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Events in the Susquehanna River Valley
Arts & Museum Exhibits
"Welcome Home" Exhibit Opens at the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art
View the art of Naturalist Ned Smith as well as fine art by regional and local artists.
"On My Side of the Lens" the Photography of Paul Hogsett
“On My Side of the Lens”: The Art of Paul Hogsett is open now in the Romberger Gallery at the Ned Smith Center!
Naomi Savage: Stretching the Limits of Photography
MAB is thrilled to present a retrospective exhibition of works by Naomi Savage(1927-2005).
Fall 2020 at the Samek Art Galleries
The Samek Art Museum welcomes you to our Fall season. Our galleries are open with new safety precautions, including requiring masks and limiting attendance to a couple of visitors at a time (it's like having the museum to yourself!) All events and programs will move online, so check museum.bucknell.edu after your visit. As we look to science to tackle our current pandemic, history has shown that art can help get us through times of crisis by providing opportunities for reflection, connection, and inspiration. Current Hours at Both locations: Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 5 p.m.
Naomi Savage: Stretching the Limits of Photography
MAB Books is proud to announce the launch of the first ever comprehensive monograph on the pioneering work of Naomi Savage. With an essay by Francis M. Naumann.
Portraits of Humanity
Portraits of Humanity through the eyes of Larry Lombardo and his award-winning students
Exchange Gallery Exhibit Schedule
2020 Exchange Gallery Updated Exhibit Schedule & Picnic Table Project
Lewisburg Stroll through the Arts
Feeling a little cooped up these days? Come outdoors to beautiful downtown Lewisburg for the 2020 STROLL THROUGH THE ARTS, the Lewisburg Arts Council’s annual November event! We’ve made a lot of safety changes that will allow anyone to take part this year – and expanded it to more than a week.
Exchange Gallery "Mask & Carry"
"Mask Up" Open Call for Artists, Gallery Exhibit and Sale
Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Adult and Teen Programming at the West End Library
Find out what's happening this month at the West End Public Library.
Susquehanna Community Shares Stories in Human Library
Susquehanna University will host a virtual Human Library™ from Monday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 22, during which visitors will hear personal stories from individuals whose life experience may be different from their own.
Community Storytelling Night: “Flood Stories” - Stories on Tap (Digital)
October 29, 2020
| Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Join us online for a night of community storytelling hosted by writer Jonathan Ames. Listen live as your neighbors in Central Pennsylvania share true stories about floods & flooding.
Bursting the Social Bubble: Connecting Work and Life in the Employee Experience
November 05, 2020
| Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
The Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning will host a free online program, Bursting the Social Bubble: Connecting Work and Life in the Employee Experience, presented by Kendra Aucker, CEO and President of Evangelical Community Hospital
Food & Drink
Taste of the Nations International Food Festival Rescheduled to 2021
A culinary journey exploring spicy, savory, sweet and succulent cuisine from around the world. Rescheduled to June 26, 2021
Elizabeth's An American Bistro Fall Menus
Elizabeth’s, An American Bistro is open with their autumn menu for in-house dining & take-out, adult beverages to-go and artisan bakery items.
Fundraiser
Penn View Bible Institute 16th Annual Christmas Benefit Auction
Get your Christmas shopping done early with many household items, tools, sporting goods, furniture, toys, and much much more!
Halloween Festivities
Mifflinburg Ghost Tours
Mifflinburg boasts a rich history in buggy-making, yet there is also a strong presence of some very active ghosts "living" among us. Join the Buggy Museum for a 1.5 mile walking tour of some of the most haunted houses and businesses in Mifflinburg!
Ghosts & Goblins at Lincoln Caverns
Pennsylvania’s ULTIMATE Haunted EXPERIENCE TRIPLE TERROR – TRIPLE FUN In the CAVES & Thru The WOODS
Elysburg Haunted House
The only haunted attraction in Pennsylvania that includes haunted pathways through the woods and a walk-through, 2 story haunted house and cellar! The Elysburg Haunted House is one of the longest running and most frightening Haunted Houses in Pennsylvania with a terrifying haunted woods entrance path into the haunted house, and a haunted woods exit path if you make it through!
Knoebels Hallo-Fun Weekends
Every year when the crisp fall winds begin to blow and Halloween approaches, Knoebels transforms into a spooktacular place for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Visitors can experience tasty treats, thrilling games, freaktastic attractions and, of course, a selection of Knoebels’ hallo-riffic rides. (Weekends)
Lewisburg Children's Museum Halloween FUN
The Lewisburg Children's Museum has lots to keep young ones excited AND safe this Halloween. Don't miss these fun and spooktacular activities! Join us for a fun-filled week of fall themed Museum-at-Home activities and crafts.
Flashlight Safari at Reptiland
Many of our animals become active at night. Take a peek at their “secret” after-hours activities with a special safari through our Exhibit Gallery—with only a flashlight to guide you! You can also find out what goes bump in the night with our special live shows about nocturnal animals.
Masked in the Maze at Penns Cave
Children who visit Penn’s Cave wearing a costume will receive a FREE Passport to enter Prospector Pete’s Miners Maze!
T&D's Trek & Treat
October 24, 2020
| Halloween Festivities
Join us for our annual Halloween Event - "T&D's Trek & Treat". Find answers to our scavenger hunt as you "trek" the grounds and then children can turn in their answers for a "treat".
Taber Museum to Present Storyteller Jonathan Kruk and Spooky Tales
October 25, 2020
| Halloween Festivities
"Legends of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" - ghostly tales of the Headless Horseman for families. The storytales suitable for children will begin at 2:00pm in the Community Room of the Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. This program is free and open to the public.
Munckins & Pumpkins Halloween Spirit Week
Celebrate Halloween safely this year by getting into the spirit with the LCM. Join us for a fun-filled week of fall themed Museum-at-Home activities and crafts.
Virtual Halloween Chemistry Show
October 27, 2020
| Halloween Festivities
Experience the wonder of puking pumpkins with the Bucknell University Chemistry Department’s annual Halloween Chemistry Show (virtual).
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Campus Theatre
It’s THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – Join us for our annual screening of the original Rock-Sci-Fi Musical Cult Classic!
Watson Inn Haunted Hotel
Eat INN before, give us your receipt with contact information will go into a drawing from the Watson Inn for a gift card!!
Komodo Dragon Feeding
October 31, 2020
| Halloween Festivities
It seems appropriate that our October dragon feeding falls on Halloween! Why watch scary thrillers and slasher movies on this holiday when you can witness this natural, educational, and fascinating event LIVE?!
Trick or Treat at Susquehanna RV
October 31, 2020
| Halloween Festivities
Wear your costumes and get some candy! Trick or Treat at either of our stores on Halloween Day.
Lewisburg Mask-A-Rade
October 31, 2020
| Halloween Festivities
Instead of crowded Halloween parades or long trick-or-treating lines, come to downtown Lewisburg for the MARKET STREET MASK-A-RADE
History & Heritage
Buggy Museum Tours
The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum is now open Saturday and Sundays for tours through October 30th. Tour times are 1, 2 and 3pm. Mifflinburg had more buggy makers per capita than any other town in the US. The museum has the only intact workshop in the country. A great place to visit and see how Mifflinburg influenced the transportation industry!
In-Store Promotions and Sales
Fall Sale at the Emporium
As the leaves begin to fall so are the prices on all Fall and Halloween décor.
Thanksgiving Turkey Pre-orders
if you want your holiday centerpiece to be a humanely raised turkey from a local farm, raised on GMO-free feed and Pennsylvania pasture, order whole birds or half (for those really small gatherings) now.
Pompeii Street Soap Autumn Sale
Happy October! Celebrate autumn with 20% OFF Warm + Spicy Bar Soaps and Essential Oils through October 31st.
PVBI Christmas Benefit Auction
November 13, 2020
| In-Store Promotions and Sales
16th annual Christmas Benefit Auction
Just for Kids
2020 BVRA Fall Camp for E-Schoolers
2020 BVRA Fall Camp for E-Schoolers - guided learning, crafts, sports and outdoor activities, socialization
BSA Scout Programming at Lincoln Caverns
Committed to educate, fascinate & inspire Scouts of all ages in a safe & secure environment! Lincoln Caverns welcomes Scouts of all ages for individual customized programs year round, subject to date availability. Choose from any of our official Adventures, Science NOVAS or Merit Badges. Cub Packs with multiple age levels will enjoy our Going Batty or Junior Cave Explorer Patch Programs. Give us a call today at 814.643.0268 to plan a custom program for your Pack or Troop!
Ard's Farm Fall Family Fun
Make Ard's Farm Fall Family Fun the best way to spend a weekend outdoors!
Special Events at Clyde Peeling's Reptiland
Komodo Dragon Feeding | September 26 Dino Don Jurassic Park: Fact and Fiction | October 10 & 11 Flashlight Safari | October 23 & 24
Programming at the Lewisburg Children's Museum
Fall Programming at the Lewisburg Children's Museum
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Programming
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Fall Programming
Children's Programming at the Public Library for Union County
Find out what's happening this month at the Public Library for Union County
Children's Programming at the Herr Memorial Library
Find out what's happening this month at the Herr Memorial Library.
Children's Programming at the West End Library
Find out what's happening for children this month at the West End Library.
Fall Scavenger Hunt
Welcome fall at our Autumn Exploration this year at the Ned Smith Center. To participate in the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art's Autumn Exploration, simply take a passport card and get hiking!
Live Music
Weis Center for the Performing Arts (UPDATE 7.6.2020)
Weis Center’s Fall 2020 season has officially been CANCELLED. Meanwhile, please connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. Each week, we post a new “Weis Center Sessions” video, featuring a member of the Bucknell community on the Weis Center stage. Videos will primarily feature live music and poetry readings; we hope they bring you comfort and inspiration during these challenging times.
Rudy Gelnett Fall Music Series featuring The Dilly Beans
Rudy Gelnett Summer Music Series 2020 The Rudy Gelnett Fall Music Series hosts a wide variety of live music from blues to jazz to rock. Concert time is 6:30-8:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair and join us for a season of beautiful music!
Steep Canyon Rangers at the Community Arts Center
November 06, 2020
| Live Music
With OUT IN THE OPEN, Steep Canyon Rangers affirm their place as one of the most versatile and idiosyncratic bands in all of contemporary American music.
Outdoor Adventure
Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area OPEN
AOAA open for all riders 9am-6pm, Thursday to Monday. Fill out the online waiver for each rider before coming to the trailhead. Please read the rules and regulations.
Famous Reading Outdoors Fully Opens
If you have been waiting, thinking, pondering, wishing or just slacking off – NOW IS THE TIME – to get your gear ready, oil changed and wheels aligned.
Camping at Bald Eagle State Forest
Although camping in Bald Eagle State Forest is permitted at 45 designated campsites spread across 195,000 acres, there is not a campground except at certain state parks located within the State Forest.
Penn's Cave All-Water Cavern & Wildlife Park Tours
This year, Penn’s Cave marks our 135th year as a show cave, and it remains our honor and pleasure to host you. Experience all that Penn's Cave has to offer including the Cave Tour, Farm-Nature-Wildlife Tour, Prospector Pete's Miner's Maze and the Cave Rock Mountain Adventure Tour.
Kohl's Stony Hill Farm Corn Maze and Hayrides 2020
Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm and Christmas Shoppe offers a Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Cannon & Pumpkin Chunkin, Life-size Lawn Games
Ard's Farm Fall Family Fun
Make Ard's Farm Fall Family Fun the best way to spend a weekend outdoors!
Shamokin Open Portal from AOAA into Town
Off Road Vehicles are allowed to ride into downtown Shamokin. The City of Shamokin welcomes riders from the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) to ride into town for dining and shopping. Fridays through Sundays, 10am-3:30pm.
Winter Camping at Yogi at Shangri-La
Book up to 1 year ahead!! Camping season doesn't have to end with summer! Enjoy winter fun too at Yogi at Shangri-La!
Theatre, Cinema & Dance Events
Weis Center for the Performing Arts Performances (UPDATE 7.6.2020)
Weis Center’s Fall 2020 season has officially been CANCELLED. Meanwhile, please connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. Each week, we post a new “Weis Center Sessions” video, featuring a member of the Bucknell community on the Weis Center stage. Videos will primarily feature live music and poetry readings; we hope they bring you comfort and inspiration during these challenging times.
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Season Updates
Remaining 2020 season is canceled. From the BTE Archives- video recordings of past BTE shows are available via Vimeo On Demand.
Community Theatre League 2020-2021 Season
Williamsport Community Theatre League Brings Broadway Quality Plays, Musicals & Concerts to Central PA
RiverStage Community Theatre 2020-2021 Shows
NEW! 2020-21 Season Due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the last two shows in our 2019-2020 subscription season (12 Angry Men, Spamalot) were postponed to this new 2020-21 season. Thank you for all your support as we get ready for a terrific new year!
Winery/Brewery Events
2020 River Rat Brew Trail Passport
MOVED TO June 1 – October 31 This summer, treat yourself to a self-guided tour of the award-winning breweries on Central Pennsylvania’s newest brew trail. Discover distinct and unique craft brews that will tantalize your taste buds and senses.
Events at Fero Vineyard & Winery
Join Friends at Fero Winery for workshops and wine
Whispering Oaks Vineyard Events
Wine of the Month: Tatawba Live music events schedule
Celebrating Pennsylvania Wine Month in the Susquehanna River Valley
Celebrate the great taste of award-winning wines made right here in Central PA as we recognize PA Wine Month
Live Music at Iron Vines Winery
Come out to Iron Vines Winery for perfect drinks paired with Live Music
Spyglass Ridge Winery Concerts
Oct. 3 The Land of Oz - The Ultimate Ozzy Osbourne Experience Oct. 31 Halloween Concert - Black Reign - The American Black Sabbath Experience Kings of Rock - The Alice Cooper Tribute
Events at Union Cellars
Fall Fun- live music, food truck, pumpkin painting!
Brews In The Barn 2020
November 07, 2020
| Winery/Brewery Events
Millbrook Playhouse special event- 13th Annual Brews in the Barn, beer tasting event.