Pennsylvania events are heating up in June! Fly your Pride flag, spend quality time with four-legged friends, soar in a hot air balloon, dine on local favorites, and experience all that Pennsylvania, The Great American Getaway, has to offer.
1. Longwood Garden's Festival of Fountains
Soak in a warm summer evening exploring the vibrant and illuminated fountain performances during Longwood Garden’s Festival of Fountains. Each week from Thursday through Saturday, take the whole crew to enjoy the colorful water spectacle during the 30-minute show. Although it happens all summer long, make sure to get tickets for this can’t-miss event before they sell out!
When: Now-Oct. 27
Where: Kennett Square
Cost: Included with admission
2. Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
To PA or not to PA? It’s never a question! The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 2024 summer season in the Lehigh Valley. All summer long, this professional theater company is offering Shakespearean performances that delight audiences young and old. Get your tickets for performing arts that can be enjoyed by the whole family, from classic musicals to hysterical comedies to kid-friendly spectacles.
When: Now-Aug. 4
Where: Center Valley
Cost: Price varies
3. Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
The annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is back in Pittsburgh! Located in the Cultural District, this one-of-a-kind, 10-day festival features free art and music from more than 400 artists. Pittsburgh’s 14-block arts scene will welcome hundreds of thousands of creative spirits for an event unlike any other. Start your summer off right with concerts spotlighting diverse music genres, an eclectic artist market, and hands-on crafting activities.
When: Now-June 9
Where: Pittsburgh
Cost: Free
4. Summer Nights in the Square
Visit Veteran’s Square in Bradford’s historic downtown for Summer Nights in the Square. During three magical summer evenings, the Bradford Creative Performing Arts Center will transform with live music, a car show, delicious food, and family-friendly, fun activities with rotating artists, temporary tattoos, and balloon animals.
When: June 4, July 2, 30
Where: Bradford
Cost: Free
5. Dog Days of Summer
Bring your canine companion to the Greater Pittsburgh area for a howling good time. Dog Days of Summer events are held at off-leash dog areas within select Allegheny County Parks, weather permitting. Meet other dog owners and dog lovers, and of course — dogs of all breeds, colors, and sizes! Don’t forget to snag a goodie bag with treats to take home for you and your furry friend.
When: Tuesdays, June 4-July 23
Where: Pittsburgh
Cost: Free
6. 2024 Summer Movies in the Park
Watch the silver screen on the green with family-friendly summer movies in Allegheny County Parks! Starting at dusk on select nights throughout the summer, see new releases such as Disney’s “Elemental” and classics like “The Little Mermaid.” Get comfy with your own blanket or chairs, and don’t forget to pack your favorite movie snacks!
When: June 6-Aug. 8
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Free
7. Tour de Lebanon Valley
Here’s your chance to test your cycling endurance on the Tour de Lebanon Valley! The big day includes metric century (62 miles), mid-distance (25 miles), and family (6 miles) rides for cyclists on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. Each route winds through the rolling Pennsylvania countryside, beautiful farmlands, young forests, and historic sites. Whether you’re an avid cyclist or an enthusiastic spectator, everyone can enjoy the after-ride party with local eats and brews, or start the festivities the evening before with the pre-registration mixer featuring lots of food, brews, and fellowship with your registration supporting five amazing local non-profits.
When: June 8
Where: Lebanon
Cost: Price varies
8. Clarion Summer Fest
Clarion showcases the best of its big outdoors, vibrant community, and PA charm at this year's Clarion Summer Fest! For three action-packed weekends, the town’s Main Street will welcome visitors to enjoy pop-up shops featuring local businesses and an exciting lineup of events including a planetarium, scavenger hunt, yoga in the park, and outdoor concert. Each month has its own unique theme, ensuring you’ll always find something new and exciting to do.
When: June 7-8, July 5-6, Aug. 2-3
Where: Clarion
Cost: Free
9. Allegheny 100 Challenge
Bring your A-game for the Allegheny 100 Challenge! The A-100 is not just a race, but an individual challenge of stamina, determination, and resilience. Should you accept the challenge, you can compete against other hikers to traverse 100 miles, 75 miles, 50 miles, or 25 miles in less than 50 hours. Pack your sense of adventure and competitive spirit to tackle the trails of Allegheny National Forest!
When: June 7-9
Where: Bradford
Cost: $80; Cash only accepted on day of event
10. 13th Annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival
Did you know the Jeep, the icon of motorized transportation, was born in Butler, PA? Travel an hour north of Pittsburgh to the Birthplace of the Jeep for the 13th annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival! This tribute event for its founding father provides Jeep loyalists and enthusiasts with on and off-road experiences to embrace the vehicle's past and the lifestyle it now promotes. The family-friendly get-together is held at Coopers Lake Campground with tons of Jeep rides and challenges, BBQ and brews, and all the car history and merch you could ever want.
When: June 7-9
Where: Butler
Cost: Price varies
11. Experience Codorus Outdoors
The whole family is welcome to Codorus State Park to Experience Codorus Outdoors (ECO)! Elevate your weekend camping trip by attending this exhilarating outdoor recreation adventure with live music, interactive environmental education, local craft artisans, and great food. Go axe throwing, kayaking, geocaching, rock climbing, slip n’ sliding, and all sorts of adventuring at ECO!
When: June 8-9
Where: Spring Grove
Cost: $10 per car, Cash only on day of event
12. Serviceberry Festival
Pennsylvania celebrates its native serviceberry tree at the annual Serviceberry Festival. Learn more about this U.S. tree that bears delicious edible fruit during one of Heartwood Nursery’s most popular events of the year. Stroll Serviceberry groves, taste the sweet fruit, explore the pollinator meadow, and learn about PA’s native plants while listening to local musicians and nibbling on local fare.
When: June 14-15
Where: Felton
Cost: Free
13. Chester County Balloon Festival
Soar to new heights at Chester County Balloon Festival! Take off in Kennett Square on the grounds of the Willowdale Steeplechase during this three-day festival held over Father’s Day weekend. Get sky high on untethered or tethered balloon rides. If you prefer to stay close to Earth, watch as colorful hot air balloons from across the country take off twice daily. The festival also features a walk-thru balloon, live bands, more than 100 vendors, kids’ activities, a beer garden, and fireworks to be enjoyed by all.
When: June 14-16
Where: Kennett Square
Cost: Price varies
14. Car Cruises in the Parks
Starting on Father’s Day, spend select summer afternoons and evenings at Allegheny County’s Park in the Park Car Cruises. Listen to music from local radio DJs, dig into delicious food trucks, and admire an array of unique cars and antique vehicles. Make sure to arrive early to get an exclusive dashboard plaque for the first 100 cruisers!
When: June 16, July 28, Sept. 2
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Free
15. Explore York’s Makers Spirit Event
Explore York’s annual county-wide Makers Spirit Event in a celebration of all things locally crafted. From food to furniture to hats to beer, wine, and spirits, you’ll find so many favorites made right in York County. Tour behind the scenes and see exactly how some of the incredible makers bring their products to life. You can even give their craft a go by trying it for yourself during hands-on demonstrations that will bring out the maker's spirit in you!
When: June 20-22
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Free
16. Art in the Wilds
Appreciate world-class art with a small-town feel at Art in the Wilds, a juried fine art and craft show located in Kane. Visit the beautifully landscaped Evergreen Park to support northwestern Pennsylvania’s finest artists and artisans as they come together to show off their best work.
When: June 22-23
Where: Kane
Cost: Free
17. Clydesdale Horses at Flinchbaugh's Orchard & Farm Market
Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market is rolling out the red carpet for the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales for an entire week this June! Meet and greet the iconic horses during public viewing times at the stables, play carnival and yard games, and enjoy wagon rides. Eat lunch at the farm each day, choosing from food trucks and Flinchbaugh’s Frozen Temptations. Don’t miss out on the special full-hitch parade in Dallastown to see the horses strut their stuff!
When: June 24-30
Where: Hellam
Cost: Free
18. Kutztown Folk Festival
The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folklife festival in the U.S. This nine-day event draws visitors from all over the world to learn about the traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch featuring authentic folklife demonstrations, Pennsylvania Dutch food, and more than 2,500 handmade Dutch quilts on display and for sale. Embrace this rich culture among nationally recognized folk artists and traditional American artisans while experiencing six stages of music, dancing, and other entertainment.
When: June 29-July 7
Where: Kutztown
Cost: Price varies
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