Gretna Music for Kids - Free!

A group of children standing indoors around a musician playing a guitar.

A young boy seated, holding a cello and bow, while an adult man stands next to him giving a cello lesson on a wooden porch in a forested area.

Music exploration and learning begin with you!

Gretna Music celebrates families and music-making around the world with programs and activities to encourage musical learning, discovery, and play. Our performances are sensory-friendly and presented in a judgment-free environment where movement and interaction are often encouraged.

All our GM4K events are free. You do not need a ticket.

Group of four friends laughing and talking at an outdoor cafe with drinks and food on the table.

Monday, June 16, 2025 | 10 am

Music with the Telegraph Quartet!

Join us for a captivating demonstration by the Telegraph Quartet! Experience the magic of live music as the Telegraphs share insights about their careers, showcase their performance, and engage in an interactive Q&A session. This is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to explore the world of string instruments, discover the joy of music, and ask questions.

Hall of Philosophy, 212 Gettysburg Ave, Mt Gretna, PA

Group of four people sitting at an outdoor café table, laughing and chatting, with drinks and snacks on the table.

Monday, June 23, 2025 | 10 am

Music with the Telegraph Quartet!

Join us for a captivating demonstration by the Telegraph Quartet! Experience the magic of live music as the Telegraphs share insights about their careers, showcase their performance, and engage in an interactive Q&A session. This is a fantastic opportunity for young minds to explore the world of string instruments, discover the joy of music, and ask questions.

Hall of Philosophy, 212 Gettysburg Ave, Mt Gretna, PA

Dancer in white costume with iridescent wings performing a jump against dark background.

Friday, July 25, 2025 | 7:17 pm

Love Bug

LOVEBUG merges intricate movement, playful original poetry, and elaborate costumes and props to create visually compelling dance theatre. Experience a hungry bullfrog’s fly-filled bog, a bustling beehive, the chrysalis of the contemplative caterpillar, and the web of the bella tarantella, in a piece that will spark wonder and discovery in audiences young and old.

This presentation is a collaboration with Gretna Theatre.

Mt. Gretna Playhouse, 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mt Gretna, PA

Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 11:00 am

Falu and Clay Ross

Experience the magic of music with Grammy winners Falu and Clay Ross! Rooted in the traditions of classical Indian music, Falu’s artistry continues to flourish, blending cultural richness with innovative expression. Clay Ross is founder of the Billboard chart-topping band Ranky Tanky and a dedicated teaching artist, working with institutions like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to create impactful musical experiences.

Mt. Gretna Playhouse, 200 Pennsylvania Ave, Mt Gretna, PA

Funding for our family programming is generously provided by The Presser Foundation, The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation, the Women’s Symphony Association of Lancaster, The McCormick Family Foundation, the Bill Drendall Endowment, and The Hershey Company.