Here are featured Lebanon Valley events happening this weekend. Find more events at our Lebanon County Events Calendar, or submit your own events to our Lebanon Valley calendar here.
Events this weekend
Friday, July 12
Intro to Kayaking – DCNR, Memorial Lake State Park at Memorial Lake State Park
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Friday, July 12 | 18 Boundary Road, Grantville
Are you new to kayaking and don’t know where to begin? Come out and learn the basics of kayaking and what you need to know to recreate successfully at Memorial Lake State Park.
Keystone Diesel National Truck Show at Lebanon Expo Center
$25.00 | 12-8 p.m., Friday, July 12 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Truck enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Keystone LargeCar National Mag Truck Show, happening July 12-13 at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center. This annual event showcases powerful trucks and stunning customizations, bringing together a vibrant community of truck lovers. The main truck show begins at 10:00 a.m., featuring a variety of classes including Street Gas, Pro Street Gas, Wild Street Diesel, Street Semi Electronic, and Street Semi Mechanical. The event is more than just a truck display, with delicious food, live entertainment, and the highlight of the day—the Keystone Large Car Mag Truck Pull hosted by Beast of the East Pulls, starting at 7:00 p.m..
JasonKnorrMusic at Schaylor Brewing Company
6 p.m., Friday, July 12 | 33 S 8th St, Lebanon
Join me at Schaylor Brewing’s newest location in Lebanon, PA. This amazing space sits on top of the Lebanon Farmers Market in the center of town. Plenty of convenient parking is available close by. This is such a beautiful room, and when paired with Schaylor’s fantastic beer, a great food menu, and live music, you have a recipe for an amazing night out!
Live Music with The Rundowns at Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen
7 p.m., Friday, July 12 | 2850 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
Saturday, July 13
Palmyra Public Library Book Sale at Palmyra 1st UMC
Free | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, July 13 | 520 E Birch St, Palmyra
Join us at Palmyra Public Library’s Annual Book Sale held at Palmyra 1st Church (520 E Birch St, Palmyra) from July 13 – 18.
Sat, July 13 – PREVIEW – 7:30am – 9:00 – $5 per person admission; prices as listed; 30 item limit
Sat, July 13 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – Prices as listed
Mon, July 15 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Tues, July 16 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Wed, July 17 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Everything 50% off!
Thurs, July 18 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – $5 per bag
2024 Hummelstown Criterium & Street Fair at
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 13 | Hummelstown, Hummelstown, PA 17036, Hummelstown
Join us for the Hummelstown Criterium & Street Fair – a day of thrilling bike races, food trucks and fun activities for the whole family!
Keystone Diesel National Truck Show at Lebanon Expo Center
$25.00 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, July 13 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Truck enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Keystone LargeCar National Mag Truck Show, happening July 12-13 at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center. This annual event showcases powerful trucks and stunning customizations, bringing together a vibrant community of truck lovers. The main truck show begins at 10:00 a.m., featuring a variety of classes including Street Gas, Pro Street Gas, Wild Street Diesel, Street Semi Electronic, and Street Semi Mechanical. The event is more than just a truck display, with delicious food, live entertainment, and the highlight of the day—the Keystone Large Car Mag Truck Pull hosted by Beast of the East Pulls, starting at 7:00 p.m..
New World Parade Summer Concert! at Coleman Memorial Park
$10.00 | 6-9 p.m., Saturday, July 13 | 1400 W Maple St, Lebanon
New World Parade is an original music project of Central PA based musicians Scott Nelson on guitar, Andy Roberts on keyboards, Andy Alonso on bass, and Dave Santana on Drums.
Although the progressive music influences are clear, their music is distinctly unique. New World Parade is constantly pushing their own musicianship forward while continuing to write music that connects with rock and jazz fans alike.
Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery will be there!
Admission $10.
Children Under 12 and Veterans are Free.
Flannel Covers at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
6-9 p.m., Saturday, July 13 | 840 N 7th St, Lebanon
Brewery Hours: 11 a.m. -9 p.m.
Entertainment: Flannel Covers 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
90’s Theme Trivia Starting at 3:30 p.m.!
Live Music with Addi Grace at Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen
7 p.m., Saturday, July 13 | 2850 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
Mount Gretna Summer Concert Series – Larry McKenna Summer Concerts at Mt Gretna Tabernacle
7:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, July 13 | Third St. & Glossbrenner Ave, Mount Gretna
The Mt. Gretna Summer Concert Series
Located under the trees of beautiful Mt. Gretna, PA, the Tabernacle is located at 3rd Street & Glossbrenner Avenue, Mt. Gretna, PA. 17064. The venue seats 700 under the roof but you can bring a lawn chair and sit outside along the perimeter. Rain or shine.
No Tickets or Reservations needed.
These shows are PAY WHAT YOU WANT with a free-will collection taken at intermission. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. You will want to arrive by 7:10 p.m. to get a good seat.
Parking Info:
There are several options for parking:
1) Mt. Gretna United Methodist Church parking lot at 4th St. & Boehm Ave.
2) Mt. Gretna Firehouse parking lot at 41 Boulevard Ave., Mt. Gretna, PA 17064
3) Along the street on PA Route 117 (across from the miniature golf course).
4) Designated lot at the Mt. Gretna Roller Rink at 451 PA Route 117, Mt. Gretna, PA
Sunday, July 14
Fossil Frenzy: Digging Through PA’s Past – DCNR, Swatara State Park at Swatara State Park
10-11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 14 | Lebanon
Did 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!
Disney Trivia at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
2-3 p.m., Sunday, July 14 | 840 N 7th St, Lebanon
Brewery Hours: 11 a.m. -9 p.m.
Entertainment: Disney Theme Trivia starting at 2 p.m.
Branching Out: Tree ID Basics – DCNR at Memorial Lake State Park
2-3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14 | 18 Boundary Rd, Grantville
“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 diversity of trees around you. We will meet near the Middle Lot pavilion.”
SUNDAY THEMED TRIVIA at Gin Mill Restaurant & Tavern
Free | 3-5 p.m., Sunday, July 14 | 324 E. Cumberland Street, Lebanon
Cheater’s Never Prosper trivia! Pairs great with 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. happy hour!
Mt Lebanon Campmeeting at Mt Lebanon Campmeeting
Free | 7-9 p.m., Sunday, July 14 | 23 Mt Lebanon Drive, Lebanon
Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. for River of Grace in concert!
Pastor Keith Easley, Don Smith, Ossie Myers, Terry Smith and Neal Hartranft, will be singing in concert at Mt Lebanon Campmeeting this evening, July 14th, 2024 at 7:00 PM. River of Grace looks forward to sharing the message of God’s wondrous plan of salvation to the lost, encouraging believers in their daily walk, and challenging each of us to make a renewed determination to serve the Lord in a world full of uncertainty and turmoil.
Come out and be a part of this great time of worship!!!
All are welcome. Hope to see you there!!!
A love offering will be accepted. The Snack Bar and Gift Shop will be open following all evening services.
Schaefferstown Fountain Park Services at Schaefferstown Fountain Park
Free | 7-8:15 p.m., Sunday, July 14 | South Market Street , Schaefferstown
Relax and enjoy an evening of music at Schaefferstown Fountain Park at 7:00PM
July 14 features the “Brothers In Grace” This quartet has delighted audiences with their unique Southern Gospel style music and tight harmony!
Juy 21 features “This Way Up” The Crull family will make unique music using instruments made out of colorful plastic tubes called “boom whackers” and corrugated drainage pipes. Everything is tuned up to specific notes and played like a gigantic pipe organ. There might be some audience participation! Children will love this group!
July 28 feature “Teen Challenge” from Rehersberg. Come and hear the amazing testimonies of these boys and men as they tell their stories of how they came to Christ! Hear them sing their praises to God.
Light refreshments and fellowship follow the services. Rain Place is at St. Pau’s U.C.C. at the corner of Heidelberg Ave. and Carpenter St. in Schaefferstown.
Mt. Gretna Bible Festival – Dr. Chris Walker, Speaker at Mt. Gretna Tabernacle
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14 | 3rd & Glossbrenner Ave., Mount Gretna
Dr. Walker is the Sr. Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, Pa., and the preacher on the weekly radio broadcast ‘The Westminster Pulpit’ on WDAC radio. His degrees are from Hillsdale College and Westminster Theological Seminary. Musicians from Westminster Church will provide music for the service. Freewill Offering will be received.
Promoted events coming up soon
Monday, July 15
Palmyra Public Library Book Sale at Palmyra 1st UMC
Free | 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday, July 15 | 520 E Birch St, Palmyra
Join us at Palmyra Public Library’s Annual Book Sale held at Palmyra 1st Church (520 E Birch St, Palmyra) from July 13 – 18.
Sat, July 13 – PREVIEW – 7:30am – 9:00 – $5 per person admission; prices as listed; 30 item limit
Sat, July 13 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – Prices as listed
Mon, July 15 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Tues, July 16 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Wed, July 17 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Everything 50% off!
Thurs, July 18 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – $5 per bag
Tuesday, July 16
Palmyra Public Library Book Sale at Palmyra 1st UMC
Free | 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 16 | 520 E Birch St, Palmyra
Join us at Palmyra Public Library’s Annual Book Sale held at Palmyra 1st Church (520 E Birch St, Palmyra) from July 13 – 18.
Sat, July 13 – PREVIEW – 7:30am – 9:00 – $5 per person admission; prices as listed; 30 item limit
Sat, July 13 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – Prices as listed
Mon, July 15 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Tues, July 16 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Wed, July 17 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Everything 50% off!
Thurs, July 18 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – $5 per bag
Wednesday, July 17
Palmyra Public Library Book Sale at Palmyra 1st UMC
Free | 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 17 | 520 E Birch St, Palmyra
Join us at Palmyra Public Library’s Annual Book Sale held at Palmyra 1st Church (520 E Birch St, Palmyra) from July 13 – 18.
Sat, July 13 – PREVIEW – 7:30am – 9:00 – $5 per person admission; prices as listed; 30 item limit
Sat, July 13 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – Prices as listed
Mon, July 15 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Tues, July 16 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Wed, July 17 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Everything 50% off!
Thurs, July 18 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – $5 per bag
Thursday, July 18
Palmyra Public Library Book Sale at Palmyra 1st UMC
Free | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, July 18 | 520 E Birch St, Palmyra
Join us at Palmyra Public Library’s Annual Book Sale held at Palmyra 1st Church (520 E Birch St, Palmyra) from July 13 – 18.
Sat, July 13 – PREVIEW – 7:30am – 9:00 – $5 per person admission; prices as listed; 30 item limit
Sat, July 13 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – Prices as listed
Mon, July 15 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Tues, July 16 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Prices as listed
Wed, July 17 – 10:00am – 7:00pm – Everything 50% off!
Thurs, July 18 – 9:00am – 1:00pm – $5 per bag
Saturday, July 20
Open Mic at Gus Deraco’s Italian Sandwiches
Free | 6-8 p.m., Saturday, July 20 | 714 Cumberland Street , Lebanon
Open Mic open to all ages. Music, comedy, poetry, prose, etc. We provide the PA system and microphone. You provide the talent. Bring a friend, grab a sandwich, enjoy the evening!
Saturday, August 17
Open Mic at Gus Deraco’s Italian Sandwiches
Free | 6-8 p.m., Saturday, August 17 | 714 Cumberland Street , Lebanon
Open Mic open to all ages. Music, comedy, poetry, prose, etc. We provide the PA system and microphone. You provide the talent. Bring a friend, grab a sandwich, enjoy the evening!
Lebanon County Events Calendar Sponsor
Heartland Wealth Advisors
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Editor’s note: This article was updated after publication to reflect the price of the Timberdale Brass concert at Gretna Music.
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