next adventure!
Reading is packed with fun just waiting to be explored. Get ready for a summer full of smiles, sunshine, and stress-free family time!
($) Indicates a low-cost activity under $10, ($$) indicated activity under $25- anything else ABSOLUTELY FREE
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Outdoor Fun |
- Nolde Forest- Chickadee Nature Discovery Area, hiking, guided tours ($), seasonal programming ($)
- Berks Nature- Nature Play Zone, hiking, creek exploration, lobby open Tuesdays & Saturdays, paved path- great for bikes & scooters
- Shiloh Hills Park- 3 mile walking trail (not paved), education center, athletic field (great spot to fly kites!), playground at Shiloh Hills Elementary
- Gring's Mill- Walking, run, bike, playground, and fitness circuit
- Reading Museum Trail- Sensory Garden
- Muhlenberg Rail Trail- 1.8 mile paved walking path- great for walking, running, bikes, roller skates & scooters
- Antietam Lake Park & Angora Fruit Farm- 12 miles of hiking trails, outdoor classroom with educational classes- Upcoming events
- Wyomissing Creek Trails- Paved & unpaved trails for walking, running, bikes, scooters, and a creek.
- The Oaks Trail- 7.95 acres of trails and wetlands
- Sacony Creek Trail- Unpaved wooded trail & observation deck
- Blue Marsh Mountain Bike Skills Park- Adventure bike track
- Cacoosing Meadows Park- Fishing, creek, playground, soccer fields, basketball court
- Hawk Mountain- Hiking & seasonal events/ classes ($) Adults $10, ages 6-12 $5, 5 and under FREE
- Weaver's Orchard- Read n' Pick Story Time, pick your own, petting zoo, outdoor play space/ cafe/ice cream ($)- ($$) depending on selected activities
- Brecknock Orchard- Seasonal festivals, pick your own produce, outdoor playground/ activities ($)- ($$) depending on selected activities
- West Reading Disc Golf Park
- West Reading Pool ($) - Discounted admission after 4pm ($5- residents, $10- non-residents)
- West Reading Pickleball Courts- Open to the public daily 8am-9pm
- City Park Splash Pad- splash pad & all abilities playground
- Pandora Park- splash pad
- Reading Skatepark- Park is open to all skateboarders, non-motorized scooters, bicycles and even wheelchairs
- Shoemakersville Skatepark- Skatepark, tennis courts, basketball courts
- Boehringer's Drive-In- Ice cream, fast food, creek ($)
- Plum Creek- Playground, ice cream, food ($)
- Mohnton Playground- playground, baseball fields, story walk, creek, paved path for walking/bikes/scooters
- Kutztown Park- Playground, sandbox, baseball fields, volleyball courts, summer concerts, dog park, roller hockey rink
- Creekside Concerts- Cacoosing Meadows 7/6, 8/7, 9/7 @ 7pm
- Sittler's Mini Golf- Kids 3-2: $8, Adults: $10, Children Under 3 play FREE w/ Paying Adult ($)
Indoor Fun |
- Soar N Bounce- Toddler time M-F 10-2pm ($20 per 1 child under 5 & 1 adult- $10/additional child/adult) ($$)
- Works Wyomissing- Monday 1/2 price Ballocity, Wednesday 1/2 price arcade games ($)
- Heisters Lanes or Berks Lanes- sign up for the summer pass for 2 games of bowling & shoe rental every day during the summer! ($$) (one-time fee)
- Nova Adventure Park- 3 hours of jumping $25, $18 for toddlers ($$)
- McDonalds Play Place- 5th street highway- FREE or ($) with food
- Reading Science Center- Open Mondays, Fridays & Sundays all summer. $10 per person, 2 and under FREE ($)
- $3 AMC Movie Days- AMC Fairgroungs- Monday & Wednesday showings 6/23- 8/13
- R/C Reading Movies 11 & IMAX- $1 Summer Movies Tuesday & Wednesday mornings at 10am (6/17-8/6)
- Rescue Readers- Read to cats at the Humane Society
- Berks County Libraries- Stop in one of the 23 library locations in Berks!
- R&L FunZone- Indoor play space for infants, toddlers & young kids ($$)
- The Lookout- Indoor playground for kids 6 and under- FREE (closed for the month of June)
- Mid-Atlantic Air Museum- Museum of aviation & military aviation. Adults $10, ages 6-12 $3, 5 and under FREE ($)
Outdoor Fun Surrounding Reading |
- Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area- Educational activities in visitors center, hiking trails, bird watching
- Denver Memorial Park & Playground- Walking trail, roller skating/ ice skating rinks, skateboard park, dog park, fish pond, playgrounds
- Fountain of Youth Spray Park- Open daily from 10 AM to 7:00 PM, Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend
- Reamstown Park- Large shaded wooden playground, sand volleyball court, pickleball courts, creek, walking/jogging trail
- Refreshing Mountain Community Pool- Swim for only $4.95! Reservations required ($)
- Refreshing Mountain Ax Throwing- Fora get 13+, $15 ($$)
Indoor Fun Surrounding Reading |
- Art of Recycle- Craft thrift store, FREE art classes for all abilities, craft castle (community maker-space)
- Connections Cafe- Indoor playground, cafe, outdoor playground
- Kids Klub Gym's indoor Kidmazium- Indoor play maze for toddlers up to age 11. Available for members and non-members- ($) $7 per visit, but purchased in a 10 visit punch card ($69)
- Burger King Ephrata- Indoor Playground
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