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Iron Pour & Forge Fest

The day begins with a gathering of the local blacksmith’s association. These artisans will share their process for super heating and hammering steel into delicate ornate patterns. Experience the brute force and delicate touch necessary to make this amazing work.

Finally, cap off an amazing evening right, with an exciting display as 2,000 pounds of iron is heated to 3,000 degrees and the molten metal is tapped for pouring.

This year’s event features even more activities beyond metalworking, including hands-on activities for kids and adults, live music, food truck fair from Munchiez and Bapanada, craft beers, and artisanal ice cream from Great American Creamery. The first fifty curious participants will have the opportunity to purchase and prepare their own mold to be later cast in molten iron.

Free

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First Friday Gallery Reception

You’re invited to our First Friday Gallery Reception (Friday, May 3rd)!

Whether you are a regular at GoggleWorks or if you have never entered our doors, we welcome you to an evening of art with fellow art enthusiasts. Get a chance to see all the amazing work and enjoy drinks and lite fare.

✅ No formal dress code

✅ No admission fee

✅ Lite fare provided by DoubleTree

The reception is from 6pm-8pm in our Cohen Galleries.

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The Spring Planter Sale

Join us May 5th for our 2024 Planter Sale at GoggleWorks Gardens! 🌷

This year expect:

✅ New vendors

✅ One-of-a-kind planters

✅ Free plant potted with your new planter

✅ Local Coffee roaster and pastries

✅ Opportunity to purchase our new ‘Art Mystery Bag’ filled with spring themed goodies from the new store

✅ Kids activity while you shop

We will have a fabulous array of locally made planters, birdhouses, and garden ornaments for purchase. Shoppers can choose a plant and either have them planted by our staff or they can pot their own plant.

Come join us for this once a year shopping experience!

Our planter sale will take place in GoggleWorks Gardens at Lauer’s Park. The garden plot is on the corner of 3rd Street and Walnut Street conveniently located next to GoggleWorks’ free parking lot.

📍 247 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601

Check back for more details!

Free

Reading Roots Market with GoggleWorks, Downtown Reading, & Penn Street Market

Reading Roots Market is a new night market in the City of Reading built collaboratively between GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Downtown Reading, and the Penn Street Market. The Reading Roots Market is a vibrant night market celebrating community, art, and diverse cultures while promoting food access and uplifting local talents.