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GENETTI HOTEL
& CONFERENCE CENTER 200 West Fourth Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: 570-326-6600 Toll Free: 800-321-1388 Fax: 570-326-5006 |
Williamsport PA Event Calendar: Annual Events
College Graduations, Music Festivals, Little League World Series: Williamsport offers a variety of events and activities.
Looking for something to do in Williamsport? Our Williamsport event calendar is the place to start
Spring is a busy time, as Lycoming College, Penn College, and Bucknell Colleges are nearby, with their graduation ceremonies and related activities.
August is a particularly special time in Williamsport, as youth baseball teams from around the world converge for the Little League World Series. The Genetti Hotel is less than two miles from the action, making it a popular place to stay for parents and fans of participating teams, as well as spectators.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of mountains and the Susquehana River, events such as the Hiawatha Riverfest Regatta and Fall Foliage Train Excursions will get you outside to enjoy our parks and scenery.
Browse the Williamsport event calendar below for a good look at many of the great events that the Williamsport PA area has to offer year 'round.
PHOTO CREDIT: Our thanks to Amanda Merzbach and her website Baseball Stadium Reviews for use of the photo of the Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport (see rotating images at top).
+January Events
NO EVENTS LISTED
+February Events
17th Annual Mardi Gras Festival • Feb 8th - 9th, 2013
Downtown Williamsport, PA, 570.971.6833
It's Mardi Gras 2013 in Downtown Williamsport Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th with the Downtown Hospitality Group, The City of Williamsport, Bud Light, Van Campen Motors and Country 105 WILQ!
On Saturday, Feb. 9th at 6:00pm there will be a family-friendly parade down 4th Street, followed by the crowning of the King or Queen of Mardi Gras and then a brief fireworks display in the area of City Hall.
There will be a gumbo cookoff at participating Mardi Gras extablishments.
Enjoy free trolley rides with River Valley Transit Friday and Saturday starting at 9pm; making convenient stops central to the celebration every 10 minutes.Remember to drink responsibly.
There will be free rides home with River Valley Transit to all regular bus stops in the Greater Williamsport area from midnight til 2am departing from the Transit Center on Pine Street.
Downtown Williamsport, PA, 570.971.6833
It's Mardi Gras 2013 in Downtown Williamsport Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th with the Downtown Hospitality Group, The City of Williamsport, Bud Light, Van Campen Motors and Country 105 WILQ!
On Saturday, Feb. 9th at 6:00pm there will be a family-friendly parade down 4th Street, followed by the crowning of the King or Queen of Mardi Gras and then a brief fireworks display in the area of City Hall.
There will be a gumbo cookoff at participating Mardi Gras extablishments.
Enjoy free trolley rides with River Valley Transit Friday and Saturday starting at 9pm; making convenient stops central to the celebration every 10 minutes.Remember to drink responsibly.
There will be free rides home with River Valley Transit to all regular bus stops in the Greater Williamsport area from midnight til 2am departing from the Transit Center on Pine Street.
+March Events
NO EVENTS LISTED
+April Events
NO EVENTS LISTED
+May Events
Lycoming College Commencement • May 5th, 2013
700 College Place Williamsport, PA 17701
Call 570.321.4000 or email webmaster@lycoming.edu
Lycoming College will hold its 165th Commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2013. The ceremony traditionally takes place on the Main Quad of the campus. The Class of 2013 will process through the Oliver Sterling Metzler Gate at the north end of the Quad. The Gate is only opened on commencement day. Approximately 280 students are expected to receive degrees.
700 College Place Williamsport, PA 17701
Call 570.321.4000 or email webmaster@lycoming.edu
Lycoming College will hold its 165th Commencement on Sunday, May 5, 2013. The ceremony traditionally takes place on the Main Quad of the campus. The Class of 2013 will process through the Oliver Sterling Metzler Gate at the north end of the Quad. The Gate is only opened on commencement day. Approximately 280 students are expected to receive degrees.
Penn College Spring Graduation
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Avenue Williamsport, PA 17701
570.326.3761
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Avenue Williamsport, PA 17701
570.326.3761
+June Events
Billtown Blues Festival
Community Arts Center,
220 W. Fourth St.
Williamsport, PA
570.584.4480
Presented by: the Billtown Blues Association & the Community Arts Center. FREE downtown parking at all meters and parking garages.
Community Arts Center,
220 W. Fourth St.
Williamsport, PA
570.584.4480
Presented by: the Billtown Blues Association & the Community Arts Center. FREE downtown parking at all meters and parking garages.
US Open Golf Championship • June 12th, 2013
450 Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
610.642.5600
This major world championship is held June 12-15 at The Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, PA. Golf's greatest players have competed in this tournament since 1895.
450 Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore, PA 19003
610.642.5600
This major world championship is held June 12-15 at The Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, PA. Golf's greatest players have competed in this tournament since 1895.
US Women's Open Championship • June 26th, 2013
Sebonack Golf Club
405 Sebonac Road
Southampton, NY 11968
631.287.4444
On June 26 - 29 the US women's golf championship takes place at Sebonack Golf Club, Southhampton, NY.
Sebonack Golf Club
405 Sebonac Road
Southampton, NY 11968
631.287.4444
On June 26 - 29 the US women's golf championship takes place at Sebonack Golf Club, Southhampton, NY.
+July Events
Battle of Gettysburg • July 3rd, 2013
1085 Table Rock Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717.338.1525
On this date in 1863 Confederate General Robert E. Lee led his forces in an attack against the north. Battle lines formed near Gettysburg, PA in what turned out to be one of the Civil War's most crucial battles. Lee's forces were denied in \Pickett's Charge on the center of the Union line. With Lee's forces retreating back to Virginia this was one of the Civil War's most deadly battles with the loss of over 50,000 casualties.
Over these four days, soldier and civilian re-enactors will re-create the 1860s, through battles, encampments and demonstrations. Visitors can get an up-close look at cavalry, artillery and the lives that soldiers led during the Civil War. Re-enactment organizers are expecting 15,000 re-enactors, thousands more civilian interpreters, 400 horses and 100 cannons.
1085 Table Rock Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717.338.1525
On this date in 1863 Confederate General Robert E. Lee led his forces in an attack against the north. Battle lines formed near Gettysburg, PA in what turned out to be one of the Civil War's most crucial battles. Lee's forces were denied in \Pickett's Charge on the center of the Union line. With Lee's forces retreating back to Virginia this was one of the Civil War's most deadly battles with the loss of over 50,000 casualties.
Over these four days, soldier and civilian re-enactors will re-create the 1860s, through battles, encampments and demonstrations. Visitors can get an up-close look at cavalry, artillery and the lives that soldiers led during the Civil War. Re-enactment organizers are expecting 15,000 re-enactors, thousands more civilian interpreters, 400 horses and 100 cannons.
Hiawatha RiverFest Regatta
Susquehanna State Park
2205 Hiawatha Blvd.
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-326-2500
In our 31st Season on the water, the Hiawatha is one of the most popular attractions in central Pennsylvania.
Offering 6 days a week of public cruising and available for private charter rental May through October!
Susquehanna State Park
2205 Hiawatha Blvd.
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-326-2500
In our 31st Season on the water, the Hiawatha is one of the most popular attractions in central Pennsylvania.
Offering 6 days a week of public cruising and available for private charter rental May through October!
Lycoming County Fair • July 12th - 20th, 2013
Hughesville, PA. 17737
570.584.2196
Be part of the action this summer. We have great LIVE entertainment events lined up from bands, to tractor and horse pulls, and figure eight racing. Plus our world famous demolition derby events.
Looking just to visit the fair without digging into your wallet? No problem! The Lycoming County Fair has Two stages throughout the fairgrounds with FREE entertainment. Shows range from clowns and comedy to young and old musical talents and more!
We have many competitive exhibits going on daily. Cows, Horses, Sheep and Goats are all on display. Plus pony and antique tractor pulling contests. There will be plenty to watch for this summer.
Hughesville, PA. 17737
570.584.2196
Be part of the action this summer. We have great LIVE entertainment events lined up from bands, to tractor and horse pulls, and figure eight racing. Plus our world famous demolition derby events.
Looking just to visit the fair without digging into your wallet? No problem! The Lycoming County Fair has Two stages throughout the fairgrounds with FREE entertainment. Shows range from clowns and comedy to young and old musical talents and more!
We have many competitive exhibits going on daily. Cows, Horses, Sheep and Goats are all on display. Plus pony and antique tractor pulling contests. There will be plenty to watch for this summer.
+August Events
Little League Baseball World Series • August 15th - 25th, 2013
539 U.S. 15
Williamsport, PA 17702
570.326.1921
Welcome to the 66th Little League Baseball World Series! This site is your one stop spot for all World Series related information.
If this is your first time at this unique worldwide event, congratulations, it's the one time every year that the world comes to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for some serious competition....and a ton of fun. If you're a returning visitor, we welcome and appreciate your continued support of the Little League Dream. Let's keep making Little League one of the greatest sports programs in the world.
We here at Little League sincerely hope you enjoy your time at this incredible worldwide event.
539 U.S. 15
Williamsport, PA 17702
570.326.1921
Welcome to the 66th Little League Baseball World Series! This site is your one stop spot for all World Series related information.
If this is your first time at this unique worldwide event, congratulations, it's the one time every year that the world comes to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for some serious competition....and a ton of fun. If you're a returning visitor, we welcome and appreciate your continued support of the Little League Dream. Let's keep making Little League one of the greatest sports programs in the world.
We here at Little League sincerely hope you enjoy your time at this incredible worldwide event.
+September Events
NO EVENTS LISTED
+October Events
Fall Foliage Train Excursion
421 Reighard Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
The Lycoming Valley Railroad is a short line that operates 38 miles of track in Lycoming and Clinton counties in Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the North Shore Railroad System. The line runs generally west between Muncy and Avis. Other communities served include Montoursville, Williamsport, the unincorporated village of Linden and Jersey Shore. 37 miles of track are in Lycoming County and 1-mile is in Clinton County. The rail line runs north and then west along the left bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River, roughly following the routes of Interstate 180 and U.S. Route 220. The corporate offices are located in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. There are connections to the Norfolk Southern Railway line at Muncy and Linden. The Lycoming County Visitors Bureau offers occasional train excursions, departing from Williamsport and going to either Jersey Shore or Muncy and returning.
421 Reighard Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
The Lycoming Valley Railroad is a short line that operates 38 miles of track in Lycoming and Clinton counties in Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the North Shore Railroad System. The line runs generally west between Muncy and Avis. Other communities served include Montoursville, Williamsport, the unincorporated village of Linden and Jersey Shore. 37 miles of track are in Lycoming County and 1-mile is in Clinton County. The rail line runs north and then west along the left bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River, roughly following the routes of Interstate 180 and U.S. Route 220. The corporate offices are located in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. There are connections to the Norfolk Southern Railway line at Muncy and Linden. The Lycoming County Visitors Bureau offers occasional train excursions, departing from Williamsport and going to either Jersey Shore or Muncy and returning.
+November Events
Victorian Christmas
Join us as we celebrate the annual Victorian Christmas, Williamsport Victorian's Secret "A Peek Into Wardrobe's Past" this year.
Tours are planned of Victorian and Historic Mansions and Churches along West Fourth Street, in Downtown, and in the Vallamont and Greater Williamsport Area.
Join us as we celebrate the annual Victorian Christmas, Williamsport Victorian's Secret "A Peek Into Wardrobe's Past" this year.
Tours are planned of Victorian and Historic Mansions and Churches along West Fourth Street, in Downtown, and in the Vallamont and Greater Williamsport Area.
+December Events
Polar Express Train Excursion
421 Reighard Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
The Lycoming Valley Railroad is a short line that operates 38 miles of track in Lycoming and Clinton counties in Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the North Shore Railroad System. The line runs generally west between Muncy and Avis. Other communities served include Montoursville, Williamsport, the unincorporated village of Linden and Jersey Shore. 37 miles of track are in Lycoming County and 1-mile is in Clinton County. The rail line runs north and then west along the left bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River, roughly following the routes of Interstate 180 and U.S. Route 220. The corporate offices are located in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. There are connections to the Norfolk Southern Railway line at Muncy and Linden. The Lycoming County Visitors Bureau offers occasional train excursions, departing from Williamsport and going to either Jersey Shore or Muncy and returning.
421 Reighard Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
The Lycoming Valley Railroad is a short line that operates 38 miles of track in Lycoming and Clinton counties in Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the North Shore Railroad System. The line runs generally west between Muncy and Avis. Other communities served include Montoursville, Williamsport, the unincorporated village of Linden and Jersey Shore. 37 miles of track are in Lycoming County and 1-mile is in Clinton County. The rail line runs north and then west along the left bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River, roughly following the routes of Interstate 180 and U.S. Route 220. The corporate offices are located in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. There are connections to the Norfolk Southern Railway line at Muncy and Linden. The Lycoming County Visitors Bureau offers occasional train excursions, departing from Williamsport and going to either Jersey Shore or Muncy and returning.