Top 10 Things to Do Near Berks County Before Summer Ends

Photo credit: @berkscountyviews While August is still full of summer warmth, plenty of sunshine, and relaxing longer days, the season is slowly approaching its end in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. Whether you want to beat the heat with relaxing indoor fun or enjoy the weather and events…

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How to Stay Cool This Summer

Photo credit: @bear_creek When the first warm days of the season begin to arrive, everyone is always overjoyed! After a long, bleak winter closed up in the house, it’s good to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine you’ve been missing. By the time mid-to-late June rolls around, though…

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Explore Public Arts & the Local Mural Trail 

As the winter rages on across Pennsylvania’s Americana region, you can still find inspiring and passionately-made artwork that’s accessible to the public and perfect for the whole family to explore outdoors. Add some color to your day by spotting all of the delightful bear statues found throughout…

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10 September Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss

10 September Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss Not only does September usher in a new season, but in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region, the month welcomes activities and events you don’t want to miss. Our annual festivals, seasonal happenings, and changing landscape make this an excellent time to…

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Listen To Music All Summer Long in Berks County

Crank up the jams this summer in Berks County! The music always plays in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. There are many fun opportunities for music lovers this summer with a collection of concert series that are as hot as the weather. No matter what your style is, Berks County has a concert for…

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Berks County on Screen: NBC’s Debris Highlights Fleetwood, PA

Have you seen NBC’s new sci-fi show, Debris ? In this new hit show, two federal agents with very different mindsets team up to investigate wreckage that falls from an alien spacecraft into towns across America. The Debris seems to have physical and mental effects on each town’s residents. In episode…

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Let’s Go Local - Boyertown Edition

Every main street in Berks County’s towns offer unique family-owned and small businesses to support. Whether you’re looking for a new restaurant to try, activity to keep you entertained, or business to shop for holiday gifts this year, Boyertown has many great options to choose from and you don’t…

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Enjoy the Arts this October

Musicians at a previous Pickfest enjoy some jam time before their performance. Enjoy October's Artsy Activities Halloween festivities may rule October, but don’t overlook a variety of artsy happenings this month in Berks County. Thanks to the creative organizers, some of our annual events will go…

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Travel Berks County Virtually From Your Home

Pennsylvania’s Americana Region attracts visitors from all over the country every year to explore our beautiful outdoor spaces, one-of-a-kind museums, and world famous festivals and celebrations. However, with the recent COVID-19 pandemic resulting in stay-in-shelter orders, travel to our region…

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