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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40.8 Miles
70% 70 votes
Natural History Museums 4840 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 MoreLess Info
Greenville, Delaware is home to the Delaware Museum of Natural History. This popular educational institution has collections featuring dinosaur skeletons, fine gemstones, mineral samples, taxidermied wildlife, asteroid fragments and much more.
40.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Natural History Museums 4840 Kennett Pk, Wilmington, DE 19807 MoreLess Info
At Delaware Museum of Natural History, visitors can view life-sized dinosaur fossils and displays containing educational information on topics like geology, prehistory, and ecosystems. The museum contains exhibits like an African watering hole and nature nook.
40.9 Miles
91% 34 votes
Botanical Gardens 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE MoreLess Info
Mt. Cuba Center is a botanical garden that features a variety of native plants from the Piedmont region. The garden offers two hour docent led walking tours and features a picnic area where guests can bring their own food.
40.9 Miles
71% 28 votes
Malls 4737 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Featuring over 80 retail and food stores, Concord Mall has top retail chains such as Aeropostale, Barnes & Noble, Yankee Candle, and Ruby Tuesday. Announcements can be found online each month for events specific to certain stores as well as general events, such as the Antique Auto Show.
41.0 Miles
88% 25 votes
Farmers Markets 2100 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 MoreLess Info
The Market by Shady Brook Farm at Delaware Valley College offers fresh produce, fresh baked goods, hand-dipped ice cream, and a full-service deli. They also offer gardening seminars, farm tours, birthday parties, corn mazes, and seasonal activities.
41.1 Miles
100% 7 votes
Waterfalls Lehigh Gorge State Park, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 MoreLess Info
The Glen Onoko Falls are the main attraction of the Glen Onoko Falls Trail in the Lehigh Gorge State Park. The hike is approximately 3 hours round trip and requires proper hiking shoes and care while hiking. Parking is available.
41.4 Miles
84% 229 votes
Farms & Ranches 137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19063 MoreLess Info
Featuring seasonal events throughout the year, Linvilla Orchards has grown into much more than a typical pick-your-own fruit farm. The farm includes a petting zoo, fishing, indoor mini-golf, playground and other fun for the whole family.
41.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 1050 S Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 MoreLess Info
Since opening in 1950, the family owned and operated Laurel Drive-In has been providing screenings of both modern and classic movies in a nostalgic drive-in setting. On-site concessions are offered as well as double features in the summertime.
41.6 Miles
79% 162 votes
Monuments Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA MoreLess Info
The Jim Thorpe Memorial is a red marble memorial to Jim Thorpe sitting on soil from Thorpe's home Indian reservation, New York's Polo Ground, and the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, and features a quote by Sweden's King Gustav V, and several images of Thorpe participating in various sports.
41.8 Miles
96% 191 votes
Playgrounds 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 MoreLess Info
As of 2013, the Kid's Castle is closed for renovations. When it reopens, the 35-foot high castle will contain a twisty slide, tree house, barnyard, promenade slides, and swings, along with a children's amphitheater.
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