More than 60 community groups, hands-on activities, a petting zoo, Kids Fun Run, and Reading’s annual fireworks display highlight the town’s biggest community celebration at Birch Meadow Fields
Reading, MA — Where can you hear great music, race mini cars, climb on Town vehicles, pet farm animals, and try your hand at minigolf? It’s all here, and it’s free, at the Reading Friends and Family Day (RFFD) on Saturday, June 20, 2026. All events take place in the Birch Meadow Fields area from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Residents of all ages will enjoy a full day of fun, food, music, giveaways, and demonstrations!
This year, the Reading Lions Club is proud to host the community’s 21st Reading Friends and Family Day! RFFD, also known as Town Day, has tripled in size since its first years and is now a true community event with over 60 groups joining in as participants and sponsors.
At Reading Friends and Family Day, you can check out the booth and activity area for remote-controlled race cars, kiddie train, petting zoo, cone games, a photo booth, facepainting, miniature golf, and a 3-in-1 inflatable ball game. Special activities include the morning Kids Fun Run and the evening Fireworks! In addition to all the fun activities, the fair is a great opportunity to find out what is going on in and around Reading. Representatives from over 60 community organizations, local businesses and town departments will be on hand to offer activities, handout giveaways, and share information on local happenings.
When you need a break from all the excitement, head over for a snack at the Reading Lions Club Food Tent and enjoy some music at the Entertainment Stage.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share a great day with your neighbors and friends. See the schedule below and, for more information and an online list of activities, please visit readinglionsclub.org.
The Reading Lions Club could not host this event without community support. Thank you to our Town of Reading partners: Department of Public Works and Reading Facilities Department. Many thanks also to our 2026 financial sponsors: Reading Recreation Division, Reading Celebration Trust Fund, Reading Rotary, J. Griffin Heating and Plumbing, A&A Services Inc. – Salem, MA, Austin Preparatory School, Axial Financial Group, Code Wiz Reading, Covenant Christian Academy, Harris Appraisal Services, HomeWorks Energy, Mathnasiumof Reading, Mystic River Watershed Association, Our House design + build, Reading Cooperative Bank, Reading Orthodontics, Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce, Royal Air Systems, Inc., Sidmore Chiropractic Office, TheGoddard School, and Women’s League of Reading.
Schedule of Events
All Day Activities (10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Touch-a-Truck Zone, Kiddie Train, Mini Golf, Remote Control Race Cars, Cone Game, Photo Booth, 3 in 1 Inflatable ball game, etc, plus giveaways and information booths from over 60 Community Organizations, Town Departments, and Local Businesses.
Special Activities
10:30 a.m. – 1:30p.m. Petting Zoo
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Facepainting
11:00 Kids Fun Run at the RMHS track, sponsored by SNL Sports Academy, LLC. If possible, please preregister at https://readingma.myrec.com (See Register – Programs – Special Events)
8 & under 100 meter (starts at 11:00 am)
12 & under 200 meter (starts at 11:15 am)
13 & up 400 meter (starts at 11:30 am)
Entertainment Stage Schedule
10:40-11:20 a.m. Mike Curren
11:40-12:20 p.m. King Serpent Variety Troupe
12:40- 1:20 p.m. Apple Jack Trio
Don’t miss the other Town happenings on June 20th! Reading’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival takes place on the Reading Common from 1:00 to 5:00.
Fireworks! Come back at night to the Birch Meadow Fields for Reading’s Annual Fireworks display, sponsored by the Friends of Reading Recreation.
