Other Activities
in Mt. Gretna
The Mt. Gretna Arts Council calendar on their home page lists all Mt. Gretna activities and events. If you are in town, the Mt. Gretna Arts Council Summer Calendar of Events book is available at the visitor center after Memorial Day.
The Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show:

Nationally ranked in Sunshine Magazine’s “200 Best,” the historic Mt. Gretna Outdoor Art Show takes place on the third weekend in August in Mt. Gretna, PA. Enjoy artwork and items hand-crafted from artisans all over the country and enjoy the beautiful, wooded splendor of Mt. Gretna!
Our fellow tenants in the Playhouse are:
- The Original Mt. Gretna Cicada Festival who put on six fun-filled nights in August of oldies music and tribute bands.
- The PA Chautauqua presents summer programs and events in the Playhouse and Hall of Philosophy building.
- Gretna Theatre presents plays and musicals from June -August as well as Theatre for Young Audiences.
Next to the Playhouse:
On the other side of town:
Mt. Gretna Tabernacle is busy with
Over at the lake:
- The Timbers puts on dinner theater in the summer, jazz and first Friday art, and year-round music!
- Mt. Gretna Lake and Beach family-owned and operated recreation facility open to the public for a daily fee.
Music in Central PA:
So many great area organizations present excellent music in central Pennsylvania. Here are a few of our friends and partners: