Gather the Family for Some Weekend Fun

We've been announcing that August is Family Fun Month and the weekends are a great time to get the family together to make some new memories. Not sure what to do? There are plenty of fun events throughout Berks County and the surrounding area. Here's a sampling:

Want to expose your kids to opera? La Cenerentola (Cinderella) will be performed by the Berks Opera Company at RACC's very own Miller Center on Friday, August 11 at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, August 13 at 3:00 p.m. According to venue's web site, "students in a Cinderella-themed costume, with a paying adult, will receive a free ticket for La Cenerentola....These tickets are only available at the Box Office on the day of the performance."

The Reading Fair ends its annual run on Friday and Saturday, August 11 and 12. Who doesn't love a fair? Ride the rides, take your chances on the many games, and eat all of that great fair food.

The Goschenhoppen Folk Festival in Perkiomenville celebrates the life of Pennsylvania Germans in the 18th and 19th centuries. Costumed craftsman teach their arts, visit farm animals and take a ride in a hay wagon, listen to music, and enjoy the food. The festival takes place on Friday (8/11) from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday (8/12) from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ever been to a rodeo? If not, you can experience it on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. at the Mountain Springs Arena in Hamburg.

The Reading Railfest also takes place at the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum in Hamburg and starts with a rail excursion departing at 7:00 p.m. from the Kutztown Station. The festival continues on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There's something for everyone. Kids can ride on the hand-pedaled "Munchkin Railway." And, of course, there will be some great food available.

If these events don't interest you, go to the Berks Fun web site for a list of additional happenings this weekend. Gather the kids, young and old, and go out and have some fun.