Mount Penn Preserve

New Year's Eve Dinner Buffet
2025-12-31 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Stokesay Castle and The Knight’s Pub, 141 Stokesay Castle Lane, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Savor the final evening of the year with a special New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet at Stokesay Castle.
Indulge in an array of exquisite dishes, decadent desserts, and festive flavors, all set within the castle’s elegant, celebratory atmosphere.
Gather with friends and family to toast to new beginnings in grand style.

Xmas Leftovers Ride
2025-12-27 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | BAMBA Hill Road, 2142 Hill Road, Reading, PA, 19606
Bring your bike, Christmas leftovers and Holiday cheer and join us for a ride on beautiful Mount Penn and/or Neversink (depending on trail conditions).Ride Host- Brad Bohr/John PacharisRain date: December 28th, same time
Please fill out our liability waiver before ride:https://forms.gle/TV6zgkoqSTsKBtVm7Helmets Required

Stand Up Comedy Night
2025-12-26 20:00 - 21:30 UTC | Esposito’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, 1540 Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Mark your calendars and use the QR Code on this flyer to get your tickets! Esposito’s will be hosting our first Stand Up Comedy Night on December 26th starting at 8pm! Food and Drinks will be available for the event!

Christmas Eve Dinner at Stokesay- SOLD OUT
2025-12-24 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Stokesay Castle and The Knight’s Pub, 141 Stokesay Castle Lane, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Celebrate the magic of the season with a festive Christmas Eve Buffet in the enchanting setting of Stokesay Castle.Enjoy an abundant spread of holiday favorites, chef-crafted specialties, and decadent desserts. Gather your loved ones for an unforgettable evening of warmth, flavor, and holiday cheer.We are SOLD OUT!

Indoor Holiday Market Mingle
2025-12-22 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Antietam Recreation Center, Byram Street, Reading, PA, 19606
Hosted by the Antietam Valley Farmers’ and Artists Market.

Join us for our Christmas week Market.

Skyline Drive Cleanup
2025-12-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-21 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Reading Pagoda, 98 Duryea Drive, Reading, PA, 19602, United States
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**
The Mount Penn Preserve Environmental Committee is hosting a Mount Penn Preserve Cleanup Event. The group will meet at The Reading Pagoda.
The work involves some walking, light lifting and bending, but only as strenuous as you want.
Late comers and early leavers are enthusiastically welcomed!!
Gloves, orange safety vests, garbage pickers, and trash bags will be provided.
* Please bring sun protection, hat, sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing, and water.
Weather permitting.

AVCP Meeting
2025-12-16 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Trinity United Church of Christ, Mt. Penn, 2449 Cumberland Avenue, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
The AVCP board meeting dates are typically the second Tuesday of EVERY month at 6:30 P.M., unless otherwise specified. Please check the AVCP Facebook page for any changes/updates.
Join us and share your ideas, sign up as a volunteer. Just stop by to say “hello”! We’d love to meet you.
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Meetings will take place in Miller Hall*, Trinity UCC , 2449 Cumberland Avenue, Mount Penn (unless otherwise noted).
2025 MEETINGSJanuary 14February 11March 11April 8May 13 ****rescheduled to 5/20June 10July 8 **** Rescheduled to 7/9August 12. *** 7pm start timeSeptember 9October 14November 11December 9 **** rescheduled to 12/16

BAMBA Tuesday Night Ride
2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | BAMBA Trailhead, 2 List Road, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Ride Host: Jeff Harrison (Advanced)TBD (Novice)
TNR (Tuesday Night Ride) is a social-paced, no-drop and inclusive ride where all are welcome. These rides are meant to encourage riders to stay interested in our sport of mountain biking and to expose riders to the beautiful trail systems our area has to offer. Keep in mind, mountain biking is a very physical sport and you do need to have some level of physical fitness to complete these rides.
Reminders:– Since we are starting to run out of daylight, please remember to bring lights.
– You do not need to be a member and there is no cost involved.
– You can join the whatsapp group chat linked in the about section.
-Please fill out our liability waiver before the ride,https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc8Fy6tzZTPtj…/viewform
– Helmets Required

MP3 Board Meeting
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Alsace Township Building, 65 Woodside Avenue, Temple, PA, 19560, United States
Board meeting of the Mount Penn Preserve Partnership Council of Governments (MP3 COG). Open to the public. Learn more about the Mount Penn Preserve initiatives and hear reports from each of the committees.

Link for Meeting Agenda and Zoom access is available the week of the meeting at the following link: www.mtpennpreserve.org

MP3 Board Meeting
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Lower Alsace Township Building, 1200 Carsonia Avenue, Reading, PA, 19606, United States

Reading Liederkranz Sommerfest Car Show
2025-08-17 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Rain or Shine FREE Admission for Spectators!
Join us for a full day of classic cars, cold bier, great food, and family fun at the Sommerfest Car Show at the Reading Liederkranz!
Car Registration:Pre-register online for just $7 or register the day of for $10
To pre-register, visit: readingliederkranz.com/carshow
Schedule of Events:9:00 AM – Registration Opens9:00 AM – Breakfast – Kitchen Opens & Bar Opens10:30 AM – Kitchen Closes (switchover)11:00 AM – Lunch – Kitchen Opens2:00 PM – Voting Ballots Due4:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
Car Show Classes:Antique (Before 1949)Vintage (1950–2000)Modern (2001–Now)ModifiedMotorcycle
All classes will be peer-judged by fellow show participants! Prizes: Custom German Bier Steins with our exclusive Car Show logo awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class!

Movie Night in the A Field
2025-08-16 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | Antietam A Field, 2612 Prospect Street, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Summer Movies at the A field, hosted by AVCP:July 12: ShrekJuly 26: Elf (Christmas in July)August 16: Wild Robot

Join us for a community movie at the A field on the big screen under the stars. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and settle in for an outdoor movie night provided by AVCP. Bring your neighbors, family and friends. All are welcome! Snacks will be available for purchase. Concession stand opens at 7PM.
The movie titles were decided by voting by the community at the Antietam Farmer’s markets! Thank you for your vote!

Duryea Hillclimb
2025-08-16 09:00 - 2025-08-17 16:00 UTC | PA
Go to bmr-scca.org/spectate for further details on watching.– Competition is from approximately 9am-4pm both days.– Entry is by donation on site.- Donations go to Pagoda-Skyline, Inc. which is a non-profit, citizen volunteer organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Pagoda, the Fire Tower and the Skyline Drive area.
– – There is no dedicated parking. You can park anywhere in the area of Walnut St. and 13th St./Clymer St. or down in city park to access the lower portion of the course and the pits.
Location: Intersection of Duryea Drive and Clymer Streets, Reading PA 19602

Close Up Photography with Ranger Jerry
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Antietam Lake, 230 Angora Road, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Want to learn how to shoot smaller objects in greater detail with your iPhone? Join us as we go over the shooting techniques capture our part of the world that often go unnoticed. Bring your iPhone and wear sturdy walking shoes for walking out on the trail.

FREE | Registration REQUIREDRegister at TICKETS Link

Drop-In Art: Botany Blitz
2025-08-13 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Antietam Lake, 230 Angora Road, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Adventurers ages 7-12 get ready to send the summer off in style- with crafty creations that celebrate the warm summer months! Campers can expect to create among the canopy of Antietam Lake Park’s beautiful trails. This is a drop off program.

$15 per child | Registration RequiredRegister at TICKETS Link

Tuesday Night Ride- Mount Penn
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | BAMBA Trailhead, 2 List Road, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Ride Host: TBD (Advanced)John Pacharis (Novice)

TNR (Tuesday Night Ride) is a social-paced, no-drop and inclusive ride where all are welcome. These rides are meant to encourage riders to stay interested in our sport of mountain biking and to expose riders to the beautiful trail systems our area has to offer. Keep in mind, mountain biking is a very physical sport and you do need to have some level of physical fitness to complete these rides.

Reminders:– Since we are starting to run out of daylight, please remember to bring lights.
-Please fill out our liability waiver before the ride,https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc8Fy6tzZTPtj…/viewform
– Helmets Required
See you on the trails!!

Summer Community Dinner
2025-08-10 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Trinity United Church of Christ, Mt. Penn, 2449 Cumberland Avenue, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Taking orders NOW!!https://antietamvalley.org/summer-community-dinner/
Summer Community Dinner, August 10. Trinity UCC. Menu to include: Rice and peas with pork, empanadas, flan and more!

BAMBA Trail Maintenance
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | BAMBA Trailhead, 2 List Road, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
This session will start cutting back some of the overgrowth on Mt Penn trails.

MP3 Board Meeting
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Penn Borough Hall, 200 N 25th Street, Reading, PA, 19606, United States

Father's Day BBQ
2025-06-15 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Stokesay Castle and The Knight’s Pub, 141 Stokesay Castle Lane, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Celebrate Dad with a BBQ Buffet, Stokesay Style!
Treat the dads in your life to a mouthwatering BBQ Buffet at Stokesay Castle!
Join us for a feast fit for a king, featuring all the smoky, savory flavors Dad loves! Make this Father’s Day one to remember with delicious food, great company, and a touch of Stokesay charm.
Call 610.375.6100 to make your reservations today!

One at Esposito's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
2025-06-14 21:00 - 23:00 UTC | Esposito’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, 1540 Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Live music!

BAMBA Intro to MTB Ride #6- Intro to MTB Graduation and Potluck BBQ
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | BAMBA Trailhead, 2 List Road, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Join us for this year’s progressive ride series. Each ride gradually increases in duration and technical terrain. The Intro to MTB rides are free and open to everyone. Attend one ride or all of them!

Intro Ride #6- Intro to MTB Graduation!!!!! We’ll ride a longer loop from the BAMBA Lot and celebrate post ride with a potluck BBQ!!!

Please sign our liability waiver prior to ride…https://forms.gle/TV6zgkoqSTsKBtVm7

HELMETS REQUIRED

MP3 Board Meeting
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | City of Reading, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA, 19601, United States

BAMBA Intro to MTB Ride #4
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | BAMBA Trailhead, 2 List Road, Reading, PA, 19606, United States
Join us for this year’s progressive ride series. Each ride gradually increases in duration and technical terrain. The Intro to MTB rides are free and open to everyone. Attend one ride or all of them!

Intro Ride #3: Meet at BAMBA Lot, we’ll start out with a short fix a flat class and a gear review. Then we’ll ride some shorter loop from the BAMBA Lot, if time allows, we’ll session some sections along the way.

Please sign our liability waiver prior to ride…https://forms.gle/TV6zgkoqSTsKBtVm7

HELMETS REQUIRED
