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Events in the Susquehanna River Valley
Arts & Museum Exhibits
Open Calls for Entries & Gallery Exhibits
2022 Exchange Exhibitions Open Call for Artists: “[Don’t] Quit Copying Me!” - Work due Jan. 8 - Show runs Jan. 10 – Feb. 11 “Smite/ten” - Work due Feb. 12 - Show runs Feb. 14 - March 18 “Creatures & Critters” - Work due July 16 - Show runs July 18 - Aug. 26 “Far Out” - Dates not yet definite Solo Show: Mary Lapos - Show runs June 13 - July 15
Railroading: the Hardware, the Landscape, and the People
Oren's photography brings the world of railroading to life for the viewer.
Glass Holiday Feast
Stop in to see a festive holiday meal inspired by the warmth and kinship shared at tables throughout the holiday season.
Glass Holiday Ornament Tree
The Museum's glittering ornament tree has now become a holiday tradition — the perfect background for an annual holiday photo. The tree is joined by other wonders in glass, including a holiday meal made entirely of glass, as well as a life-sized glass snowperson family.
Sara Mika Art Exhibit
The Bloomsburg Children's Museum is happy to announce the opening of a new art exhibit titled "Roundabout" by Sara Mika of Mock Pie Studio. Mika is an artist in the North Mountain Art League (NMAL). NMAL has a permanent exhibit area in the Bloomsburg Children's Museum. Mika, who is also an art instructor with the Museum, is enthusiastic about showing her work to visitors.
Glass Kwanzaa Setting
The glass Kwanzaa Setting was designed by Jonathan Rowe of Horseheads, New York, and the Rowe Family guided and assisted the Museum’s Hot Glass Demo Team in creating the piece which beautifully symbolizes family, community, and Umoja, or “Unity.”
Glass Tree of Life Menorah
The Tree of Life Menorah brings together fine leaves, sturdy branches, a thick tree trunk, and an intricate system of roots—all made possible through flameworked glass shaped over a 4,000°F torch.
Connected by Glass: Perfume
December 08, 2021
| Arts & Museum Exhibits
Some of the earliest glass vessels were made to hold perfumes and other cosmetics. From then until now, the connection between glass bottles and the scents they contain is a fascinating and colorful story of design and imagination.
Victorian Couture - Taber Museum Coffee Hour
December 09, 2021
| Arts & Museum Exhibits
Come learn about Victorian fashion art and how it transformed from conceptual sketch to color fashion plate and pattern to final fabric creation.
Bring the Heat | Chris Giordano Live Streamed Demonstration
December 16, 2021
| Arts & Museum Exhibits
In our live demo series, Bring the Heat, join us for a live stream of glass artists demonstrating their expertise and skillful execution while “in the zone.”
You Design it; We Make It! | Race to the New Year
December 26, 2021
| Arts & Museum Exhibits
Life is full of twists and turns and unexpected adventures. Enjoying the journey can often be even more fun than the final destination. Let's travel into the new year in style!
Submit a drawing and our glassmakers will choose one idea and make that piece during our live demo.
Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Union County Libraries Public Programming
Union County Library System Happenings
Food & Drink
Nomad Distilling Co. Brunch Dates
Join us for BRUNCH! Menu updated weekly to utilize freshest ingredients!
Kitchen Solutions for the Holidays
A lot of work goes into preparing a big holiday meal for family and friends! Let our Home Solutions Collection help you in the kitchen. Borrow dinnerware, a 6 qt. Crock-Pot and more with your Union County Library System card.
Breaking Bread Gift Card Discount
Just in time for the holiday season, receive a $10 bonus gift certificate with every $50 spent on gift certificates. Starting November 22nd through December 24th. Happy holidays from all of us at the Breaking Bread Company.
The Booth Brothers In Concert
December 09, 2021
| Food & Drink
December 9 | 2pm & 7pm The Booth Brothers present refreshing humor, inspiring songs, and encouraging words. Concert tickets and concert tickets with our Dinner Buffet are available.
Fundraiser
Roaring Back to the 20's NYE Gala
December 31, 2021
| Fundraiser
A 1920's-themed gala to celebrate the New Year, the Semiqincentennial Year, and the 100th Anniversary of Sunbury's Incorporation as a City!
History & Heritage
911 Flag of Honor on Display at the Taber Museum
A ‘Flag of Honor’ has recently been donated and is on display at the Taber Museum. Echoing the American flag, the flag was ‘created from the names of those who perished in the terrorist attacks of 9-11.’ The approximate 3,000 names form the stripes of the American flag and include those who died as the result of the attack on the Twin Towers as well as the Shanksville crash and at the Pentagon.
Holiday Happenings
Celebrate the Season in Selinsgrove
Holiday Passport, Late Shoppers Night, Stocking Stuffer, and Pet Parade
Valley of Lights at Little Mexico
Drive through an amazing Christmas Lights Display.
Joy through the Grove, a Drive Through Christmas Light Display!
It's our most merry and bright event of the year. Drive through the spectacular light show from the warmth and comfort of your vehicle as you cruise down the park's main boulevard, and throughout the campground.
Knoebels Christmas FUN!
Celebrate Christmas with Kozmo, Dexter & Piper! Experience Joy through the Grove A Holiday Drive-Through Light Display, Knoebels Christmas Village, Breakfast with Santa and the Knoebels Characters, Fun Gift-Giving Ideas and MORE!
Milton Model Train Museum Christmas Season Open House
The Milton Model Train Museum welcomes you back for their 2021 Holiday Open House.
BTE Holiday Performance of "Merry Christmas, George Bailey!"
Inspired by The Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of "It's A Wonderful Life"
Evangelical Community Hospital Lights for Hanukkah
The Hospital building lights change to blue and white this weekend to honor the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Letters to Santa - WISL Radio PA
“Letters To Santa” is WISL’s long-running program where children can send their letters to the North Pole to be read live on the air by Santa Claus himself!
Toys For Tots at the Visitors Bureau
We invite you to participate in this years Toys for Tots collection by dropping off toys at the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau.
Include a Visit to the Artisan Corner Co-op this Holiday Season!
Special holiday hours, Christkindl Days, Santa Shopping Days, and special visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Milton Winterfest
The Milton Winterfest Committee is coordinating a number of super fun Holiday Events! Come participate and enjoy!
Danville Business Alliance Invites You to Celebrate the Holidays
Santa parade, holiday sing-a-long, Santa's cottage, Holiday Market, horse and wagon rides with Santa,
Lewisburg Holiday Happenings
Lewisburg is alight with splendor and excited to celebrate the holidays!
Celebrations of Light
Join us for our annual Celebrations of Light program as we create a winter wonderland of special activities to spread the warmth, cheer, and fun of the holiday season!
Christmas in Watsontown
Experience holiday fun in Watsontown at the Caravan of Lights with the arrival of Santa Claus and the Tree Lighting, a Christmas movie and visits to Santa's house.
Talk to Santa
Talk to Santa Live through the Magic Cam!
Penns Cave Holiday Lights
Book a late afternoon tour of the cave, find your way through Prospector Pete's Merry Maze, visit the gift shop and then view the lighted displays and decorations throughout the grounds for a festive and sparkly end to your visit.
"A Christmas Carol" By Gerald Charles Dickens
December 07, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Tuesday, December 7 | 2pm & 7pm Gerald Charles Dickens, great-great grandson of author Charles Dickens will once again be performing "A Christmas Carol" right here at Country Cupboard.
Susquehanna University Christmas Candlelight Service
December 07, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Susquehanna University invites the community to enjoy its in-person Christmas Candlelight Service for candle lighting and carols, as well as traditional readings, songs and prayers in celebration of the season.
Mad Elf Party at Ale House Bar & Grill
December 07, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Bring your crew to the Troegs Mad Elf Party and the Ale House Bar & Grill and enjoy a festive night with prizes and giveaways!
Manheim Steamroller on Stage at the Community Arts Center
December 08, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
The world’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years! Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis creates a show filled to the brim with classic carols and original songs performed by award winning musical talent. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is embellished with enough lights and dazzling multimedia effects to create a Christmas sensation straight out of the North Pole.
"Redemption's Story" Christmas Musical
Enjoy an evening of music, pageantry and drama as combined choirs, orchestra and actors unite to honor the Savior's birth.
Winterfest at the Historic 1806 Elias Church
While enjoying Christkindl, take a break and warm up at the historic 1806 Elias Church.
Mifflinburg's Christkindl Market
The 33rd annual Mifflinburg Christkindl Market will be held on December 9-11, 2021. The oldest authentic German Christkindl Market in the United States, Mifflinburg's version of an authentic Christmas Market, is inspired by the 700-year-old traditional German Christkindl Market. 2021 Mifflinburg Christkindl Market
Magical Christmas at the Lykens Valley Children's Museum
December 11, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Gingerbread Decorating with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Susquehanna Valley Chorale Ushers in Christmas Season with Candlelight Performance
Susquehanna Valley Chorale Ushers in Christmas Season with Candlelight Performance: First Live Performance in Two Years
Christmas Classic at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds
Christmas Classic 2021 at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds R/c Raceway
Williamsport Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
December 11, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Great holiday tunes and great fun is guaranteed in this all-time audience favorite concert! So, bring our family, friends, and work colleagues to set the mood for a great holiday season.
Santa in the Cave
Professional Digital Photographs, SHOP Santa’s Little Helpers’ BOGO Holiday Sale!
Bamse's 12 Days of Christmas
We will be celebrating 12 days of Christmas Bamse Style! Come join us for the Holiday Fun!
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Brunch with Santa at Heritage Restaurant
December 12, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Come enjoy a delicious meal at the Heritage Restaurant where Santa will visit your table.
Blooming Rooster Centerpiece Workshop
December 12, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Create a beautiful holiday centerpiece.
Virtual Family Game Night: Holiday Edition
December 12, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Join the LCM for a Trivia Night and enjoy some family-friendly holiday trivia questions.
Christmas in Killarney Holiday Concert
December 14, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Created by the 2009 World Champion of Irish Dance Scott Doherty and worldwide touring Irish musician Chris Smith, Christmas In Killarney combines the excitement of Irish dance with the harmonies of traditional Christmas classics.
Frozen, Jr. the Musical
With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, it's sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Allan Combs II w/ Our Annual Christmas Customer Appreciation Party
December 17, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Free appetizers & eggnog plus live music!
Rockin Little Christmas with Re-Creation
December 17, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Invite your family and friends to come enjoy a Rockin Little Christmas!
A Night in Santa's Workshop
December 17, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Join all the merriment at Ard's Farm for this family-friendly holiday event
Holiday Trivia at Covered Bridge Brewhaus with Ffej
December 18, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Join us for a special holiday edition of Trivia with Ffej!
Santa to Visit the Campus Theatre
December 18, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Come to downtown Lewisburg to eat at one of our restaurants or shop at any of our local merchants. Then stop into the Campus Theatre to see Santa and stay for a free movie showing of Arthur Christmas
Holiday Movie & Hot Chocolate at the Heritage Restaurant
December 19, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Join us for a fun evening of holiday fun!
New Year's Eve Party at Front Street Station
New Years Eve Party "Brothers Inc. & The TNT Horns"
New Year's Eve Bubble Bash
December 31, 2021
| Holiday Happenings
Ring in the new year with bubbles, dance party, bubble wrap “fireworks,” noise makers and party hat arts and crafts. End with a bubble countdown to 2022!
New Years Eve Party "Brothers Inc. & The TNT Horns"
Ring in the New Year with live music from "Brothers. Inc. & The TNT Horns" a Deluxe Buffet with a Hotel Package option!
In-Store Promotions and Sales
Woolrich Holiday Gift Ideas
Bring in the holiday cheer with gifts that will delight and provide cozy vibes during the cold-weather season. We have curated a wide variety of gifts for women and men, little explorers, and last but not least four-legged friends to defeat the elements on winter adventures.
Holiday Gift Giving from Nomad Distilling Co.
The Holidays Are Upon Us! Nomad Distilling Co. has the gifts you need and want! Shop Small Saturday Sip N Shop 11/27, 11am-5pm Sunday Brunches Extended Sip N Shop Holiday Hours
Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm and Christmas Shoppe
Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm has 30,000 trees to choose from, offer over 80,000 ornaments in our Christmas Shop, and have the largest collection of Christmas Tree Stands in the world according to the Guinness Book Of World Records.
Holiday Gift Stacks from Ard's Farm Market
Need the perfect present? Send a Holiday Gift Stack from Ard's!
Give the Gift of FUN! from Knoebels
Get the perfect gift for loved ones of all ages with Knoebels Gift Cards, Ticket Books, and Ride Passes plus Knoebels Sweets and Swag are perfect stocking stuffers!
Gift Ideas and Events from Graci's Flowers and Gifts
Graci’s Flowers and Gifts Invites you to visit their shop for in-store specials on both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Bring your children or grandchildren for Selinsgrove’s Stocking Stuffer event and visit during Selinsgrove's Late Shoppers Night on Dec. 7 for specials that night also.
Milton Art Bank Holiday Sale
GIVE THE GIFT OF ART BOOKS THIS YEAR! Enter code HOLIDAY10 at checkout and receive 10% off any book in the MAB BOOKS shop! Good through January 8th, 2022.
Celebrate with Florals and Gifts from the Blooming Rooster
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Blooming Rooster.
Visit Railside Furnishings this Holiday Season
New styles have been added to the showroom! We'd love to have you come visit and enjoy quality real wood furniture! CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGNS | KITCHENS | LIVE EDGE | AND MUCH MORE! Beautifull handmade cutting boards will be gifted for purchases over $200.
Taber Museum Releases Toy Train Postcard Booklet
Featuring twenty-five images of model trains from the Museum’s outstanding collection
Squeeze-In Merch For Holiday Gift-Giving
Your favorite hotdog shop, the Squeeze-In, is offering 75th Anniversary merch for holiday gift giving!
Christmas Sale
Enjoy 30% off all our Fabriche Christmas figurines. Stop in and enjoy the sights and scents of the holiday.
Holiday Celebration Sale at Pompeii Street Soap Co.
15% OFF storewide (in-store & online) + free shipping during the Mifflinburg Christkindl Market! Free 2oz sugar scrub with purchase + in-store raffles.
Poe's New & Used Bookstore Get Lit Night!
December 11, 2021
| In-Store Promotions and Sales
Stop by for a snack, a coffee and get lost in the worlds of words!
Just for Kids
NED Talks from the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Arts
Dive head first into discovery and exploration of the world around us with NED Talks from the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art.
Paint Me a Story
This story time-art-studio-mashup is a whole lot of fun for your little ones. Storytime ignited preschoolers' imaginations for creating hands-on art activities exploring colorful book themes and characters.
Meet the Masters at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum
It's never too early to introduce art through exploring the masters like Pollock, O'Keefe, and Picasso. Try the master's style with a hands-on art project.
After School Nature Adventures
Program includes daily snack, homework help and/or tutoring before participating in a guided nature lesson. Monday through Thursday
Nature Explorations
Children will create, discover and explore in nature with infusions of mathematics, social studies, literacy, science, creative arts and more! On Thursdays, GTS Youth Theatre will join us to incorporate a puppet show and dramatic play to our program.
Lewisburg Children's Museum (LCM) Programming
The Lewisburg Children’s Museum inspires learning, imagination and play through interactive, enriching experiences in a safe, accessible environment to all children and their families.
Children's Programming at the Union County Libraries
The calendar is chock full of fun events and activities at the Union County Libraries.
Kids Kupcake Wars
December 27, 2021
| Just for Kids
Ready, set, fondant! Join us for this fun and hands on cupcake decorating workshop as we learn and practice some tips and tricks of the trade and finish with a creative competition and friendly critique.
A Rube Goldberg Design Workshop
December 30, 2021
| Just for Kids
Do you love to invent? Repurpose ordinary items? Do you love to laugh and be silly? Join us for this engineering workshop where we will use simple machine parts to design a chain reaction Rube Goldberg machine.
NYE Celebration at the Lykens Valley Children's Museum
December 31, 2021
| Just for Kids
We are ready to ring in the New Year with lots of celebrating to enjoy!
Live Music
Dinner Concerts at Country Cupboard
Dinner concerts and shows are returning to Country Cupboard. Tickets available now!
Buffalo Valley Singers Concert
The Buffalo Valley Singers invite you to celebrate the season at their holiday concert " Rhapsody of Christmas"
Outdoor Adventure
Heroes Helping Horses | Horses Healing Heroes
The 22nd of every month, from 6pm -8pm, Elysian Fields Equestrian Center invites any Veterans, First Responders, Law Enforcement and their families to the farm for an informal time of interaction with the horses followed by refreshments and conversation. All are welcome.
2022 River of the Year - VOTE for Catawissa Creek!
Catawissa Creek is a 41-mile-long tributary of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River. The waterway is one of four finalists in the 2022 River of the Year program, and the only finalist in the eastern half of Pennsylvania. Your vote to help the Catawissa Creek win this designation can help spark a year-long slate of activities designed to raise awareness and help this waterway reach its incredible potential.
Theatre, Cinema & Dance Events
Community Arts Center 2021-22 Season
From the Community Arts Center gears up for the upcoming season of shows during the 2021 Fall Season taking place on the stage in downtown Williamsport. From bluegrass to country to comedy and more there are shows for everyone!
Weis Center for the Performing Arts 2021-22 Season
This fall, the Weis Center curtains will rise again, and you’re invited to experience it live. We look forward to welcoming you back with a diverse schedule of 30 live performances designed to inspire your mind, energize your body and restore your heart. Fall Season 2021 Kicks-off on Friday, August 27 with Free, Outdoor Concert
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble's Holiday Show, Merry Christmas, George Bailey!
A retelling of one of the most cherished holiday stories.
Redemption's Story Musical
Enjoy an evening of music, pageantry, and drama, as combined choirs, orchestra, and actors unite to honor the Savior's Birth.