2025 Summer Scoops: FREE and Low Cost Local Programs

2025 Summer Scoops: FREE and Low Cost Local Programs

As parents, we know all know that summer break can be so fun, but it can also feel daunting to constantly try to find activities that won’t cost a fortune! We’ve compiled a big list of activities and programs in our area that will help you stay on budget and have fun at the same time.


🥪FREE Lunch Programs:

All Areas

PROGRAM: USDA site finder for Free Summer Meals
DATES: All Summer
WHO: All children under 18
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Bloomsburg Area School District

PROGRAM: Free Summer Meals
DATES: June 9-August 1; 11:30am-12:30pm
WHO: All children under 18
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Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library (Northumberland)

PROGRAM: Free Brown Bag Summer Lunches (Provided by Milton YMCA)
DATES: Begins June 3; 11am-12pm
*The lunches must be eaten at the library.
*Lunches will consist of a sandwich, fruit, veggie, and milk.
WHO: All children under 18
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Milton Public Library

PROGRAM: Free Lunches at the Library
DATES: June 11-August 13; Wednesdays at 12:00pm
WHO: All children under 18
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Oppenheimer Playground (Sunbury)

PROGRAM: Free Lunches at the Playground
DATES: Summer-Monday-Friday 11am-12pm
WHO: All children under 18
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Summer Food Programs in Milton, Sunbury, Mifflinburg, & Lewisburg Areas

PROGRAM: Milton YMCA Summer Food Program
DATES: Summer- Monday-Friday; times and locations vary
WHO: All children under 18
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Watsontown Park Kids Cafe

PROGRAM: Kids Cafe Free Lunches; Activities & Summer Reading with Montgomery House Warrior Run Area Library
DATES: Summer-Monday-Friday; 11:00am-12:30pm
WHO: All children under 18
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📚Summer Reading Programs

Local Libraries

Each library in our area has a slightly different, FREE (or very low cost) program going on! Check out our Summer Reading Guide to learn more!

Book It! At Home

Kids in Pre-K through 6th grade can now take part in Pizza Hut’s Book It! reading program from home. Parents can download the Book It! App to set and track track reading goals and earn that much loved personal pan pizza! Find more information here: Summer Book It!


FREE Upcoming Events!

Our Activities Calendar is chock full of great FREE/low cost events! Check out events below, or full calendar Here!


🌞Free Summer Camps

2025 susquehanna kids summer camps link

Our Summer Camps Finder has a large listing of FREE or very low cost camps in our 5 counties; check them out!
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Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Our VBS Guide has lots of FREE opportunities through many local churches
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Milton Community Center

PROGRAM: A special program on Tuesday and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00pm
DATES: All Tuesday and Thursdays in June, July, and August
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Free/Low Cost Community Programming

Crosscutters (Williamsport)

PROGRAM: Grand Slam Reading Program
DATES: June 6 – September 3 (Select Games)
AGE GROUPS: Children read 4 books to qualify for one free ticket

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Campus Theatre (Lewisburg)

PROGRAM: Free Family Film Series
DATES: June 10-August 12; Tuesdays at 10:00am and 2:00pm
AGE GROUPS: All Ages- something for everyone!
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AMC Theatre (Selinsgrove)

PROGRAM: Summer Movie Camp
DATES: Mondays & Wednesdays June 23-August 13
AGE GROUPS: All Ages, $3 tickets
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Berwick Theater & Salem Township Park

PROGRAM: Summer Movie
DATES: Select Dates (See Flyer)
AGE GROUPS: All Ages
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Oppenheimer Playground (Sunbury)

PROGRAM: Lots of FREE activities all summer long
DATES: (See graphic for details)
AGE GROUPS: All Ages
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Gillespie Memorial Park (Bloomsburg)

PROGRAM: Lots of FREE activities all summer long
DATES: (See graphic for details)
AGE GROUPS: All Ages
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R.E.C (Selinsgrove)

PROGRAM: Lots of FREE activities all summer long
DATES: Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm
AGE GROUPS: 8-17
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Eagles Mere Conservancy (Sullivan County)

PROGRAM: Lots of FREE educational programming all summer long for different interests- STEM, STEAM, nature, and more
DATES: June-August; 10:00am in Conservancy Cabin(check detailed calendar/listing for pop-up and one-off events)
AGE GROUPS: All ages
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Rohrbach’s Farm (Catawissa)

PROGRAM: Kids Summer Workshops
DATES: June 16-August 11; check schedule for details
AGE GROUPS: Ideal for 3-10 years
COST: $1/child
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Tips for Free Summer Enjoyment

😎Enjoy local parks and playgrounds: Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a playground or park for a day
-Check out our directory listing for Outdoor Activities for lots of options!
😎Do a day outdoors or in nature:
-Check out our Family Friendly Trails Guide for lots of fun places to explore
-See our Day Trips Guide for a great list of local state parks and nature excursions
-Check out our Swimming Guide for a list of places to swim in nature
-Explore our Local Playgrounds listing for a great selection of parks and playgrounds in our area


🏛️Free/Low Cost Museum Days

PROGRAM: Third Tuesday of the month is $2 Tuesday!
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🎶Free Summer Concert Series

PROGRAM: Bloomsburg Town Park Concert Series
DATES: June 4-August 7; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Danville Summer Concert Series @ Memorial Park
DATES: Every Tuesday June -August ; 7pm See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Berwick Summer Concert Series @ The Jackson Mansion
DATES: June 5-September 4; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Music in the Park @ King Street Park (Northumberland)
DATES: June 2-August 25; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Music in Kehler Memorial Park (Shamokin)
DATES: June 21, July 26, August 23, September 13; all 6-8pm See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Rudy Gelnett Summer Music Series (Selinsgrove Commons)
DATES: Tuesdays and Thursday 6:30-8:00pm
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PROGRAM: Music in Hufnagle Park (Lewisburg)
DATES: Wednesdays at 7pm from June 11 through August 27 see listing for specific dates
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Don’t See Your Favorite Free/Low Cost Programming Listed?