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Events in the Susquehanna River Valley
Arts & Museum Exhibits
Blue Star Museums Program at Corning Museum of Glass
The Museum is once again participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free Museum admission to all active duty military and their families May 21 through Labor Day.*
75 Years: Little League World Series Exhibit
Come enjoy this trip down memory lane as you enjoy strolling through 75 years of Little League Baseball World Series History!
Live Storytelling at The Exchange Gallery
The Exchange will be hosting two more live storytelling events this summer! By sharing our stores with each other, we help to build a sense of community and help to define the identity of our region. In association with two upcoming Gallery shows two evenings of music and stories have been scheduled! Invite your friends and neighbors and come take part as a storyteller, singer, and/or listener.
Little Gather: Free Summer Shows
Introduce little ones to the Museum through this popular free summer program. The Museum offers Little Gather presentations on Wednesday mornings July 13-Aug 17, 2022. Join us for storytelling, puppet shows, magic shows, music, and lots of fun! Little Gather performers have included Mrs. McPuppet, Doc Possum, In Jest, and many more!
"Creatures & Critters" at the Exchange Gallery
Gallery Exhibit of over 35 works of art in multi-media inspired by the animal kingdom.
Call for entries: “SITEexchange” and Exhibit
We want YOU to participate in SITEexchange, a public art project by Cindi Hron and The Exchange. SITEexchange will engage artists in the Central Pennsylvania region to observe and record, through artistic means, a place within the region. Artists of all ages and levels of experience are invited to submit their work. Then, SITEexchange will present the art in a fun and novel way by distributing the work via novelty vending machines – gumball machines – located throughout our region. WORK DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th The show runs at the Exchange Gallery in Bloomsburg from October 10th through November 18th, with a reception on Friday, October 14th.
Milton Art Bank Exhibit of Meditation-Inspired Artwork
The Milton Art Bank will host "Inhale Here. Exhale Now.", a unique exposition of meditation-inspired artwork accompanied by several yoga and mindfulness activities Aug. 11 – Oct 1. As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to participate in yoga and mindfulness workshops being held in the gallery space.
Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
SBDC Business Start-up Seminars and Opportunities
Website Design Assistance 1 Million Cups Business Startup Basics Design Thinking Leadership Grants and Loans
Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning Programs
The Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning (BILL) is offering 20 classes this fall, with the earliest kicking off on September 15 and most others starting the following week, September 19-23. These classes are fun, provocative and sure to "Grow Your Mind" on subjects ranging from Amazing Animal Brains to 200 Years of Light Opera. BILL is also offering two upcoming Lunch & Learn Special Presentations. The first of these is "Title IX and Women's Sports: Fifty Years of Progress and Problems," on August 25. The second on September 6, "What were They Thinking? Failures in Civil Engineering".
Past | Present Hot Glass Live Stream
August 18, 2022
| Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Our exhibition Past| Present: Expanding the Stories of Glass shows how the stories that objects tell are always evolving.
David Whitehouse Research Resident Artist Lecture | Phoebe Stubbs
August 18, 2022
| Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Join us for a lunchtime lecture presented by glass artist Phoebe Stubbs who will be exploring the physical properties of glass to refract and reflect light as well as how lenses have been physically made throughout history.
BEN Talks: Effective Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
August 23, 2022
| Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
You are invited to our first BEN Talks: Effective Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. With guest speaker, Betsy Kramer, Revitalization Coordinator at SEDA COG. She will be highlighting the different facets of what should be included in the business owners’ network to properly support their success.
Adult September Programs - West End Library
The West End Library in Laurelton is hosting the following events in September 2022. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Adult & Teen September Programs - The Herr Memorial Library
The Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg is hosting the following events in September 2022. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Adult & Teen September Schedule of Events
The Union County Library System — The Public Library for Union County, Lewisburg; Herr Memorial Library, Mifflinburg; and West End Library, Laurelton — is hosting the following events in September 2022. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Fashion Jewelry Workshop - September
The Arts Center of the GSV YMCA is pleased to offer two dates for upcoming Fashion Jewelry Workshops!
Pottery Wheel Class Schedule - (September & October)
The Arts Center of the GSV YMCA is pleased to offer a variety of Pottery Classes! Whether you’re a true beginner or an experienced potter you are invited to register and attend!
Oil Painting Class Schedule (September - October)
The Arts Center of the GSV YMCA is pleased to offer a variety of Oil Painting Classes! Whether you’re a true beginner or an experienced potter you are invited to register and attend!
Embroidery Fiber Arts Class - The Arts Center
The Arts Center of the GSV YMCA is pleased to offer a variety of Fiber Arts Classes!
Festivals & Fairs
C & K Creations Festivals and Craft Shows
C & K's Unique Creations designs fun terrariums and small planters along with a wide selection of customized gnomes and other handmade gift items. In addition, C & K's organizes various crafting and art events in and around Lewisburg, PA.
Country Fairs and Festivals 2022
SRV festivals and fairs make summer in the Susquehanna River Valley so much fun. Enjoy your favorite fair foods, amusement rides and games, exhibits, crafts, live entertainment, and more!
Gilson Summer Snow Day
August 13, 2022
| Festivals & Fairs
A Snow Day has always been a chance to catch a break from the hustle and bustle and ditch your responsibilities for a day. So...grab your friends and fam, and come relax and party with us at one of the most fun events of summer. Live Music, Local Breweries, Cider, Summer Snowboarding, Food Trucks, Local Craftsmen, and much more!
2022 Sunbury River Festival
Sunbury invites the public for a weekend celebration of family fun, live entertainment, food and of course, the beautiful Susquehanna River! Come to a showcase of local and regional artists, exciting, educational, and participatory experiences culminating in a live music performance and fireworks…it’s fun for everyone!
Centre County Grange Fair & Encampment
The 148th annual Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair, better known as “The Grange Fair,” is August 19 - 27, 2022. The Grange Fair is a city within a town, as campers “move into” Grange Park in Centre Hall, PA to live for more than a week. Families and friends reunite at these homes-away-from-home, and develop lasting relationships with campsite neighbors. The fair is economical family entertainment, with one low admission fee and free entertainment including nationally-known performers. Experience thousands of exhibits, livestock competitions, horse shows and concerts! Enjoy daily motorsports at the Competition Track, money-saving ride specials, delicious fair foods, and endless fun for kids of all ages.
Sunflowers at Sunset
August 19, 2022
| Festivals & Fairs
Experience the beauty of being surrounded by hundreds of sunflowers at Ard's Farm third annual Sunflowers at Sunset dinner event!
Exchange ArtFest
August 20, 2022
| Festivals & Fairs
The fourteenth ArtFest will take place on Saturday, August 20th, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. surrounding the fountain on the Square and up Market Street in downtown Bloomsburg, with more than fifty art and craft vendors and fine food vendors, with live music by local performers all day and fun activities for people of all ages.
Ard's Farm Market Sunflower Craft Show
August 20, 2022
| Festivals & Fairs
What’s better than a craft show at Ard’s Farm?! A craft show with the added bonus of thousands of sunflowers around!
Back to School Rally
August 26, 2022
| Festivals & Fairs
Penn View Bible Institute & Christian Academy welcomes you to our Back to School Rally. Come join in the fun with live music concert, fireworks, and food!
New Berlin Day - Outdoor Antique, Arts & Craft Show
August 27, 2022
| Festivals & Fairs
In the Heart of Central PA: The annual New Berlin outdoor antique, arts and crafts shows. One of the largest street shows in Central PA.
Danville Fall Festival
September 10, 2022
| Festivals & Fairs
The 43rd Annual Danville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival is a one-stop shopping extravaganza for Danville and the surrounding area. From handmade jewelry to upcycled wooden furniture, crafts and toys, to children's face-painting and fashion accessories...it's all together in one location.
Food & Drink
Summertime Local Cuisine and Live Music on the Patio
Elizabeth's, An American Bistro offers a delicious spring menu inspired by the local tastes of the season! A taste of locally sourced, farm to table, fresh cuisine is located near you in Downtown Lewisburg! Now enjoy music on the patio!
45W Art Gifts & Cafe
45 W ART + CAFE introduces their full menu of locally sourced food and high quality, locally roasted, single origin, fair trade coffee and espresso by @gnosiscoffeeroasters
Ard's Farm Sunflowers at Sunset
August 19, 2022
| Food & Drink
Experience the beauty of being surrounded by hundreds of sunflowers at our third annual Sunflowers at Sunset dinner event!
History & Heritage
Dale-Engle-Walker House Tours
The Dale-Engle-Walker House will be open on Sunday, June 19th. The limestone house dates to 1793, the original structure reflecting the typical architectural style of the period. Come join in the fun and learn about this beautiful historic land mark!
Middlecreek Valley Antique Association Fall Machinery Show
Celebrating 25 Years of Preserving the Past for the Future!
Danville Heritage Festival
"Our Past is a Treasure, Our Present is Vibrant, and Our Future is Bright." Three days of events and exhibits, food, crafts, music, and much more! This is a unique celebration of our region's heritage. Danville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival takes place on Saturday.
In-Store Promotions and Sales
August Patchouli Sale
Save 20% on select Patchouli products throughout the month of August! Automatic discount available in-store or online at Pompeii Street Soap Co. and Aromatherapy.
The Bootleg Coal Rebellion, A Coal Region Book Tour & Signing
August 18, 2022
| In-Store Promotions and Sales
Mondragon Books and the Himmelreich Memorial Library Present: The Bootleg Coal Rebellion, A Coal Region Book Tour
Open House at the Shops on Old Trail
Fall Open House at the Shops on Old Trail, "Unique Shops All Under One Roof"
A Heritage Celebration
August 27, 2022
| In-Store Promotions and Sales
In honor of our New Berlin heritage The Emporium is offering 10% off all our local History books of the area as well as relics during our annual New Berlin Day Antiques , Arts and Crafts Festival on August 27th.
Just for Kids
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Summer Camps 2022
The staff at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum is thinking of warmer days and is happy to announce summer camp season is upon us! This is just a sneak preview of some of our camps. Watch for an email for our full listing, including mini camps!
After School Maker Camp at Milton Maker Space
A FREE program that combines fun, creative tactics with educational science experiments.
Owens Farmstays
Owen's on-farm guesthouse is gearing up to open right smack in the middle of lambing season. If your bucket list includes sitting quietly among an adorable mob of curious lambs, this would be a great time for a mini-vacation.
Summer Horsemanship Youth Day Camps
Elysian Fields Equestrian Center is thrilled to offer summer day camps for the youth of Lycoming County PA and surrounding counties! If you are looking for a day camp near you and your child is interested in learning everything about horses and getting the full experience of what it is like owning a horse, this exciting program is a dynamic mix of fun and learning and is conveniently located five miles North from Walmart in Montoursville, PA.
Floating Classroom Aboard the Hiawatha
What better place to study our environment than aboard the Hiawatha Paddleboat in Williamsport as it travels down the Susquehanna? Check out our uniquely themed, family focused hour-long sessions
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Little Artsy Class
Young children love to explore through exploration and play, and that is exactly what this class entails! Children will have the opportunity to explore various art mediums
Millbrook Playhouse Theatre Camps
Millbrook Playhouse offers exciting theatre camps for youth plus performances.
Summer Quest 2022 and Library Programming at the Union County Libraries
Summer Quest Reading at the Union County Libraries
Summer Fun at the LCM
Summer fun is ahead at the Lewisburg Children's Museum!
New August Summer Camps with BVRA
Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority has added four summer camps for August: Journey Off the Map, Making the Band, Express Yourself, and Celebrating the Summer. Four more weeks of camp, four more weeks of summer fun!
Circle of Music at the Museum!
Circle of Music’ will include singing, playing age-appropriate instruments, movement, listening, creative musical play and integrated children’s literature.
Toddler Time - August Schedule
Monday, August 29⋅10:30 – 11:00am
Grab an apron and pretend to be a baker as we use household items to decorate diy cakes. And before you ask, it's not edible. Toddler Time is an interactive program for children ages 2-5 and their caregiver. Toddler Time includes a story, sing-a-long, and/or hands-on learning activities. Program is included with general admission or membership.
Summer Grill & Chill at the Museum
August 12, 2022
| Just for Kids
It’s time for an extra hot and sizzling summer chill as we introduce our August Summer ‘Grill & Chill’
Youth Auditions Susquehanna Valley Chorale
August 18, 2022
| Just for Kids
The Susquehanna Valley Chorale 2022 Youth Auditions - SVC singers represent a wide range of musical backgrounds and walks of life. New youth singers are welcomed every season through auditions with Conductor William Payn. Click the link to find out more information!
ex-STREAM Saturdays - August Schedule
August 27, 2022
| Just for Kids
Check out August Schedule for ex-STREAM Saturdays at the LCM for some hands on ex-STREAM fun! Each week we'll explore a different STREAM theme- Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, or Math- where you can participate in an activity, experiment, or craft at the museum.
The New Jersey Snake Man
August 27, 2022
| Just for Kids
The NJ Snake Man team of professional presenters shares their unique collection of live snakes through fun and interactive environmental education programs.
Children's September Program Schedule
The Public Library for Union County, Lewisburg is hosting the following events in September 2022. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Children's September Programs - The Herr Memorial Library
The Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg is hosting the following events in September 2022. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Children's September Programs - The West End Library
The West End Library, Laurelton is hosting the following events in September 2022. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Family Art Workshops - September & October
The Arts Center of the GSV YMCA is pleased to offer two dates for upcoming Family Art Workshops! Workshops will be taking place on a Saturday in September and October! All ages are welcome to register and attend!
Toddler Time - September Schedule
September Schedule for Toddler Time at the Lewisburg Children's Museum! Toddler Time is an interactive program for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time includes a story, sing-a-long, and/or hands-on learning activities.
After School Fall Art Classes (Kids & Youth)
The Arts Center of the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA is pleased to announce the upcoming fall schedule for after school art classes! Some new as well as a few returning class favorites!
Live Music
Selinsgrove Rudy Gelnett Summer Music Series
Summer is the season for enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures in the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley...What better way than to join with family and friends in your local park for a fun evening of great music!
Sunbury Music in the Park
Music in the park takes place each Tuesday with a band performing in Cameron Park from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Mifflinburg Music in The Park
Summer is the season for enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures in the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley...What better way than to join with family and friends in your local park for a fun evening of great music!
Shamokin Music in the Park
Summer is the season for enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures in the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley...What better way than to join with family and friends in your local park for a fun evening of great music!
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Arts Entertainment Schedule 2022
The DeSoto Amphitheater for the Performing Arts is an expression of the Ned Smith Center’s mission to merge the worlds of nature and the arts. At the DeSoto Amphitheater, the arts have a home surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the Ned Smith Center lands. Our 2022 Schedule is our biggest yet and we're unbelievably excited to bring these musicians to the mountains of central PA!
LIVE! from Lewisburg: Into the Light
Intimate and resonant performances by local artists will be held in Lewisburg's beautiful churches inviting people to see the wonderful architecture and art in these buildings and to enjoy the deep acoustics they can offer.
Adult Auditions - Susquehanna Valley Chorale
The Susquehanna Valley Chorale 2022 Adult Auditions - SVC singers represent a wide range of musical backgrounds and walks of life. New singers are welcomed twice every season through auditions with Conductor William Payn. Click the link to find out more information!
Lodging Promotions and Packages
Sleepy Hollow Inn Bed & Breakfast Knoebels Special
Stay at the Inn on the Weekdays for at least two nights and you will receive $20 in Knoebels tickets for each weekday you stay!
Miscellaneous
"Lens on Litter" Photo Contest
Since exposure leads to prevention, the objective of PRC’s Lens on Litter Photo Contest is to focus public attention on the problems of litter in Pennsylvania. Photos help to heighten litter consciousness by showing how it threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment, pets and wildlife.
Get in Shape for Summer!
Let the Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center help you reach your peak fitness for summer!
Sports Clinics at the Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center
In the Pursuit of Excellence! Clinics offered throughout the summer in basketball, softball, soccer, field hockey, volleyball
Outdoor Adventure
Bald Eagle State Forrest 2022 Events
Bald Eagle State Forrest 2022 Events
Owens Farmstays
Help out with farm activities as you wish, or simply relax and enjoy the lovely setting. With hundreds of sheep, dozens of pigs, chickens, horses, working border collies, and honeybees, there's always something interesting going on here. 112 acres of pasture and woods offer unlimited opportunity for nature study and solitude.
Susquehanna River Road Trips
The North Branch Art Trail continues to develop and fine-tune an exciting new series of self-guided “Road Trips” that encourage you to get out and discover every bit of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River. Split into three convenient sections, these Road Trips will guide you along all 300 miles of the North Branch, from its headwaters in Cooperstown, NY to its conclusion in Sunbury, PA.
Anthracite Running Series
Run in three races through the anthracite coal region for revitalization!
Lincoln Caverns - Come to the Dark Side Black Light Adventures (Wednesdays)
Bring your sense of adventure & wonder to see Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks as you’ve never seen them before!
Floating Classroom with Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper on the Hiawatha
Join Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper and partners once a month for a fun and educational learning experience aboard the Hiawatha. These morning cruises are for all ages and cover a range of topics from wildlife to healthy water!
Walk, Paddle, Play
August 20, 2022
| Outdoor Adventure
Join the Great Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce on August 20 at Montour Preserve for a fun-filled, last-weekend-before school-starts event at no charge! Sponsored by Geisinger, our inaugural "Walk, Paddle, Play" Community Expo combines three awesome activities into one fun-filled day.
Merrill Linn Conservancy Hike at Protected Butterfly Habitat
August 28, 2022
| Outdoor Adventure
Join the Linn Conservancy for the rare opportunity to walk the protected butterfly habitat at the Stahl easement.
Theatre, Cinema & Dance Events
"Misery" on Stage at the Millbrook Playhouse
The tide has come. Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
Showing this Week at Your Campus Theatre
Summer Film Series, Movies by Moonlight in Hufnagle Park Built in 1941, the Campus Theatre in downtown Lewisburg is an excellent example of art deco architecture. From its 16-foot murals to its etched glass doors, nearly all of the interior and exterior fixtures remain intact today. Open nightly, the theatre shows first-run, independent and classic films, as well as specialized film festivals.
"The Great American Gunshow"
GUNSHOW explores the intersection of the Asian/Asian-American immigrant narrative and the gun-law debate, filtered through the lens of urban and rural communities.
Winery/Brewery Events
River Rat Brew Trail Digital Passport
Treat yourself to a self-guided tour of the award-winning breweries on Central Pennsylvania’s craft brew trail - the River Rat Brew Trail. Visit any of the participating brewers and check-in with your digital passport. Once you’ve completed all stops on the digital passport, receive your final prize.
8th Street Entertainment
Covered Bridge Brewhaus invites you to 8th Street Shenanigans! Hippie Fest May 21
Fero Vineyard and Winery 10th Anniversary Celebration
Friday - Ann Kerstetter Band and Mad Griller Food Truck Saturday - Fero Arts, Music, & Craft Festival
Bottles and Brews at the Taber Museum
August 12, 2022
| Winery/Brewery Events
Taste craft beers and wines from the area as well as sampling the products of several regional and national brew masters and vintners.
Winos and Dinos at Reptiland
August 13, 2022
| Winery/Brewery Events
Join us for an evening aged to perfection . . . and extinction! Enjoy an after-hours event at Clyde Peelings Reptiland filled with fine PA wine, live music, food truck fare, and of course, DINOSAURS!
Music Fest at Spyglass Ridge Winery
Music Fest, 3 days full of live music on three stages featuring acts from multiple genres, representing well-known national performers all the way down to the hottest up and coming independent artists.
Sunday Funday at Shade Mountain Winery
August 21, 2022
| Winery/Brewery Events
Stop by the winery for our FINAL Sunday Funday of the season!! TRAINWRECK SURVIVORS will be performing some fantastic tunes down amongst the vines from 1:00-3:00pm and WE BE CHEESIN' Food Truck will be on-site offering an assortment of delectable dishes.