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:
Bloomsburg Area School District
PROGRAM: Free Summer Meals
DATES: June 10-August 2; 11:30am-12:15pm
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 12-August 14; 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 at 11:30pm
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!
FREE Upcoming Events!
Our calendar is chock full of great FREE/low cost events!
🌞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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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 select Thursdays from 5:00-7:00pm that explores loose parts play, outdoor recreation, and playgrounds. These projects are part of their Fun Factory Summer Camp and in partnership with the Milton YMCA.
DATES: June 20; June 27; July 18; July 25; August 15
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👨👩👧👦Free/Low Cost Community Programming
Campus Theatre (Lewisburg)
PROGRAM: Free Family Film Series
DATES: June 4-August 13; Tuesdays at 1:00pm
AGE GROUPS: All Ages- something for everyone!
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PROGRAM: Monday Marquee Movies
DATES: July 1-August 19; Mondays at 7:00pm
AGE GROUPS: Different Ages- something for everyone!
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Oppenheimer Playground (Sunbury)
PROGRAM: Lots of FREE activities all summer long
-Every Wednesday, 12:30-1:30pm: Reading is Fun with Lisa Mertz
DATES: (See graphic for details)
AGE GROUPS: All Ages
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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 (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 13-August 15; check schedule for details
AGE GROUPS: Ideal for 3-10 years
COST: $1/child
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Komotion Dance Program (Danville)
PROGRAM: Free Community Dance Classes
DATES: June 12; 19; 26; July 3; 17; 24; 31
5:00-5:45 (primary/intermediate school)
6:00-6:45 (middle-high school)
AGE: Elementary through High School
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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 5-August 1; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Danville Summer Concert Series @ Memorial Park
DATES: June 4-August 6; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Berwick Summer Concert Series @ The Jackson Mansion
DATES: June 6-September 5; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Music in the Park @ King Street Park (Northumberland)
DATES: June 3-August 26; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Music in Cameron Park (Sunbury)
DATES: June 4-August 15; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Music in Kehler Memorial Park (Shamokin)
DATES: June 1-September 21; See listing for specific dates
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PROGRAM: Regional (Susquehanna Valley) Music Listings
DATES: See listing for specific dates
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