Looking for things to do with kids this July? We’ve rounded up our favorite family-friendly events, outdoor adventures, library programs, festivals, and free activities happening throughout the Susquehanna Valley. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during summer break, or searching for free family fun, you’ll find plenty of ideas here. Plus, our Activities Calendar includes more than 500 local events and activities to help you make the most of summer.
Free & Low Cost Programming
Check out our Sweet Summertime Listing featuring a ton of FREE or very low cost local programs– think summer lunches, concert & movie series, library programs, camps, and lots more- throughout the summer:
Festivals, Fairs & Community Events

Carnival Highlights in July:
🎢51st Annual Pine Knotter Days @ King Street Park (Northumberland)
🎡97th Annual Millville Fireman’s Carnival
🎢Lighstreet Fire Company Carnival
🎡New Berlin Fireman’s Carnival
🎢North Mountain Fire Company Summer Carnival (Benton)
🎡Lycoming County Fair (Hughesville)
🎢99th Annual Orangeville Fire Company Carnival
🎡Montour-Delong Community Fair (Danville)
🍑🫐The summer months include lots of Farmer’s Markets as well, each Saturday includes market days for the Bloomsburg Fair Farmer’s Market, Danville Grower’s Market on Ferry Street, Selinsgrove Farmer’s Market, and others! Be sure to check out our full calendar for ALL the monthly events and details.
Family-Friendly Events Happening This Month

JULY 3
First Salvation Army Scavenger Hunt in Bloomsburg @ Gillespie Park (Bloomsburg)
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JULY 2 & 3
Firefly Walks @ Montour Preserve (Danville)
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Independence Day/250th Anniversary Activities
Happy 250th Birthday America! Check out these and more fireworks/ events on the full calendar





JULY 8 & 22
Summer Lacrosse Sessions @ Point Township Recreation Area (Northumberland)
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JULY 10
Sunbury Celebration @ James R. Eister Youth & Community Center
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JULY 11
Snyder County Truck and Tractor Pullers Kids Day @ Middlecreek Valley Antique Showgrounds (Selinsgrove)
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JULY 12
Royal Day of Play @ Lewisburg Children’s Museum
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JULY 14-19
41st Annual Benton Frontier Days Rodeo @ Benton Rodeo Grounds
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JULY 15-18
Tuck Everlasting: The Musical @ Crossroads Nazarene Church (Milton)
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JULY 16-AUGUST 2
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” @ Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (Alvina Krause Theatre)
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JULY 18
Highland Cow Festival @ Blue Sparrow Farm (Milton)
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JULY 18
Renegade Monster Trucks@ Selinsgrove Speedway & Raceway Park
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July Programming Spotlight: Kids Summer Workshops @ Rohrbach’s Farm
Workshops on Thursdays at 10am and 11am!







JULY 25
Wellness Days @ Kirby Park (Wilkes-Barre)
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JULY 26
Family Fun Nights @ St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (Shamokin Dam)
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Independence Day/250th Anniversary Activities