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, January 16
Toddler and Preschooler Play Group at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Free | 9-10:30 a.m., Friday, January 16 | 22 S. 6th St., Lebanon
Join us for our Toddler and Preschool Play Group at St. Luke’s!
What: Free community play group for kids and parents to connect, play, and learn together.
Who: Children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers.
When: Every Friday that the Lebanon School District is in session, drop in between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Where: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 22 S. 6th St. (use the Parish Office entrance (red doors) on 6th Street.)
For more information and updates: E-mail Emily at emilydrew@yahoo.com or follow us at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Lebanon on Facebook.
Jugar Juntos en St. Luke’s!
Qué: Grupo de juego comunitario gratuito para que los niños y los padres se conecten, jueguen y aprendan juntos.
Quiénes: Niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años y sus cuidadores.
Cuándo: Todos los viernes que el Distrito Escolar de Lebanon esté en sesión; acérquese entre las 9 y las 10:30.
Dónde: Iglesia Episcopal St. Luke, 22 S. 6th St. (use la entrada de la Oficina Parroquial (Puertas ROJAS) en 6th Street).
Para obtener más información y actualizaciones: envíe un correo electrónico a Emily a emilydrew@yahoo.com, síganos en la Iglesia Episcopal St. Luke de Lebanon en Facebook.
Preschool Storytime at Myerstown Community Library
Free | 10:30-11:30 a.m., Friday, January 16 | 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.
Collage Lounge at Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts
$6.00 – $12.00 | 7-9 p.m., Friday, January 16 | 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.
Live Music with the Mendez Brothers at Mount Gretna Hideaway
8-11 p.m., Friday, January 16 | 40 Boulevard Ave., Mount Gretna
Mount Gretna Hideaway will host live music with the Mendez Brothers on Friday, Jan. 16, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, January 17
Books and Biscuits with Miss Cindy at Chick-fil-A Lebanon Plaza
9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 17 | 1147 Quentin Road, Lebanon
Join Miss Cindy for a fun and free family event! Enjoy storytime, a craft, and free breakfast biscuits!
Winter Tree Identification at Clarence Schock Memorial Park
Free | 10-11 a.m., Saturday, January 17 | 3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna
Learn to identify trees the hard way: with no leaves! We will learn some common trees in the park based on their bark, buds, and other characteristics.
Adult Crafternoon at Myerstown Community Library
Free | 1-2 p.m., Saturday, January 17 | 199 N. College St., Myerstown
Ages 16+ are invited to join the Myerstown Community Library for a free afternoon of crafting. If you’re not a “crafter,” don’t worry, you can still have fun! All supplies are provided for you, and registration is required. Call the library at 717-866-2800 to register.
Forever Flower Workshop – Frosted Flower at Drunken Smithy
$75.00 | 3:30-5 p.m., Saturday, January 17 | 2236 Lebanon Valley Mall B13, Lebanon
Smithing isn’t all iron and steel. At Drunken Smithy, we work with soft metals, too!
Join us for an introduction to the art of metalworking by creating your own everlasting bloom in our forever flower workshop featuring a different flower every month. You’ll learn to design, cut, texture, and build your own copper flower with the freedom to customize your work along the way.
For this workshop, students will learn to make a copper frosted flower. All experience levels are welcome. Instructors will help as much or as little as you’d like.
Forever flowers fee per person for this workshop is $75.00 total. The workshop will take place regardless of the number of tickets sold. No minimum number of participants is required. All raw materials, tools, gloves, and safety glasses will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes or boots.
Drunken Smithy is wheelchair-friendly and welcomes participants of all ability levels. The only restriction we have is that oxygen tanks are not permitted in our forging area or the copper and silver workshop areas.
Troegs Nugget Nectar Firkin Reserve at Blue Bird Inn
$15.00 | 5-7 p.m., Saturday, January 17 | 2387 Cornwall Road, Lebanon
Join us for a pint and commemorative glass as well as Troegs samples and giveaways. Space is limited! Call 717-273-3000 for your spot.
Open Mic at Gus Deraco’s Italian Sandwiches
Free | 6-8 p.m., Saturday, January 17 | 714 Cumberland St., Lebanon
Open mic is 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!
Jason Knorr Music at Boyer’s Tavern
6:30 p.m., Saturday, January 17 | 285 Rexmont Road, Lebanon
Join Jason Knorr Music at their 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 Ryan Moran at Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen
7-10 p.m., Saturday, January 17 | 2850 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
Rising Sun Bar & Kitchen will host live music with Ryan Moran on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Live Music with the Ben Ginder Group at Mount Gretna Hideaway
8-11 p.m., Saturday, January 17 | 40 Boulevard Ave., Mount Gretna
Mount Gretna Hideaway will host live music with the Ben Ginder Group on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, January 18
Leather Roses Workshop at Drunken Smithy
$75.00 | 12:30-2:30 p.m., Sunday, January 18 | 2236 Lebanon Valley Mall B13, Lebanon
Craft a bouquet that lasts forever! Join our leather smiths as you learn to cut, shape, and form leather into elegant petals and leaves. You’ll create three handcrafted leather roses on wire stems, learning techniques for coloring, assembling, and finishing your flowers so they’re ready to display or gift.
This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone who loves unique handmade creations. This workshop is designed for adults and older teens. All experience levels are welcome. Instructors will help as much or as little as you’d like.Each workshop is a one-time, intensive, hands-on course. This workshop costs $75.00 per person. This workshop will take place regardless of the number of tickets sold. No minimum number of participants is required. All raw materials, tools, and safety equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes or boots.
Jigsaws in January at Mount Gretna Fire Company
Free | 2-4 p.m., Sunday, January 18 | 41 Boulevard Ave., Mount Gretna
The Mount Gretna Area Historical Society presents Jigsaws in January, a jigsaw puzzle team challenge, on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mount Gretna Fire Company.
Promoted events coming up soon
Friday, January 16
Collage Lounge at Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts
$6.00 – $12.00 | 7-9 p.m., Friday, January 16 | 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.
Sunday, January 18
Leather Roses Workshop at Drunken Smithy
$75.00 | 12:30-2:30 p.m., Sunday, January 18 | 2236 Lebanon Valley Mall B13, Lebanon
Craft a bouquet that lasts forever! Join our leather smiths as you learn to cut, shape, and form leather into elegant petals and leaves. You’ll create three handcrafted leather roses on wire stems, learning techniques for coloring, assembling, and finishing your flowers so they’re ready to display or gift.
This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone who loves unique handmade creations. This workshop is designed for adults and older teens. All experience levels are welcome. Instructors will help as much or as little as you’d like.Each workshop is a one-time, intensive, hands-on course. This workshop costs $75.00 per person. This workshop will take place regardless of the number of tickets sold. No minimum number of participants is required. All raw materials, tools, and safety equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes or boots.
Monday, February 2
Groundhog Day Celebration at Myerstown Recreation Park
Free | 8-8:15 a.m., Monday, February 2 | South College Street, Myerstown
Everyone is welcome to hear what Myerstown’s favorite Groundhog Uni has to say what the weather will be in the next six weeks. Come out and celebrate Uni’s forecast.
The annual celebration of our weather forecaster in the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition will be held on Monday, Feb. 2, at 8 a.m., at the Myerstown Recreation Park on South College Street in Myerstown.
Union Kanaal Grundsau Lodsch #17 of Eastern Lebanon County, a group of men dedicated to preserving their Pennsylvania Dutch roots, has hosted this event since 1981.
Sunday, February 8
Leather Roses Workshop at Drunken Smithy
$75.00 | 12:30-2:30 p.m., Sunday, February 8 | 2236 Lebanon Valley Mall B13, Lebanon
Craft a bouquet that lasts forever! Join our leather smiths as you learn to cut, shape, and form leather into elegant petals and leaves. You’ll create three handcrafted leather roses on wire stems, learning techniques for coloring, assembling, and finishing your flowers so they’re ready to display or gift.
This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone who loves unique handmade creations. This workshop is designed for adults and older teens. All experience levels are welcome. Instructors will help as much or as little as you’d like.Each workshop is a one-time, intensive, hands-on course. This workshop costs $75.00 per person. This workshop will take place regardless of the number of tickets sold. No minimum number of participants is required. All raw materials, tools, and safety equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes or boots.
Saturday, February 21
Leather Roses Workshop at Drunken Smithy
$75.00 | 3:30-5:30 p.m., Saturday, February 21 | 2236 Lebanon Valley Mall B13, Lebanon
Craft a bouquet that lasts forever! Join our leather smiths as you learn to cut, shape, and form leather into elegant petals and leaves. You’ll create three handcrafted leather roses on wire stems, learning techniques for coloring, assembling, and finishing your flowers so they’re ready to display or gift.
This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone who loves unique handmade creations. This workshop is designed for adults and older teens. All experience levels are welcome. Instructors will help as much or as little as you’d like.Each workshop is a one-time, intensive, hands-on course. This workshop costs $75.00 per person. This workshop will take place regardless of the number of tickets sold. No minimum number of participants is required. All raw materials, tools, and safety equipment will be provided. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes or boots.
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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