Gift-buying season underway with expos, more
- Photo courtesy of MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT The holiday expo attracted large crowds for gift-buying last year.
- Photo courtesy of IMDb The Reedsville United Methodist Church will show ‘The Encounter Paradise Lost’ on Sunday during free movie night.

Photo courtesy of MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT The holiday expo attracted large crowds for gift-buying last year.
LEWISTOWN — The upcoming holiday season is touted as the most wonderful time of the year. It certainly is for gift-buying as holiday expos, bazaars, fun fests and craft and vendor shows fill up this weekend’s slate of activities.
Check them out, along with the other things to do around the Juniata River Valley:
Holiday expos and more
• Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Show, hosted by Mifflin County Penn Roosevelt Camp, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Mifflin County Youth Park, 110 W. Logan St., Reedsville. Local food trucks, crafts and art vendors on site. Free admission and parking.
• Fall Bazaar in McClure St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 821 Dormantown Road, McClure, will host a Fall Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Stop by this yard and food sale to find a new treasure. Proceeds benefit the church.

Photo courtesy of IMDb The Reedsville United Methodist Church will show ‘The Encounter Paradise Lost’ on Sunday during free movie night.
• Mifflin County Music Boosters 12th Annual Holiday Expo, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Mifflin County High School, 501 Sixth St., Lewistown. More than 50 vendors, crafters, artists and local businesses. Live entertainment featuring high school students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit and get a photo with Santa Claus. There will also be a concession stand, silent auction, bike giveaways and much more, free admission and parking. Donations accepted at the door. Proceeds benefit Mifflin County student music programs.
• Juniata Christian School Annual Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Juniata Christian School, 289 Leonard Hill Road, McAlisterville. This festive event features more than 50 local craft vendors offering artisan soaps, chocolates, seasonal décor and more. A concession stand will also be available, serving refreshments. Proceeds benefit the JCS athletics program.
• Cedar Springs Community Park Fun Fest, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 2094 Cedar Springs Road, Mifflintown. Fun activities for the whole family with a cornhole tournament. Registration required by 9 a.m. Saturday. Cost to enter is $20 per team of two. There will also be hayrides, barrel cart rides, Chinese auction, bounce house and more. Enjoy hot dogs, soups and baked goods, too. Proceeds benefit the park. For more information, call (717) 513-8893.
Juniata County Veterans Day Parade
The 2025 Juniata County Veterans Day Parade will be held noon to 1 p.m. Saturday in Port Royal. The parade lines up at 10:30 a.m. at the former elementary school, located on Eighth Street. Registration required.
Food fundraisers
• Drive-thru chicken parm meal, 4 to 6 p.m. (or while supplies last) Saturday, Basom Park, 6972 Heister Valley Road, Richfield. Meals include chicken parmesan, spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic bread and a dessert. Cost is $12 per meal. Proceeds will help cover entertainment expenses for the 2026 Richfield Dutch Days.
• Turkey dinner in McClure, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, McClure Volunteer Fire Co., 49 W Specht St., McClure. As a thank you for your service, veterans eat for free. Please provide proof upon arrival. Meals include turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, filling, two sides and a dessert. Cost is $14 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12 and free for ages under 6.
Free movie night
Join Reedsville United Methodist Church, 82 E. Logan St., Reedsville, on Sunday for a free movie night at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The movie will be “The Encounter Paradise Lost.” Seven years after the world’s most devastating tsunami in Thailand six strangers find themselves trapped in a beachside resort on the brink of an oncoming hurricane. Each of their hearts is broken, and they silently cry out on the most desperate night of their lives. As the storm rages on and the six strangers fall deeper into the heart of darkness, another guest arrives at the hotel. He says he is Jesus Christ, and he knows what each of them suffers from. Knowing their dire need, he came to bring them all a message of hope and rescue them from the darkest corners of their own hearts. All are welcome.
Curtain goes up
• East Juniata High School presents “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe,” 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, East Juniata High School, 32944 Route 35 North, McAlisterville. This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. Tickets are $5 each for all ages and performances. Online sales close 12 hours before each performance and at-the-door sales will be open one hour before curtain time. Lobby doors open 1 hour before each show and auditorium doors open 30 minutes before curtain. Concessions will be available during showtimes and all proceeds benefit the EJHS Theatre Program.
• Stone Arch Players present “The New Kid on the Block,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 22 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 and 23, Theatre in the Park, Kishacoquillas Park, Lewistown. Carl, Lloyd and Parker, three older gentlemen who share a large home, need to rent out their fourth bedroom to help with the rent. Their problem seems answered when Will shows up … except Will turns out to be a lady. $15 for general admission tickets. For tickets, visit https://stonearchplayers.csstix.com.
Live entertainment
• JT Blues, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, 324 Decker Valley Road, Spring Mills.
• John White, 7 p.m. Friday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
• Greg DeVecchis and Chris Ruble at Ellen Chapel Live Music Series, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Ellen Chapel, 11764 Ferguson Valley Rd., Lewistown.
• Rapid Run, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Wine Bar and Bistro, 10042 Route 522 South, Lewistown.
• Allan Combs, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Hungry Run Distillery, 10 Ridens Road, Lewistown.
• Ryan Carter Band, 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Shy Bear Brewing, 35 Meadowbrook Lane, Lewistown.
Have an event coming up? Email the details to events@lewistownsentinel.com by 5 p.m. Tuesday the week of the event. “Things to Do” is typically published on Thursdays in The Sentinel.



