Berks County wraps up one festival and starts another this weekend: the Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest runs through Sunday, Temple throws its Halloween parade on Saturday night, and Weaver's Orchard in Morgantown hosts a fall festival day. Every event below was verified against the organizer's site and the county's event calendars, with the town, venue, days, times and cost spelled out.
Friday, October 2: Oktoberfest Music and a Free Chamber Concert
Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest: Friday Night
Town: Pennside (Lower Alsace Township), outside Reading
Venue: Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane
When: Friday, October 2, 5-11 PM
Cost: $20 gate admission Friday; free admission for under-21s and for seniors 65+ with valid ID
The five-day festival's penultimate night features the Alex Meixner Band and the G.T.V. Edelweiss Schuhplattler dancers, with German food and beer purchased using festival tickets valid all week; the full schedule and admission policy are on the Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest page.
Park~Raymond~Li-Cohen Trio at the WCR Center
Town: Reading
Venue: WCR Center for the Arts, 140 North 5th Street
When: Friday, October 2, 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
The WCR Center hosts a free chamber music evening with the Park~Raymond~Li-Cohen Trio, a good downtown Reading alternative to the festival scene; it is listed in BerksConnect's event roundup.
Saturday, October 3: Parade Night and Harvest Day
Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest: Saturday
Town: Pennside (Lower Alsace Township)
Venue: Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane
When: Saturday, October 3, 11 AM-11 PM
Cost: $20 admission, $10 after 6 PM; free for under-21s and seniors 65+ with ID
Saturday brings an all-day program with Dave Kline, a tuba blowing competition, a waltz competition, Bavarski and Schuhplattler dancers; schedule and pricing are on the official Oktoberfest page.
Temple Halloween Parade
Town: Temple
When: Saturday, October 3, 6 PM (rain date Sunday, October 4, 4 PM)
Cost: Free to watch
The first Halloween parade of the Berks season steps off in Temple on Saturday evening, a community tradition listed on BerksConnect's weekend event calendar. Confirm the route with the borough before heading out.
Weaver's Orchard Fall Festival
Town: Morgantown
Venue: Weaver's Orchard, 40 Fruit Lane
When: Saturday, October 3
Cost: Tickets from about $10
The Morgantown orchard hosts its fall festival day with pick-your-own produce, hayrides and pumpkins; details and tickets are listed in BerksConnect's event roundup.
South Heidelberg Fall Festival
Town: Wernersville / South Mountain Park area
When: Saturday, October 3
Cost: Free for township residents
The township's annual fall festival at South Mountain Park brings community activities for locals; it appears in BerksConnect's weekend roundup, so confirm details with the township before visiting.
Sunday, October 4: Oktoberfest Finale and Cars & Coffee
Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest: Closing Day
Town: Pennside (Lower Alsace Township)
Venue: Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane
When: Sunday, October 4, festival day ending around 6 PM
Cost: See the official admission policy for the final day
The festival's final day wraps the five-day run in the early evening, with the same German food, beer and music lineup; the daily schedule is on the Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest page.
Berks Cars & Coffee: The Season Closer
Town: Reading
Venue: Riverfront Federal Credit Union
When: Sunday, October 4, 8 AM
Cost: Free to attend
The season-closing edition of Berks Cars & Coffee meets early Sunday morning at Riverfront Federal Credit Union; it is included in BerksConnect's weekend roundup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's happening in Berks County this weekend, October 2-4, 2026?
The Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest at 143 Spook Lane runs through Sunday, with the Alex Meixner Band on Friday night, an all-day Saturday program and a closing day Sunday. Saturday also brings the Temple Halloween Parade at 6 PM and Weaver's Orchard's fall festival in Morgantown, and Reading hosts a free chamber concert at the WCR Center on Friday.
What can families do this weekend?
The Temple Halloween Parade on Saturday at 6 PM is the family highlight, and kids under 21 get free admission all weekend at the Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest. Weaver's Orchard in Morgantown adds pick-your-own fruit, hayrides and pumpkins during its Saturday fall festival.
Are there any free events in Berks County this weekend?
Yes. The Park~Raymond~Li-Cohen chamber concert at Reading's WCR Center is free on Friday at 7:30 PM, and the South Heidelberg Fall Festival is free for township residents. The Temple Halloween Parade is free to watch, and the Liederkranz Oktoberfest is free for under-21s and seniors 65+.
What festivals are happening in Berks County this weekend?
The Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest is the county's big festival, closing its five-day run on Sunday, October 4. Around it, Weaver's Orchard's fall festival and the South Heidelberg Fall Festival both happen Saturday, and Temple's Halloween parade starts the county's scary season.
Smarty's Pick: Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest
My pick in Berks County this weekend is the Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest, Friday October 2 through Sunday October 4 at 143 Spook Lane in Pennside. It is one of the most authentic Oktoberfests in the region, complete with Schuhplattler dancers, tuba and waltz competitions and a real Bavarian band on Friday night, and the under-21 and 65+ free admissions make it easy to bring the family. Go Saturday after 6 PM for the $10 entry.
A Note on Plans: Confirm Before You Go
Event times, parking, vendors and ticket prices can shift as the weekend gets closer, so confirm details with each organizer before you head out. A quick check of the official event pages linked above is the best way to avoid a closed gate or a sold-out entry window.
Make a Weekend of It: Scout a Neighborhood
Festival weekends are also a great time to explore a neighborhood you might call home. Notice how the streets feel, whether parking is easy, and whether the shops and restaurants match your routine. For honest, local guidance on which communities fit your wish list, schedule a chat with Smarty, and compare the rest of the region in our Philadelphia Region weekend guide.
