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, November 7
No-So-An 4-H Club Countywide Meeting at Lebanon Expo Center
Friday, November 7 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
For information, contact the No-So-An 4-H Club at 717-270-4391.
Distelfink Country Christmas at Thomas Brendle Museum
Free | 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, November 7 | 111 N. Market St., Schaefferstown
This is a unique, juried craft show featuring quality, locally handcrafted items.
Day at The Valley at Lebanon Valley College
Free | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friday, November 7 | 101 N. College Ave., Annville
Get to know Lebanon Valley College more in-depth through Day at The Valley. Enjoy a campus tour with a current student. Attend a class and meet with faculty in your area of interest. Parents can find out more about financial aid, student life, and academics. Enjoy lunch in the dining hall.
Preschool Storytime at Myerstown Community Library
Free | 10:30-11:30 a.m., Friday, November 7 | 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.
Fall Bazaar at Trinity United Methodist Church
Free | 4-8 p.m., Friday, November 7 | 757 Willow St., Lebanon
Trinity United Methodist Church, on the corner of 8th and Willow streets, is having its popular Silent Auction and Fall Bazaar. Stop by for a light supper, baked goods, and crafts to purchase. While in the church, view the unique stained glass windows created by a local craftsman.
First Friday Art Walk at Gallery 770
Free | 5-8 p.m., Friday, November 7 | 770 Cumberland St., Lebanon
Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts and Gallery 770 invite you to spend First Friday in downtown Lebanon during the monthly First Friday Art Walk! Visit galleries and enjoy live music at local spots for a Friday evening of supporting small businesses!
First Friday Art Walk at Pho Bar & Grill
7 p.m., Friday, November 7 | 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.
Saturday, November 8
4-H Friends and Clover Buds at Lebanon Expo Center
Saturday, November 8 | 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon
For information, contact the Penn State Extension office at 717-270-4391.
Distelfink Country Christmas at Thomas Brendle Museum
Free | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 111 N. Market St., Schaefferstown
This is a unique, juried craft show featuring quality, locally handcrafted items.
Cedar Haven’s Harvest Market & Vendor Fair at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
Free | 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 590 S. 5th Ave., Lebanon
Join us at Cedar Haven for our Harvest Market & Vendor Fair!
This event features handmade goods and unique finds, food trucks, and seasonal fun for the whole community.
Interested in being a vendor? Contact Jeffrey Freeman at 717-274-0421 ext. 1288 or jfreeman@cedarhaven.healthcare to sign up today!
Mark your calendars and come ready to shop, eat, and celebrate fall with us!
10th Annual Holiday Craft Show at Annville-Cleona High School
Free | 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 500 S. White Oak St., Annville
For the 10th annual Holiday Craft Show, all proceeds will benefit Annville-Cleona’s Mini-Thon Four Diamonds. There will be over 60 vendors throughout the school, as well as food trucks, a kids’ craft room, and pictures with Santa.
Combat Pistol – Level 4 at Lebanon County Police Combat Pistol Club
$225.00 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 1855 Russell Road, Lebanon
This training is designed for experienced handgun shooters and involves trauma care, accuracy drills, and combat shooting objectives.
Sgraffito Redware Plate with Susan Horst at Isaac Meier Homestead
$30.00 – $50.00 | 12-3 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 524 S. College St., Myerstown
Redware pottery is considered the first pottery made in the American colonies, and local production of redware likely began in the 17th century. Redware was made from red clay that was common in most areas.
The Pennsylvania Dutch used a variety of decorating techniques, including:
– Goose quills: Colorful slip was dipped into goose quills to form designs, names, dates, and sayings.
– Sgraffito: A sharp-edged wooden tool was used to scratch a design into semi-wet clay.
Learn how to make and decorate a redware plate with our wonderful instructor, Susan Horst from Huber Haus Pottery.
Sgraffito redware class costs $30.00 for a 7-7 1/2″ plate and $50.00 for an 11″ plate. Please bring an apron and a towel.
Patterns are provided, or you can bring your own.
Soup Cook Off at Mount Gretna Fire House
12-2 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 41 Boulevard Ave., Mount Gretna
Mount Gretna Fire House will host a Soup Cook Off on Saturday, Nov. 8, from noon to 2 p.m.
Crafternoons at Matthews Public Library
Free | 1-3 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 102 W. Main St., Fredericksburg
Drop in on Saturday crafternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to make crafts, get creative, and have fun at Matthews Public Library. No registration necessary!
Saturday Live & Local Shine Delphi at Lebanon Gin Mill
6-9 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 324 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon
Saturday Live & Local will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Lebanon Gin Mill.
Dewey Swishy Pants is $4.00 during music hours.
The Downward Dogs at Boyer’s Tavern
7 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 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.
Sunday, November 9
Brothers In Grace Concert at Bellegrove United Methodist Church
10:30 a.m., Sunday, November 9 | 1530 PA-934, Annville
Brothers In Grace, based in Southcentral Pennsylvania, has ministered throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, delighting audiences with their unique Southern Gospel-style music and tight harmony. The members of the quartet feel blessed that the Lord has enabled them to serve Him in a manner they love the best, and which provides a message of encouragement and hope to the listener.
Brothers In Grace has performed with some of gospel music’s best-known artists as well as prominent speakers. Since their inception in 1994, they have recorded 10 projects and produced three concert videos. The quartet can tailor a performance to meet your specific needs, including worship services and concerts for churches, community groups, camp meetings, and special occasions. They offer a wide range of musical styles, from traditional to Southern Gospel. You will be blessed with the ministry that the quartet has to offer.
Distelfink Country Christmas at Thomas Brendle Museum
Free | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, November 9 | 111 N. Market St., Schaefferstown
This is a unique, juried craft show featuring quality, locally handcrafted items.
Museum Bingo Fundraiser at Fredericksburg Community Center
$50.00 | 11 a.m., Sunday, November 9 | 125 S. Tan Alley, Fredericksburg
Please join us for our annual Museum Bingo Fundraiser, where all proceeds will benefit the Pennsylvania National Guard Military Museum.
For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit the museum website: pngmilitarymuseum.org.
Mining of Cornwall, Pennsylvania – 236 Years of Bounty at Lebanon County Historical Society
Free | 2-4 p.m., Sunday, November 9 | 924 Cumberland St., Lebanon
Join us on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m., in the Historical Auditorium, where Mike Weber will present “Mining of Cornwall, Pennsylvania – 236 Years of Bounty.”
Mike will tell the fascinating history of mining in Cornwall, which put Lebanon (or Steitztown) on the map and helped build the industrial might of Central Pennsylvania. Mining iron ore began in Cornwall in 1737 and continued until Bethlehem Steel ceased mining in 1973. In addition to iron, the Cornwall mines also produced large quantities of copper, gold, silver, and cobalt.
As a retired geologist, radiation protection specialist, and manager, Mike grew up collecting rocks and minerals in Cornwall and developed an interest in geology and history. After graduating in the geosciences from Pennsylvania State University, Mike worked for 36 years for the federal government at the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Since retiring in 2018, Mike has volunteered at the Cornwall furnace as a guide and researcher. Mike authored the book “Always More Production” in 2023 about the history of mining iron in Cornwall.
Our weekend programs are free admission.
Pennsylvania Dutch Celebration at Juniper Village at Lebanon
Free | 2-3:30 p.m., Sunday, November 9 | 1125 Birch Road, Lebanon
Step back in time and celebrate the rich heritage of the Pennsylvania Dutch! Join us for an afternoon of cultural immersion featuring the vibrant sounds of the choral group Die Schwadore Schalle and an insightful talk by retired professor Jim Dibert on the enduring history and impact of this unique culture.
Hope for Hurting Parents at North Cornwall Commons Apartment Complex 5th Floor Lounge
Free | 2 p.m., Sunday, November 9 | 114 Blackford Blvd., Lebanon
Hope For Hurting Parents was started by Tom and Dena Yohe in 2011, based on their own 10-year journey with their daughter Renee, who struggled with mental health issues, addiction, and self-injury. They continue to lead free Zoom meetings monthly and send out inspirational emails weekly. They encourage people to start small in-person groups in their own community, which we did three years ago.
People seem to find comfort and strength in meeting with others who have gone through similar situations. At our support group meetings, we discuss one of 22 topics as outlined in Yohe’s workbook, such as self-care, enabling, worry and anxiety, hope, and guarding your family. The workbook also includes prayers, exercises, websites, and other resources. Support group sessions are free and open to anyone who is a parent, caregiver, or loved one with someone who struggles with mental health issues, estrangement, addictions, gender dysphoria, incarceration, homelessness, or any other problem that causes you to experience emotional and spiritual turmoil. Our mission is to give comfort, encouragement, and hope to hurting parents/caregivers on their journey from surviving to thriving.
Handel’s Messiah Sing-In at Lebanon Valley College Frederic K. Miller Chapel
3 p.m., Sunday, November 9 | 101 N. College Ave., Annville
This event serves as a scholarship fundraiser sponsored by the Harmonia Musica Association and the Lebanon Valley College Music Department.
Promoted events coming up soon
Friday, November 7
Distelfink Country Christmas at Thomas Brendle Museum
Free | 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, November 7 | 111 N. Market St., Schaefferstown
This is a unique, juried craft show featuring quality, locally handcrafted items.
Saturday, November 8
Distelfink Country Christmas at Thomas Brendle Museum
Free | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, November 8 | 111 N. Market St., Schaefferstown
This is a unique, juried craft show featuring quality, locally handcrafted items.
Sunday, November 9
Distelfink Country Christmas at Thomas Brendle Museum
Free | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, November 9 | 111 N. Market St., Schaefferstown
This is a unique, juried craft show featuring quality, locally handcrafted items.
Thursday, November 13
Dining with Diabetes at Penn State Extension of Lebanon County
$39.00 | 2-4 p.m., Thursday, November 13 | 2120 Cornwall Road, Suite 1, Lebanon
Dining with Diabetes is a program for adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their families. These classes will help you understand some of the most important things you need to know about managing your diabetes.
Trained Penn State Extension educators will lead discussions addressing:
– Important numbers you need to know and physical activity recommendations
– Meal planning and carbohydrate counting
– Healthy cooking with less fat and sodium
– Medications, monitoring and goal setting
– How to eat wisely while dining out
Four consecutive classes are held with a three-month follow-up. Each class offers discussions regarding vital information to help you manage your diabetes, food demonstrations, and physical activity suggestions. In addition to program booklets, participants will receive the Dining with Diabetes cookbook and course handouts.
If you have been told that you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you will want to attend this class!
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required!
Saturday, November 15
Candlelight Tour at Conrad Weiser Homestead
Free | 5:30-8 p.m., Saturday, November 15 | 28 Weiser Ln., Womelsdorf
The Annual Candlelight Guided Evening Tours will take place at the Conrad Weiser Homestead on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The last tour will start at 7:30 p.m.
Take a step back into time and hear the voices of the 18th century. Experience the times of Conrad Weiser, ask questions at a tavern scene, or talk to Weiser’s friends staying on the property. Enjoy the soft candlelight as tour guides take you to each station.
After the tour, visitors can browse through the site’s bookstore in the Visitor Center, located in the 1834 Scheetz House adjacent to the Weiser house. Donations are gladly appreciated. For more information, visit our website at www.conradweiserhomestead.org.
Holiday Bazaar at St. Paul the Apostle
Free | 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, November 15 | 125 Spruce St., Annville
The Holiday Bazaar will feature handcrafted ornaments, décor, knit/crochet wearables, delicious baked goods and candies, as well as mouth-watering food from the kitchen.
Let’s Cook for Weight Management at Penn State Extension of Lebanon County
$30.00 | 3-5 p.m., Saturday, November 15 | 2120 Cornwall Road, Suite 1, Lebanon
Learn how to prepare a healthy meal to support weight management. “Let’s Cook for Weight Management” is a cooking class that provides practical tips for healthy eating. Participants will explore basic principles of weight management, including strategies to reduce calories while maintaining satiety.
In this hands-on class, participants will cook alongside Penn State Extension educators to prepare a meal designed with weight management in mind. The session will also introduce new recipes and practical cooking techniques.
Friday, November 21
Collage Lounge at Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts
$6.00 – $12.00 | 7-9 p.m., Friday, November 21 | 770 Cumberland St., 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 LVCOA in its mission to provide artistic classes, events, and information.
Friday, December 19
Collage Lounge at Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts
$6.00 – $12.00 | 7-9 p.m., Friday, December 19 | 770 Cumberland St., 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 LVCOA in its mission to provide artistic classes, events, and information.
It’s free to submit events to our Lebanon County Events Calendar. You can submit an event here, or even advertise on our calendar.
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