21 places in Sunbury
Roadside pinball bar about 2 miles south of Sunbury. Roughly 15-16 machines, pizza/burgers, beer and mixed drinks, monthly tournament. Family-run (Chris & Melissa Marquette). Hours often Fri-Sat 11-8.
Large charity thrift; clothing plus nostalgic/antique finds supporting ARW programs.
Holistic salon on North Front Street doing hair, facials, massage and a head spa.
Family craft brewery downtown; house beer + pizza. Solid Market Street day-off hangout.
Chestnut Street barbershop with easy booking and fair prices.
Small dog grooming shop on Snydertown Road.
Independent esthetician on Market Street doing facials, waxing, threading and lash lifts with natural products.
Eclectic tasting room in a former feed mill; food boards, pool table, live music Thu-Sat evenings. Strong day-off wine hang alongside Spyglass.
Historic waterfront restaurant + deck on the Susquehanna (Fishers Ferry); live music nights; free-evening destination.
Short, easy loop at Shikellamy State Park to the cliff-top view where the two branches of the Susquehanna meet.
Overlook + marina on the Susquehanna confluence / Lake Augusta; boat launch, picnic, paddling take-out from Milton run. Signature river day.
Family winery + restaurant + live-music venue on the ridge; classic Susky day-off hang. Listed for sale (2026) but still open Thu-Sun while seeking a buyer.
Downtown makerspace for makers, nerds, techies, and creators. Pottery, welding, stained glass, 3D print, laser, and more; retail/gallery for local makers; First Fridays.
Long-running Sunbury bowling hub (Glow Rock ’n Bowl, leagues, snack bar/bar); classic weekend local activity since the ’60s building era.
City-run indoor rink. Public skating opened Oct 8 2026. Admission $6 to $8, under 5 free, skate rental $2, group rates available. Home ice for Susquehanna Valley Stampede youth hockey.
Flat paved river walk, amphitheater, boat dock, fishing pier, Lake Augusta views; classic no-plan afternoon.
Historic train depot, 50+ vintage vendors; local café inside. IV also has Mifflinburg (451 Chestnut) & Milton.
Owner Kim Deska; grand opening / ribbon cutting ~late May 2026. Cupcakes, custom cakes, brownies, cookies.
Family-owned comfort food on Market Street (opened May 2026 from Irene’s Caboose food-truck roots). Bold smoked flavors; downtown Sunbury day-off lunch/dinner.
Appointment-friendly barbershop on Market Street in Sunbury.
Same location since 1945; neon-window nostalgia; 81st anniversary May 2026 (owner Chris Snyder). Ties to Sunbury Sub Shop ownership handoff story.
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On the calendar
Oct
26
Mon
PJ Yoga Storytime @ Degenstein
Degenstein Community Library / Sunbury / 6:30 PM
Evening family option. Rare vs morning-only storytimes. Recheck live calendar before publish.
Evening family option. Rare vs morning-only storytimes. Recheck live calendar before publish.
Oct
27
Tue
Mother Goose on the Loose @ Degenstein
Degenstein Community Library / Sunbury
Baby/toddler rhymes with daytime and evening slots. Flexible for working parents.
Baby/toddler rhymes with daytime and evening slots. Flexible for working parents.
Oct
28
Wed
Preschool Storytime @ Degenstein
Degenstein Community Library / Sunbury / 10:00 AM
Completes the age ladder for Sunbury families.
Completes the age ladder for Sunbury families.
Oct
29
Thu
Team Trivia w/ Tom @ Spyglass Ridge Winery
Spyglass Ridge Winery / Sunbury / 6:30 PM
Ridge winery locked Thursday weekly. Sunbury midweek when downtown is thin.
Ridge winery locked Thursday weekly. Sunbury midweek when downtown is thin.
Oct
30
Fri
Toddler Tales @ Degenstein
Degenstein Community Library / Sunbury / 10:00 AM
Friday toddler slot. Schedule page authority; live calendar often empty.
Friday toddler slot. Schedule page authority; live calendar often empty.
Oct
31
Sat
Halloween Party with Schools Out @ Spyglass Ridge
Spyglass Ridge Winery / Sunbury / 6:00-9:00 PM
Schools Out plays the winery's Halloween party. Costume optional, wine not. Tickets on Eventbrite. About $18 a ticket on Eventbrite.
Schools Out plays the winery's Halloween party. Costume optional, wine not. Tickets on Eventbrite. About $18 a ticket on Eventbrite.
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