Family Programs

These programs are open to adults with and without children.
Pre-registration is required for all programs and each person planning to attend these programs MUST be individually pre-registered.
All participants under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian pre-registered to attend with them.
If you have registered for a program and need to cancel, please phone or email the Parks and Recreation Office
as soon as possible so we can fill your spot. Thank you.

 

**Please check your email several days before the program you are registered in for updated information and directions to the facility.

 

 

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Step back in time with Benjamin Franklin as he shares his many scientific discoveries. There will be “behind closed doors” stories about the signing of the Declaration of Independence and of Ben’s escapades escapes in Paris during the Revolutionary War. It will be history with a dash of humor as Dr. Franklin serves up the wit and wisdom of Poor Richard’s Almanac.

Dates: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Administration Building
Cost: FREE
Ages:  10+
Register by September 11

Dressed in period clothing, our presenter will take you on a journey to experience gardening and farming practices during the 1700’s Colonial Era and beyond through the 1800s. You will learn what was grown and harvested for trade, survival and profit. Discover interesting facts about Colonial rural family life as it pertains to living and working on the farm. After the presentation, you are invited to exam over 30 antique farming tools that will be on display.

Dates: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Administration Building
Cost: FREE
Ages:  14+
Register by September 19

Please check your email several days before the program for updated information and directions to the facility.

Giant Pharmacy is hosting two vaccine clinics to help keep our community healthy. They will offer a variety of important vaccinations, including flu shots, COVID-19 vaccinations and other routine immunizations. The clinic will be held walk-in style. Please bring your insurance card, valid Photo ID and a vaccination record if you have one.
Pre-registration is not required for these programs.

Session I – # 2811
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:  Administration Building
Cost: FREE

 

Giant Pharmacy is hosting two vaccine clinics to help keep our community healthy. They will offer a variety of important vaccinations, including flu shots, COVID-19 vaccinations and other routine immunizations. The clinic will be held walk-in style. Please bring your insurance card, valid Photo ID and a vaccination record if you have one.
Pre-registration is not required for these programs.

Session II – # 2812
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:  Administration Building
Cost: FREE

Fall Skies Astronomy

Darker evenings and clearer skies – this is your wonderful opportunity to be out with the moon, planets, stars and possibly a galaxy or two! Join the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society for this awe-inspiring astronomy program and a close-up look at the night sky through BCAAS’ telescopes.

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cacoosing Meadows Park – State Hill Road Parking Lot
Cost: FREE
Ages:  3+
Register by October 14

Please check your email several days before the program for updated information and directions to the facility.

Join Naturalist Kathy Grim for this nighttime expedition under the light of the Beaver Moon. Enjoy moonglow, listen for owls calling, learn about how our eyes see in darkness and locate significant stars and constellations. Be prepared to walk on rough and uneven surfaces in dark conditions. Bring a flashlight.

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Shiloh Hills Park
Cost: FREE
Ages:  5+
Register by October 21

 

Please check your email several days before the program for updated information and directions to the facility.  

Kids love potions, chemical reactions and bubbling beakers! The Penn State Berks Chemical Society will have it all as they lead kids in the fun discovery of chemistry! Enjoy hands-on, simple and possibly slimy experiments for kids and parents to learn chemistry concepts.

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Breneman Park
Cost: FREE
Ages:  4+
Register by October 22

Please check your email several days before the program for updated information and directions to the facility.  

Take time this holiday season to just gaze at the stars. We’ll see the moon, planets, stars and local galaxies through BCAAS’ telescopes. Come out for the awe-inspiring quiet of space and contemplate the the mysteries of far star-lit realms.

Date: Friday, December 18, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cacoosing Meadows Park – State Hill Rd.
Cost: FREE
Ages:  3+
Register by December 16

Please check your email several days before the program for updated information and directions to the facility.  

Parks and Recreation Department

(610) 678-5399