The holiday season in Reading is pure magic — twinkling lights, cozy cocoa, and family traditions that make memories to last all year. Macaroni KID Reading is your go-to guide for everything merry and bright — from festive events and dazzling light displays to Santa visits and local holiday fun. Explore our list below and make this a season your family will never forget.
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Must-See Holiday Attractions in Reading |
Discover the best holiday attractions and light displays that make Reading shine this season.
Twas the Lights Before Christmas
📍 Location: Calvary BFC, 4903 E Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19608
🕒 Hours: December 1-31 from 5-10pm each night. (No show on Dec. 23rd or 24th)
💵 Cost: Free
🎁 What Makes It Special: Amazing synchronized music & light display. Free hot chocolate, cookies, and a fun craft for kids on Fridays & Saturdays from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Dec. 5-20)
Christmas on The Mountain
📍 Location: 459 N 14th St, Reading, Pennsylvania 19604
🕒 Hours: Opening Saturday, November 29th. Sunday-Thursday, 5PM-9PM. Friday & Saturday, 5PM-10PM. *Closed select Monday's- check Facebook for updates.
💵 Cost: Free admission, parking, and free to meet Santa. Photos with Santa $10- includes 4x6 photo and unlimited photos with your device.
🎁 What Makes It Special: Enjoy the lights by walking around the display of over 1 million lights and stop at Santa's house. .
Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
📍 Location: 2083 Tulpehocken Rd Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610
🕒 Hours: 5:30PM- 8:30PM
December 3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13,14,16,17,18.19. 20, 21, 22, 23
💵 Cost: Free Admission & Parking
🎁 What Makes It Special: Visitors can stroll the grounds to view a glistening light display that highlights the historic buildings and landscaping at Gring’s Mill. Visitors can purchase food and beverages from local food trucks, warm up next to the fire pit and listen to live music in the outdoor pavilion each night (music from 5:45 to 7:45 pm). Don’t miss a chance to get an up-close look at our model train display in the former generator station on the bridge.
Santa will make appearances throughout the month in his Christmas Tree Lane located in the barn- decorated by local organizations.
Koziars Christmas Village
📍 Location: 782 Christmas Village Rd. Bernville, PA 19506
🕒 Hours: 1st Saturday in November through Thanksgiving- Open weekends: Friday. 6PM - 9PM, *Saturday. 5PM - 10PM, Sunday. 5PM - 9PM
Thanksgiving thru January 3rd: Open Every Night & ALL Holidays: Monday-*Friday 6PM-9PM, *Saturday 5PM-10PM, *Sunday 5PM-9PM
💵 Cost: 3 and under free, 4-10 $11, 11-64 $13, 65+ $12. *$5 "Prime Night Fee" added to tickets
🎁 What Makes It Special: One million lights, character displays, train displays, Santa and more!
Upcoming Holiday Events and Santa Events in Reading |
Looking for parades, tree lightings, Santa photo ops, and holiday markets? We’ve got you covered! These family-friendly holiday events in Reading are the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Thursday, November 20th
Saturday, November 22nd
Sunday, November 23rd
Friday, November 28th
Christmas on the Mountain (POSTPONED to 11/29)
Saturday, November 29th
Christmas on the Farm @ Jim Dietrich ParkHoliday Family Movie @ NorthStar- "Home Alone"Christmas on the MountainRSME Frosty Run Open House: Miniature Train Rides
Sunday, November 30th
Monday, December 1st
Tuesday, December 2nd
Wednesday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 4th
Friday, December 5th
Holiday Market @ GoggleWorksWest Reading's 97th Annual Tree Lighting CeremonyHoliday Lights at Gring's MillChristmas on the Mountain
Saturday, December 6th
$1 Polar Express @ RC Reading MoviesSanta is Coming to Performance Toyota!Pictures with Santa @ Reading Public MuseumSensory Santa @ Core HealthAnnual Holiday Open House @ Muhlenberg Community LibraryLighting of the Greens & Holiday Marketplace @ the Stone House WyomissingChristmas Festival @ Brecknock OrchardHoliday Craft Workshop for KidsTuba Christmas @ the Scottish Rite CathedralHoliday Lights at Gring's MillChristmas on the Mountain
Sunday, December 7th
Brunch with Santa @ Doc & BubbasSanta Claus is Coming to Town @ Finds on the FritzExeter Township Festival of LightsThe Reading Choral Society @ the Scottish Rite CathedralHoliday Lights at Gring's MillTwas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFCChristmas on the Mountain
Monday, December 8th
Tuesday, December 9th
Wednesday, December 10th
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill *Sensory Friendly Night
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
- Holiday Craft Fair @ Exeter Township Senior High School
Thursday, December 11th
- A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
Friday, December 12th
- Holiday Market Hosted by The Rustic Rose Studio & ACV Berks
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
- Milk & Cookies with Santa Cow @ Chick-Fil-A Exeter
Saturday, December 13th
- Ice Cream for Breakfast with the Grinch @ Sweet Ride Ice Cream
- Breakfast with Santa @ Lillies Ranch House
- Deck the Door Poker Run
- Laureldale Borough's Annual Santa Parade
- The Brass Menagerie @ the Scottish Rite Cathedral
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
Sunday, December 14th
- Winter Craft Show @ Dance Yours Dreams Dance Studio
- Jingle & Joy with Santa Claus: An Inclusive Event
- The Happy Dutchman German Band @ the Scottish Rite Cathedral
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
- Christmas on the Mountain
Monday, December 15th
Tuesday, December 16th
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
Wednesday, December 17th
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
Thursday, December 18th
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
Friday, December 19th
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
Saturday, December 20th
- The Nutcracker
- Donut with Santa @ Dutch Maid Bakery
- Santa Visit @ Ideal Food Basket
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
Sunday, December 21st
- Santa @ Schaylor Brewing Company
- Brunch with Santa @ Doc & Bubbas
- The Nutcracker
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
Monday, December 22nd
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
Tuesday, December 23rd
- Holiday Lights at Gring's Mill
- Christmas on the Mountain
- Twas the Lights Before Christmas @ Calvary BFC
We do our best to verify event details, but always double-check before heading out as organizers may change plans without notifying us.
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