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, June 6
Annual Book Sale at Matthews Public Library
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, June 6 | 102 W. Main St., Fredericksburg
The library’s annual book sale runs all week long on the second floor of the library during library business hours. Thousands of books (including children’s picture books, chapter books, fiction, and non-fiction), DVDs, videos, and music CDs are available for sale with prices ranging from $0.25 to $2. No preview sale; sale is open to the public during the library’s business hours. Saturday is $2/bag of books day; we provide the bag! Proceeds benefit the Matthews Public Library.
Eva Bender Unveils New Collection of Signature Watercolors at Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery
Free | 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, June 6 | 847 Cumberland St., Lebanon
For the months of June and July, the Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery proudly presents a captivating new series of signature watercolor paintings by local favorite Eva Bender.
A beloved longtime member of the Mount Gretna arts community, Bender recently returned to Sweden to be closer to family. Despite the change in scenery, her commitment to creativity remains a constant thread, connecting her past and present through the enduring power of visual expression.
The exhibition’s opening is Friday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is also open during normal business hours through Saturday, July 26.
Gretna Theatre 2025 Season – The Seeker: A Dolly Parton Tribute Concert at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$18.00 – $48.00 | 2-7:30 p.m., Friday, June 6 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
“Join us as we honor and celebrate one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time: the one and only Dolly Parton. Featuring two incredible singers telling stories about how the self-proclaimed “Backyard Barbie” inspired them and so many others, this concert event is not to be missed!”
Available showtimes:
– Friday, June 6: showtime at 7:30 p.m.
– Saturday, June 7: showtime at 7:30 p.m.
– Sunday, June 8: showtime at 2 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk – Gallery 770 & Downtown Lebanon
5-8 p.m., Friday, June 6 | 770 Cumberland St., Lebanon
Lebanon Valley’s Council on the Arts (LVCOA) and Gallery 770 invite you to spend First Friday downtown in Lebanon for the monthly First Friday Art Walk! Visit galleries and enjoy live music at local spots for a Friday evening of supporting small businesses and the arts!
Friday Happy Hour at Heritage Park Pavilion
Free | 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, June 6 | 1st Street, Mount Gretna
Join the Campmeeting’s Superintendent, Nate, and your neighbors as we welcome the weekend with a family-friendly social happy hour.
*This event is for Mount Gretna area residents and their guests.
Following the success of last summer’s Happy Hours with Nate, we are happy to return again with more fun, friends, and community this year. This is not just for Campmeeting residents any longer. … It is a weekly event intended for our whole Mount Gretna community to socialize, connect, and fellowship with one another.
Bring your own beverages. Many people bring along snacks, food, or whatever they have lying around to share, but it is certainly not a requirement to attend. Oftentimes, we grill hot dogs, easy peasy lemon squeezy. Come as you are, and enjoy!
First Friday Art Walk at Pho Bar & Grill
7 p.m., Friday, June 6 | 103 W. Main St., Annville
Genres and conventional approaches to songwriting are a thing of the past, a dying art. While this may be the bane and disapproval of many modern music listeners’ experience, an artist like Alex Stanilla uses this approach as inspiration. Stanilla’s music seems to be the result of the internet age and having access to a number of different forms of media at any time. Stanilla’s songs are equal parts electro-pop, hip hop, alternative rock, and jazz with an assorted number of glitches, synth howls, and shouted vocals making their way through the sonic landscape of his songs.
Stanilla’s latest album, “Qualia,” has been described as the lovechild of “The Beach Boys and Bastille,” and he’s described it as an “impression.” “It’s like making an experimental film, very little thought to how things should transpire, but just going to the strangest places possible.” Stanilla already has another E.P. and a full-length ready to be released in the coming months and sees this time in his life as a “musical purge.” For anyone who likes their pop music homemade and created with a great deal of heart and intention, Stanilla’s music is highly recommended.
RAEL – The Music of Genesis & Peter Gabriel at The Allen Theatre
$27.48 | 8-10:30 p.m., Friday, June 6 | 36 E. Main St., Annville
Early Genesis and Peter Gabriel’s solo work faithfully reproduced live — you do not want to miss this one!
Saturday, June 7
Lebanon Valley Summer Cana Fest at Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
For information, contact Marty Nothstein at nothstein.marty@gmail.com or 484-201-9847
Stonebrook’s Community Yard Sale at Stonebrook @ Northside Crossing
8 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 125 Farmshed Road, Palmyra
Stonebrook @ Northside Crossing will host its annual community yard sale on Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Community Flea Market at Christ Church UCC
8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 200 S. White Oak St., Annville
Join us on Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a community flea market on the back lawns of Christ Church UCC, located at 200 S. White Oak St., Annville. Admission is free!
Browse a wide variety of used household items, crafts, and other items for sale by different vendors. It’s a great opportunity to find unique treasures and support your local community.
Want to sell? Spaces are still available! Just $10 for a 10×10 spot. For more information, email ccuccannville@gmail.com or call Stacey at 717-867-1641.
Future Stars Youth Tournaments at Coleman Memorial Park
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
Future Stars offers competitive baseball tournaments that are structured, high-level events where teams from various regions or leagues come together to compete in a series of games, typically organized in a bracket-style format. Locally, the Coleman Memorial Park’s baseball fields play host to this exciting experience, both for players and spectators.
For more information, visit the Future Stars Tournaments website.
Annual Book Sale at Matthews Public Library
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 102 W. Main St., Fredericksburg
The library’s annual book sale runs all week long on the second floor of the library during library business hours. Thousands of books (including children’s picture books, chapter books, fiction, and non-fiction), DVDs, videos, and music CDs are available for sale with prices ranging from $0.25 to $2. No preview sale; sale is open to the public during the library’s business hours. Saturday is $2/bag of books day; we provide the bag! Proceeds benefit the Matthews Public Library.
Elephant + Piggie’s We Are In A Play! at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$11.00 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Back by popular demand! Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”, Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for the whole family.
Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems. Published by Hyperion Books for Children. Script and lyrics by Mo Willems. Music by Deborah Wicks La Pum.
Open Fire Dyeing With Natural Dyes With Margi Wright at Isaac Meier Homestead
$35.00 | 1-3 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 525 S. College St., Myerstown
Imagine a time when everything you owned, from undergarments to table linens, had to be handmade; there were no shops to buy your clothes from. Animals and plants, flax and sheep wool, specifically, were most commonly used during this time to make these items.
This class is the fourth of our Sheepy Series, where you will learn this age-old process from start to finish. Learn how to clean fleece, prepare it for spinning, spin on a drop spindle first, and then spin on a spinning wheel. Learn how to dye this beautiful fiber using natural dyes over an open fire. With these dyed fibers, you can learn to warp a loom and weave items.
Experience the sense of pride, accomplishment, and the tugging of the past by joining us in this endeavour.
In this class, learn the process of dyeing yarn. Here’s what you can expect: You will dye two skeins of prepared and spun fiber, as well as learn the different plants and insects that can be used to create dyes.
Each student will go home with two skeins of local PA-milled yarn. Space is extremely limited, so please sign up early. Send us a message to register! Cost is $35 per person. Additional skeins for dyeing may be purchased on the day of the class at $15 a piece.
Gretna Theatre 2025 Season – The Seeker: A Dolly Parton Tribute Concert at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$18.00 – $48.00 | 2-7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
“Join us as we honor and celebrate one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time: the one and only Dolly Parton. Featuring two incredible singers telling stories about how the self-proclaimed “Backyard Barbie” inspired them and so many others, this concert event is not to be missed!”
Available showtimes:
– Saturday, June 7: showtime at 7:30 p.m.
– Sunday, June 8: showtime at 2 p.m.
The Downward Dogs at Boyer’s Tavern
7 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 285 Rexmont Road, Lebanon
Join us at our favorite little Irish pub. This place is a hidden gem, with amazing food, drinks, and people. The locals definitely know what’s up. It’s always a great time at Boyer’s Tavern.
Live Music With Blessing & Fowler at Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen
7 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 2850 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen will host live music with Blessing & Fowler on Saturday, June 7, starting at 7 p.m.
Handbell Festival at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 3rd Street and Glossbrenner Avenue, Mount Gretna
Under the direction of Dr. Shawn Gingrich, of Hershey, PA, ringers from the area will ring the praise and glory of God. There will be a freewill offering.
New for 2025 is the date in June. This event is normally later in the summer, but it has been moved forward this year. Don’t miss out on this favorite program.
Campbelltown Community Alliance’s Free Movie Night at Campbelltown Community Park
Free | 8:30-11 p.m., Saturday, June 7 | 129 Lawn Road, Palmyra
This free outdoor family event will also feature light refreshments.
Before the start of the movie, families can participate in engaging Disney movie trivia. We recommend that families bring a lawn chair and a blanket. This is our inaugural movie night of the season, with several more planned.
The movie features the voices of Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, portraying a dog duo that sits, stays, and saves the world. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be rescheduled for Sunday, June 8.
Sunday, June 8
Lebanon Valley Summer Cana Fest at Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
For information, contact Marty Nothstein at nothstein.marty@gmail.com or 484-201-9847
Future Stars Youth Tournaments at Coleman Memorial Park
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
Future Stars offers competitive baseball tournaments that are structured, high-level events where teams from various regions or leagues come together to compete in a series of games, typically organized in a bracket-style format. Locally, the Coleman Memorial Park’s baseball fields play host to this exciting experience, both for players and spectators.
For more information, visit the Future Stars Tournaments website.
Lebanon County History Trivia at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
Free | 1-2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 840 N. 7th St., Lebanon
LebTown is teaming up with trivia host Kelly Fasnacht, owner of Kel Lee’s Entertainment Co., to offer another edition of Lebanon County History Trivia at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery. Play alone or bring a team to this family-friendly trivia game, which will feature four rounds of questions (including a picture round). The setting will be Lebanon County’s oldest standing and most iconic brewery, built in 1856 and most recently reopened in 2023. The brewpub is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, with a special breakfast menu available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Snyder Bean Funeral Home and Crematory Open House
Free | 1-6 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 890 Isabel Dr., Lebanon
Join us for the Snyder Bean Funeral Home and Crematory open house. Tour our newly renovated facility, meet the new owners and caring staff, and enjoy light refreshments. We look forward to welcoming you!
Gretna Theatre 2025 Season – The Seeker: A Dolly Parton Tribute Concert at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$18.00 – $48.00 | 2-7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
“Join us as we honor and celebrate one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time: the one and only Dolly Parton. Featuring two incredible singers telling stories about how the self-proclaimed “Backyard Barbie” inspired them and so many others, this concert event is not to be missed!”
Available showtimes:
– Sunday, June 8: showtime at 2 p.m.
Greater Vision at Coleman Memorial Park
7 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
An evening of gospel music with Greater Vision. Call 610-743-0998 for information.
El Arte Del Bolero
7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 200 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mount Gretna
Grammy-winning saxophonist Miguel Zenón teams up with pianist Luis Perdomo for a breathtaking reimagining of classic Latin ballads through a jazz lens.
Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
7-8:30 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 3rd Street and Glossbrenner Avenue, Mount Gretna
Choral singing by children and youth to glorify Jesus Christ. Rosemary blessing. Artistic director. A freewill offering will be received. Sponsored by Joy Book Store.
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Sunday, June 8
Lebanon County History Trivia at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
Free | 1-2:30 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 840 N. 7th St., Lebanon
LebTown is teaming up with trivia host Kelly Fasnacht, owner of Kel Lee’s Entertainment Co., to offer another edition of Lebanon County History Trivia at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery. Play alone or bring a team to this family-friendly trivia game, which will feature four rounds of questions (including a picture round). The setting will be Lebanon County’s oldest standing and most iconic brewery, built in 1856 and most recently reopened in 2023. The brewpub is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, with a special breakfast menu available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Snyder Bean Funeral Home and Crematory Open House
Free | 1-6 p.m., Sunday, June 8 | 890 Isabel Dr., Lebanon
Join us for the Snyder Bean Funeral Home and Crematory open house. Tour our newly renovated facility, meet the new owners and caring staff, and enjoy light refreshments. We look forward to welcoming you!
Tuesday, June 10
Lebanon Singing Cedars at Zion Lutheran Church
Free | 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, June 10 | 28 N. 9th St., Rear, Lebanon
We need more singers. If you like to sing, please join us for a night of fun!
Friday, June 13
The Bronx Wanderers at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$30.00 – $35.00 | 7:30-10 p.m., Friday, June 13 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
The Original Mount Gretna Cicada Music Festival Inc., for two nights only, is bringing The Bronx Wanderers back to the Mount Gretna Playhouse stage. For over a decade, The Bronx Wanderers have captivated audiences from across the world, young and old, with an electrifying show led by a father, his two sons, and their three high school friends. They’ve played over 1,000 shows in Las Vegas at Westgate, Bally’s, and The Linq, have won four “Best Of Las Vegas” Awards, were inducted into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame, and have toured the country for 17+ years. We’re honored to bring the Bronx Wanderers back to beautiful Mount Gretna to perform on our stage.
The show includes hits from artists such as Frankie Valli, Dion, Brian Setzer, Queen, and even Bruno Mars. The show is a non-stop whirlwind of musical, comedic, and heartfelt moments that will leave you feeling like you’re a part of the family. The show even has personal accolades from Tony Orlando, Chazz Palminteri, and Danny Aiello (some make appearances within the show periodically through video).
We guarantee you will jump out of your seats to sing, clap, and dance to the music by some of the most prolific artists of all time in this authentic and timeless live concert experience.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!
Saturday, June 14
The Bronx Wanderers at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$30.00 – $35.00 | 7:30-10 p.m., Saturday, June 14 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
The Original Mount Gretna Cicada Music Festival Inc., for two nights only, is bringing The Bronx Wanderers back to the Mount Gretna Playhouse stage. For over a decade, The Bronx Wanderers have captivated audiences from across the world, young and old, with an electrifying show led by a father, his two sons, and their three high school friends. They’ve played over 1,000 shows in Las Vegas at Westgate, Bally’s, and The Linq, have won four “Best Of Las Vegas” Awards, were inducted into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame, and have toured the country for 17+ years. We’re honored to bring the Bronx Wanderers back to beautiful Mount Gretna to perform on our stage.
The show includes hits from artists such as Frankie Valli, Dion, Brian Setzer, Queen, and even Bruno Mars. The show is a non-stop whirlwind of musical, comedic, and heartfelt moments that will leave you feeling like you’re a part of the family. The show even has personal accolades from Tony Orlando, Chazz Palminteri, and Danny Aiello (some make appearances within the show periodically through video).
We guarantee you will jump out of your seats to sing, clap, and dance to the music by some of the most prolific artists of all time in this authentic and timeless live concert experience.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!
Documentary Film Follow-Up Show at Allen Theatre
$10.00 | 6-8 p.m., Saturday, June 14 | 36 E. Main St., Annville
Annubis Productions is proud to announce the follow-up showing of their latest documentary, “This Is Why I Believe,” a compelling film featuring short interviews with 25 individuals exploring the deeply personal reasons behind their faith in God. The follow-up showing will take place on Saturday, June 14, starting at 6 p.m., at the Allen Theatre, 36 E. Main St., Annville. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 each.
“This Is Why I Believe” was inspired by a simple yet profound question posed during a church sermon: “Why do you believe in Jesus?” This question ignited a personal quest to understand the foundation of faith in contemporary America. A 2023 Gallup poll revealed that only 47% of Americans hold absolute certainty in their belief in God, a statistic that underscores the importance of exploring and sharing stories of faith.
“Why do people believe in God?” asked Erik Soulliard, the film’s director. “And, if we could share their stories, perhaps we could inspire others to rediscover faith.”
This documentary features raw and honest interviews, revealing the diverse and powerful reasons behind belief. These interviews have already resonated with audiences online, demonstrating a genuine desire to understand and connect with the personal journeys of faith.
“In an age of fleeting content, we’ve created a film that delves deeper,” stated Soulliard. “These stories are too powerful to be diluted. We believe they deserve to be shared in their authentic form with no supplementary footage.”
This feature-length documentary doesn’t just contain personal stories, it also incorporates interviews with theologians and psychologists to provide a comprehensive understanding of the universal human experience of faith.
Website links:
Facebook: See interview excerpts and updates at www.facebook.com/thisiswhyibelieve/.
Website: Learn more about Annubis Productions at www.annubisproductions.com.
Donations: Support the film’s mission at donorbox.org/thisiswhyibelieve.
Join us on Saturday, June 14, starting at 6 p.m., at the Allen Theatre to experience “This Is Why I Believe.”
Contact Erik Soulliard of Annubis Productions at info@annubisproductions.com or 917-520-0898.
Saturday, June 21
A Day at Salvation Army Playground
Free | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, June 21 | 1031 Guilford St., Lebanon
A free event presented by the Lancaster Lebanon LICC. Families with children birth to age 5 years old and their siblings are welcome to join the fun! Play on the playground, connect with other families, visit community resource tables, and join in fun children’s activities. The event will also include car seat checks, pediatric CPR demonstrations, and an inflatable fire safety house. Plus, don’t miss your chance to meet Bluey from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please register by contacting dgray@sam-inc.org or 717-723-1638.
World-Wide Make Music Day at I.U.13 Building Parking Lot
Free | 11-11:45 a.m., Saturday, June 21 | 1 Cumberland St., Lebanon
This is a world-wide performance day of making music, on street corners, anywhere outside, for free, for everyone around the world.
“It all started 43 years ago in France.
In 1982, Jack Lang and his staff at the Ministry of Culture dreamed up an idea for a new kind of musical holiday. They imagined a day where free music would be everywhere, all around each city: street corners, parks, rooftops, gardens, and store fronts.
And, unlike a typical music festival, anyone and everyone would be invited to join and play music, or host performances. The event would take place on the summer solstice, June 21, and would be called Fête De La Musique (In French, the name means both “festival of music” and “make music.”).
Amazingly enough, this dream has come true. The Fête has turned into a true national holiday: the country shuts down on the summer solstice and musicians take over. Almost 11% of French people (7 million people) have played an instrument or sung in public for the Fête de la Musique, and 64% of the country (43 million people) comes out each year to listen.
Four decades later, the holiday has spread throughout the world and is now celebrated in more than 2,000 cities across dozens of countries.”
The Perseverance Band of Lebanon, organized in 1856, will be performing on this day in honor of this world-wide event.
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