Kids & Family
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Drum Circle with Matthew Woodson
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. Gretna Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. GretnaIf you have a heartbeat, you can play drums. Matthew believes that, and he is on a mission to makes sure everyone else does, too. Drumming offers a great foundation for youngsters just starting out in their musical journey. Learn to use your body and basic items around your house to create music.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus – Gretna Theatre: Kids Series
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mt. Gretna, United StatesIt's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something.
4th of July Fireworks – Lebanon City
Coleman Memorial ParkEnjoy a fireworks display at 9pm in Coleman Memorial Park. Admission is free! Rain Date: July 5, 2023
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Mr. Music Mondays
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. Gretna Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. GretnaIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS Kids, aka Lenny Tepsich, encourages everyone to join in as he performs favorite children’s songs and original tunes. This is for kids and kids at heart so ages 1-100 are welcome. Stick around after to try our mish […]
Lebanon Area Fair
Lebanon Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA, United StatesLebanon Area Fair Events: Monday, July 24 Children's Day at the Fair Track: 7pm - Red Eye Rodeo Pavillion: 6:30pm - Talent Show Night Main Stage: 7pm - Uptown Band For a full Monday event schedule visit https://www.lebanonareafair.com/ It’s no surprise that the Lebanon Area Fair was voted Lebanon Valley’s Best Local Event […]
Lebanon Area Fair
Lebanon Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA, United StatesLebanon Area Fair Events: Tuesday, July 25 Senior Day at the Fair North Hall: 5pm-7pm - World's Largest Lebanon Bologna Sandwich Horse Ring: 5:30pm - Open Horse Show Track: 7pm - Lawn & Garden and Farm Stock Tractor Pull Pavillion: 7pm - Corina Rose For a full Tuesday event schedule visit https://www.lebanonareafair.com/ It’s no […]
Building the World’s Largest Lebanon Bologna Sandwich
Lebanon Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA, United StatesTAKING A BITE OUT OF HUNGER WITH THE WORLD'S LARGEST LEBANON BOLOGNA SANDWICH Visit Lebanon Valley is teaming up with local businesses to create The World’s Largest Lebanon Bologna Sandwich at the Lebanon Area Fair. Taking place from 5-7pm on Tuesday, July 25,2023, it’s going to be ‘the event of the summer’! With great taste […]
Lebanon Area Fair
Lebanon Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA, United StatesIt’s no surprise that the Lebanon Area Fair was voted Lebanon Valley’s Best Local Event by area residents; more than 50,000 attendees flock to the Fairgrounds each summer to enjoy the annual showcase of Lebanon County agriculture, great food, carnival rides, track events and live entertainment. Lebanon Area Fair Events: Wednesday, July 26 Track: […]
Lebanon Area Fair
Lebanon Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA, United StatesLebanon Area Fair Events: Thursday, July 27 Military Appreciation Day at the Fair Track: 6:30pm - Pie Eating Contest & Lebanon Bologna Toss Track: 7:00pm - Farmers Night Pavillion: 7:00pm - Country Line Dancing with DJ Chicken Nugget Main Stage: 7pm – Sapphire For a full Thursday event schedule visit https://www.lebanonareafair.com/ It’s no […]
Lebanon Area Fair
Lebanon Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA, United StatesLebanon Area Fair Events: Friday, July 28 Track: 7pm - Arena Tough Trucks Pavillion: 5:00pm - Sounds of Charles LEE Pavillion: 8:00pm - Addie Grace Main Stage: 7pm – The Jess Zimmerman Band For a full Friday event schedule visit https://www.lebanonareafair.com/ It’s no surprise that the Lebanon Area Fair was voted Lebanon Valley’s Best […]
Lebanon Area Fair
Lebanon Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA, United StatesLebanon Area Fair Events: Saturday, July 29 Track: 7:30pm - Demolition Derby Pavillion: 7:00pm - Damaskus Road Band Main Stage: 7:00pm – Flamin' Dick & the Hot Rods 10pm - Lebanon Area Fair Firework Display For a full Saturday event schedule visit https://www.lebanonareafair.com/ It’s no surprise that the Lebanon Area Fair was voted Lebanon […]
Marian & Friends Ventriloquist – Gretna Theatre: Kids Series
Mt. Gretna PlayhouseNo longer a full-time teacher, Marian devotes herself to her family and her growing ventriloquist business. She performs at a variety of venues, including school assemblies and Artist in Residence programs, festivals, churches, and private and corporate events. Both children and adults are amazed at the variety of characters she uses in her shows: from […]
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Mr. Music Mondays
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. Gretna Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. GretnaIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands! Mr. Music of Pennsylvania PBS Kids, aka Lenny Tepsich, encourages everyone to join in as he performs favorite children’s songs and original tunes. This is for kids and kids at heart so ages 1-100 are welcome. Stick around after to try our mish […]
The Life & Slimes of Marc Summers – Gretna Theatre
Mt Gretna PlayhouseMarc Summers is an icon of a generation. You may know him from his time hosting Nickelodeon's Double Dare and Food Network's Unwrapped, or as the Producer of hists like Dinner: Impossible and Restaurant: Impossible, but now you get the chance to meet the real Marc Summers - a man who's led a fascinating life […]
Curious George: The Golden Meatball – Gretna Theatre Kids Series
Mt. Gretna PlayhouseAll You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping […]
Animal Tracks & Traces – DCNR, Swatara State Park
Swatara State ParkPlay detective and explore the world of wildlife tracking. While most of our native mammals lead secretive nocturnal lives as they hunt for food and hide from predators, they often leave behind clues of their activities that observant nature enthusiasts can discover. After you can observe the skulls and furs of common PA mammals while […]
Salamander Safari – DCNR, Swatara State Park
Swatara State Park"The cool wet area around our creek is perfect salamander habitat, meet at the Trout Run trailhead for an evening salamander search! We’ll start the program by talking about these unique amphibians and what distinguishes them from other inhabitants our park, followed by a hunt along the forest floor to locate these illusive creatures. A […]
Royal Summer Bash – Warehouse 435
Warehouse 435 435 Willow St., Lebanon, PA, United StatesThis MAGICAL day will be filled with photos, singing, dancing, games, crafts, and meet & greets with your favorite characters! Ticket prices vary as there are different experience level packages available for purchase. Grab tickets and learn more HERE
Branching Out: Tree ID Basics – DCNR
Memorial Lake State Park"Trees are all around us - in fact, there are over 100 species found regularly in PA. But can you tell a spruce from a fir? How about a red maple from a sugar maple? Learn tips and tricks to ID'ing some of our common backyard trees using bark, leaves, and seeds and discover the […]
Fossil Frenzy: Digging Through PA’s Past – DCNR, Swatara State Park
Swatara State ParkDid you know we have fossils right under our feet? Come learn about the types of fossils we find here at Swatara SP, how they were created, and what they can tell us about our past. Then we’ll try our hand as paleontologists and dig for some fossils in our tried-and-true fossil hill! ...ReadMore