Jump into summertime with these June events and festivals in PA! Whether you’re celebrating culture or enjoying Pennsylvania’s great outdoors, there’s plenty of things to do this month.
1. Philadelphia Latino Film Festival
Celebrate Latinos in film at the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. Discover diverse and new film favorites at this 43-day film extravaganza, the Greater Philadelphia area’s only annual festival showcasing the innovative work of emerging and established Latin American and Latino filmmakers with both virtual and in-person events.
When: Now-Jul. 9
Where: Philadelphia
Cost:Price varies
2. Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
To be or not to be in the Keystone State visiting with the bard and friends this summer? Well, that’s an easy question to answer, especially when the annual Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival provides you with the most poetic reason to visit PA. The Labuda Center for the Performing Arts of DeSales University, a professional theatre company, brings award-winning actors, directors, and designers from all over the country to take center stage here in PA to put on thrilling, top-of-the-line performances. You’ll laugh, cry, and feel all the emotions of Shakespeare’s best in the Lehigh Valley at this summer event.
When: Now-Aug. 6
Where: Center Valley
Cost: Price varies
3. Festival of Fountains
Spend a warm summer evening exploring the vibrant and illuminated fountain performances during Longwood’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 happening all summer long, this is a popular event and tickets go fast so make sure you add this to your things to do in June in PA.
When: Now-Sep. 24
Where: Kennett Square
Cost: Price varies
4. Dining Under the Stars
Dine under the stars every Wednesday evening this summer when Media’s State Street opens to foot traffic only for the biggest alfresco shopping and dining event around. You’ll find kids drawing with sidewalk chalk, see store owners chatting with patrons, and hear music echoing between the buildings. It’s a little bit of the weekend right in the middle of the work week!
When: Now-Sep. 27
Where: Media
Cost: Free
5. Clarion Summer Fest
Mark your calendar because Clarion Summer Fest is back! Downtown Clarion comes alive with pop-ups from local shops, food trucks, and breweries. Get outdoors for free concerts and movie screenings or paint the town with chalk art and community art projects that make this small town even more charming.
When: Jun. 1-3, Jul. 6-8, Aug. 4-7
Where: Clarion
Cost: Free
6. Philly Beer Week
Sip your way through the City of Brotherly Love during Philly Beer Week. Beer lovers will have the chance to try locally made brews and participate in beer tours, prix fixe beer pairing dinners, pub crawls, and hundreds of events in restaurants and bars across one of America’s “Best Beer Drinking Cities” by Thrillist.
When: Jun. 2-11
Where: Philadelphia
Cost: Price varies
7. Mars New Year Festival
You’re in for an out-of-this-world experience when visiting the Mars New Year Festival. If you’re looking for things to do near Pittsburgh, this family-friendly event celebrates the community’s curiosity with outer space and will feature presentations from NASA including a display of an eight-wheeled Mars rover. Don’t dare miss the dazzling drone show!
When: Jun. 9-10
Where: Mars
Cost: Free
8. Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival
Each year, Jeep aficionados gather together to celebrate the beloved jeep at the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in the birthplace of the iconic and one-of-a-kind vehicle. Hit the road and experience the original Jeep Invasion in downtown Butler, test out off-road trails, or shop for your newest car accessory. The weekend is simply made to bring people together to enjoy the Jeep lifestyle!
When: Jun. 9-11
Where: Slippery Rock
Cost: Prices vary
9. Forest County Bigfoot Festival
Sasquatch enthusiasts unite! The annual Forest County Bigfoot Festival promises a weekend brimming with Bigfoot events and fun activities including the Bigfoot Calling Contest and Biggest Foot Contest. The festival features Daniel Benoit, founder of the East Coast Bigfoot Researchers Organization, as the keynote speaker and more than 100 vendors selling bigfoot gifts, knickknacks, and other items. Join the hunt for Bigfoot in the gorgeous Allegheny National Forest. It’s never too early to learn about cryptids, so sign up your mini adventurers for the first-ever kids’ hunt, too!
When: Jun. 9-11
Where: Marienville
Cost: Free ($10 bigfoot hunting license)
10. Grove City Strawberry Days Festival
Celebrate the start of summer and the beginning of the sweetest season at Grove City Strawberry Days. Enjoy the Have berry fun listening to live music and checking out the face painting, dunk booth, animal shows, and snacking on the locally grown strawberries, of course!
When: Jun. 9-11
Where: Grove City
Cost: Free
11. Serviceberry Festival
One of Heartwood Nursery’s most popular events of the summer is their annual Serviceberry Festival. Learn all about the Serviceberry tree, which is native to the northern hemisphere, tour the groves, and bite into its delicious fruit. The festival also features live performances by Dr. Marc Charisse, the “Professor of Prestidigitation,” and the folk and Celtic music group, the Still Limber Band. Don’t leave before visiting the nursery’s pollinator meadow and learning about the variety of plants found throughout the property.
When: Jun. 9-11
Where: Felton
Cost: Free
12. 1876 World’s Fair Weekend
Engage in a bit of time travel and be transported back in time to celebrate the engineering, industry, and culture featured during Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial International Exhibition — the first World’s Fair on U.S. soil — at the 1876 World’s Fair Weekend. Hosted by the National Museum of Industrial History, enjoy machinery demonstrations, explore pop-up exhibits, participate in Victorian games and family activities, and dine on the cuisine of local food trucks.
When: Jun. 10-11
Where: Bethlehem
Cost: Price varies
13. Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival
Every year in mid-June, Pine Creek Valley celebrates the blooming of the Pennsylvania’s state flower, the Mountain Laurel. But you can do much more than just admire the laurel’s beautiful star-shaped white and pink flowers at the 81st Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival! The week-long event includes a juried arts and crafts fair, queens pageant, pet parade, children’s health fair, a 10k foot race and 2-mile fun run, a gospel sing, the pet parade, and several musical concerts, as well as the traditional two-hour Laurel Festival Parade.
When: Jun. 10-18
Where: Wellsboro
Cost: Free
14. Juneteenth Lehigh Valley
On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War had ended and all slaves were free. Juneteenth, which is observed on June 19 every year, commemorates this momentous day in U.S. history. Join the week-long celebration of Juneteenth Lehigh Valley at various venues throughout Bethlehem, Easton, and Allentown with flag raising ceremonies, a parade, music, art, and food experiences.
When: Jun. 11-19
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Prices vary
15. Have It Made Here
Honor the talented makers of York when you attend the Have It Made Here summer event. For more than 20 years, visitors have sought out this multi-day celebration to discover the diverse range of products, services, and experiences that are created in the area. This one-of-a-kind tour event features more than 50 locations with behind-the-scenes tours, special promotions and tastings, musical performances, and talks. Be sure to download the free digital passport to receive special offers including activities and discounts at each participating location.
When: Jun. 12-18
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Prices vary
16. Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest
Held each year on the river plain at French Azilum Historic Site in Bradford County, celebrate a combination of art, music, history, and the environment at the Susquehanna Summer Solstice Fest. Enjoy a plein air art event, music performances, open jams, dancing, and even a kayaking trip. Bring the whole family to experience everything from children's art activities to history presentations with experts.
When: Jun. 13-18
Where: Towanda
Cost: Prices vary
17. Grinduro Pennsylvania
Cycling enthusiasts prepare for Grinduro, an event that is considered more than just a bike race because it combines mountain biking with road racing in a celebration of the cycling culture. Whether you’re in the race or on the sidelines, get ready for some excitement from the excellent food to the live music, to the impressive display of bikes.
When: Jun. 16-18
Where: Hillsgrove
Cost: Prices vary
18. Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth at this weekend-long family-friendly event in Downtown Pittsburgh and must-see Point State Park. Stop the Violence Pittsburgh’s WPA Juneteenth Celebration is “for the culture,” taking place over three days jam-packed with cultural activities and music! This June 2023 event in PA features R&B icons, live music, speakers, and parades. Don't forget to grab a snack or a souvenir from the many Black-owned businesses and vendors.
When: Jun. 16-19
Where: Pittsburgh
Cost: Free
19. Forksville PowWow
Spend Father’s Day weekend at the Sullivan County Fairgrounds for the 31st annual Forksville PowWow celebrating and honoring Native American traditions and culture. The PowWow features traditional dance performances, drum presentations, and a falconry show, with several Native American-owned vendors offering food, crafts, and entertainment.
When: Jun. 17-18
Where: Forksville
Cost: $8; free for children 12 and under
20. SHOP ‘n SAVE Westmoreland Airshow
Watch in amazement as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soar into the Westmoreland Airshow at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport with their mouth-dropping, awe-inspiring, and death-defying aerial skills. The popular air show features a variety of aerial acrobatics and vintage plane demonstrations, an F-18 cockpit experience, Nascars Alex Bowman’s #48 and Aric Almirola’s #10, and the 1960’s Batmobile! Be sure to catch the Air Force’s newest single-ship aerial demonstration.
When: Jun. 17-18
Where: Latrobe
Cost: Price varies
21. Wawa: Welcome America Festival
Celebrate Juneteenth and Independence Day in America's birthplace at the largest Fourth of July celebration! Wawa: Welcome America offers sixteen days of family-friendly events across Philadelphia, including free museum admission, block parties, and an official Wawa Hoagie Day. The culmination of this festivity-filled event is the July 4th Concert and Fireworks on the Ben Franklin Parkway, featuring celebrity performers Demi Lovato and Ludacris!
When: Jun. 19-Jul. 4
Where: Philadelphia
Cost: Free
22. Sentimental Journey Fly-In
The 37th annual Sentimental Journey Fly-In pays tribute to Lock Haven’s Piper Aircraft aviation heritage. This small PA town is home to Piper Planes, a favorite of vintage aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Keep your eyes to the sky during this June event near State College to watch the planes perform special daredevil flights and landings. When you’re done watching sky-high stunts, enjoy delicious food, educational forums, and nightly entertainment.
When: Jun. 20-24
Where: Lock Haven
Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for teens ages 13-17; free for children ages 12 and under; Free admission for all on Jun. 24
23. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Philadelphia’s Old City lights up the night during the annual Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. Located at Franklin Square at 6th and Race Streets, watch as the lanterns transform the park into a dreamlike garden with massive, handcrafted displays of dragons, tigers, and rabbits celebrating Chinese traditions. The festival features live cultural stage performances, including contortion and acrobatics.
When: Jun. 21-Aug. 13
Where: Philadelphia
Cost: $22 for adults; $20 for youth and seniors; $14 for children
24. Battle of Gettysburg 160th Anniversary Reenactments and Living History
Travel to historic Gettysburg for two spectacular, three-day Battle of Gettysburg reenactment events, as reenactors of the Union and Confederate armies recreate this pivotal moment in the nation’s history. The Patriots of the Civil War Association and the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association hold separate events, each with daily battle reenactments, artillery and cavalry demonstrations, and activities and educational lectures, a perfect thing to do in June for some family "edu-tainment."
When: Jun. 23-25; Jun. 30-Jul. 2
Where: Gettysburg
Cost: Price varies
25. ¡Sabor! Latin Festival
Savor the culture and cuisine of Lehigh Valley’s Latino population at SteelStacks during the annual ¡Sabor! Latin Festival. This two-day fiesta is free and packed with music, Latin dance displays, food vendors, and activities for the kids such as arts and crafts.
When: Jun. 23-25
Where: Bethlehem
Cost: Free
26. Art in the Wilds
Enjoy world-class art with a small-town feel at Art in the Wilds, a juried fine art and craft show at Kane’s beautifully landscaped Evergreen Park. The event supports northwest Pennsylvania’s finest artists and artisans as they come together to show off their best work.
When: Jun. 24-25
Where: Kane
Cost: Free
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