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 27
Gretna Theatre 2025 Season – The Complete Works of William Shakespeare at Mount Gretna Playhouse
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
This hilarious tour-de-force comedy features all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in under 100 minutes. One of London’s longest-running comedies ever, this fast-paced, witty, and physical comedy is full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike!
Available showtimes:
Saturday, June 28 – Showtime at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 29 – Showtime at 2 p.m.
Aim For Impact Clay Shoot at Palmyra Sportsman Association
$75.00 – $300.00 | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 410 Sportsman Road, Annville
The shoot, open to teams and individual gun enthusiasts, is slated for the Palmyra Sportsman Association in Annville.
The cost is $300 per team of four and $75 for individual shooters. Registration includes ammo, clay bird, and lunch, supplied by Mission BBQ.
Sponsorships for businesses and corporations are also available. Sponsorships are $200 for a trail sponsorship. The deadline for registration is Friday, June 20.
Competitors will receive trophies for best team, as well as awards for best individual female and male. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration. Warm-up clay will be available for $1.00 each, cash only, before the competition begins at 10 a.m.
Your Role in Their Crisis at Pennsylvania Counseling Services
Free | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 200 N. 7th St., Lebanon
This course will educate attendees on how to navigate crisis situations through exploring not only what a crisis may look like amongst a number of different demographics, including the justice-involved population, but also through self-assessment and introspection. With the usage of education, simulation, and discussion, attendees will learn the basic symptoms of common mental illnesses, signs of crisis escalation, and skills to assist in the maintenance and de-escalation of a crisis. The group will explore themselves, learning more about their own possible biases, triggers, and responses to high-intensity distress. Having accurate knowledge of ourselves, as well as those in need, offers us the best chance to safely manage crises for all parties involved.
*All attendees will receive a copy of one of Louis’ books, to be signed by the author at the conclusion of the training. Please be sure to register ahead of time at pacounseling.com/training.
Objectives:
1) Describe personal internal reactions to crisis situations (distress, conflict avoidance, fear responses, biases, etc.) and how those reactions may impact the effectiveness of de-escalation attempts.
2) Identify symptoms, signs, and behaviors associated with escalation, crisis, and de-escalation.
3) Exemplify an ability to utilize de-escalation skills discussed in training (mindfulness, active listening, etc.) during simulations.
Louis Bianco has devoted his life to mental wellness and the mental wellness of his community. Classifying himself as an “edutainer,” Louis has used his credentials, experience, and creativity to spread messages of hope and educate the public through the very unique perspective of someone who lives with a mental illness and also works in the mental health field. Diagnosed with mental illness and institutionalized as early as age 15, Louis has since committed his life, personally and professionally, to this cause. With endeavors ranging from speaking publicly throughout the state, working with college-level students within numerous human service disciplines, publishing books, serving on boards, writing and producing a musical, and providing care to the mental health community of central PA, as a nurse, certified peer support specialist, volunteer, and advocate, Louis continues to challenge the way we look at mental wellness and offer mental health care.
This training is funded in part by a competitive grant awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
Tech Help at the Palmyra Public Library
Free | 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 50 Landings Dr., Suite B, Annville
Bring your device to receive one-on-one assistance with completing an online job application, setting up email, and more! Call the library at 717-838-1347 to register for your half-hour session.
Poems That Blew My Mind at Hall of Philosophy
10-11 a.m., Friday, June 27 | 212 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna
Jesse Waters, director of Elizabethtown College’s Bowers Writers House, presents poems that have influenced him as a poet.
Speed Networking at Noon at Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
12-2 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 989 Quentin Road, Suite 1, Lebanon
Please join us for an upgraded Networking at Noon! This two-hour program will connect you one-on-one with all attendees. You’ll leave with a list of contacts and the opportunity to meet all of them! But plan for some extra time and start practicing your elevator speech. Don’t miss this chance to be part of our inaugural Speed Networking at Noon! This is your opportunity to build valuable relationships with other professionals in the region, share insights, and discover new business opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned networker or just getting started, this lunchtime gathering is the perfect way to expand your connections in a friendly and supportive environment. We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is exclusively for chamber members. Limit of one representative per company. Would you like to sponsor lunch and have a bigger presence at these events? Contact Karen Groh at kgroh@lvchamber.org or 717-273-3727. Thank you to our sponsor.
Small Business Support Hours at Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
Free | 1 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 989 Quentin Road, Suite 1, Lebanon
This is a small business/entrepreneurial support team. Every month, we have a team of small business experts to answer your questions and provide valuable resources.
Your support team includes: SCORE – Lancaster Lebanon Chapter for free business mentoring; U.S. Small Business Administration for loans and free educational support; Kutztown Small Business Development Center for education, support, and more; Finanta for business lending and micro-loans for start-ups and established businesses; ASSETS for training and no-interest and low-interest small loans; and Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce for business support organization.
While registration is not required, it is helpful. This team of experts will also be here from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the following days: Aug. 22, Sept. 24, Oct. 24, Nov. 19, and Dec. 19. Come on in for some free advice and connect for long-term relationships.
Friday Happy Hour at Heritage Park Pavilion
5-6:30 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 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.
Bring your own beverages. Snacks and food are welcome but not required.
*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!
Kayak Tours of Union Canal Tunnel
5:30 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 25th Street Parking Lot, Lebanon
Join Cocoa Kayaks for a unique opportunity to paddle the oldest transportation tunnel in the United States! Kayak a location that kayakers are not normally allowed to go during this one-of-a-kind experience! The Lebanon Historical Society will be sharing historical information about the tunnel.
The FDA: Yesterday and Today at Hall of Philosophy
7-8 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 212 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna
LVC Professor Liz Sterner will speak on the USA’s food and medicine pre-FDA, as the FDA developed, the current FDA approval process and food monitoring, and the strengths and weaknesses of the FDA today.
Confronting Racism in the Way of Jesus at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, June 27 | 3rd Street and Glossbrenner Avenue, Mount Gretna
“Discipleship Dilemma: Confronting Racism in the Way of Jesus” will be delivered by speaker Drew Hart, author and associate professor of theology at Messiah University. A freewill offering will be received.
Seminars on these topics will be held Friday afternoons, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Mount Gretna United Methodist Church. Pre-registration is required. Visit MtGretnaTabernacle.org for the registration link.
Movie Night in Campmeeting at Heritage Park Pavilion
Free | 8-10 p.m., Friday, June 27 | Mount Gretna Campmeeting, Mount Gretna
Lights, camera, action!
Movie: How To Train Your Dragon
New this year: We will be showing family-friendly movies in the Campmeeting Tabernacle or Heritage Park every other Friday. Come to watch, sing along, or just hang out together at our beloved Tabernacle. We will have popcorn and other treats available for purchase. Some movie nights will be themed, and we will encourage participants to get into the spirit of the film by dressing up or adding fun embellishments. This is for all ages!
A freewill donation will be gladly accepted to help fund future events.
Saturday, June 28
Community Yard Sale Fundraiser at Heritage Run Redefining Retirement
8 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 108 Allwein Dr., Lebanon
Join us from 8 a.m. to noon and help us raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network!
Donate $10 to sell your items or crafts! (We ask that you bring your own table and set-up supplies.) You keep all your earnings!
There will be a bake sale and hot dogs, all by donation!
Gretna Theatre 2025 Season – The Complete Works of William Shakespeare at Mount Gretna Playhouse
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
This hilarious tour-de-force comedy features all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in under 100 minutes. One of London’s longest-running comedies ever, this fast-paced, witty, and physical comedy is full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike!
Available showtimes:
Sunday, June 29 – Showtime at 2 p.m.
Future Stars Youth Tournaments at Coleman Memorial Park
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 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.
Pennsylvania Conservation Collectibles Expo at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Free | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 100 Museum Road, Stevens
Join us for a new event where collectors can showcase their Game Commission, Fish and Boat Commission, and other Conservation organization memorabilia of items, such as licenses, game news, PGC art, books, posters, old maps, patches, pins, etc.
Fairy Tales and Ice Cream at Hall of Philosophy
Free | 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 28 | 212 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna
Who wouldn’t like ice cream for breakfast? Thank you, Jigger Shop! The event will offer fun activities for all. Fiona the Fairy will visit and lead the parade. No charge. Boys and girls ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No charge.
Traditional Cherry Fair & Early American Craft Show at Alexander Schaeffer Farm
$0.00 – $8.00 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | North Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown
Since the 1700s, the Schaefferstown Cherry Fair has thrilled guests. Now held at the historic Schaeffer Farm, visitors can enjoy skilled artisans, demonstrations, entertainment, food, games, and the Museum Store. The Schaeffer House and garden will be open for self-guided tours.
Breakfast Trivia at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 840 N. 7th St., Lebanon
Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery will host Breakfast Trivia on various dates and times, including Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Summer Kickoff Luau Party at Blue Bird Inn
$9.00 – $25.00 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 2387 Cornwall Road, Lebanon
Let’s kick off summer with a luau! This event features a full luau menu, DJ Payne playing ’80s and ’90s music, a 360 photo booth from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., minty coconut cucumber cocktails and swag while supplies last from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Founders Brewing specials and swag while supplies last from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and lawn games to play all day!
Weaving on a Rigid Heddle (Part Two) With Margi Wright at Isaac Meier Homestead
1-3 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 524 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, 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.
In this class, we will focus on making a scarf. Experience the sense of pride, accomplishment, and the tugging of the past by joining us in this endeavour.
This class is two days, two hours each day. We have donated yarn, but you are more than welcome to bring your own for your creation. You can bring your own loom or rent one for $10, thanks to the Walk in Arts Center in Schuylkill Haven. Request when booking your ticket for the class. Please send us a message to register!
Safety Carnival at Coleman Memorial Park
Free | 4-8 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
Join us for the Safety Carnival at Coleman Memorial Park on Saturday, June 28, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. — a fun, free, family-friendly event focused on safety and community! Enjoy games, activities, demos, and meet local first responders in an exciting, educational atmosphere! 🚒👮♀️🎉
Garden Concert With Allen Krantz, Guitar at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$75.00 | 5 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
This garden is an enchanting retreat with breathtaking views of the valley. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the surroundings as guitarist Allen Krantz serenades you with his captivating performance.
Get a rare opportunity to sit up close to Allen, hear his stories, and experience his music chosen just for you. Share this intimate experience with a small group of like-minded music enthusiasts who love the beauty of live music. Beverages and heavy appetizers by Chef on the Go will be provided. Cost is $75. Seating is limited. RSVP is required.
Allen Krantz, a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory and Stanford University, has received acclaim as a solo guitarist, chamber musician, and composer. His performances throughout the United States have included appearances at Carnegie Hall, Verizon Hall, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and the Phillips Collection in Washington, with his diverse programs often featuring original compositions. Mr. Krantz heads the guitar program and teaches chamber music at Temple University.
Allen Krantz’s compositions are published by the Theodore Presser Co. and Falls House Press. His recent transcriptions of the late sonatas of S.L. Weiss have been published by Mel Bay. Many of his other solo and chamber music arrangements have been published by International Music Co. Allen Krantz’s recordings for the DTR label include “Notes,” “Summer Music,” “The Romantic Guitar,” and “The Philadelphia Connection.” He has also recorded for the Albany and Crystal Records labels. He serves on the board and artistic committees for the Gretna Music Festival and the Singing City Choir in Philadelphia.
Live Music With Bryan Stevenson at Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen
7 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 2850 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen will host live music with Bryan Stevenson on Saturday, June 28, starting at 7 p.m.
Real Diamond: Tribute to Neil Diamond at Allen Theatre & Salamander Bookstore Cafe
8-10 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 36 E. Main St., Annville
Experience the music of the iconic Neil Diamond at The Allen Theatre!
Movie in the Park at Coleman Memorial Park Amphitheater
Free | 8:15-10:15 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
Join us after the Safety Carnival on Saturday, June 28, at Coleman Memorial Park for a special Movie in the Park showing of Kung Fu Panda under the stars! 🎬🌟 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a cozy evening of family fun following a day full of community and safety activities. 🐼🍿
Sunday, June 29
Gretna Theatre 2025 Season – The Complete Works of William Shakespeare at Mount Gretna Playhouse
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, June 29 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
This hilarious tour-de-force comedy features all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in under 100 minutes. One of London’s longest-running comedies ever, this fast-paced, witty, and physical comedy is full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike!
Cleona Flowers Grand Opening at Cleona Flowers
Free | 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, June 29 | 536 E. Penn Ave., Cleona
It’s official! Our grand opening is Sunday, June 29, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Spruce Hill Acres will be here in the morning with Molly, a young and super cute miniature Scottish Highland cow! So, there will be some fantastic cow cuddlin’ going on and flowers ta-boot.
We’ll be stocked to the T with locally crafted goods from all the faves: Backyard Apiaries, Cleona Coffee Roasters, Farm Fresh Wife, Goldfinch Meadows, HoneyBee Pampering LLC, Magnawatt Music Company LLC, Pulaski Candle Company, and more.
All store merchandise will be discounted, and we’ll be handing out a free rose to the first 30 people who come into the store. We’ll also be offering five free spots in our next floral design class.
Refreshments will be offered as well as light snacks.
Future Stars Youth Tournaments at Coleman Memorial Park
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 29 | 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.
Memorial Amphitheater at Coleman Memorial Park
7 p.m., Sunday, June 29 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
Christian music artist Joseph Habedank is a two-time Grammy®-nominated, three-time GMA Dove Award-winning, and six-time fan-voted Soloist of the Year. Joseph has a powerful testimony of recovery from drug addiction that has been featured on FoxNews.com’s Spirited Debate, TBN’s Praise the Lord, and in such publications as Billboard Magazine, CCM Magazine, and Glenn Beck’s The Blaze. He has shared his songs in some of America’s greatest churches and venues, including the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Charles Stanley’s First Baptist Atlanta, The Grand Ole Opry, and the historic Ryman Auditorium. On the heels of his critically acclaimed debut solo release, Welcome Home, he was awarded New Soloist of the Year in 2014. His sophomore release, Resurrection, was the first album released by a solo artist to receive the GMA Dove Award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year and garnered his first Grammy® nomination for Roots Gospel Album of the Year. His 2019 release, Deeper Oceans, was nominated for Southern Gospel Album of the Year at the 50th annual GMA Dove Awards and earned him a second Grammy® nomination for Roots Gospel Album of the Year. Deeper Oceans also includes two number-one songs, “Shame On Me” and “Goliath.”
Joseph believes his most recent album, Change Is Coming, is his most important one to date. He says, “The topics that I chose to address when writing this record are very near and dear to my heart. I co-wrote this album while our nation was in shutdown due to the pandemic, and I think it forced me to be even more introspective than usual. I felt a stronger sense of urgency. I wanted to talk about things that other people weren’t talking about in their music; things like addiction, religion, holiness, Judas, and even the idea that Jesus was a rebel. These aren’t notions that many singer-songwriters choose to sing about, but I felt it was time to talk about some of the hard stuff. On the flip side of that, I wanted to offer a lot of hope on this record. Don’t be surprised to hear a song or two about the second coming, heaven, and, of course, redemption. Most importantly, when you listen to this album for the first time, I challenge you to not just skim through it, but rather, take the time to fully listen to the lyrics and the message behind these songs, because something great is on the horizon.”
Change Is Coming features two number-one songs, “Religion Isn’t Working” and “Child of the King,” and was awarded Southern Gospel Album of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards. Since its release in 2021, Joseph has had the privilege of carrying the message of these songs all across the country, proclaiming the hope that is greater than addiction, the relationship that far exceeds religion, and that Jesus is the change … and Change Is Coming.
Ken Medema Concert at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday, June 29 | 3rd Street and Glossbrenner Avenue, Mount Gretna
Ken Medema is a gifted musician who creates an experience that is not only interactive but truly unique. His heart is full of music, connection, and relationships. A freewill offering will be received. This event is sponsored by James and Elaine Gibbel, David and Pam Reist, Susanne Schaudel, and an anonymous sponsor.
Promoted events coming up soon
Saturday, June 28
Summer Kickoff Luau Party at Blue Bird Inn
$9.00 – $25.00 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | 2387 Cornwall Road, Lebanon
Let’s kick off summer with a luau! This event features a full luau menu, DJ Payne playing ’80s and ’90s music, a 360 photo booth from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., minty coconut cucumber cocktails and swag while supplies last from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Founders Brewing specials and swag while supplies last from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and lawn games to play all day!
Traditional Cherry Fair & Early American Craft Show at Alexander Schaeffer Farm
$0.00 – $8.00 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, June 28 | North Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown
Since the 1700s, the Schaefferstown Cherry Fair has thrilled guests. Now held at the historic Schaeffer Farm, visitors can enjoy skilled artisans, demonstrations, entertainment, food, games, and the Museum Store. The Schaeffer House and garden will be open for self-guided tours.
Tuesday, July 1
Lebanon Singing Cedars at Zion Lutheran Church
Free | 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, July 1 | 28 N. 9th St., Rear, Lebanon
We need more singers. If you like to sing, please join us for a night of fun!
Saturday, July 12
Cupcake Decorating Class at Revive Cafe and Craft LLC
$49.00 | 12-2 p.m., Saturday, July 12 | 65 W. Main St., Quentin
Let your creativity bloom! 🌸🧁
You asked, and we listened! We’re coming back to the cafe! 🧁✨ It’s been a while, and we are so excited to announce that our popular Cupcake Decorating Class is returning to the cozy and creative space at Revive Cafe in Quentin!
Join us for an afternoon of sweet creativity and master the art of piping beautiful buttercream flower designs in stunning shades of summer. Whether you’re a beginner or just want to brush up on your skills, this class is for you! 🌸
🧁 Dets: Six vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream.
Please feel free to arrive a few minutes early to grab a drink and browse the wonderful cafe. We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones!
Ready to join the fun? Spots are limited! Sign up today to reserve your seat.
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