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What is the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts?

What is the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts?

Learn what the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts does, why it’s important, and how the organization’s current president, Sharon Zook, went from studying clinical psychology to running an arts organization!

Ten Reasons to Attend the Music & Brew Fest

Ten Reasons to Attend the Music & Brew Fest

From live music to local craft breweries and food trucks, check out our top ten reasons on why you should attend the Music & Brew Fest on Saturday, September 21st in Coleman Memorial Park!

A Full Day of Family Fun

A Full Day of Family Fun

Play all day in the Lebanon Valley! Start your day at Coleman Memorial Park with their playground, walking paths, and bicycle playground. Next, cool off with a swim at Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach. Finish up your family fun-filled day skating at the Mt. Gretna Roller Rink!

Flora, Fauna, & Food in the Valley

Flora, Fauna, & Food in the Valley

Connect with nature in the Valley! Start your day meeting Lebanon Lilly at Visit Lebanon Valley. Then, head to the Clarence Schock Environmental Center and immerse yourself in learning and exploring their native flora and fauna. After working up an appetite, enjoy dinner at the Bluebird Inn!

Cozy Cottage Camping in the Lebanon Valley

Cozy Cottage Camping in the Lebanon Valley

Camp the Valley at Twin Grove RV Resort & Cottages! Stay in a charming cottage, complete with a front porch for sitting and fire pit for smore’s roasting. Then, explore two pools, an arcade, mini-golf and more! And when hunger calls, stop in at the camp restaurant!

Wonderful & Walkable Mount Gretna

Wonderful & Walkable Mount Gretna

Explore Mount Gretna! Start at the cutest brunch spot, Porch & Pantry. Walk along meandering paths to the historic Gretna Theatre. Stop at spots like Stacey’s Playground and the Fairy Garden. End your walking adventure with a well deserved sundae from The Jigger Shop!

Things to Do this Fall in the Lebanon Valley

Things to Do this Fall in the Lebanon Valley

Make the most of fall in the Lebanon Valley with these events and activities! Fall fairs, pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes, fall foliage… find these and more across the Valley all autumn long!

Celebrating the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show

Celebrating the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show

The Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show is celebrating it’s 50th show this year! In this blog, learn more about the 2024 art show and the inaugural Mount Gretna International Film Festival from the show’s director, Kerry Royer.

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