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Events in the Susquehanna River Valley
Arts & Museum Exhibits
"Welcome Home" Exhibit at the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art (Temporarily Closed)
View the art of Naturalist Ned Smith as well as fine art by regional and local artists.
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.
Naomi Savage: Stretching the Limits of Photography
MAB is thrilled to present a retrospective exhibition of works by Naomi Savage(1927-2005). Virtual Edition Art Talk with Francis M. Nauman: A Discussion of the life and work of Naomi Savage
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
Exchange Gallery "Mask & Carry"
"Mask Up" Open Call for Artists, Gallery Exhibit and Sale
Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Second Saturdays Gardening Series
Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Montour and Northumberland Counties offer the Second Saturday Gardening Series, a winter gardening webinar series.
SBDC Webinars & News
The Bucknell University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides entrepreneurs with the education, information and consulting services they need to build successful businesses. **SBDC services continue via phone, email and webinar. Check website for COVID-19 information, upcoming webinars and loan assistance programs
Succulent Class at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum
December 04, 2020
| Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Join Whitenight's Greenhouse to create your own centerpiece perfect for all your events! This class is perfect for adults and kids!
Wreath-Making Workshop (Ned Smith Center Temporarily Closed)
December 05, 2020
| Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
The Ned Smith Center may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. Due to the possibility of being exposed, the NSCNA wants to err on the side of caution. The Ned Smith Center offices, galleries and gift shop will be closed until December 1st. Please follow us on social media or check our website at nedsmithcenter.org for up to the minute updates on our discovery series, events and entertainment schedules that have been affected by the Covid-19 Virus Pandemic.
Food & Drink
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. Plus Thanksgiving to Go!
History & Heritage
Taber Museum Holiday Events
Holiday Exhibit, Preview and Ornament Sale,
Taber Museum Coffee Hour: Quilts
December 10, 2020
| History & Heritage
The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will hold a Coffee Hour on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 10:00am featuring author and quiltmaker Wendy Etzel speaking on her extraordinary quilts.
Holiday Happenings
2020 Holiday Shop Local Shopping Pass
Print the Susquehanna River Valley 2020 Holiday Shop Local Shopping Pass or keep a copy on your phone to present at checkout. The pass can be used again and again for savings throughout November & December.
Celebrate the Season in Selinsgrove
Holiday Passport, Late Shoppers Night and Stocking Stuffer
Jeremy Miller's Of Christmas & Catechism: The 12 Days of Christmas
This collection of 12 paintings engages the uncertain past of a beloved carol and seeks to create a synthesis between frivolity and faith while uncovering the heart of Christmas.
Joy Through the Grove – A Drive Through Christmas Light Display
On November 27 through January 3, we’re launching our newest season of fun! Joy Through the Grove – A driving Christmas light display.
Lincoln Caverns Santa's Little Helpers Gift Store and Visits with Santa
GIFT MEMORABLE...GIFT UNIQUE Affordable ONLINE Gift Store for Young Shoppers at Lincoln Caverns - Santa's Little Helpers Gift Shop Plus Santa Visits in the Cave
Holiday Sights and Lights
Cave Lantern Tours, Prospector Pete's Merry Maze, Food Trucks, Light Displays, Gift Item Specials, Chainsaw Carving and Displays
Wreath Decorating Contest
Get creative for Mount Carmel Farmers Market's wreath decorating contest!!
Christmas Village at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course
Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Christmas Village! Photos with Santa, Christmas Tree Sales, Taste of Knoebels food trucks, Nickle Plate signature food & drink specials, a Knoebels "Pop-up" Gift Shop, charming outdoor Christmas displays and more!
Milton Model Train Museum Christmas Season Open House CANCELLED
The Holiday Open House is cancelled this year due to the rapidly rising cases of the Covid 19 virus. We has seen a dramatic increase in cases recently and have made the hard decision to cancel this season. This was not taken lightly or without much sadness but it is our responsibility to protect the health of our members and the visitors that attend our open houses. Given our space constrictions it would be very difficult to maintain safety during this outbreak. Again we are very sad to make this decision but hope for a much better 2021. Keep safe and try to have a Happy Thanksgiving
BTE Tree Fest
BTE TreeFest is a Bloomsburg-area holiday event during which the public is invited to view dozens of Christmas trees decorated by local organizations sponsored by local businesses and individuals. The trees, donated by local growers, are decked out in accord with unique themes that reflect inspiring, and often amusing, takes on Christmas and winter-holiday traditions. At the end of the festival, all trees are donated to local needy families.
Santa Breakfasts at Yogi at Shangri-La (CANCELLED)
Unfortunately, due to COVID concerns Santa will be quarantining at the North Pole until Dec. 24 and is unable to visit this month at Yogi at Shangri-La.
Weis Center Presents Virtual Holiday Performance: Manual Cinema's "A Christmas Carol"
December 05, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
In this world premiere online event created for audiences of all ages, interdisciplinary performance collective Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’s holiday classic with a visually inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home.
Community Arts Center Christmas Spectacular
December 05, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
In an attempt to keep this event safe for the community, the 14th Annual Spectacular has become a drive-thru experience by vehicle only. At 10:00 am on December 5th cars can start lining up on 4th street in front of the Community Arts Center building to get a goodie bag for their kid(s) and enjoy a few socially distanced Christmas festivities, including a visit from the big man himself, Santa Claus!
Holiday Market at the Lewisburg Farmer's Market
December 05, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
Catch the holiday spirit and cross some names off your holiday shopping list with unique and special items from over 100 local artists, crafters and resellers!
Holiday Arts & Crafts Market at the Cellars
December 05, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
Holiday Art Open House and Pop-Up Shop
Mifflinburg Chirstkindl Market (CANCELLED with Online Content Available)
Watch for online Christkindl experiences including links to craft and food vendors to make purchases of gifts and food items as well as offering links to online performances by some of our popular performers.
Penn View Christmas Musical
Celebrate Christ’s birth with an evening of music, pageantry, and drama.
Christmas in Mifflinburg
The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, MHRA & the Gutelius House have come together to present 'Christmas in Mifflinburg!'
Community Theatre League Christmas Concert
Join the CTL family in celebrating the season with your favorite songs and stories! Tickets available for limited live show and live simulcast.
Holiday Train Display at the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the 2020 Holiday Train Display at the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau is cancelled due to Coronavirus.
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Community Theatre League
Christmastime is here, and so is the Peanuts gang! Based on the television special, this Christmas classic is perfect entertainment for the whole family. Through a pageant and a spindly tree, Charlie Brown and friends bring the holiday spirit back to life and discover the true meaning of Christmas, in a show full of fun and heart.
Santa Breakfast II
December 12, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
Bring the family out for a Breakfast with Santa and Cookie Decorating. We’ll be making and delivering holiday cards to the Bears while they sleep, and we may even peek into the Bear Den to see if it is ready for Santa…. Shhhh!
Holiday Pet Pawrade and Fireside Chats with Santa
December 12, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
Festively dress your pet for a parade around the Warming House then join us by the fire for crafts, music, hot cocoa and visits with Santa! This will be an outdoor event with masks and social distancing!
Candlelight Service at Historic Warrior Run Church (CANCELLED)
December 12, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
Beautiful Candlelight Service held at the historic Warrior Run Church. Dress warmly and enjoy cookies and warm mulled cider after the service.
Weis Center Presents Virtual Holiday Performance: Manual Cinema's "A Christmas Carol"
December 13, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
In this world premiere online event created for audiences of all ages, interdisciplinary performance collective Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’s holiday classic with a visually inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home.
Weis Center Presents Virtual Holiday Performance: Manual Cinema's "A Christmas Carol"
December 17, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
In this world premiere online event created for audiences of all ages, interdisciplinary performance collective Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’s holiday classic with a visually inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home.
CTL Presents It's a Wonderful Life Live on Zoom
This Christmas classic is one of the greatest films of all time, now coming to life via Zoom!
Watson Inn Annual Ugly Sweater Party
December 18, 2020
| Holiday Happenings
Music, laughter, drink specials and caroling! Plus the Ugly Sweater Contest!
In-Store Promotions and Sales
Holiday Shop Local Shopping Pass
Print the Susquehanna River Valley 2020 Holiday Shop Local Shopping Pass or keep a copy on your phone to present at checkout. The pass can be used again and again for savings throughout November & December.
Muncy Historical Society Virtual Artists Exhibition and Sale
Join Us for Muncy Historical Society's "Virtual" Artists Exhibition & Sale a holiday shopping experience through November 30, 2020
Downtown Lewisburg Holiday Shopping and Events
Lewisburg invites you to celebrate the holidays in festive, quaint and welcoming downtown shops and restaurants.
Sunday Crafters in the Speakeasy at Whispering Oaks Vineyard
Pick up your wine for the holidays & a few unique gifts hand crafted by local artisans while you are at it!
Bucknell Golf Club Logo Apparel Sale
40% off all Bucknell Golf Course and Bucknell University logo apparel and 10% off all other logo merchandise
20% OFF Sale - Black Friday + Small Biz Saturday + Cyber Monday at Pompeii Street Soap
Join us for our annual Black Friday + Small Business Saturday + Cyber Monday Sale! It's the perfect opportunity to get some of those items crossed off of your holiday shopping list!
Small Business Saturday Coupon for Lincoln Caverns Santa's Little Helpers Gift Store
GIFT MEMORABLE...GIFT UNIQUE Affordable ONLINE Gift Store for Young Shoppers at Lincoln Caverns - Santa's Little Helpers Gift Shop Plus Santa Visits in the Cave
Lewisburg Shopping Pass
Use the Downtown Lewisburg Holiday Shopping Pass at Participating Merchants for 15% off of one item.
Graci's Flowers & Gifts Holiday Discounts
Small Business Saturday - Get 20% off your entire purchase AND MORE! Late Shopper's Night - 15% off your entire purchase from 5pm - 10pm.
Tastecraft Cafe ShopSmol Online
Tastecraft Cafe is now shipping macarons & more! Visit our new ShopSmol online store and plan your Holiday gift order from Tastecraft!
Just for Kids
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!
NED Talks
Although the Ned Smith Center is TEMPORARILY CLOSED you can still dive head first into discovery and exploration of the world around us with NED Talks from the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art.
Treasure Castle Playland Reopening!
Clean, safe, fun, family environment! New hours Monday through Saturday, 10am-3pm.
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 West End Library
Find out what's happening for children this month at the West End Library.
Children's Programming at the Herr Memorial Library
Find out what's happening this month at the Herr Memorial Library.
Museum-at-Home: Gingerbread Extravaganza
Sweet treats and family memories are on their way during the LCM’s Museum-at-Home Gingerbread Extravaganza and contest.
CAST After School Theatre Classes REGISTER NOW
Register now for classes in the theatre arts for young performers of all ages!
Lewisburg Children's Museum (LCM) Upcoming Programs
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.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Programming
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Fall Programming
Weis Center Presents Virtual Holiday Performance: Manual Cinema's "A Christmas Carol"
In this world premiere online event created for audiences of all ages, interdisciplinary performance collective Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’s holiday classic with a visually and musically inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home.
Fraktur Workshop
December 12, 2020
| Just for Kids
The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting a workshop for children focusing on the colonial craft of fraktur.
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.
Susquehanna Valley Chorale Virtual Performance
Susquehanna Valley Chorale Releases a Free, Online Virtual Performance of Blowin’ in The Wind, from A Dylan Oratorio.
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.
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!
Dirty Santa 2-Wheel Toy Run at Famous Reading Outdoors
December 06, 2020
| Outdoor Adventure
Theatre, Cinema & Dance Events
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.
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!
Community Theatre League 2020-2021 Season
Williamsport Community Theatre League Brings Broadway Quality Plays, Musicals & Concerts to Central PA
Weis Center for the Performing Arts Performances (Updated)
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.
Lewisburg’s Campus Theatre Temporarily Closes Update 11.2020
In light of the recent surge in positive COVID-19 cases, and the dire projections and warnings from the CDC and PA Department of Health about increases through the end of the year, The Campus Theatre Board has made the difficult decision to temporarily close, effective immediately. “We will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments and stay in close communication with regional and state health agencies. The health and safety of our community is a top priority, and it’s important for us to do all we can to stop the spread of this virus,” said Executive Director, Scotta Magnelli. In the meantime, people can stay connected to the theatre online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website: www.Campustheatre.org.
Campus Theatre New Releases
Jingle Bell Rocks Rare Exports
Weis Center Presents Virtual Holiday Performance: Manual Cinema's "A Christmas Carol"
In this world premiere online event created for audiences of all ages, interdisciplinary performance collective Manual Cinema takes on Charles Dickens’s holiday classic with a visually inventive adaptation made to broadcast directly to your home. Three show dates - Dec. 5, 13 & 17.
Winery/Brewery Events
Events at Fero Vineyard & Winery
Join Friends at Fero Winery for workshops and wine
Trivia Night at Rusty Rail Brewing Co.
Trivia Night is back at Rusty Rail Brewing! Join us every Tuesday night for FUN!Sign up at 6 pm. Runs 6:30 - 8 pm. Every Tuesday night. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Giveaways with bonus questions. Discounted app specials.
Brunch at Nomad Distilling Co.
Nomad Distilling Company invites you to brunch - menu updated weekly for freshest ingredients - Sundays from 10am-2pm through Dec. 20.
Weekends at Three Beards - Food Trucks and Beer!
Every Saturday Grab some Great Grub & Beer at Three Beards! Weekends just got BETTER!