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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28.7 Miles
90% 458 votes
Farmers Markets Lancaster, PA MoreLess Info
The history of Central Market dates back to 1730 when Andrew and James Hamilton laid out the original town. The market moved to its present location in 1757, and the building was constructed in 1889, and still serves as one of the country's largest farmer's markets.
28.7 Miles
73% 11 votes
History Museums 5 West King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 MoreLess Info
The Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County collects, preserves, and then interprets the history of Lancaster County through its permanent collection and annual exhibitions. The site also serves as the Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum with locally crafted decorative arts.
28.7 Miles
44% 32 votes
Haunted Tours Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17603 MoreLess Info
Walking tours by candlelight are just part of the spooky ambiance that Lancaster Ghost Tour has to offer. Guests can explore the Dutch and Amish country like never before by seeing 300 years of haunted history.
28.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 2027 W Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18104 MoreLess Info
Established in 1948, the J Birney Crum Stadium is a multi-purpose sports facility that can seat up to 15,000 people at a time. The stadium is the home football field of William Allen High School.
28.8 Miles
100% 4 votes
Specialty Museums 1520 Horseshoe Trl, Malvern, PA 19355 MoreLess Info
Dedicating to memory of a wood sculptor, The Wharton Esherick Museum features 300 of his pieces in the gallery. One of his most notable works is a curved staircase carved from wood, which visitors can touch and feel.
28.9 Miles
77% 74 votes
Science Museums 400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 MoreLess Info
With permanent exhibits including the Dinosaur Gallery, Discovery Room, Hall of the Cosmos, and Live Animal Room, the interactive all-ages North Museum of Natural History is also home to a planetarium.
28.9 Miles
56% 9 votes
Dog Park Pottstown Pike and Greenhill Road, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
With an entirely fenced in space, Rooney's Dog Park does not require dogs to be on a leash. Benches are offered for human companions to sit while the dogs are free to run and play in the park.
28.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 906 Waltz Road, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
With three large fields and access to miles of trails, Buona Fortuna Farm offers english and western riding lessons, showing and coaching, training, and grooming services. Training services are individually personalized and unbroke/unbacked horses/ponies are accepted.
29.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Walking Trails New Mill Road, Norristown, PA 19403 MoreLess Info
Spanning 20 miles, Perkiomen Trail lies along the former Perkiomen trail of the Reading Railroad. The trail passes through many historical villages including Arcola, Spring Mount, and Collegeville among many others.
29.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 1469 Morstein Road, West Chester, PA 19380 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, Durango Farm offers care and boarding for horses as well as riding lessons focused on both horse and rider. The facility hosts the Drexel University Equestrian Team.
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