January – April 2024
West Reading Farmer’s Market, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 10am – noon
Located on 6th Avenue, between Penn Avenue + Cherry Street!
Our Sunday Market features the very best in locally grown produce, sustainably raised meats and eggs, artisan baked goods, value added products made with locally sourced ingredients.
April 27, 2024
West Reading Craft Pretzel & Beer Festival!
The West Reading Craft Pretzel & Beer Fest is the only Festival that features our area’s founding crafts, Pretzel & Beer! Penn Avenue restaurants featuring pretzel-inspired dishes round out the day!
All proceeds go to support the WRCRF!
Save the Date • Fall 2024
West Reading Fashion Week + Fashion Show
The 2024 Fashion Show features a LIVE runway with our favorite independent boutiques.
May – December 2024
West Reading Summer Farmers’ Market • Sunday’s 9am – 1pm
Our Sunday Market features the very best in locally grown produce, sustainably raised meats and farm fresh eggs, artisan baked goods, value added products made with locally sourced ingredients and more.
May – October 2024
2nd Friday on Penn Avenue
Every 2nd Friday of the month, the West Reading shops and restaurants celebrate with “2nd Friday on the Avenue” hosted by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation..
May 18th, 2024
76th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade
The Berks County Armed Forces Day Parade, the oldest Armed Forces Day Parade in the Nation, has provided recognition for past and present members of our Armed Forces for 75 years.
June 8 – 15, 2024
Plein Air West Reading
The 8th Annual Art exhibition and competition continues in 2023. Artists will be painting throughout Berks County June 13-17th. Awards reception on Friday, June 16th. Exhibit and sale will be in the heart of Saturday’s Art on the Avenue event.
June 15, 2024
30th Annual Art on the Avenue
West Reading will host Berks County’s premiere art and music festival, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Penn Avenue. The event is rain or shine showcasing the work of local + regional artists, crafters, vendors, West Reading businesses, and musicians.
Save the Date, Summer, 2024
West Reading Summer Sidewalk Sale!
West Reading is a vibrant regional shopping destination and hub known for specialty shops. As you stroll the dozens of participating boutiques, shops, and galleries, you will find sale items both inside and outside.
Save the Date, September 21, 2024
2024 Fall Festival
Get ready for West Reading Fall Festival! Follow us on Facebook for information on special events from our various restaurants and retailers in West Reading.
Save the Date, November 30, 2024
Small Business Saturday
Get out + support the places you love with the people you love! Small Business Saturday – a special day when we can show support as a nation for small business owners and communities – helps fuel the #ShopSmall movement.
Save the Date, December 5-21, 2024
Holiday Glow on the Avenue
Penn Avenue, West Reading is decked out for its Holiday Glow featuring carriage rides, music, caroling + Santa visits the first three weekends in December! Events are held rain or shine!