Events

The 7th Annual West Reading French Fry Fest is an outdoor event showcasing each participating restaurant or vendor's take on everyone's favorite food: French fries! By popular request we have expanded the fest to the 600 - 700 blocks (pedestrian only!) of Penn Avenue. With the best French Fries and local vendors, the West Reading […]

New event, starting Thursday, August 21st, we’re launching the Local Love project — a new monthly event happening every 3rd Thursday from 5–8 pm. Participating retail shops will stay open late with exclusive promotions, curated shopping experiences, and one-of-a-kind finds you won’t want to miss. It’s the perfect night to explore, discover something new, and […]

New event, starting Thursday, August 21st, we’re launching the Local Love project — a new monthly event happening every 3rd Thursday from 5–8 pm. Participating retail shops will stay open late with exclusive promotions, curated shopping experiences, and one-of-a-kind finds you won’t want to miss. It’s the perfect night to explore, discover something new, and […]

Its's that time again.... It's time for the Battle of the West Reading Karaoke Stars! Will you be named the Champion? Trophy & bragging rights included. This amazing competition comes around twice a year, and it's your time to shine, all while raising money for West Reading Recreation. All funds raised during this competition, helps […]

2nd Friday in West Reading showcases live music from May – September and is hosted by the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation (WRCRF), West Reading shops and businesses! 2nd Friday on the Avenue is a time to celebrate and recognize our independent shops and locally owned restaurants! Local live music plays during the warmer months […]

New event, starting Thursday, August 21st, we’re launching the Local Love project — a new monthly event happening every 3rd Thursday from 5–8 pm. Participating retail shops will stay open late with exclusive promotions, curated shopping experiences, and one-of-a-kind finds you won’t want to miss. It’s the perfect night to explore, discover something new, and […]

Celebrating its 19th year and coming just a few days before the official first day of Fall is West Reading’s Fall Fest on Saturday September 20, 2025 from 11-7pm. Spanning the 400-700 blocks of Penn Avenue, the streets are closed so festival goers can indulge in 200 craft and retail vendors, including a wide array […]

Happy Halloween! Gather ghosts and goblins, its that time of year for costumes, jack-o-lanterns and candy corn! The annual family-friendly community Trick-or-Treat event will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5pm - 8pm. Suggestions for celebrating safely are: Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags. […]