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 19
Halo’s Eatery Food Truck at Juniper Village at Lebanon
Free | 11 a.m., Friday, July 19 | 1125 Birch Rd, Lebanon
Come join us at Juniper Village at Lebanon for a new world of Latin American food from Halo’s Eatery. Get your spice on with a variety of delicious bowls, empanadas, rice and beans, and more. You don’t want to miss out!
Mt Lebanon Campmeeting Week at Mt Lebanon Campmeeting
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, July 19 | 23 Mt Lebanon Drive, Lebanon
What’s happening at Mt Lebanon Campmeeting? What’s all the excitement about? The 132nd Anniversary of Mt Lebanon Campmeeting begins Sunday evening, July 14th and runs through Sunday evening, July 21st. Visit our website at www.mtlebanoncampmeeting.org for the full schedule. Bring a friend…..you won’t want to miss it!
Collage Lounge at Lebanon Valley Council On The Arts
$6.00 – $12.00 | 7-9 p.m., Friday, July 19 | 770 Cumberland Street, Lebanon
Join Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts for a relaxed evening of collage, creativity, and connection. The Collage Lounge is a low-key, competition free, space to explore creative expression through the medium of collage. Pay in advance or on site. Sign up for a membership and get the first session free. All fees support LVCA in its mission to provide artistic events, classes, and information.
Live Music with Dan Jamison at Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen
7 p.m., Friday, July 19 | 2850 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
Chess: In Concert (WK2) at Mt. Gretna Playhouse
$39.00 – $45.00 | 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 19 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mount Gretna
Featuring the music of ABBA members Andersson and Ulvaeus, as well as lyrics by musical theatre icon Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Aida), this gripping musical was inspired by the political and international spectacle of the 1972 World Chess Championship between American Bobby Fischer and Russian Boris Spassky. Set in the 1980’s at the height of the Cold War, Chess illustrates how something as trivial as a game of chess can mean so much more when fueled by the threats and propaganda of nations at war.
Saturday, July 20
Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical at Mt. Gretna Playhouse
$10.00 | 11 a.m., Saturday, July 20 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mount Gretna
Six-time Emmy Award winner, Mo Willems, teams up with Grammy Award-winning composer, Michael Silversher, to create this heart-warming and hilarious musical. The story: girl loves stuffed animal. Girl loses beloved animal. Girl fights to get animal back. This brilliant, true-to-life tale is the epitome of children’s theatre, the story itself already proclaimed a “kid favorite.”
Gretna Theatre is proud to provide every family that attends our Family Series with a copy of the book.
Summer Splash at Berry Patch Bed & Breakfast
12:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20 | 115 Moore Road, Lebanon
Get ready for a SPLASH-tastic summer event you won’t want to miss! Join Moana, Ariel, Peter Pan and Jack Sparrow for a one of kind event!
Chess: In Concert (WK2) at Mt. Gretna Playhouse
$39.00 – $45.00 | 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mount Gretna
Featuring the music of ABBA members Andersson and Ulvaeus, as well as lyrics by musical theatre icon Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Aida), this gripping musical was inspired by the political and international spectacle of the 1972 World Chess Championship between American Bobby Fischer and Russian Boris Spassky. Set in the 1980’s at the height of the Cold War, Chess illustrates how something as trivial as a game of chess can mean so much more when fueled by the threats and propaganda of nations at war.
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!
4×4 Truck and Semi Pull at Lebanon Area Fair
$15.00 | 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Come on out to the track at the Lebanon Area Fair on Saturday, July 20th to watch the 4×4 Truck & Semi Pulls at 7:00!
Pentagon Concert at Lebanon Area Fair
Free | 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Come on out to the main stage at the Lebanon Area Fair on Saturday, July 20th to watch Pentagon perform at 7:00!
Mt Lebanon Campmeeting Week at Mt Lebanon Campmeeting
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20 | 23 Mt Lebanon Drive, Lebanon
What’s happening at Mt Lebanon Campmeeting? What’s all the excitement about? The 132nd Anniversary of Mt Lebanon Campmeeting begins Sunday evening, July 14th and runs through Sunday evening, July 21st. Visit our website at www.mtlebanoncampmeeting.org for the full schedule. Bring a friend…..you won’t want to miss it!
Live Music with Stephen Kissinger at Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen
7 p.m., Saturday, July 20 | 2850 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
Chess: In Concert (WK2) at Mt. Gretna Playhouse
$39.00 – $45.00 | 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mount Gretna
Featuring the music of ABBA members Andersson and Ulvaeus, as well as lyrics by musical theatre icon Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Aida), this gripping musical was inspired by the political and international spectacle of the 1972 World Chess Championship between American Bobby Fischer and Russian Boris Spassky. Set in the 1980’s at the height of the Cold War, Chess illustrates how something as trivial as a game of chess can mean so much more when fueled by the threats and propaganda of nations at war.
Mount Gretna Summer Concert Series – Larry McKenna Summer Concerts at Mt Gretna Tabernacle
7:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20 | Third St. & Glossbrenner Ave, Mount Gretna
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 21
SUNDAY THEMED TRIVIA at Gin Mill Restaurant & Tavern
Free | 3-5 p.m., Sunday, July 21 | 324 E. Cumberland Street, Lebanon
Cheater’s Never Prosper trivia! Pairs great with 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. happy hour!
Jeff & Sheri Easter at Coleman Park Veteran’s – Memorial Amphitheater
Free | 6 p.m., Sunday, July 21 | 1400 West Maple Street, Lebanon
NO ADMISSION CHARGE – PAY WHAT YOU WILL
For Jeff and Sheri, gospel music is genetically programmed into their DNA. As members of acclaimed musical families—Jeff’s father is one of the Easter Brothers and Sheri’s mother is a member of The Lewis Family—they grew up surrounded by the sound of people praising God through their musical gifts.
Clockwork Concert at Lebanon Area Fair
Free | 7 p.m., Sunday, July 21 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
Come on out to the main stage at the Lebanon Area Fair on Sunday, July 21st to watch Clockwork at 7:00!
Mt Lebanon Campmeeting Week at Mt Lebanon Campmeeting
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 21 | 23 Mt Lebanon Drive, Lebanon
What’s happening at Mt Lebanon Campmeeting? What’s all the excitement about? The 132nd Anniversary of Mt Lebanon Campmeeting begins Sunday evening, July 14th and runs through Sunday evening, July 21st. Visit our website at www.mtlebanoncampmeeting.org for the full schedule. Bring a friend…..you won’t want to miss it!
Schaefferstown Fountain Park Services at Schaefferstown Fountain Park
Free | 7-8:15 p.m., Sunday, July 21 | 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 – Knotwork Band Concert at Mt. Gretna Tabernacle
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 21 | 3rd & Glossbrenner Ave., Mount Gretna
The Knotwork Band is a trio that performs Celtic folk music from Ireland, Scotland, England, and Brittany, as well as American and World music with ties to Celtic folk music, either musically or historically. Freewill Offering will be received.
Turtle Island Quartet at Mt. Gretna Playhouse
$5.00 – $35.00 | 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sunday, July 21 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mount Gretna
The program features works by Terence Blanchard, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, Rhiannon Giddens, and Turtle Island Quartet founder and violinist David Balakrishnan. The quartet is known as a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in music for strings. The group’s name, Turtle Island, is the name for North America used by some Indigenous people. Poet Gary Snyder pointed out that American culture was really an immigrant culture, coming from all points of the globe. The founding members of the quartet felt this fit them perfectly, since their aim was and continues to be melding the wide range of music performed in North America, both past and present. $35/$25/$15
Full Moon Kayak at Memorial Lake State Park
8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 21 | Lebanon
What’s better than seeing the full moon? Watching it from the water! Come out to Memorial Lake for a night paddle and float while observing the night sky, nocturnal wildlife, and the dark! This is NOT an introduction to kayaking and so all participants are required to bring their own kayak, lifejacket, light, and whistle.
Everyone participating must be over the age of 16, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. There is no registration for the event, but all participants must sign in and out before and after the paddle. We’ll launch from Middle Lot Boat Launch at 9 p.m., so come before to have your craft ready!
Promoted events coming up soon
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!
Sunday, August 18
Epic Family Carnival at In the Net
Free | 12-6 p.m., Sunday, August 18 | 798 Airport Rd, Palmyra
You’re invited!
Friends! You, your family, and your friends are invited to our Epic Family Carnival! Coming to In The Net (Palmyra) on Sunday, August 18, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The event is FREE, but space is limited. Please sign up at our website.
You asked, we listed. Fun for the entire family!Visit our website for more info & RSVP!
A benefit event for The Caring Cupboard with a mission of fighting hunger, nourishing lives, and empowering our community.
Lebanon County Events Calendar Sponsor
Heartland Wealth Advisors
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