Hello Williamsport! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Film festival panel talks, sensory friendly screening, and Pride Month Hiawatha cruise + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Industry insights ahead: River Valley Film Festival will host panels at The Otto Bookstore July 18 and 19, with filmmakers and journalists discussing careers, festival strategy, and the 2026 Grand Jury awards -- learn more about the panels.
Advanced care gets a boost: UPMC Williamsport completed an $8 million upgrade to its Interventional Radiology suite, adding next generation labs to improve imaging precision, expand procedure capacity, and support care across north central Pennsylvania -- see the new imaging suite.
Highway work continues: Lane restrictions continue this week on I-180 and Route 15 in Lycoming County. Route 15 southbound is restricted between Fourth Street and the I-180 and US 220 interchange -- check the lane restrictions.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend green fix: Whether your porch pots need some color or your veggie garden’s feeling commitment-shy, Berry's Greenhouses is the low-stress way to grab healthy plants and honest advice from folks who actually grow them. Swing by this week, leave with a plan and a trunk that smells like spring.
Rainy-day fun, solved: Bowling, Laser Quest battles, trampoline jumps that count as cardio, and a buzzy arcade all live under one roof at Kaos Fun Zone. When cabin fever hits Williamsport this week, this spot is the move for kids, teens, and secretly competitive adults who still celebrate a high score.
Your easy outdoor win: Slip over to Max M. Brown Memorial Park for a quick dose of fresh air, a few games on the pickleball courts, or a low-key picnic while the kids hit the playground. It sits by Bowman Field and the Original Little League field, so the baseball vibes basically come standard.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐴 WRC Open Show/WRC Mini Show Series @ Williamsport Riding Club | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Barn weather calls for the WRC Open Show kicking off, with Arena 1 running contest, fun classes, pleasure, and trail. Arena 2 is all minis, little horsepower, big attitude, and maximum cute. Two rings, twice the dust, zero pretense, actual fun.
🎬 Sensory Friendly Screening @ AMC CLASSIC Williamsport 11 | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – AMC CLASSIC Williamsport 11 is hosting a sensory friendly screening, lights up a notch and volume down to human, so everyone can watch without jitters. In the home of the Little League roar, this one is a soft cheer, with wiggles welcome and no side-eye.
🎉 Lycoming County America250PA Celebration Concert @ Brandon Park Bandshell | Saturday (6/27) at 12:00 PM – Brandon Park is celebrating America’s 250th with a free HomeMade Days blowout, three stages, and 250 hometown performers. Williamsport Summer Pops, Repasz Band, Uptown Music Collective, and friends revive those packed '80s park vibes, so bring lawn chairs, neighbors, and a little patience.
🚢 5th Annual Pride Month Hiawatha Cruise @ Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a breeze on the Susquehanna when the Hiawatha sets out for the 5th annual Pride Month cruise. Expect music, refreshments, raffles, and rainbow cupcakes, all benefiting West Branch Pride. It fills up every year, because around here joy travels well by boat.
🔥 Campfire Storytime @ The Otto Bookstore | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – Whether you miss summer camp or just appreciate a story that ends before your back does, Otto Bookstore is hosting Campfire Storytime minus the smoke. Expect tall tales, cozy vibes, zero mosquitoes, and the kind of nostalgia that pairs perfectly with a sensible latte.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Williamsport report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 0 to 3 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 82°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 31%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. This house is wildThis charming home sits on a quiet corner lot with a friendly, watch-out-for-each-other neighborhood feel. Inside, spacious living areas and an updated kitchen set the tone, while a flexible first-floor bedroom with a half bath adds extra versatility. Upstairs, comfortable bedrooms keep things easy. The large backyard leaves room for off-street parking, outdoor fun, and relaxed entertaining.
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