Reading Roots Market
Weekly on Thursdays, June 11th-October 8th, 2026
11am – 2pm
About the Market
The Reading Roots Market is your weekly Thursday destination for fresh produce, community connection, and free family-friendly fun in downtown Reading. Taking place every Thursday from 11AM–2PM, June 11 through October 8, the market brings together local produce vendors, community organizations, and rotating entertainment in a welcoming outdoor atmosphere at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts.
Visitors can shop fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, eggs, and other locally sourced goods while enjoying free activities throughout the day. Weekly programming includes art demonstrations, Story Time with the Reading Public Library, movement activities, monthly live animal talks, and rotating community-centered entertainment. Prime entertainment takes place every week from 12–1PM, creating a lively midday experience for visitors of all ages.
Whether you’re grabbing fresh ingredients for dinner, spending time with your family, or simply looking for a fun way to enjoy a summer afternoon in Reading, the Reading Roots Market is designed to bring people together through food, creativity, and community.
Featured Vendors
Is a Woman Run business. Farm Traveler LLC is located at RDG Fresh Market, open every Tuesday inside of 145 N. 6th St. 11am-2pm (Penn State Health St. Joseph’s) , Sourcing conventional, tropical produce.
Accepts SNAP/EBT, Cash, Reading Roots Bucks
Student run farm at Alvernia University growing fresh, affordable local produce. Bog Turtle Creek Farm is a student-led regenerative agriculture project that was created in response to a need to increase access to healthy, affordable food in the City of Reading. Bog Turtle plays a primary role in the City of Reading farmers market program, where it sells fresh, affordable produce at more than four markets to residents most in need and who often use government assistance (e.g., SNAP, FMNP).
Accepts SNAP/EBT, Cash, Reading Roots Bucks
Located on North 2nd street, this publicly-accessible container garden offers free and affordable fresh grown produce to the community. If you have ever needed an herb for your favorite dish, a vine ripe tomato, or some leafy greens, this garden is your new best asset.
The GoggleWoks Gardens Accepts SNAP/EBT, Cash, Reading Roots Bucks
Programming
Join us weekly for free entertainment. This summer we will feature regular art demonstrations, live animal talks once a month, free activities, and Story Time with the Reading Public Library. Be sure to stop by at the beginning of each month to collect the monthly calendar for more details! Prime time entertainment will occur every week from 12-1pm, you won’t want to miss this!
📍GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
201 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
5pm-8pm
Reading Roots Night Market
Every Third Thurday
FAQ
Free parking available on site; for overflow parking there is a pay to park lot on 120 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601
There are three vendors at the Reading Roots Market every week: Fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, flowers and other value-added goods for sale. for Night Marker stay tune for an updated list. Prime slot for entertainment at RRM is 12-1pm. Other regular programming will change on a weekly basis.
Interesting in supporting the market? Reach out to ReadingRoots@goggleworks.org