Susquehanna River Valley

08/22/2025

✨5 Family-Friendly Must-Stops in the Susquehanna River Valley of Central PA ✨

Clyde Peeling's Reptiland
📍18628 US-15, Allenwood, PA
See snakes, lizards, turtles, and even an albino alligator! Don’t miss the animatronic dinosaurs and the chance to hand-feed exotic birds.

The Fence Drive In
1605 PA-405, Milton, PA
Classic drive-in eats with a view of the Susquehanna River. Their seafood baskets, burgers, and milkshakes are local favorites!

Lewisburg Children's Museum
📍815 Market St, #14, Lewisburg, PA
Hands-on exhibits and creative play spaces that encourage kids to learn through play and discover. Perfect for little explorers!

sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
📍330 Market St, Lewisburg, PA
Choose your flavors, pile on the toppings, and create your dream frozen treat. A sweet stop for the whole family.

Hufnagle Park
📍521 Saint Louis St., Lewisburg, PA
Playground fun, open green space, and a charming downtown location surrounded by boutiques and cafés.

👀What would you add to this Central PA itinerary?

⬇️Drop your favorite family stop in the comments and follow along for more PA adventures!

08/21/2025

🎢✨ There’s still time to visit Knoebels Amusement Resort before summer slips away! Spend the day riding award-winning coasters 🎡, enjoying classic family rides, and treating yourself to Knoebels’ famous award-winning food 🍦🍗.

🍂 In September, the park transitions to weekend fall hours, and in October, the magic continues with Hallo-Fun Weekends, filled with festive rides, seasonal treats, and just the right amount of spooktacular fun! 👻

🏆Don’t miss your chance to make memories at America’s largest free-admission amusement park!

08/20/2025

🌊🎶✨ What a weekend in Sunbury! The annual Sunbury River Festival brought the community together along the beautiful Merle Phillips Riverfront Park for two days of live music, delicious food, local vendors, family fun, and fireworks over the Susquehanna River.

☀ 🎉Thank you to Sunbury's Revitalization Inc. and everyone who came out to celebrate Sunbury at this beloved summer tradition, we’re already looking forward to next year!

✨ Shout out and huge thank you to Amber G Co. Photography for capturing the fun vibe of this great annual event!

08/20/2025

🎉 Weekend Fun in the Susquehanna River Valley August 22nd–24th.

✨From county fairs and car shows to live music, kayak lessons, and vineyard events, there’s plenty to explore in the Susquehanna River Valley this weekend. Discover something new and make it a weekend to remember.

🌸All Weekend:
- Northumberland County Fair
- Little League Baseball Games
- Middlecreek Valley Antique Association Fall Show

🍻Friday, August 22:
- Susquehanna Valley Growers' Market
- Pine Barn Inn Seafood Buffet
- Hidden Stories Brewing Co. Music Trivia

🌼Saturday, August 23:
- White Deer Park Community Car Show
- Central Oak Heights Concert
- Union Cellars Outdoor Movie Night
- GoShamokin “Showin’ Out Shamokin” Concert
- Covered Bridge Brewhaus Lobster & Trivia

🎶Sunday, August 24:
- Otto Bookstore Children’s Story Time
- Whispering Oaks Vineyard Dueling Pianos

📍For even more adventure inspiration visit our online calendar of events at www.VisitCentralPA.org/events

08/19/2025

⚾️ Did you know the Little League Baseball® World Series in South Williamsport is completely free to attend? That means no admission or parking fees for 11 days of world-class baseball, where 20 teams from around the globe compete for the championship.

✨ Insider tips for families:
•Arrive early — games can draw big crowds!
•Consider bringing cardboard so the kids can take part in the legendary sliding tradition. (We actually didn’t bring any, but were able to use discarded pieces at the base of the hill)
•The Fan Zone has activities, giveaways, and photo ops perfect for kids.
•The World of Little League Museum is open year-round, not just during the Series—so you can plan a visit any time.
📍 Little League International Complex – 570 East Lamade St, South Williamsport, PA
📍 World of Little League Museum – 525 Montgomery Pike, South Williamsport, PA

Where we stayed: The Inn at Lewisburg, a newly renovated hotel with gardens, patios, and free breakfast—perfect for families.
📍 7701 Westbranch Hwy, Lewisburg PA

Where we ate: Matty's Sporthouse Grill, right across the parking lot, with plenty of TVs to catch more LLWS action over dinner.
📍 3671 US-15, Lewisburg, PA

This trip was the perfect mix of small-town charm, baseball history, and family fun. ⚾️💙

👉 Save this post if you’re planning a trip to the Little League World Series—or add it to your Pennsylvania bucket list!

Adventure Awaits in the Susquehanna River Valley!

08/15/2025

🎉 Weekend summer fun August 15-17th in the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley! From baseball and live music to festivals, cave tours, and winery events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley.

☀ All Weekend:
- Little League Baseball Games
- Millbrook Playhouse: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
- BBQ & Brew Music Festival: Bloomsburg Fairgrounds

🎶 Friday & Saturday:
- Sunbury's Revitalization Inc. Sunbury River Festival

🌸 Saturday, August 16:
- Woodward Cave & Campground Day
- Spyglass on the Ridge Winery & Restaurant Concert
- Health & Wellness Jiu-Jitsu Seminar

✨ Sunday, August 17:
- Shade Mountain Winery & Vineyards: Sunday Funday
- Gutelius House Museum Tours (1–4 p.m.)
- New Berlin Heritage Museum Open House (1–4 p.m.)

📍Mark your calendar and make it a weekend to remember!

08/13/2025

🌲 Discover this Hidden Gem in Central Pennsylvania! Say hello to RB Winter State Park, a 695-acre paradise nestled in a sandstone basin within the Bald Eagle State Forest.

☀ From the moment you arrive, immerse yourself in the lush oak and pine forests that cradle the cold, spring-fed Halfway Lake.

🌿 Feel the magic of history and nature meeting at the hand-laid sandstone dam, a proud landmark of the park. Wander through the untouched beauty of the 39-acre Rapid Run Natural Area, where ancient, dense forests are home to species like pileated woodpeckers, bald eagles, white tailed deer, frogs, barred owls, and more!

✨ Looking for adventure or downtime to relax? You’ve got options:

- Hiking & Biking Trails: Enjoy 6.3 miles of scenic trails, with mountain biking, skiing, and snowmobiling throughout the seasons!

- Camping & Cottages: Stay overnight in one of 59 modern campsites, or step it up with a cozy camping cottage or even a cabin with full amenities!

- Beach & Fishing: Lounge on the sandy beach, cast a line for trout, or cool off in the lake, swimming and fishing permitted (just note, no lifeguards are on duty)

🎉 Whether you're chasing starry nights, planning a quiet retreat, or crafting content inspired by natural beauty, R. B. Winter State Park is a backdrop like no other.

✨ Shout out to Friends Of R B Winter State Park for these amazing photos!

08/12/2025

✨⚾️✨ Pennsylvania for the win! Congratulations for winning the Little League Softball World Series! 🏆❤️🎉

08/08/2025

☀️Back to School Fun: Make the Most of Summer’s Final Stretch! Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to enjoy meaningful family adventures before the school bells ring.

🌸Our latest blog rounds up budget friendly, back to school ideas from Little League baseball games to day trips at local museums you're sure to discover something fun for the whole crew!

🎉This is your last call to turn lazy summer days into unforgettable memories. Start your school year refreshed and recharged.

👉Check out the full blog to discover your next adventure!

Moms and dads everywhere can feel the energy shift in early August. It’s a combination of elation and relief that school is starting soon and sadness that summer fun is coming to an end. But – summer’s not over juuuuust yet! There’s still plenty of time to squeeze in a la...

08/07/2025

🎉 Weekend Fun in the Susquehanna River Valley August 8th–10th. Get ready for a fun weekend of entertainment, local flavor, historic charm, and outdoor adventure!

🎶 Friday, August 8th:
- The Taber Museum : Bottles & Brews XII
- Union Cellars : Music & More!
- Susquehanna Valley Growers' Market
- Spyglass on the Ridge Winery & Restaurant Concert
- Lewisburg Children's Museum: Sensory Friendly Night
- Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art Play

🍻 Saturday, August 9th:
- Gilson Summer Snow Day!
- Clyde Peeling's Reptiland Winos and Dinos
- Banty Rooster at Ard's Farm Petals & Pastries
- Selinsgrove Farmers Market
- Blooming Meadows Farm Craft Class
- Appalachian Kayak Penns Tavern Paddle
- Eagles Mere Historic Village Craft Festival
- Otto Bookstore Pittsburgh Steelers Illustrated Timeline
- Central Oak Heights Concert: The Family Ties Band

🍷 Sunday, August 10th:
- Shade Mountain Winery & Vineyards Vines & Sunflower Walk
- Rusty Rail Brewing Company Growers Market
- Gilson Charity Golf Tournament
- Tour of the Historic Dale-Engle-Walker House
- Eagles Mere Craft Festival continues

📍Mark your calendar and make it a weekend to remember! Visit our online calendar of events to discover even more opportunities for fun this weekend and beyond! www.VisitCentralPA.org

08/07/2025

🌻🍅🌿 It’s National Farmers Market Week! Celebrate with us by shopping fresh, local, and delicious at our region’s incredible farmers markets!

🥕 We were thrilled to see WNEP feature the Lewisburg Farmers Market and Green's Fruit Farm in this news segment about National Farmers Market Week!

🌽 Looking for more markets to explore? You’re in luck!
✨ Selinsgrove Farmers Market, Saturdays
✨ Rusty Rail Brewing Company Growers Market
✨ Susquehanna Valley Growers' Market, Lewisburg
✨ Mapes Farm Fresh, LLC, Mifflinburg
✨ Ponduce Farms, Elysburg
✨ Banty Rooster at Ard's Farm, Lewisburg
✨ Joseph Priestley House Museum, 1st Monday Market

🛍️ There’s no better time to support our local farmers, makers, and food producers! Shop small, eat fresh, and celebrate community all week long.

Crowds are diving into the freshness at the Lewisburg Farmers Market, where local farms are bringing their best straight from their fields to your table.

08/04/2025

🌻🥕🌿 It’s National Farmers Market Week! Celebrate with us by shopping fresh, local, and delicious at our region’s incredible farmers markets!

🍅 Don’t miss the First Monday Farmers Market TONIGHT at the Joseph Priestley House Museum from 4:00–6:30 PM! Stroll the historic grounds, enjoy the community spirit, and shop from local vendors offering fresh produce, baked treats, handmade goods, and more.

🌽 Looking for more markets to explore this week? You’re in luck!
✨ Lewisburg Farmers Market, Wednesdays
✨ Selinsgrove Farmers Market, Saturdays
✨ Rusty Rail Brewing Company Growers Market
✨ Susquehanna Valley Growers' Market, Lewisburg
✨ Green's Fruit Farm, Elysburg
✨ Mapes Farm Fresh, LLC, Mifflinburg
✨ Ponduce Farms, Elysburg
✨ Banty Rooster at Ard's Farm, Lewisburg

🛍️ There’s no better time to support our local farmers, makers, and food producers! Shop small, eat fresh, and celebrate community all week long.