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Events in the Susquehanna River Valley
Support Your Local Restaurants - A Guide to Takeout and Delivery in the SRV
August 03, 2020
– September 30, 2020
Arts & Museum Exhibits
Exchange Postcards Exhibit
“Bridging the Physical Distancing" virtual postcard exhibition now "open”
Exchange Coloring Book
Download and print the Exchange Arts coloring book!
World of Little League International Complex Self-Guided Tours
World of Little League invites visitors to take a self-guided tour of the Little League International Complex.
"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.
Exchange Gallery Exhibit Schedule (UPDATED)
2020 Exchange Gallery Updated Exhibit Schedule & Picnic Table Project
Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
1870's Studio Art Workshops by Appointment
The 1870 Studio is pleased to announce, beginning July 12, 2020 they will be OPEN BY APPOINTMENT for art workshops. Schedule your class in Stained Glass, Fused Glass, Teacup Fairy Garden, Alcohol Ink on Primed Canvas, Jewelry Making, and Stained Glass Mosaic.
Small Business Development Center Webinars
Resources and Best Practices for Reopening Businesses and Restaurants or Starting a New Business
Festivals & Fairs
Hillbilly Fever Days (Cancelled but Replaced by Hillbilly Food Festival)!
Due to health & safety of everyone, Hillbilly Fever Days is canceled for 2020. BUT! we will be holding a food stand event for August 13-14-15. Please support the Beavertown Rescue Hose Company #20 by attending.
Sunbury River Festival 2020 CANCELLED
Unfortunately the 2020 festival has been cancelled.
Northumberland County Fair CANCELLED until 2021
After much consideration, discussion and heavy hearts, the Northumberland County Fair Board has reached the decision to postpone the 2020 fair until August 25-August 28,2021. The Northumberland County Fair is the "BIGGEST little Fair in PA!"
Centre County Grange Fair (CANCELLED)
It is with great sadness that the Centre County Grange Fair Committee announces the cancellation of the 2020 Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair due to concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic. You can still have a Grange Fair Summer 2020 Experience- Read more for details!
New Berlin Day Antiques, Arts, & Crafts Festival
August 22, 2020
| Festivals & Fairs
In the heart of Central PA: A celebration of heritage, artists, and craftsmen. One of central PA's largest one day street festival features purveyors of fine antiques, arts, and crafts.
The Exchange 13th Annual ArtFest CANCELLED
August 22, 2020
| Festivals & Fairs
With the good health of the people in our community as by far the most important factor, The Exchange, Downtown Bloomsburg Inc. (DBI), and the Town of Bloomsburg have decided that ArtFest should not take place in 2020.
Food & Drink
Elizabeth's An American Bistro Takeout Menu, Family Dinners & Bistro Boxes
Elizabeth's is here to serve you the best in local, seasonal dining. Offering Dine-In and Patio Dining, New Summer Menu, Bistro BBQ Boxes and Family Dinners To Go, Wine Awards Discounts and Bistro Bakery Daily Offerings and Pre-orders.
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
Sunflowers at Sunset at Ard's
Celebrate Summer! Catered Meal, Wine, Live Entertainment and SUNFLOWERS!
Golf
Glow Ball Night Golf
Glow Ball is held the last Saturday of each month thru September.
Begins at dusk
$20- Night golf, glow ball to keep, hot dog
$15- Night golf, return glow ball, hot dog
$10- Night golf, bring your own glow ball, hot dog
History & Heritage
Historic Millersburg Ferry Reopens
Nestled in the mountains of central Pennsylvania, just along the Susquehanna River, lies the last known wooden double stern-wheel paddle boats still in operation in the United States: the Millersburg Ferry Boats. With a fleet of two boats, The Roaring Bull V and The Falcon III, the Millersburg Ferry Boats are the only ferries still in service along the whole 464-mile-long Susquehanna River.
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!
Middlecreek Valley Antique Association Fall Machinery Show
Featuring antique tractors, gas engines, steam engines, and other related farm equipment, displays and demonstrations, flea market and craft vendors, live entertainment, tractor pulls, great food and more! STILL ON SCHEDULE - FINAL DECISION TO BE MADE AUGUST 4
In-Store Promotions and Sales
Selinsgrove Farmers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week
August 08, 2020
| In-Store Promotions and Sales
Selinsgrove Farmers Market Celebrates Farmers Markets’ Resiliency for National Farmers Market Week
Just for Kids
Bloomsburg Children's Museum 2020 Summer Camps
It is never too early to start thinking about summer and with the summer camp season just around the corner it's time to register your children for Bloomsburg Children's Museum camps!
Summer Camps at the Lewisburg Children's Museum
Who's ready for summer adventure fun? Join LCM for a summer of learning, imagination, and play. Weekly themed camps are available for children of all ages.
Blue Star Museums at the Lewisburg Children's Museum
Free admission for active military members and their families through the summer from May 16, 2020, Armed Forces Day to Monday, September 7, 2020, Labor Day at the Lewisburg Children's Museum.
Virtual Backyard Adventure Camp
During this camp will take a closer look at what's happening in our own backyards!
NED Talks & Live Stream Bird Nest
Dive head first into the discovery and exploration of the world around us with NED Talks! And get an up close and personal look inside bird nests through Ned Smith Live Vest Streams!
Wild for Salmon Heads to Alaska for Fishing
Learn about salmon fishing in Alaska with Wild for Salmon Fishermen
Summer Fun with the LCM & Reopening Information
Closed. We are reopening soon! Members are invited to join us for a Member only reopening July 23-25. We will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 29. In the meantime, enjoy our outdoor PopUp Play Courtyard Edition activities. LCM Member? Check out Member Monday activities.
Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art Summer Camps
Join us as we discover our world together! At the Ned Smith Center’s acclaimed Summer Camps, campers will not only experience authentic connections with nature, but with each other as well!
Dog Days of Summer at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum
Beat the heat and come to the Bloomsburg Children's Museum for special summer themed crafts.
Millbrook Playhouse Summer Camps
MILLBROOK SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS ARE BACK, and we would love to bring the joys of theatre to your child. All camps are being conducted in accordance with current State and CDC guidelines, which are subject to frequent change.
Union County Public Library Programming
Children's Programs and Online Content
Summer Riding Day Camp at Summer Breeze Stables
Each summer, Summer Breeze Stables offers a day camp that teaches horsemanship and horse care for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders ages 5 to 15.
Preschool Pirate Camp
Preschool campers will enjoy make-and-take pirate projects, searching for buried treasure, and learning about underwater creatures and sailing the high seas through action-packed storytime, games, and pretend pirate play.
American Girl Camp
Campers ages 6-12 with their dolls (any kind of doll or stuffed animal) will discover adventures a-plenty in this camp full of miniature projects and friendship.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum 35th Birthday Bash
August 15, 2020
| Just for Kids
Join us for a fun filled day of entertainment with games, live music, birthday cake and party hats!
Back-to-School Community Fireworks
August 21, 2020
| Just for Kids
Celebrate the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year at the Community Fireworks display at Penn View Bible Institute at 7:00 PM.
Critter Connections at the Elias Center
August 22, 2020
| Just for Kids
Returning to the Elias Center, kid favorite Mike and Caryn enjoy sharing their fascinating snakes, lizards, turtles, rabbits, guinea pigs and insects with people of all ages.
Celebrate Peach Month at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum
August 22, 2020
| Just for Kids
Join us as we celebrate peach month! Learn all about these delicious fruits while learning some new recipes as well. Free with regular admission.
Bat Weekend at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum
August 29, 2020
| Just for Kids
Join us as we celebrate bat weekend! Come learn about the bat species in Pennsylvania and where you might be able to spot them. Free with regular admission.
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 Summer Concert Series
The Rudy Gelnett Summer Music is back again this year! Visit the Selinsgrove commons each Thursday and enjoy beautiful music from some of the valley's best musicians!
Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art Amphitheater Summer Concerts
Abbreviated DeSoto Amphitheater Summer Schedule: Still Surfin' A Beach Boys Tribute (8/1) Ann Kerstetter Band (8/8) Shotgunn (8/29)
Ann Kerstetter Band
August 06, 2020
| Live Music
The Rudy Gelnett Summer Music is back again this year! Visit the Selinsgrove commons and enjoy beautiful music from some of the valley's best musicians!
Grand Legends on Stage at the Millbrook Playhouse
Join us on a wild ride through pop, rock, country hits and show tunes!
Miscellaneous
T & D's Cats of the World 2020 Season Opens
With restrictions lifted T & D's Cats of the World will open for the 2020 season with precautions in place due to COVID-19.
USA Softball of PA Offers Drills, Activities, & Tips
Find At-Home-Drills narrated by the USA National team, an activity book full of items to complete, Tips and Skills for players, plus savings on Franklin gear. Connect with USA Softball Team Members. Get expert advice for coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and more.
Susquehanna University Commencement (postponed)
August 09, 2020
| Miscellaneous
New Commencement Date Announced
Little League Baseball World Series (Cancelled until 2021)
Little League® Cancels 2020 World Series and Region Tournaments: Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Little League International has made the difficult and disappointing decision to cancel its World Series and Region Tournaments for first time in organization history; commits approximately $1.2 million in support to local leagues
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.
Lincoln Caverns Open for Its 90th Year
DISCOVER * EXPLORE * EXPERIENCE * ENJOY Pennsylvania's Family Friendly Cave! Celebrating Our 90th Season!
Weekday Day Use at Yogi at Shangri-La
Day Guests are welcome to enjoy the many amenities offered at our campground on weekdays (10am to 6pm), including our pools, SplashPad, Arcade, planned activities and gift shop.
NED Talks with the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art
Dive head first into the discovery and exploration of the world around us with NED Talks! And get an up close and personal look inside bird nests through Ned Smith Live Vest Streams!
Camping at Bald Eagle State Park Campgrounds
Camping in State Parks and Forests to Open on May 15.
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.
Owens Farm Tours (UPDATED)
Farm Tour season just around the corner! Register NOW for a fun tour on the farm! Sign-up for a Lamb Cuddle Tour, Baby Animal Tour, Intro To Beekeeping & Honey, Twilight Tour and Fall Sheep Gathering Tour or reserve a private farm tour for your group of 10 or more.
Susquehanna River Valley Community Pools
Find Updates on Community Pools Open for Swimming in 2020
Hiawatha Riverboat Cruises (Temporarily Postponed)
07/17/20 Update; The Hiawatha Daily River Cruises have been suspended effective today as directed by the recent announcements from the Pennsylvania Governor’s office. We are hopeful to resume cruises soon and will monitor the situation and make updates as soon as possible. Thank you for supporting the Hiawatha! Check website or Facebook for reopening dates.
Floating Classroom Aboard the Hiawatha
A unique outdoors-infused classroom series aboard the Hiawatha Paddleboat with Susquehanna Riverkeeper, John Zaktansky
Outdoor Learning at R. B. Winter State Park
Environmental Learning at R. B. Winter State Park
Pick-Your-Own Blueberries at Bridge Avenue Berries
THE 2020 BLUEBERRY PICKING SEASON IS OFFICIALLY OVER!!! Thank you to all of you who came out and enjoyed our farm. Enjoy your blueberries. We will have 3-pound bags of frozen blueberries and also organic fertilizer for your blueberry plants. Give us a call if you need frozen berries or fertilizer. 570-838-2188
S'Morder Mystery Weekend at Yogi at Shangri-La
Book now for this fantastic themed weekend Whodunit S'more!!
Owens Farm Twilight Tour
August 07, 2020
| Outdoor Adventure
After resting quietly in the heat of the day, the animals become active again in the evening. We'll check in on all the critters, and bring the sheep up close with the border collie.
Susquehanna Pop-Up Paddle With Lunch at The Fence Drive-In
August 08, 2020
| Outdoor Adventure
Join SGP for the Susquehanna Pop-Up Paddle! This one-day 11.5-mile float takes paddlers from Milton State Park to Shikellamy State Park with an onshore lunch stop at The Fence Drive-In.
Wild West Weekends at Yogi at Shangri-La
Gather ‘round, Cowpokes—Come on out to the Old West Roasting fire, a Covered Wagon ride, Western Photo Ops, Outdoor Games and Hoedown Fun galore!
CoRnY Weekend at Yogi at Shangri-La
Book now for this fantastic themed weekend!! Join Yogi Bear™ and Friends for a really “Corny” weekend!
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.
Campus Theatre Movie Rentals
New Releases Available for Rent
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.
Movies by Moonlight
Join us each Monday night at 8:00 pm in Downtown Lewisburg's Hufnagle Park from July 27th - September 28th for a unique outdoor moviegoing experience!
Millbrook Playhouse Presents Grand Legends
Most shows at the Millbrook Playhouse have been postponed unti lthe 2021 Season. Grand Legends!: Music from the Grand Ole Oprey to the Great White Way will be performed on the Ryan Main Stage.
Millbrook Playhouse 2020 Season UPDATE
With the health of our guests, artists, staff, and community as the paramount concern, Millbrook Playhouse has chosen to move it’s Ryan Mainstage and Poorman Cabaret 2020 season to the summer of 2021. GRAND LEGENDS! Music fro the Grand Ole Oprey to the Great White Way will still take place August 20-30.
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.
Scott Erickson In The Beer Garden
August 08, 2020
| Winery/Brewery Events
Scott Erickson will be playing solo in our beer garden. Bring your own chair.