Perry County Economic Development Authority

Movie in the Park: National Treasure
2026-07-25 20:45 - 22:15 UTC | Veterans Memorial Park, N 2nd St., Newport, PA, 17074, United States
The Newport Revitalization and Preservation Society invites you to our Movies Under the Stars series on July 25th for National Treasure!

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this free movie under the stars at Newport Veterans Memorial Park (Front and Oliver Streets). The Newport Girls Fast Pitch League concession stand will be open.

Screening begins at 8:45 pm and ends at approximately 10:15 pm. Rated PG.

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Historian and code-breaker Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) has been searching his whole life for a rumored treasure dating back to the creation of the United States. Joining an expedition led by fellow treasure hunter Ian Howe (Sean Bean), Gates finds an ice-locked Colonial ship in the Arctic Circle that contains a clue linking the treasure to the Declaration of Independence. But when Howe betrays him, Gates has to race to get to the document ahead of his so-called colleague.

Ice Cream Social & Band of Believers
2026-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mark Henry Memorial Park, East Faculty Ave, Landisburg, PA, 17040, United States
The Ice Cream Social will take place at Mark Henry Memorial Park and will feature music by the Band of Believers. The event is open to all ages and provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to gather in the park during the summer season.
Sponsored by BLT and Landisburg Main Street.

Newport Block Party
2026-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Newport, PA
Welcome summer break at our Block Party on July 11th from 5 pm to 8 pm! Grab your friends and family for a night of fun, music and food. Bust out your line dancing moves as a DJ plays all the hits. Visit our downtown shops!

PCEDA Board Meeting
2026-07-09 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-06-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-05-07 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-04-09 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-03-12 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-02-12 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-01-08 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-12-11 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | 9 West Main Street, 9 West Main Street, New Bloomfield, PA, 17068, United States
Perry County EDA hosts regularly schedule PCEDA board meetings at 8:30 am on the second Thursday of each month. Please email info@perrycountyeda.com for more information or to register to participate virtually.

Landisburg's 250th Parade
2026-07-04 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | PA
The Landisburg 250th Parade will form at the Landisburg Fire Hall beginning at 9:00 AM, with the parade stepping off at 10:00 AM. The event is sponsored by the Landisburg and Ickesburg Lions Clubs and the Loysville Community Center.
Residents, visitors, and participants are welcome to line the route and take part in this community milestone.

Landisburg’s 250th Program & Beard Contest
2026-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Landisburg, PA
Landisburg’s 250th Program will recognize the community’s Hometown Heroes and include an evening of simple, family‑friendly activities. Bootleg Creamery will be on site, with complimentary ice cream available for veterans. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and wear patriotic colors.
A beard contest will take place during the program around 7:30 p.m. for participants of any beard length or style.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/nhbiwmz5Uh4WmzBX9

Landisburg Historic Walking Tour
2026-07-03 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Landisburg, PA
Learn about the people and places that shaped the Landisburg area through presentations from local speakers. Historical items will be on display prior to the program, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to view the materials located in front of the Landisburg Fire Hall.
Registration is required and space is limited. Registration link: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10244244531232565&set=a.1150878816260

Movie in the Park: The Sandlot
2026-06-20 20:45 - 22:15 UTC | Veterans Memorial Park, N 2nd St., Newport, PA, 17074, United States
The Newport Revitalization and Preservation Society invites you to our Movies in the Park series on June 20th for “The Sandlot”! We thank Burger King for their generous sponsorship of our first movie this summer.

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this free movie under the stars at Newport Veterans Memorial Park (Front and Oliver Streets). The Newport Girls Fast Pitch League concession stand will be open.

Screening begins at 8:45 pm and ends at approximately 10:15 pm. Rated PG.
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The Sandlot
When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence.

Fran Ewing Memorial Family Day
2026-06-20 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | Mark Henry Memorial Park, East Faculty Ave, Landisburg, PA, 17040, United States
The Fran Ewing Memorial Family Day will feature a variety of family‑friendly games, light activities, food vendors and opportunities to connect with local community groups. A sprinkler station will also be available. The event is open to all ages and offers a simple, relaxed setting for families and neighbors to spend time together.

Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Festival
2026-06-20 14:00 - 20:00 UTC | Duncannon, PA, Duncannon, PA, 17020, United States
The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Festival is an annual gathering that highlights Duncannon’s role as an Appalachian Trail Community and its location near the trail’s geographic midpoint. The festival will include food and craft vendors, informational and educational booths, children’s activities, and scheduled presentations throughout the afternoon. Two stages will host music and other programming.
The event is open to all ages and provides an opportunity for residents, hikers, and visitors to spend time in downtown Duncannon and engage with local and regional trail partners.
Vendor applications are available at the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community website. Questions about volunteering or participation may be directed to datc@duncannonatc.org.

Flag Day Concert at Cornet Park
2026-06-14 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Cornet Park, 100 S Market Street, Liverpool, PA, 17045, United States
The Liverpool Main Street Committee will host a Flag Day concert on Sunday, June 14, at 2:00 PM in Cornet Park near the Liverpool Bandstand. The Juniata-Perry Jazz Band will perform a selection of patriotic and popular tunes. Community members are invited to attend and enjoy the music as well as the park’s refreshed appearance.

Discover Newport Food Truck Festival
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Newport, PA
Discover Newport, EAT SHOP EXPLORE, Food Truck Festival
Located on Third Street between Walnut and Market Streets

Landisburg Spring Clean-Up
2026-05-08 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Landisburg, PA
Roll up your sleeves and help freshen up Landisburg’s downtown this spring. We’ll gather on May 8 at 9:00 AM to tidy, refresh, and get our shared spaces ready for the season.
Volunteers will be picking up litter, sprucing up sidewalks, and giving the sidewalks a little extra care so they shine for residents, businesses, and visitors. It’s a simple way to make a visible impact, connect with neighbors, and show pride in our hometown.
All are welcome!

Dust Off Duncannon
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Duncannon, PA, Duncannon, PA, 17020, United States
Roll up your sleeves and join us for Dust Off Duncannon, a community-wide effort to tidy up, refresh, and revitalize our downtown spaces! Together, we can create a cleaner, more welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
We’ll be picking up litter, tidying green spaces, sprucing up sidewalks, and tackling projects to help our town shine! This is a great chance to make a visible impact, meet neighbors, and show pride in our community.

Digital Marketing Tools for Small Business
2026-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | PA
Date/Time:

Workshop

4/22/2026

9:00 AM

– 10:30 AM (EDT)

Office Hours with SBDC Consultants

11:00 AM

– 12:00 PM (EDT)

Registration Deadline: 4/22/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Amber Guerrero
Location: 300 BRETZ CT STE 100, Newport PA 17074-8615
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales
Description:
Attend this workshop for practical strategies to help you attract more customers, increase visibility, and grow your business.
What You’ll Learn
• How to optimize your Google Business Profile
• Simple ways to use Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ads effectively
• Practical AI tools to save time and improve marketing
• Common marketing mistakes small businesses make
• How to build a stronger local digital presence
Bonus: On-Site Office Hours – Limited appointment slots available!
Stay after the workshop to meet 1:1 with SBDC consultants about:
• Marketing strategy
• Financing & capital
• Business planning
• Sales growth
• Startup questions
Who Should Attend
• Existing small business owners
• Startups and entrepreneurs
• Home-based businesses
• Retail, service, agricultural, and manufacturing businesses
• Anyone looking to improve their marketing results
This workshop is presented in partnership with the Perry County Economic Development Authority and Perry County Chamber of Commerce.
Instructions:
Attendees should park in the lower lot and enter through the main UPMC entrance.
The workshop room is immediately to the left after entering the first set of doors.
Click Here to Register

Millerstown Spring Clean-Up
2026-04-20 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Millerstown, PA
Roll up your sleeves and help freshen up Millerstown’s town square this spring. We’ll gather on April 20 at 3:00 PM—with April 21 as our rain date—to tidy, refresh, and get our shared spaces ready for the season.
Volunteers will be picking up litter, sprucing up sidewalks, and giving the square a little extra care so it shines for residents, businesses, and visitors. It’s a simple way to make a visible impact, connect with neighbors, and show pride in our hometown.
All are welcome!

Main Street Ambassador Meeting
2026-04-17 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | 9 West Main Street, 9 West Main Street, New Bloomfield, PA, 17068, United States
This meeting is intended to introduce the renewed Main Street Matters designation, review the transformation strategies in the 2026-2030 plan, discuss how boroughs may use those strategies to shape future local workplans, and gather input from Ambassadors on opportunities, challenges, and priorities.
This meeting is for Main Street ambassadors and/or borough leaders.
RSVP your intent to participate

Driving Tour Ribbon Cutting
2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Duncannon, PA, Duncannon, PA, 17020, United States
Clarks Ferry Tavern hosts the celebration for the opening of the Juniata River Canal Driving Tour, a 125 mile route that highlights the history, landscapes, and river towns that shaped this region. Communities like Duncannon, Newport, and Millerstown all play a part in that story.

As the eastern entrance to the new driving tour, Clarks Ferry Tavern links the past to the present. The celebration is a moment to recognize that connection and the role our Main Streets continue to play in welcoming people into the story of our hometowns.

View the trail online at juniatarivercanaltour.com.

Clarks Ferry Tavern is located at 603 N. Market Street, Duncannon, PA 17020

Downtown 101 Workshop
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 9 West Main Street, 9 West Main Street, New Bloomfield, PA, 17068, United States
Downtown 101 is a focused, 1.5 hour introduction to the Main Street Approach, led by Bill Arrowood of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, designed to give local leaders a clear understanding of how revitalization actually works. The session walks participants through the four points—Organization, Economic Vitality, Design, and Promotion—and shows how these principles guide practical, incremental improvements in downtowns of all sizes. It also clarifies the roles of municipal partners, board members, and volunteers, helping everyone understand how their decisions and participation support long term community and economic development.
Designed for Main Street Ambassadors.
RSVP by March 13

31st Annual Spring Fling Craft Fair
2026-03-14 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Greenwood Elementary School, 405 E Sunbury Street, Millerstown, PA, 17062, United States
Handmade goods from more than 80 local vendors fill this annual indoor craft show hosted by Millerstown Community Success, Inc. Visitors can browse a wide range of artisan-made items and gifts, enjoy on‑site concessions, and support local makers. Free admission. Breakfast and lunch available.

New Year's Eve Huckleberry Drop
2025-12-31 | New Bloomfield, PA, 17068, United States
The “Huckleberry Drop” on New Years Eve sponsored by the New Bloomfield Fire Co. takes place on the square from the Court House clock tower. If the event is scheduled and volunteers are available, hot refreshments are served; along with an entourage of local entertainers performing “Father Time/Baby New Year” to culminate the New Years’ activities.

Christmas with Santa
2025-12-20 14:00 UTC | Cornet Park, Liverpool PA, United States
Join us for Christmas with Santa at Cornet Park

A Blain Christmas
2025-12-13 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Blain, PA, Blain, PA, 17006, United States
Join us for a Blain Christmas!
Crafts for kids at the Senior Center 5:30-7 PM
Cookies and hot chocolate at the library 5:30-8 PM
Chicken Corn Soup at Grace Brethren 5:30-8 PM
Narrated Nativity at Blain Park at 6 PM, 6:30 PM & 7:45 PM
Tree Lighting & Raffle at & PM
Santa & hot dogs 5:30-8 PM
Shopping and free children’s gifts at Lightner’s 5:30-8 PM

Parking at Blain Elementary and buggy parking at Naugle Field
