Reading · Berks County, PA
Free things to do in Reading
Scout analyzed 74 Reading places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
Places analyzed
74
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.7 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Pendora Park
Public park with play areas, sports facilities & pavilion & event venue rentals.
Outdoors
Saint Peters Village Hiking Trails
Outdoors
Jim Dietrich Park
Outdoors
French Creek State Park
This 7,730-acre park offers forests, lakes, wetlands, hiking trails, campsites & picnic areas.
Outdoors
Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Park with multi-use trails, sports courts & fields, play equipment, picnic areas & holiday events.
Outdoors
11th and Pike Playground
Outdoors
Antietam Lake Park
Outdoors
Nolde Forest - Sawmill
Outdoors
Carsonia Park
Outdoors
Monocacy Hill Recreation Area
Food & Drink
B2 Bistro + Bar
Brick- & wood-accented bistro with outdoor seating offering European-inspired fare & craft beers
Outdoors
Reading Public Museum Arboretum
Outdoors
City Park
Arts & Culture
Lancaster Science Factory
Museum where kids can explore science, engineering & technology principles with hands-on displays.
Arts & Culture
Santander Performing Arts Center
Concerts & live entertainment showcased in a vintage venue with pre-show buffet dinners.
Arts & Culture
Mid Atlantic Air Museum
Museum devoted to aviation history offers vintage aircraft, air shows & real plane rides.
Arts & Culture
American Treasure Tour Museum
Unique place displaying eclectic Americana, including antiques, kitsch & pop culture items.
Sports & Recreation
Berkleigh Golf Club
Family
Dutch Wonderland® Family Amusement Park
Amusement Park has 44 acres of roller coasters, water slides, kids' shows, a castle & campgrounds.
Arts & Culture
American Music Theatre
Theater with 1,600+ seats features music concerts, Broadway tours, comedy acts & family fare.
Shopping
Sittler Golf
Sports & Recreation
Flying Hills Golf Course
Sports & Recreation
Foxchase Golf Club
Arts & Culture
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles
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