Kids & Family
Summerfest 2022
Fairlane Avenue Park 40 S Fairlane Ave., Myerstown, PA, United StatesThis event kicks off with a 5k hosted by Lebanon Valley Family YMCA and is followed by free fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, games, food, music, fun and more!
Palmyra Greenhouse at Whirling Dervish Bakery
Whirling Dervish Bakery 50 W Main St., Annville, PA, United StatesCome out and support local businesses, artisans, and musicians at this Artisan Event hosted by Whirling Dervish Bakery & Coffeeshop. Their patio and side yard will be open, and they are hosting a number of wonderful artisans. Event will feature live music and Palmyra's very own Palmyra Greenhouse will have their flower truck there, offering […]
Mt. Gretna Heritage Festival – The Celtic Martins
Mt Gretna Tabernacle Third St. & Glossbrenner Ave., Mt. Gretna, PA, United StatesThis band brings new energy to the Celtic music and dance scene, featuring Irish and American fiddle tunes, along with numerous Irish step dance routines. The band consists of the award-winning, fiddling Martin sisters, Emily, Melissa, and Christy, along with their brothers, Brian on drums and guitar, and Zach on fiddle, dad, Nelson, on guitar, […]
Gretna Theatre Kids Series – Pinkalicious
Gretna Theatre 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mt. Gretna, United StatesBased on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, this is the tale of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for […]
Mt. Gretna Kids Program – Tennis Clinic
Tennis Clinic. The Mount Gretna Tennis Club is offering a free kid’s clinic with instructor Cliff Batz. We have extra racquets and will supply balls. Wear sneakers and bring water. Please call (717) 679-0707 to preregister.
Mother Nature’s Miracles
Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick 3283 Pinch Rd, Mt. Gretna, PA, United StatesRyan "The Bug Man" Bridge will show you how much you love bugs - you just don't know it yet! With insects galore for you to meet, you'll learn about their fascinating lives and be amazed at their colors, shapes, sizes, and differences. You'll get a chance to hold a live insect or related creature, […]
Batz Farm – Baby Goat “Snuggle n’ Stuff”
Batz Farm 45 Bullfrog Road, Grantville, PA, United StatesFor their last big shindig of the season, they are hosting a Build a Best Friend Baby Goat! Snuggle baby goats and stuff a plush goat! There will also be a food stand, corn box, reptile show, Wally the Gator, and a fun craft!
Tennis Camp (ages 6-8)
Coleman Memorial ParkTennis Camp for kids ages 6-8 in at Coleman Memorial Park.
Tennis Camp (ages 9-11)
Coleman Memorial ParkTennis camp for ages 9-11 at Coleman Memorial Park.
Mt. Gretna Kids Programs – Fairy Tale Morning & Ice Cream Breakfast
Storytime followed by a parade. Please accompany children ages 10 and under.
Gretna Theatre Kids Series – Jeff Boyer’s Big Bubble Bonanza
Gretna Theatre 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mt. Gretna, United StatesBubble rainbows with people inside. Audience members making volcano bubbles! Gigantic bubbles that blow their own bubbles? See the newest, funniest, zany spectacular from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Jeff engages and delights audiences of […]
Tennis Camp (ages 12-14)
Coleman Memorial ParkTennis camp for ages 9-11 at Coleman Memorial Park.
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown GapTour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown GapTour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Gretna Music 4 Kids – What Sounds Better?
Mt Gretna PlayhouseHow has music changed over time? Violinist Ariel, violinist Jordan, and pianist Wynona show how music from the past differs from music today and what music of the future may sound like. Ariel will also share the evolution of Navajo music. Stay after to meet the musicians, make a musical Navajo toy, and more.
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown GapTour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown GapTour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Can A Violin Order a Pizza?
Mt Gretna PlayhouseWhat can music say? Composer-pianist Bruce Adolphe, the Bill Nye of classical music, and friends perform an interactive concert that proves kids are insightful and great listeners! Mixing improvisation, storytelling, fairy tales, and original pieces, Bruce (Director of Family Programs at NYC's Lincoln Center) will have kids enchanted and engaged. Stay after to meet the […]
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Mr. Music Sing-Alongs for Families
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. Gretna Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. GretnaIf you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS encourages everyone to sing along with him as he performs favorite children's songs and original tunes. In partnership with Chautauqua Summer Programs.
Gretna Theatre Kids Series – Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
Gretna Theatre 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mt. Gretna, United StatesBased on the hit books by Mo Willems, an elephant named Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald is always worried about their friendship, but Piggie is not worried at all. But when they are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, who LOVE to have fun, their friendship is put to the test […]