Free & Cheap Things to Do in Reading, PA

  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Reading, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Arts Centers, Arcades and Bowling.
  • From Gring's Mill Rec Area to Carsonia Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reading and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ephrata, Lititz, Pottstown and Intercourse.
  • The list below includes 76 free or cheap things to do in or near Reading, Pennsylvania, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Arts Centers, Arcades and Bowling.
  • From Gring's Mill Rec Area to Carsonia Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Reading and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ephrata, Lititz, Pottstown and Intercourse.
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27.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Recreation Centers 1144 N 38th Street, Allentown, PA 18104 MoreLess Info
Open to members, Westwood Heights Swim Club offers swim lessons at its 5 lane lap pool. The club has amenities like free Wi-Fi, changing rooms, a playground, and basketball court.
27.4 Miles
33% 6 votes
Dog Park 1000 Longford Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 MoreLess Info
Completely fenced in, Reynold's Dog Park offers a safe place for pets to run and roam in the Phoenixville area. Conveniently located, it is within close proximity of Schuylkill Canal Park.
27.6 Miles
97% 701 votes
Specialty Museums Route 741 east of Strasburg, Strasburg, PA 17579 MoreLess Info
Strasburg's Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is a large museum and locomotive restoration center. Its huge indoor exhibit space is temperature- and humidity- controlled. There are also several outdoor exhibits best visited in clement weather.
27.6 Miles
Specialty Museums 394 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 MoreLess Info
Relive the days of the past at Jerry's Classic Cars and Collectibles Museum. Inside, enjoy the car show room, barbershop, soda shop, kitchen, band-stand, library, auto parts store, and drive-in theatre.
27.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Oxford Dr & Pearl Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103 MoreLess Info
Focusing on athletics, Percy Ruhe Memorial Park aka Alton Park offers visitors a variety of sports areas to play in, from basketball courts to baseball diamonds. The park also features a multipurpose field with shaded areas for picnics.
27.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 3911 Ridge Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a wide variety of high quality antiques at the Mile Hill Antique & Art Gallery. The gallery also features a quality selection of lithographs, oil paintings, engravings, and watercolors.
27.9 Miles
88% 130 votes
Science Museums 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 MoreLess Info
An interactive hands-on science and technology center, The Lancaster Science Factory is popular with families. The center educated visitors on mechanics and motion, electricity, light and vision, fluid dynamics and more.
27.9 Miles
96% 364 votes
Breweries 5th & Mahantongo Sts., Pottsville, PA 17901 MoreLess Info
In 2014 Yuengling and Son Brewery celebrated 185 years, making it the oldest brewery in America. Time honored brewing, quality ingredients, and longer aging times allow each of the hand-crafted beers at Yuengling's to develop a taste all their own.
27.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Art Gallery 6 S Center Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 MoreLess Info
With a plethora of special workshops available, visitors can learn a variety of art skills at Mud & Maker. The gift store sells handcrafted pottery and other art related gifts.
28.1 Miles
85% 52 votes
Specialty Museums Merchants Square Mall, Allentown, PA 18103 MoreLess Info
Over 40 model trains can be seen at the Merchants Square Model Train Exhibit, a popular place for birthday parties. The main exhibit is 78 feet long by 36 feet wide and includes a 16 by 24 foot lake that produces rain.
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