Local events for the whole family fill the coming week

[corner-ad id=”1″] There are some great activities for kids this week. From a sensory garden kid show to a strawberry festival or the Lewisburg Children’s Museum, there are plenty of opportunities to get the whole family out of the house.

Sunday, June 9

Sensory garden for kids

The Penn State Master’s Gardeners of Lycoming County will host a kids day at the Sensory Garden. Children should be accompanied by an adult and the first 50 children will receive a prize.

  • When: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Where: 542 County Farm Road, Suite 206, Montoursville
  • Cost: Free

For more information, click here.

Strawberry Festival

Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a Strawberry Festival featuring BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans, cold drinks and strawberries with shortcake and ice cream.  Tours of the church will be offered. The Bald Eagle Art Show will take place at Way’s Garden on Saturday & Sunday. For more information, call 570-322-0126.

  • When: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: 844 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
  • Cost: Free

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Girlhood Needlework Exhibit at the Taber Museum

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be exhibiting a number of American and European needlework samplers as their summer exhibit.   Entitled Make Much of Precious Time While in Your Power, the exhibit will feature approximately seventy samplers.

  • When: June 7 to Sept. 1
  • (Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and Sundays, 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.)
  • Where:  858 W. Fourth St. Williamsport
  • Cost: Regular admission fee

For more information, click here.

An Afternoon Tea at Backhouse

Join Backhouse Cafe’ Coffee & Tea for an afternoon tea in its Victorian setting with sweets, savories and scones – Made by a guest chef from the Saffron Grill.

  • When: 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Where: 901 W. Fourth St., Willilamsport
  • Cost: Sales

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Designer purse bingo

The Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Co will host designer purse bingo with 20 games plus 50/50, door prizes and a Chinese auction.

  • When: 11 a.m.
  • Where: 715 Northway Road, Williamsport
  • Cost: $20

For more information, click here.

Monday, June 10

Paper, Pigment & Rock Performances featuring Nels Jacobson

Arthaus Projects announces the opening of “Paper, Pigment & Rock Performances” a new exhibition showcasing the work of Nels Jacobson. Gig posters have played a part in the promotion of rock music for about as long as rock and roll has been around and their importance is not limited to advertising. Since at least the 1960s rock posters, quite apart from the performances that spawned them, have been revered and collected as valuable in their own right—because a powerful gig poster is capable of more than simply publicizing an upcoming concert. It can take on a life of its own as a singular piece of art or an iconic commemorative trophy.

  • When: June 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. to Saturday, June 29
  • Where: 140 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
  • Cost: Free

For more information, click here.

Wednesday, June 12

A Summer with Box of Light

The Lewisburg Children’s Museum hosts its Box of Light’s summer program featuring activities of sculpting, creating, filming and designing. Through June, July, and August, Box of Light will host programs across an array of STEAM themes. Parking is available in the Dale Alley parking lot and along St. Louis Street. Enter at door #5. Please direct any questions to lewisburgchildrensmuseum@gmail.com or 570-768-4914.

  • When: 5 p.m., Wednesdays
  • Where: 815 Market St., Williamsport
  • Cost: $10 per participant per class

For more information, click here.

Friday, June 14

30th annual Billtown Blues Festival

The 30th annual Billtown Blues Festival will run the entire weekend and feature bands from throughout the region.

  • When:
    • Friday, June 14 (Approx 6 -10 p.m.)
    • Saturday, June 15 (Approx Noon-11 p.m.)
    • Sunday, June 16 (Approx 11 a.m.-6 p.m.)
  • Where: Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesvillle
  • Cost: See ticket details here.

For more information, click here.

Saturday, June 15

Forksville Powwow at the Sullivan County Fairgrounds

The 29th annual Forksville Powwow will be held on Father’s Day weekend Haudenosaunee social dancing will be featured both days. Barry & Barbara of the folk band Spirit Wing, a several-time Native American Music Awards Finalist, will perform on Saturday evening. The powwow draws dancers from near and far and features fantastic Native North American powwow drum groups as well as Aztec dancers and flute playing.

  • When: All Day, Saturday and Sunday
  • Where: Sullivan County Fairgrounds in Forksville
  • Cost: $8 (free for children under 12)

For more information, click here.

Williamsport Growers Market

Come out every Saturday morning to have your pick of locally grown produce.

  • When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Where: Corner of Hepburn Street and Little League Boulevard
  • Cost: Free

For more information, click here.

Montoursville Rotary Benefit Ballroom Dance

Divine Providence Hospital will host a fundraiser ballroom dance to benefit Susquehanna Hospice Shirati Palliative Care Partnership, and the Montoursville Rotary Club. Snacks and Drinks Provided

  • When: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
  • Where: 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport
  • Cost: $10

For more information, click here.

Comedian Zack Hammond at Arthaus Projects

Arthaus Projects and The Comedy Shop welcome a returning favorite, Zack Hammond, back to Williamsport. Hammond is a nationally touring comedian who plays theaters, clubs, fire halls, pizza shops and anywhere that wants his brand of intelligent and dark humor. Hammond has participated in several comedy festivals, including the Cinder Block Comedy Festival in Brooklyn, Baltimore Comedy Festival and the Meadowlands Comedy Festival. He was part of the Devil Cup comedy competition on Long Island and was the 1st place winner of NEPA Scenes Got Talent’s inaugural competition. He has produced three comedy albums, “Sorrow Tree” “Appalling” and most recently “Utilitarian.”

Also performing will be Bill Russum. Hosted by Kevin Seibert. The show is B.Y.O.B., but please have I.D. if you intend to D.R.I.N.K.

  • When: 8 to 9:30 p.m.
  • Where: 140 W. Fourth St., Williamsport
  • Cost: $5

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On the PULSE

On the PULSE is an online media outlet in Northcentral, Pennsylvania. We specialize in in-depth journalism, human interest content and video features. Our mission is to build engagement in community through local news.