Your next family outing.

3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Teen Cuisine

Teens

November 12, 2026

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Ephrata

November 12, 2026

September 7, 2026

Scheduled

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

How Do We Work? Anatomy for Homeschoolers

Children 6-10

November 12, 2026

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Ephrata

November 12, 2026

September 7, 2026

Scheduled

Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy, PA

6–7 PM Eastern

Pajama Party: Disney Trivia Night

Families; all ages welcome

November 12, 2026

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Mount Joy

November 12, 2026

October 12, 2026

Scheduled

PA Guild of Craftsmen, 335 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

5:30–8:30 PM Eastern

Flameworked Glass Suncatchers

13+; under 18 accompanied by a parent or guardian

$145 nonmember; $130 Guild member

November 12, 2026

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Lancaster

November 12, 2026

October 19, 2026

Scheduled

North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

7:00–8:30 PM Eastern

In Search of 10,000, and 10,000, and 10,000 Birds

Children welcome with an adult

November 12, 2026

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Lancaster

November 12, 2026

October 19, 2026

Scheduled

The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572

1:30–3:30 PM Eastern

Christmas in Perfect Harmony: Joy Has Come!

Ticket prices from $19.95

November 12, 2026

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Ronks

November 12, 2026

November 3, 2026

Scheduled

Browse by drive time

Minutes from Mount Joy

This weekend

Teen Cuisine

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How Do We Work? Anatomy for Homeschoolers

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Pajama Party: Disney Trivia Night

Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy, PA

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Families; all ages welcome

Flameworked Glass Suncatchers

PA Guild of Craftsmen, 335 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

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13+; under 18 accompanied by a parent or guardian

$145 nonmember; $130 Guild member

In Search of 10,000, and 10,000, and 10,000 Birds

North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

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Children welcome with an adult

Christmas in Perfect Harmony: Joy Has Come!

The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572

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Ticket prices from $19.95

Carlson Kids! Art at the Library

Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566

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6-12; children under 8 should have a responsible caregiver present.

Shadows Of Fire & Water with Cheryl Corson

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

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$25 plus $0.63 ticket service fee.

Youth Center Open Door Night

The Factory Ministries, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA 17562

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Paradise

6:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

Family Story Time (Thursdays Nov 12, 19)

Elizabethtown Public Library

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Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown

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Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.

Little Leapers Toddler Jump at Sky Zone Lancaster

Sky Zone Lancaster, 1701 Hempstead Road, #102, Lancaster, PA.

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$15 per child, Free for accompanying adults.

Fall Storytime with Ms. Alex at Aaron's Books

Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543

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Lititz

10:30 AM–11:30 AM Eastern

A "Little" Time for Crafts!

Quarryville Library, Quarryville

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Homeschool Pokemon Club

Manheim Township Public Library, Manheim Township

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The Norns: Keepers of Fate & Weavers of Time

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

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$5 plus $0.13 ticket service fee.

Makers Market at The Junction Center

Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA 17545

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Lititz Art Association Holiday Gift Show

Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 West Orange Street, Lititz, PA 17543

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Flamenco y Sol: Flamenco at Its Essence

Steinman Hall at The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

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7:30 PM Eastern; doors open at 7:00 PM

November 9, 2026

Scheduled

Adults $29; students $21. The 6:30 PM introductory talk is free.

Pennsylvania Long Rifle Event (Nov 13-14)

Historic Rock Ford, Lancaster

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Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.

Little Leapers Toddler Jump at Sky Zone Lancaster

Sky Zone Lancaster, 1701 Hempstead Road, #102, Lancaster, PA.

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$15 per child, Free for accompanying adults.

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim

Baby Story Time

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Manheim

9:00 - 9:30 AM; 9:45-10:15 AM

Christmas Light Experience opening night

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens

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Lititz Second Saturday

Downtown Lititz

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Dutch Winter Wonderland - first day (Nov 14, 2026-Jan 3, 2027)

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster

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Breakfast with Santa at Hershey's Chocolate World

101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey

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Hershey

7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)

$54.95 ages 13+; $34.95 ages 2–12, plus tax — currently sold out

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster

Family Game Afternoon

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Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Laser Tag for Teens

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People of Pennsylvania's Past

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster

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Calvary Baptist Church, 530 Milton Road, 17602

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4:00 PM–5:00 PM Eastern

Perfect for audiences of all ages, this colorful production will have you roaring with joy!

October 3, 2026

All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage's mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.

Ephrata Public Library, Multipurpose Room, 550 S Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522

International Games Day

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GEARS Pancake Breakfast & Bazaar

GEARS Community Center Gym and Senior Center, 70 South Poplar Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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Elizabethtown

Breakfast 7:00–11:00 AM; bazaar 7:00 AM–noon Eastern

Demo Day: Soft Pastel at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply

curio. Gallery & Creative Supply, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Akron

Loyd H Roland Memorial Park, 221 N 11th St, Akron, PA 17501

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Entry from $33.80 including signup fee. Ages 5–15: $5 plus signup fee.

Allegro Orchestra: Quiet City — Evening Performance

Lancaster Art Vault, First Floor Main Gallery, 100 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

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Wonder Zone Grand Opening — Family Activities

Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

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10:00 AM–1:00 PM Eastern

All ages; new exhibits designed for ages 3–5

November 3, 2026

Scheduled

Meet Author Greg Pizzoli!

Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601

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Sensory Hour at the Railroad Museum of PA

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, PA 17579

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Strasburg

9:00–10:00 AM Eastern

$0–$7; advance registration required for every attendee

November 7, 2026

Scheduled

Free this week

Teen Cuisine

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How Do We Work? Anatomy for Homeschoolers

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Pajama Party: Disney Trivia Night

Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy, PA

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Families; all ages welcome

In Search of 10,000, and 10,000, and 10,000 Birds

North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

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Children welcome with an adult

Carlson Kids! Art at the Library

Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566

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6-12; children under 8 should have a responsible caregiver present.

Family Story Time (Thursdays Nov 12, 19)

Elizabethtown Public Library

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Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown

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Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.

Fall Storytime with Ms. Alex at Aaron's Books

Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543

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Lititz

10:30 AM–11:30 AM Eastern

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Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim

Baby Story Time

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Manheim

9:00 - 9:30 AM; 9:45-10:15 AM

Lititz Second Saturday

Downtown Lititz

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Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House - second weekend

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Lowe's Kids Workshop - Holiday Engine

Nearest Lowe's stores in Lancaster

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"Disney's The Lion King KIDS" - Servant Stage Youth Theatre

Calvary Baptist Church, 530 Milton Rd, Lancaster

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Drum Circle with Lars Potteiger

Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

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Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House - last open-house day of 2026

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Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown

Lapsit Story Time

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Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown

WWI Doughboys with Michael Jesberger

Mount Joy Area Historical Society, 120 Fairview St, Mount Joy

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Baby Musik Time (10:00) and Preschool Musik Time (10:30)

Elizabethtown Public Library

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Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown

Wee Readers

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown

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Family Story Time at Manheim Community Library

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim

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Toddlers and preschool

Hands-on House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster

Sensory-Friendly Hours

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By-donation admission.

RAISE28 COLLIDE

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Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown

Toddler Time

Family Story Time at Milanof-Schock Library

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Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy

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Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown

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November 19, 2026

Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.

Family Story Time at Elizabethtown Public Library

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown

November 19, 2026

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Preschoolers and their families

Fall Storytime with Ms. Alex at Aaron's Books

Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543

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Lititz

10:30 AM–11:30 AM Eastern

Ware Center for the Arts, 42 N. Prince St., 17603

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5:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

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Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim

Baby Story Time

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Manheim

9:00 - 9:30 AM; 9:45-10:15 AM

Root's 22nd Annual Christmas Show

Root's Old Mill Flea Market, 720 Graystone Rd, Manheim

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd

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Worth the drive

Bigger days out past the twenty-minute circle — Hershey, Strasburg, Lititz and beyond. Further, but the kind of thing you plan a Saturday around.

Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House - second weekend

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"Disney's The Lion King KIDS" - Servant Stage Youth Theatre

Calvary Baptist Church, 530 Milton Rd, Lancaster

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Chickies Rock Overlook Hike

880 Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia

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Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House - last open-house day of 2026

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GEARS Night Sky Adventure

Fuhrman Park / East Donegal Township Building, Marietta

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WWI Doughboys with Michael Jesberger

Mount Joy Area Historical Society, 120 Fairview St, Mount Joy

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National Christmas Center - 2026 season opens

Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown

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Elizabethtown

Opens today · select dates

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas — Donegal Performing Arts

Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Rd, Mount Joy

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Heritage Creek Winter Community Farm Event

2126 Rissermill Rd, Mount Joy

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Mount Joy

11:00 AM–3:00 PM Eastern

"A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas" - second performance

Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Rd, Mount Joy