Summer with kids can be so fun — it can also feel expensive– fast. The good news? The Susquehanna Valley is packed with free and low-cost options all summer long. We’re talking free lunches, free movies, free concerts, splash pads, creek days, library events, summer camps, and so much more. Our team rounded it all up so you have one place to find everything near Bloomsburg, Danville, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove and Sunbury. Bookmark this page — we’ll keep it updated all season!
🥪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 15-July 30; 11:30am-12:30pm
WHO: All children under 18
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Danville
PROGRAM: Free Summer Meals
DATES: Monday-Friday, Starting June 8; 12:00pm-1:00pm
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 1; 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 3-August 19; Wednesdays at 12:00pm
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: June 8-August-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
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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Columbia County 4-H (Bloomsburg)
PROGRAM: Columbia County 4-H Summer Day Camps
DATES: Weeks of July 1-July 29
AGE GROUPS: 5-18
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Our VBS Guide has lots of FREE opportunities through many local churches
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🎶Free or Low Cost Summer Movie Series
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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The District Cinema (Muncy)
PROGRAM: $2 Family Film Series
DATES: Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:00am, Starting June 16th
AGE GROUPS: All Ages- something for everyone!
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AMC Theatre (Selinsgrove)
PROGRAM: Summer Movie Camp
DATES: Mondays & Wednesdays June 22-August 12
AGE GROUPS: All Ages, $3 tickets
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Berwick Theater & Salem Township Park
PROGRAM: $7 Summer Movie
DATES: Select Dates (See Flyer)
AGE GROUPS: All Ages
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Milton Public Library
PROGRAM: Censored Cinema
DATES: June 12 & July 10
AGE GROUPS: All Ages
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Movies on the River in Sunbury
PROGRAM: Free Outside Movies
DATES: Select Dates (See Flyer)
AGE GROUPS: All Ages
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Salem Township Movies Park
PROGRAM: Free Movies in the Park
DATES: June 19, July 17, August 14
AGE GROUPS: All Ages
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👨👩👧👦Free/Low Cost Community Programming
R.B Winter State Park (Mifflinburg)
PROGRAM: Junior Ranger Program
DATES: June-August
AGE GROUPS: All Ages
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The Well Coffee House (Milton)
PROGRAM: Free Cube Admission; Free sweet treat with sandwich purchase
DATES: June 1-August 31
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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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Teen Center (Bloomsburg)
PROGRAM: Different each day
DATES: (See graphic for details)
AGE GROUPS: Grades 7-12
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R.E.C (Selinsgrove)
PROGRAM: Lots of FREE activities all summer long
DATES: Monday-Friday 10Am-4pm, Starting June 8th
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 23-August 15; 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 11-August 13; 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
*Check for sponsored FREE days of play on their calendar!
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PROGRAM: Summer Membership: Unlimited access June 1-September 1
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🎶Free Summer Concert Series
PROGRAM: Bloomsburg Town Park Concert Series
DATES: June 3-August 6; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Rudy Gelnett Summer Music Series
DATES: Tuesdays; June 2-August 27, 6:30-8:00PM
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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: Music In the Avenue@ Pocket Park
DATES: Fridays 5-7PM See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Music in the Park @ King Street Park (Northumberland)
DATES: June 1-August 31; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Music in Kehler Memorial Park (Shamokin)
DATES: ; Saturdays 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 10 through August 26 see listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Berwick Borough Summer Concert series
DATES: Thursdays at 7pm from June 4 through August 27 see listing for specific dates
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