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, August 22
Preschool Storytime at Myerstown Community Library
10:30-11:30 a.m., Friday, August 22 | 199 N. College St., Myerstown
Join in the fun with stories, songs, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills in young children.
Small Business Support Hours at Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
Free | 1-3 p.m., Friday, August 22 | 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 — free business mentoring; U.S. Small Business Administration — loans and free educational support; Kutztown Small Business Development Center — education, support, and more; Finanta — business lending and micro-loans for start-ups and established businesses; ASSETS — training, no-interest and low-interest small loans; and Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce — 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: Sept. 24, Oct. 24, Nov. 19, and Dec. 19. Come on in for some free advice and connect for long-term relationships.
Special Olympics Pennsylvania Softball Championships – Volunteers Needed! at In the Net, Flightpath Sports Park
Free | 3 p.m., Friday, August 22 | 798 Airport Road, Palmyra
Special Olympics Pennsylvania is thrilled to host the inaugural Softball Championships, from Friday, Aug. 22, to Sunday, Aug. 24, at In the Net, Flightpath Sports Park, in Palmyra.
Volunteers are needed to help with hydration stations, scorekeeping, awards, and more! No experience is needed. Most shifts are three to four hours long.
This is a great opportunity for families, groups, or students needing service hours!
Friday Happy Hour at Heritage Park Pavilion
5-6:30 p.m., Friday, August 22 | 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!
The Music of Queen + Journey at Gretna Theatre
$18.00 – $48.00 | 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday, August 22 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Gretna Theatre is thrilled to partner with Prima Theatre to bring their thrilling concert event to Mount Gretna. The Music of Queen + Journey is a tribute concert featuring the music of two of rock’s most famous, legendary bands: Queen and Journey. Filled with all your favorite hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Are the Champions,” and more, this is an epic experience you will not want to miss!
Movie in Campmeeting – Wicked at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
8-10 p.m., Friday, August 22 | 203 3rd St., Mount Gretna
Lights, camera, action!
Movie: Wicked
This is a themed movie evening, so come dressed in anything from the world of Oz! Singing is encouraged.
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.
Live Music With Rhyne McCormick at Mount Gretna Hideaway
8-11 p.m., Friday, August 22 | 40 Boulevard Ave., Mount Gretna
Mount Gretna Hideaway will host live music with Rhyne McCormick on Friday, Aug. 22, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 23
Keystone Large Car Nationals at Lebanon Expo Center
Saturday, August 23 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
For more information, contact Randy Kaylor at racerx2@ptd.net or 717-615-8331.
Friends Finds – Boutique at Gettysburg Avenue
Free | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 212 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna
A large “indoor” boutique-type yard sale, including one-of-a-kind artist contributions, arts and crafts, household goods, and upscale clothing, including children’s. This event features something for everyone and supports the Artists’ Reception for our Art Show.
Lebanon Valley Disc Golf Tournament at Coleman Memorial Park
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
For more information, contact bappel61@gmail.com.
Kel Lee’s Entertainment Trivia at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 840 N. 7th St., Lebanon
Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery will host Kel Lee’s Entertainment Trivia on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Quittapahilla Audubon Society Field Trip at Quittie Wetlands Preserve
Free | 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 833 Metro Dr., Lebanon
On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Quittapahilla Audubon Society will have its sixth annual Lebanon County butterfly count. Meet at the Quittie Wetlands Preserve near Home Depot at 10 a.m. Call leader Jim Fiorentino at 717-269-0675 if you can to let him know to expect you.
Our programs and field trips are suitable for all ages, free, and open to the public. Join us for varied educational and natural experiences! The QAS website will keep you up-to-date if there are additions or updates. Check it out at qasaudubon.org.
Invasive Species and How They Impact Our Lives at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Free | 10 a.m., Saturday, August 23 | 100 Museum Road, Stevens
Let’s go for a walk and discuss common invasive species we encounter, how they impact the ecosystem, and different strategies that can be used to manage them.
History on the Porch at Mount Gretna Area Historical Society
10-11 a.m., Saturday, August 23 | 206 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Join local historians and other curious-minded folks for coffee and conversation. No knowledge of Mount Gretna’s history needed. Just come with questions and curiosity.
Nickolas Sieber’s Traditional Jazz and Ragtime Festival at Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook
$25.00 – $40.00 | 12-9 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 58 Church Road, Manheim
Nickolas Sieber, 25, of Elizabethtown, is pleased to announce his Traditional Jazz & Ragtime Festival, slated for Saturday, Aug. 23, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook.
Sieber’s festival will include performances from renowned artists, Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins, duet, of NYC, Ramona Baker, pianist, of NYC, Gavin Rice, banjoist, of Rochester, NY, and the Blackbird Society Orchestra, of Philadelphia, PA.
In addition to music, professional dancers, Roddy Caravella and Gretchen Fenston, will lead a 1920s dance lesson of the Peabody. A social dance of foxtrots, tangos, swing, and more will run throughout the course of the festival.
Off the dance floor, the excitement of a 1920s lawn party will continue with pre-war car rides, a croquet tournament, fashion displays, and special guest R.W. Tintypes offering authentic 19th-century tintype photography sittings. Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook will prepare the bill of fare available for purchase.
“It has been my passion to share America’s rich history from the turn of the 20th century through WWII with my younger generation. Many people do not recognize that this was an era of exciting changes in music, fashion, architecture, art, and innovations. From hot new dances with jazz music to the thrill of the automobile, the Machine Era was a thrilling time to live in! Now, thanks to my festival, people will have an opportunity to experience the attractions of this forgotten generation!”
August Open House at Isaac Meier Homestead
Free | 1-3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 525 S. College St., Myerstown
This open house will feature open fire dyeing with natural dyes, cooking demos, guided tours, activities, and more.
Saturday Live & Local Swisher Sweets at Lebanon Gin Mill
6-9 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 324 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon
Lebanon Gin Mill will host Saturday Live & Local Swisher Sweets on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Music of Queen + Journey at Gretna Theatre
$18.00 – $48.00 | 7:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Gretna Theatre is thrilled to partner with Prima Theatre to bring their thrilling concert event to Mount Gretna. The Music of Queen + Journey is a tribute concert featuring the music of two of rock’s most famous, legendary bands: Queen and Journey. Filled with all your favorite hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “We Are the Champions,” and more, this is an epic experience you will not want to miss!
Four Fabulous Female Icons: The Music of Karen, Linda, Dolly, and Carole at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
7:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 3rd Street and Glossbrenner Avenue, Mount Gretna
Who doesn’t love the music of these four iconic performers? Cait Dailey, Nicole Renna, Hannah Reiniger, and Gillian Booth will have you singing along and smiling from ear to ear.
For more information, check out our website at MtGretnaSummerConcerts.org. Admission is pay-what-you-want. Come to Pennsylvania’s home for popular music. Note: There is plenty of new free parking at the east lot of the Mount Gretna Roller Rink.
Live Music With Ben Ginder Group at Mount Gretna Hideaway
8-11 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 40 Boulevard Ave., Mount Gretna
Mount Gretna Hideaway will host live music with Ben Ginder Group on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, August 24
Kayak Tours at Union Canal Tunnel Park
2 p.m., Sunday, August 24 | 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.
Faith Fair at Miller Chapel
2-3 p.m., Sunday, August 24 | East Sheridan Avenue, Annville
Join local churches and other organizations for a small faith fair.
Lebanon Valley College Welcome Back Wellness Fair at Arnold Sports Center
4-6 p.m., Sunday, August 24 | 101 College Ave., Annville
Join THO (The Hidden Opponent) and other clubs in the Sports Center for all things wellness and mental health. There will be educational wellness tips, pickleball, freebies, and more available for LVC students to enjoy.
4:30 p.m. | Yoga | Arnold Sports Center Arena | Sponsored by the LVC Yoga Club
5:30 p.m. | Mindfulness Meditation | Racquetball Court | Led by Chaplain Melissa Madara
Special Olympics Pennsylvania Softball Championships – Volunteers Needed! at In the Net, Flightpath Sports Park
Free | 5 p.m., Sunday, August 24 | 798 Airport Road, Palmyra
Special Olympics Pennsylvania is thrilled to host the inaugural Softball Championships, from Friday, Aug. 22, to Sunday, Aug. 24, at In the Net, Flightpath Sports Park, in Palmyra.
Volunteers are needed to help with hydration stations, scorekeeping, awards, and more! No experience is needed. Most shifts are three to four hours long.
This is a great opportunity for families, groups, or students needing service hours!
Gold City Quartet at Coleman Memorial Park
6 p.m., Sunday, August 24 | 1400 W. Maple St., Lebanon
The Music In The Park series will feature Gold City Quartet on Sunday, Aug. 24, starting at 6 p.m., at Coleman Memorial Park.
Mount Gretna Bible Festival – QuintEssentially Brass at Mount Gretna Tabernacle
Free | 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday, August 24 | 3rd and Glossbrenner Avenues, Mount Gretna
This quintet with engaging personalities and sparkling instrumental performances ends another season. A freewill offering will be received. Sponsored by Arthur Funk and Sons.
Mio Imai, Violin at Mount Gretna Playhouse
$8.00 – $28.00 | 7:30 p.m., Sunday, August 24 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Our first First Listener to return to perform as a mainstage performance!
– Bach sonata for violin solo in G minor
– Beethoven violin sonata No. 8 Opus 30
– Lili Boulanger works for violin and piano
– Mendelssohn violin concerto in E minor
Mio Imai, 14, studies violin with Kimberly Fisher, the Principal Second Violin of The Philadelphia Orchestra. She is also coached by Grammy-nominated pianist Mark Livshits. Mio made her first appearance as a soloist at the age of 9. She has performed as a soloist with multiple orchestras, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (U.S., 2025), the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (U.S., 2024), the FVG Orchestra (Italy, 2023), and the Accademia d’Archi Arrigoni Orchestra (Italy, 2023-2024).
She won the first prize in the 2024 Arthur Grumiaux International Violin Competition (Belgium), the 2024 Stulberg International String Competition (U.S.), the 2024 MTNA National Competition (U.S.), and the 2023 Piccolo Violino Magico International Competition (Italy). Mio is also a former major prize winner at the Leonid Kogan International Competition (Belgium), the Ronald Sachs International Music Competition (U.S.), and the Chicago Violin International Competition (U.S.).
She played in masterclasses for renowned violinists and string quartets, including James Ehnes, Ida Kavafian, Karen Aroutiounian, Takacs Quartet, Paul Kantor, Sibbi Bernhardsson, Robert Chen, Juliette Kang, and Kim Chee-yun. She received a full scholarship from The Starling Foundation for the 2024 Meadowmount School of Music. Mio plays a Vincenzo Sannino violin and a Francois Nicolas Voirin bow on loan from the Takeuchi Collection through the Nippon Violin Society program. She plays chamber and orchestral music in the Center for Gifted Young Musicians Program, Temple University.
She will be accompanied by pianist Dr. Mark Livshits.
Grammy-nominated pianist Mark Livshits is one of the most highly sought-after soloists and chamber musicians in Philadelphia. He appears frequently in concert with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as with the orchestra as a substitute in the keyboard section. Dr. Livshits has also worked closely with musicians, such as Yannick Nezet Seguin, Stephane Denève, Michael Tilson Thomas, Nikolaj Znaider, Leonidas Kovakos, Lynn Harrell, Christoph Eschenbach, Alisa Weilerstein, Measha Brueggergosman, and Dave Brubeck.
Mark Livshits is a Steinway Artist.
Promoted events coming up soon
Friday, August 22
Special Olympics Pennsylvania Softball Championships – Volunteers Needed! at In the Net, Flightpath Sports Park
Free | 3 p.m., Friday, August 22 | 798 Airport Road, Palmyra
Special Olympics Pennsylvania is thrilled to host the inaugural Softball Championships, from Friday, Aug. 22, to Sunday, Aug. 24, at In the Net, Flightpath Sports Park, in Palmyra.
Volunteers are needed to help with hydration stations, scorekeeping, awards, and more! No experience is needed. Most shifts are three to four hours long.
This is a great opportunity for families, groups, or students needing service hours!
Saturday, August 23
Friends Finds-Boutique at Gettysburg Avenue
Free | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 212 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna
A large “indoor” boutique-type yard sale, including one-of-a-kind artist contributions, arts and crafts, household goods, and upscale clothing, including children’s. This event features something for everyone and supports the Artists’ Reception for our Art Show.
Nickolas Sieber’s Traditional Jazz and Ragtime Festival at Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook
$25.00 – $40.00 | 12-9 p.m., Saturday, August 23 | 58 Church Road, Manheim
Nickolas Sieber, 25, of Elizabethtown, is pleased to announce his Traditional Jazz & Ragtime Festival, slated for Saturday, Aug. 23, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook.
Sieber’s festival will include performances from renowned artists, Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins, duet, of NYC, Ramona Baker, pianist, of NYC, Gavin Rice, banjoist, of Rochester, NY, and the Blackbird Society Orchestra, of Philadelphia, PA.
In addition to music, professional dancers, Roddy Caravella and Gretchen Fenston, will lead a 1920s dance lesson of the Peabody. A social dance of foxtrots, tangos, swing, and more will run throughout the course of the festival.
Off the dance floor, the excitement of a 1920s lawn party will continue with pre-war car rides, a croquet tournament, fashion displays, and special guest R.W. Tintypes offering authentic 19th-century tintype photography sittings. Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook will prepare the bill of fare available for purchase.
“It has been my passion to share America’s rich history from the turn of the 20th century through WWII with my younger generation. Many people do not recognize that this was an era of exciting changes in music, fashion, architecture, art, and innovations. From hot new dances with jazz music to the thrill of the automobile, the Machine Era was a thrilling time to live in! Now, thanks to my festival, people will have an opportunity to experience the attractions of this forgotten generation!”
Sunday, August 24
Special Olympics Pennsylvania Softball Championships – Volunteers Needed! at In the Net, Flightpath Sports Park
Free | 5 p.m., Sunday, August 24 | 798 Airport Road, Palmyra
Special Olympics Pennsylvania is thrilled to host the inaugural Softball Championships, from Friday, Aug. 22, to Sunday, Aug. 24, at In the Net, Flightpath Sports Park, in Palmyra.
Volunteers are needed to help with hydration stations, scorekeeping, awards, and more! No experience is needed. Most shifts are three to four hours long.
This is a great opportunity for families, groups, or students needing service hours!
Saturday, August 30
International Play Music on Your Porch Day at Mount Gretna Playhouse
2-5 p.m., Saturday, August 30 | 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
Mount Gretna will join thousands of communities across 70+ countries and all 50 states for the 12th annual Make Music On Your Porch Day. It’s a day where music and community come together in perfect harmony. Soak in the melodies of talented local musicians. If you would like to perform, contact Gretna Music.
Peace Love and Poms Rescue Second Annual Showcase Event at Annville-Cleona Veterinary Associates
Free | 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, August 30 | 1259 E. Main St., Annville
A free day full of fun with dogs, mini cows, exotic pets, local vendors, and food and beverage trucks will take place on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join Peace Love and Poms Rescue for our second annual showcase event hosted at Annville-Cleona Veterinary Associates to meet rescue dogs (big and small) and get tours of the vet practice to see behind the scenes. We will have visits from local police dogs and tactical-trained Malinos to show their skills off. There will also be live music, drone demos, local vendors, food and beverage trucks, a bounce house, face painting, and lots of surprises in store! Bring the whole family, and meet some of your local rescues and their animals needing homes!
Swing Dance Classes With Rhythm Lounge at Hall of Philosophy
5-7 p.m., Saturday, August 30 | 212 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna
The Rhythm Lounge is a local collective with the goal of bringing you some of the best dance instructors, choreographers, and genuinely fun and kind people who know how to teach and work consistently on improving your experience on the dance floor. This class is for all levels.
Carla Crowen has been teaching Lindy Hop and other forms of vintage swing dancing for over 20 years. She has traveled the globe as an invited instructor and artist of swing dancing in order to share her passion and knowledge. She is currently the creator and director of The Rhythm Lounge (Lindy Central) and is working hard to cultivate a strong community of dance in the central Pennsylvania area. See Gretna Music website to register.
Sunday, September 7
Lebanon County Suicide Prevention Task Force’s Fourth Annual Big Bingo Event at Sacred Heart Church Social Hall
$25.00 – $30.00 | 11:30 a.m., Sunday, September 7 | 2596 Cornwall Road, Lebanon
The Lebanon County Suicide Prevention Task Force is excited to host its fourth annual all-cash bingo! Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with bingo starting at 1 p.m. This event is the Task Force’s kick-off for Suicide Prevention Month, which is nationally recognized each year during the month of September.
In addition to the regular bingo games, there will be a 50/50 jackpot, specials, and raffles. And of course, the kitchen will be open! Tickets can be purchased by contacting Skyler at 717-383-8456 or REMAX Pinnacle at 717-270-8808. Advanced tickets are $25 and include one free early bird game. Tickets at the door will be $30.
Wednesday, September 10
United Way 2025-26 Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast at Lebanon Valley Expo Center
$35.00 – $280.00 | 6:30-9:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 10 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
🎉 Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center for an inspiring morning as we launch the United Way 2025-26 Campaign! Doors open at 6:30 a.m., program begins at 7 a.m. Enjoy breakfast, a silent and live auction, and hear from special guest speaker Brandon Graham, former Philadelphia Eagle. Learn more about United Way’s initiatives and the impact we’re making right here in our community.
🎟️ Presale tickets cost $35.
Saturday, September 13
Jukebox Jamboree (a Barbershop Show) at Church of the Good Shepherd
$15.00 | 3-5 p.m., Saturday, September 13 | 1500 Quentin Road, Lebanon
Jukebox Jamboree (a Barbershop Show) is an annual show to be held this year on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Church of the Good Shepherd.
Saturday, September 27
You Matter Suicide Prevention Walk at Lion’s Lake Park
Free | 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 27 | 1820 Jay St., Lebanon
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Lebanon County is excited to host the annual Suicide Prevention Walk! Join us as we remember and honor those we have lost to suicide. The event is free to participate, and includes a free t-shirt with registration (while supplies last).
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