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Events in the Susquehanna River Valley
Arts & Museum Exhibits
"Art Grows on the Farm"
The Exchange Gallery and Rohrbach's Farm Market, Bakery and Barn Loft invite you to come out to the farm and make art!
Samek Art Museum Exhibit: Howard Tran: Tổ Tiên
Tran’s artwork traces his journey as a Chinese Vietnamese American immigrant.
Milton Model Train Museum Open House
The Milton Model Train Museum will be open from 5-8 pm the first Friday of every month through October 1 during Milton's First Friday Festivals.
Vaughn Spann: Lineage
Vaughn Spann: Lineage is the first museum exhibition of the artist’s abstract paintings. It will feature a wide range of works from Spann’s ongoing series of Rainbows, Dalmations, Xs, and Flags.
Gallery Exhibit: Heather Sheehan's SHARPLESS, MARGARET
Heather Sheehan is an American artist who lives and works in Cologne, Germany. Her works combine elements of sculpture, installation, performance, video, and black and white photography with text in order to explore complex individual mythologies.
Gallery Exhibit: Commonplace Attachments: Artistic Practice During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Gallery exhibition features painting, photography and video. Image: Geandy Pavón, Day 29: Ochun, 2020, color photograph.
"Haunting The Exchange"
Halloween has come early to the Exchange Gallery this year with another exciting show: "Haunting The Exchange" has almost 100 pieces by 41 artists from eight Pennsylvania counties as well as Virginia and Arizona. *
Open Calls for Entries
"Cash & Carry" returns in 2021. Work due November 21 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
21 for 21
An exhibit of expressive figurative paintings
Milton Art Bank Fall 2021 Book Release
MIKE BIDLO: NOT MARSDEN HARTLEY - Printed on the occasion of Mike Bidlo: NOT MARSDEN HARTLEY at MAB. With essays by Debra Bricker Balken and Brice Brown. Other MAB BOOKS fall 2021 releases: Heather Sheehan: SHARPLESS, MARGARET, The Ledger of Charles North and Trevor Winkfield: En Face Brice Brown: HOMUNCULUS
Milton Art Bank Poetry Book Release
Charles North and Trevor Winkfield: "En Face" MAB Books presents a highlight from our fall 2021 releases.
Lewisburg Arts Council Members Show
Mixed media art show at Gallery 255
"Art Grows on the Farm" Exhibits
The Exchange Gallery and Rohrbach's Farm Market, Bakery and Barn Loft presents an exhibition of the work -- "Art Grows on the Farm"
Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Discovery Series at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Arts
Join us at the Center for our Discovery Series programming targeted to families and adults. We host a wide variety of events from art workshops, to citizen science programs, to hands-on nature experiences.
Seavey Reading Series with Critically Acclaimed Poet Eric Tran
September 28, 2021
| Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Critically Acclaimed Poet to Present Reading
Claritas Distinguished Lecture in the Sciences
October 05, 2021
| Demonstrations, Lectures, Workshops
Columbia University Biochemist to Deliver Lecture on Gene Editing
Festivals & Fairs
Eagles Mere Events on the Green
Bi-Planes, Trains, Automobiles and Motorcycles Show: Oct. 12. Held on Eagles Mere Historic Village Green
Bloomsburg Fair
The Bloomsburg Fair offers many exhibits such as agriculture, horticulture, needlework, livestock, poulty, rabbit, flowers, an Antique Farm Machinery Museum, Historical Restored One Room Schoolhouse, grandstand shows, lots of local food stands, games, rides and much more.
Bloomsburg Fair Grandstand Events
The 2021 Bloomsburg Fair is almost here! Secure your seats to the Grandstand events now! You don't want to miss this...
Mifflinburg Oktoberfest
German music and dancers, festival and German foods, imported beer from Germany, and German style wines.
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Ard's Farm Fall Craft Show
October 03, 2021
| Festivals & Fairs
Join our many talented vendors at Ard’s Farm for our Fall Craft Show!
Covered Bridge and Arts Festival (location change)
More than 385 crafters and over 38 food vendors! Handmade Crafts • Turned & Carved Wood • Textiles • Jewelry • Photography • Paintings • Pottery • Decor for Every Holiday • New & Repurposed Primitives Location change to Bloomsburg Fair Grounds
Lewisburg Fall Festival
October 09, 2021
| Festivals & Fairs
Food, Drinks, Craft Vendors, Music, Children's Activities, Woolly Worm Winter Weather Prognostication, Bike Rodeo
Keepers of the Flame Music & Arts Festival
Susquehanna Valley Event Center is excited to present a festive weekend of music and fellowship
Food & Drink
Forest House Hotel Benefit Weekend and Motorcycle Ride
Join us to support Matt, Mel, and the Forest House employees. All day events Saturday and Sunday include live local bands, Big Daddy, Chinese auctions, 50/50, motorcycle run, quoits, cornhole, kids activities, and more! Overnight camping is available as well as local vendors and food trucks.
Tribute Quartet In Concert
October 07, 2021
| Food & Drink
Make reservations for dinner and a concert with Tribute Quartet, a multi-award winning and multi-Dove Award nominated male quartets in gospel music.
The Everly Brothers Experience Featuring the Zmed Brothers
October 22, 2021
| Food & Drink
The Everly Brothers Experience at Country Cupboard - Tickets to the show or tickets to the show plus buffet dinner package are available.
Halloween Festivities
"Haunting the Exchange"
Halloween has come early to the Exchange Gallery this year with another exciting show. "Haunting The Exchange" has almost 100 pieces by 41 artists from eight Pennsylvania counties as well as Virginia and Arizona.
Ghosts & Goblins at Lincoln Caverns
Pennsylvania’s ULTIMATE Haunted EXPERIENCE TRIPLE TERROR – TRIPLE FUN in the CAVES & thru the WOODS. Saturday Daytime Family Tours: HAUNTED CAVE, NATURAL CAVE, LEGENDS TRAIL & HAYRIDE! EVENING TERROR TOURS:HAUNTED CAVE, HAUNTED TRAIL & HAUNTED HAYRIDE! GHOSTS & GOBLINS FUN PAK TOUR FOR GROUPS
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)
Punkin' Chunkin' Festival to be held at Bald Eagle State Park
October 16, 2021
| Halloween Festivities
Please come join us for a day of fun at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard, Pennsylvania. Attractions include craft vendors, food vendors, hay rides, mini punkin' chunkers for the public to launch and of course, large trebuchets and cannons shooting pumpkins into the lake!
Selinsgrove Halloween Parade
October 19, 2021
| Halloween Festivities
Join us for an evening of fun and plenty of sweet treats for the kids!
“The Haunted Barn of Tallman Hollow”
“The Haunted Barn of Tallman Hollow”, a family friendly event for all ages, features a ‘haunted barn’, hayrides, horseback riding, vendors, live DJ and refreshments. 2021 Dates: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22-24 and 29-31
History & Heritage
Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Open for Tours
The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum preserves the only intact 19th century carriage factory in the United States plus a buggy maker's home, buggy showroom and modern visitor center with permanent and changing exhibits, hands-on workbench and videos.
Buffalo Valley Antique Machinery Association Fall Show
Craft and Flea Market Vendors, Antique Tractor Display, Antique Car Display, Antique Gas Engine Display, Antique Tractor Pulls, Wheat Thrashing Demonstration
Warrior Run-Fort Freeland Heritage Days
Enjoy two full days of colonial foods, demonstrations, crafts, and lectures that will help visitors of all ages better understand the lives of the early settlers in the Warrior Run area.
The First Reconstruction: Black Politics in America from the Revolution to the Civil War
October 23, 2021
| History & Heritage
Van Gosse, Professor of History and Chair of Africana Studies, Franklin and Marshall College, will lead a discussion on his meticulously-researched book "The First Reconstruction: Black Politics in America from the Revolution to the Civil War"
In-Store Promotions and Sales
September Special | 20% OFF Milk & Honey Products
Save 20% on Milk & Honey products throughout the month of September! No coupon code needed, discount automatically applied.
Patriotic Buntings Sale at the Emporium
All sizes American Buntings are on sale this month. There are solid and tea-stained to choose from. Stop in and enjoy all the new fall items that are arriving.
Poe's New & Used Bookstore Get Lit Night!
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.
Milton Model Train Museum Open House
The Milton Model Train Museum will be open from 5-8 pm the first Friday of every month through October 1 during Milton's First Friday Festivals.
Lykens Valley Children's Museum Explores Things that GO!
"Learning On The Go" at Lykens Valley Children's Museum - Explore all things that GO!
Toddler Time at LCM
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.
Union County Libraries' Programming for Children and Teens
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. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Bloomsburg Children's Museum Programming
The Bloomsburg Children's Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming programs. The Children’s Museum is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Design a Snowboard Contest
See your original artwork on a Gilson Snowboard. Submit your design to the Lewisburg Children's Museum to be eligible to win a Gilson Snowboard and a behind the scenes experience to create your board.
LCM ex-STREAM Saturdays
Drop in on Saturdays between the hours of 10:30am - 12:30pm for some hands on ex-STREAM fun!
Floating Classroom with Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper
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!
Little Nature Artists Classes
Our littlest artists will have the opportunity to let their creativity shine in this preschool aged nature themed art class.
Programming at the Lewisburg Children's Museum
Programming, New Hours, Classes, Community Events and Other EXCITING News
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.
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.
After School Nature Adventures
Program includes daily snack, homework help and/or tutoring before participating in a guided nature lesson.
Nature Explorations
Children will create, discover and explore in nature with infusions of mathematics, social studies, literacy, science, creative arts and more! On Wednesdays, GTS Youth Theatre will join us to incorporate a puppet show and dramatic play to our program.
Kids Night at the Museum
October 08, 2021
| Just for Kids
Kids ages 6 to 12 years old are invited to explore exhibits, experience special programming, and enjoy a pizza dinner and movie.
Nature's Explorers at Dale's Ridge: Reading and Making Maps
October 09, 2021
| Just for Kids
Stream Study Saturday
October 16, 2021
| Just for Kids
Join a National Geographic Educator and Environmental Educator from the Union County Conservation District as they lead children in an interactive outdoor learning adventure on stream ecosystems and the many aquatic organisms that live within them.
Superhero Saturday
October 23, 2021
| Just for Kids
Join the Heroes Alliance at the Bloomsburg Children's Museum for games, crafts, and Superhero photo opportunities!
Live Music
Shamokin Music in the Park
Stop at your favorite eatery. Grab some drinks and dinner and head to the Kehler Memorial Park for live music!
Selinsgrove's Rudy Gelnett Summer Music Series
Live music in the Commons, Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Dinner Concerts at Country Cupboard
Dinner concerts and shows are returning to Country Cupboard. Tickets available now!
2021 Music in the Park throughout the Susquehanna River Valley
Celebrate life in the Susquehanna River Valley with friends and family in a lovely local park with live music and good food. View the schedule of live music in towns throughout the River Valley.
An Evening with Cabinet under the Stars
October 02, 2021
| Live Music
Susquehanna Valley Event Center is excited to present An evening with Cabinet! • PSYCHEDELIC ROOTS/ROCK • FOLK/GRASS • Full band; 3 sets
Mavis Staples (Rhythm & Blues)
October 28, 2021
| Live Music
“I’m the messenger,” Mavis said on the eve of her 80th birthday. “That’s my job — it has been for my whole life — and I can’t just give up while the struggle’s still alive. We’ve got more work to do, so I’m going to keep on getting stronger and keep on delivering my message every single day.”
Miscellaneous
First Fridays in Milton PA
First Friday events in Milton's historic downtown draw curious crowds eager to explore participating shops, bars and restaurants. Visitors can check out art exhibits, shop special sales, enjoy food and drink deals, hear live music and more!
Outdoor Adventure
Fishing: Opening Days, Event Program Dates, Trout Stocking Schedule
Fishing in the Susquehanna River Valley!
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.
Hiawatha Riverboat Cruises
Visit the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat, one of the most popular attractions in Central Pennsylvania! Enjoy a relaxing hour-long cruise on the Susquehanna River. Through narration and music, hear the story of the Hiawatha and learn the rich history of the early days along the river. Or attend a specialty cruise.
unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley
A Premier Raw Road Adventure through the forests & farms of Central Pennsylvania: unpavedpennsylvania.com
Knoebels Amusement Resort's Special Events 2021
America's Largest Free-Admission Amusement Park Make new memories the old fashioned way with classic rollercoasters, kid-friendly rides, swimming, camping, golf and attractions for the whole family! Located in Central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley.
Lincoln Caverns Adventures
Lincoln Caverns, where science, adventure & discovery are NATURALLY FUN, offers a memorable experience for visitors of all ages. Cavern Tours - Panning for REAL gems - Nature Trails & Picnic Spots - Gift Shop featuring RAYSTOWN ROCKS
Kohl's Stony Hill Farm Corn Maze and Hayrides 2021
Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm and Christmas Shoppe offers a Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Cannon & Pumpkin Chunkin, Life-size Lawn Games
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Ard's Farm Fall Fun and Corn Maze
Ard's is thrilled to open our Fall Fun doors once again this year! The Maze Park and pumpkin patch will be back again and we're so excited to have our famous hayrides returning to the farm!
A Walk in Penns Woods
October 02, 2021
| Outdoor Adventure
Seven Mountains Audubon will host a First Saturday Bird Walk in Penn’s Woods at RB Winter State Park
Ard's Farm Live at the Maze: Eric Sundberg
Join Ard's Farm and musician Eric Sundberg for an afternoon of tunes for the whole family!
Owens Farm Fall Sheep Gathering Tour
October 02, 2021
| Outdoor Adventure
Fall is the season to bring in the sheep for sorting into various groups to sell, keep, or breed. The border collies are essential for gathering the flock and herding them down to the handling system, a brilliantly engineered system of chutes, pens, and gates.
Susquehanna Pop-up Paddle Fall Edition
October 09, 2021
| Outdoor Adventure
Could there be a better way to relax than with the soothing sound of waves gently lapping against a kayak or paddleboard? Join the Susquehanna River Greenway for an easy 12-mile “Pop-Up Paddle” on the Susquehanna River for some aquatic downtime.
Ard's Farm Live at the Maze: Magician Richard Benninghoff
Join Ard's Farm and magician, Richard Benninghoff, for an afternoon of up-close magic for the whole family!
Famous Reading Outdoors Minersville Benefit Ride and Scavenger Hunt
October 09, 2021
| Outdoor Adventure
Famous Reading Outdoors with the support of the Minersville Borough, will be holding Schuylkill County’s very first off-road event that will welcome riders into town. Everyone will have complete access to grocery stores, taverns, restaurants, gas stations, auto parts stores, and more!
Ard's Farm Live at the Maze: Air Weavers Balloon Art
Join Ard's Farm and Air Weavers Balloon Art for an afternoon of inflatable fun!
Ard's Farm Live at the Maze: TL & KJ
Join Ard's Farm and musicians TL & KJ for an afternoon of tunes for the whole family!
Community Fossil Dig!
October 24, 2021
| Outdoor Adventure
Discover and collect fossils from a quarry containing a rich trove of ancient life.
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 to present Airness
A hilarious comedy about the competitive world of Air Guitar.
Red Sky Performance (Indigenous Contemp. Dance)
September 28, 2021
| Theatre, Cinema & Dance Events
Contemporary Indigenous Dance Comes to Weis Center. Red Sky Performance will present the work, “Trace,” a highly kinetic contemporary dance work inspired by Indigenous (Anishinaabe) sky and star stories.
Millbrook Playhouse Presents: Vanities the Musical
Follow the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond.
Air Play (Contemporary Cirque)
October 01, 2021
| Theatre, Cinema & Dance Events
The creation of husband and wife team Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone, Air Play merges their circus and street theater performance art with the sculptural artistry of Daniel Wurtzel.
Jeremiah Abiah (Jazz Vocalist)
October 06, 2021
| Theatre, Cinema & Dance Events
Jeremiah Abiah, better known as ABIAH, is a renowned singer, songwriter, celebrity vocal coach, author and producer.
Winery/Brewery Events
River Rat Brew Trail Passport 2021
The Brew Trail Passport is back with a splash! June 1 – October 31, 2021 (Pre-order your passport now). The 2021 River Rat Brew Trail Passport is bringing you some fun in the sun! This year’s Aloha! State of Mind theme will feel like a walk on the beach with the best cold brews — from your forever favorites to new discoveries.
Free Live Music and Food Trucks at Whipering Oaks Vineyard
THURSDAY NIGHT MUSIC AT WHISPERING OAKS IS BACK!! Every Thursday night we will feature live, local music from 6:30 to 9:00 PM plus a FOOD TRUCK! LIVE MUSIC pairs best with LOCAL WINE!! We hope you enjoy!! CHEERS!
Brew at the Zoo Croctoberfest
October 02, 2021
| Winery/Brewery Events
Craft beer, live music, food trucks, and crocs—there's lots to love about Croctoberfest! Receive a free souvenir tasting glass and sip on samples of craft beer and spirits from local producers
Fall Harvest Festival at Shade Mountain Winery
October 09, 2021
| Winery/Brewery Events
The annual customer appreciation festival in on this year!! Food! Music! Wine!
Annual Harvest Festival Sunday Funday at SMW
October 10, 2021
| Winery/Brewery Events
Wonderful wine + Marvelous Music + Fantastic Food = Sunday Funday
Billy Joel Tribute Band & Hot Air Balloon Glow
October 15, 2021
| Winery/Brewery Events
Kick off our Hot Air Balloon Festival with a Balloon Glow and concert with The Billy Joel Tribute Band!