Festive Moments, Unforgettable Stories

Sparkle and shine—it's the first thing you'll feel when you arrive in Reading & Berks County. Here, every stop has a story, and the holidays make them shimmer even brighter. Our Main Streets glow with twinkling décor, cherished traditions fill the season with heart, and celebrations unfold with a dash of wonder.

Come experience the joy, the heritage, and the magical stories that make the holidays truly unforgettable in Reading and Berks County. Your next festive memory is ready to be made!

So Much to Do, So Little Time

Make room in your holiday plans—there’s so much to experience in Reading & Berks County. All aboard for holiday-themed train rides filled with sweet treats, cheerful surprises, and magical moments with Santa. Watch your gift list shrink as you browse unique finds at the GoggleWorks Handcrafted Holiday Gift Market and Reading Liederkranz’s Christkindlmarkt. Love historic homes? Centre Park’s Christmas House Tour is the perfect way to enjoy this charming neighborhood, dressed in its holiday best. Then round out your season with an evening beneath the iconic glow of Koziar’s Christmas Village or the twinkling lights at Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill.

Merry and Bright!

In Reading & Berks County, every stop has a story—and many of our most beloved holiday traditions trace their roots to the PA Dutch. Advent calendars, buttery sand tarts, intricate gingerbread houses, glowing Christmas trees... carry the legacy of the people who brought these customs to our region generations ago.

Step into that timeless holiday spirit as you explore the stories behind our traditions - like the mischievous Belsnickel at Christmas on the Farm. Or, learn about our early settlers' Christmas celebrations at Daniel Boone's A Homestead Holiday. Start your own tradition with a nutcracker, ornament, or nostalgic treasure from Murdough’s Christmas Barn as a keepsake of your holiday getaway to Reading & Berks County. 

Experience Reading & Berks County, where the season’s stories come alive—rich with heritage, joy, and a touch of PA Dutch magic.