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Lancaster County, PA

What can we do with the kids?

Family and kids' events across Lancaster County, plus selected outings beyond. Choose your town to see nearby events first, or browse by date.

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September 9, 2026
Wednesdays 10:00 AM (Sept 9, 16, 23, 30)

Barnes and Noble Storytime

Barnes & Noble, Lancaster
JoyScout recommendation: young children.
Free
Indoor
September 7, 2026
September 9, 2026
September 30, 2026
Free
Indoor
Lancaster
No items found.
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September 13, 2026
4 PM on Sep 13, Sep 20, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 18 (Oct 25 rain date)

Fall Healthy Kids Running Series

Daniel's Den Park at Manor Church, Lancaster
25
Pre-K to teens
From $16.90
September 6, 2026
September 13, 2026
September 13, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-09-13-fall-healthy-kids-running-series
Sports & active
40.0379,-76.3055
September 14, 2026
10:30-11:15 AM

GEARS Iddy Biddy Gym Class Heroes begins (Mondays to Oct 12)

GEARS Community Center, 70 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown
10
18 mo-3 yrs
$10 drop-in
September 3, 2026
September 14, 2026
September 14, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-09-14-gears-iddy-biddy-gym-class-heroes-begins-mon
Sports & active; Play & games
40.1529,-76.6027
September 16, 2026
Wednesdays 2:00-4:00 PM (Sept 16, 23, 30)

Homeschool Happening

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 South Market Street, Elizabethtown
Homeschool students (guess from the title)
September 7, 2026
September 16, 2026
September 30, 2026
Elizabethtown
No items found.
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September 16, 2026
4:15-5:30 PM

GEARS Afternoon Kids Club begins (Wednesdays to Dec 2)

Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown
10
4-12
$60 series
September 3, 2026
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-09-16-gears-afternoon-kids-club-begins-wednesdays
Seasonal & holiday; Learning; Sports & active
40.1529,-76.6027
September 18, 2026
Fridays 10am–4pm

Little Pumpkins Fridays

Oregon Dairy Farmstead, Lititz / Manheim Township
25
Families
Pass price verify
September 5, 2026
September 18, 2026
September 18, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-09-18-little-pumpkins-fridays
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
September 21, 2026
9:30 AM

Baby Time begins (Mondays Sept 21, 28; resumes Oct 12)

Elizabethtown Public Library
10
0-17 mo
Free
September 3, 2026
September 21, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-09-21-baby-time-begins-mondays-sept-21-28-resumes
Books & story time
40.151217
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40.1529,-76.6027
September 23, 2026
10:30 AM

Toddler Time begins (Wednesdays)

Elizabethtown Public Library
10
18-36 mo
Free
September 3, 2026
September 23, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-09-23-toddler-time-begins-wednesdays
Books & story time
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
September 24, 2026
10:30 AM

Family Story Time begins (Thursdays)

Elizabethtown Public Library
10
Preschool
Free
September 3, 2026
September 24, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
2026-09-24-family-story-time-begins-thursdays
Books & story time; Crafts & art
40.151217
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40.1529,-76.6027
September 26, 2026
Opens today

Mission Aerospace exhibit (to Jan 3)

Whitaker Center, Harrisburg
35
All ages
Admission
September 3, 2026
September 26, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-09-26-mission-aerospace-exhibit-to-jan-3
Learning
40.260476
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40.2732,-76.8867
September 28, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Be an Artist

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
September 28, 2026
September 28, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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September 28, 2026
6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Jackbox Night for Teens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Teens
September 7, 2026
September 28, 2026
September 28, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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September 28, 2026
10:30 AM-11:15 AM

Tiny Tots Story Time

Columbia Public Library, Columbia
Toddlers
September 7, 2026
September 28, 2026
September 28, 2026
Columbia
No items found.
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September 28, 2026
10:30 AM

Baby Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
0-17 months
Free
September 9, 2026
September 28, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-09-28-baby-time
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September 29, 2026
10:00 AM–10:30 AM Eastern

Wonderplay

128 Main St, Lancaster, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03584, 128 Main St, Lancaster, NH 03584-3031, United States
This program is for families with children ages 0-3 years old.
September 25, 2026
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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September 29, 2026
10-10:45 AM

Kids Art Play

West Art (Sanctuary), Lancaster
Children with an adult; no age range stated
$20 per family per class
September 6, 2026
September 29, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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September 29, 2026
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Dramatic Playtime at the Library!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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September 29, 2026
10:30 AM-11:15 AM

Fire Safety and Prevention with Columbia Borough Fire Department

Columbia Public Library, Columbia
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
September 7, 2026
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
Columbia
No items found.
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September 29, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Make Your Own Picky Pad!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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September 29, 2026
10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Read with a Therapy Dog

Strasburg-Heisler Library, Strasburg
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
September 7, 2026
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
Strasburg
No items found.
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September 30, 2026
10:30-11:15 AM

Story Time

Moores Memorial Library, 9 West Slokom Avenue, Christiana, PA 17509
Babies, toddlers, and young children with a caregiver
Not listed
September 6, 2026
September 30, 2026
Christiana
No items found.
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September 30, 2026
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

AI (Artifical Intelligence) for Homeschoolers

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens, Teens
September 7, 2026
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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September 30, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Pokémon Watch Party

Ephrata Public Library, EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Projector Side, 550 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522
Ages 10–14
September 7, 2026
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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September 30, 2026
4:30 PM Eastern

Kids: Create Comics Inspired by Planet Earth

Apple Park City, 541 Park City Center, 17601
Free
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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September 30, 2026
4:30 PM–5:30 PM Eastern

Kids: Make Your Own Emoji - Apple

Apple Park City, 541 Park City Center, 17601
Free
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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September 30, 2026
6:30 PM Eastern

Kids: Create an Interactive Story of Kindness

Apple Park City, 541 Park City Center, 17601
We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad.
Free
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 1, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Craft with Me! A Parent- Child Crafternoon!

Ephrata Public Library, EPH 1/2 Multipurpose Room Kitchen Side, 550 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522
Ages 6–9 with a participating adult; no drop-offs.
September 7, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 1, 2026
4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Dread: TTRPG for Tweens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 1, 2026
12:30 PM; approximately 2 hours

Lancaster International Food Experience: A Global Taste Adventure

Lancaster City Welcome Center, 38 Penn Square
Families welcome; infant, child, youth, adult and senior booking categories are available.
$65 adult ticket (ages 17–64) for October 1. Other age-group prices are shown during booking. Price checked September 30, 2026.
September 30, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 1, 2026
10:30 AM

Family Story Time (Thursdays Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St
10
Preschool
Free
September 3, 2026
October 1, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
2026-10-01-family-story-time-thursdays-oct-1-8-15-22-29
Books & story time; Crafts & art
40.151217
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40.1529,-76.6027
October 2, 2026
10:30 AM

Fall Storytime with Ms. Alex

Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543
Ages 2-5
Free with RSVP
September 7, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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October 2, 2026
5:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

2026 Peace Kids to the Rescue Art Show & Silent Auction

Ware Center for the Arts, Atrium, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Free admission. Auction purchases are optional.
September 23, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 2, 2026
10:30 AM-11:30 AM

A "Little" Time for Crafts!

Quarryville Library, Quarryville
Toddlers, Children
September 7, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
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October 2, 2026
10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Duplo Free Play Ages 2+

Strasburg-Heisler Library, 143 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579
Ages 2+
September 7, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Strasburg
No items found.
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October 2, 2026
7:00 PM

Voices of Peace poetry performance

Ware Center for the Arts, Steinman Hall, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Free admission.
September 23, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 2, 2026
3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Teen Karaoke

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
Teens
September 7, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 2, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM

Linden Hall's Fall Concert

Snavely Family Theater at Linden Hall, 212 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543
All ages
Free entry
September 7, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Free
Lititz
No items found.
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October 2, 2026
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Eastern

Kid's Story Time & Cupcake Decorating

260 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17603, 260 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601-6804, United States
October 1, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 2, 2026
Friday and Saturday 10 AM–10 PM; Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

Fall Family Fun at Oregon Dairy

The Farmstead at Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
25
Families
Gate admission: ages 3–64 $15; ages 65+ $13. Friday entry from 10 AM–4 PM: $8 ages 3+. Barnyard Express Train: $5 extra ages 3+. Checked October 1, 2026.
October 2, 2026
October 4, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
No items found.
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Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
October 2, 2026
6:30 PM–8:30 PM Eastern

Arboretum Movie Night- The Book of Life

500 Museum Road, 19611, 500 Museum Rd, Reading, PA 19611-1425, United States
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
No items found.
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October 2, 2026
9:45-10:15 AM

Baby Story Time (Fridays Oct 2, 16, 23, 30)

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
12
6-24 mo
Free
September 3, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
2026-10-02-baby-story-time-fridays-oct-2-16-23-30
Books & story time
40.1634,-76.3950
October 3, 2026
5:00–10:00 PM; weather permitting

Tethered Balloon Rides at Oregon Dairy

The Farmstead at Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
25
All ages
September 10, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-oregon-dairy-balloon-rides-and-mini-cow-encounters
Outdoors; Farms & animals
40.1573,-76.3072
October 3, 2026
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

DIY Trick-or- Treat Bags for Kids!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
7:00-8:30 PM

Fall Glow Party

Landis Woods Park (Boettcher House Environmental Education Center), 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
All ages
$5
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Gross Science with Lancaster Parks

Manheim Township Public Library, Manheim Township
Children
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
9:30 AM

Intercourse Library 5K Run/Walk

Intercourse Library, 31 Center St, Intercourse (start and finish)
All ages
$40 early bird before Sept 7, 2026 (with free drawstring backpack); $45 after Sept 7
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Intercourse
No items found.
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40.0376,-76.1044
October 3, 2026
Doors/dinner 4:30pm; bingo 6pm

Bingo, Baskets, and Beef BBQ

Youth participation must be confirmed
$15 minimum game pack; food extra; cash only
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
9am-5pm

Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show

Moravian Church Square, 8 Church Square, Lititz
All ages
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog!

Eastern Lancaster County Library, New Holland
Children, Everyone
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
New Holland
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
8:00–10:00 AM

Run The Rock: 5K+

Black Rock Retreat, 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566
Children must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older for the entire event. Hilly 6.07 km trail course.
$35 per runner; $25 per hiker. Children age 6 and under are free; contact the organizer in advance. Prices checked September 30, 2026.
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Paid
Quarryville
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

STEM Career Constellation Series: Manufacturing Day

North Museum, Lancaster
Free
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

What Teeth Tell Us

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
Everyone
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Manheim Community Library, Manheim
Toddlers, Children, Tweens
September 7, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Manheim
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
10:30 AM Eastern

Kids: Make Your Own Emoji

Apple Park City, 541 Park City Center, 17601
Recommended for kids ages 8–12.
Free
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 3, 2026
10:30 AM Eastern

Kids: Create Comics Inspired by Planet Earth

Apple Park City, 541 Park City Center, 17601
Free
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 3, 2026
12:30 PM; approximately 2 hours

Lancaster International Food Experience: A Global Taste Adventure

Lancaster City Welcome Center, 38 Penn Square
Families welcome; infant, child, youth, adult and senior booking categories are available.
$65 adult ticket (ages 17–64) for October 3. Other age-group prices are shown during booking. Price checked October 3, 2026.
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 3, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 4, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Garden Railways Tour

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg
September 7, 2026
October 4, 2026
October 4, 2026
Strasburg
No items found.
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39.9832,-76.1844
October 4, 2026
4:00 PM; single-day registration opens onsite at 3:00 PM

Fall Healthy Kids Running Series

Daniels Den Park at Manor Church, 530 Central Manor Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
25
Pre-K to teens
From $16.90
October 4, 2026
October 4, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
No items found.
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Sports & active
40.0379,-76.3055
October 4, 2026

Lancaster International Food Experience: A Global Taste Adventure

Lancaster City Welcome Center, 38 Penn Square
October 4, 2026
October 4, 2026
October 4, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 5, 2026
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

All About Owls

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
Children
September 7, 2026
October 5, 2026
October 5, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 5, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Bead Buddies

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
October 5, 2026
October 5, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 5, 2026
6:00 PM-7:00 PM

It’s Everyone’s Birthday Party!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
October 5, 2026
October 5, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 5, 2026
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Eastern

Kids Story Time & Cupcake Decorating

260 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17603, 260 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601-6804, United States
October 5, 2026
October 5, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 5, 2026
10:30 AM Eastern

Kids: Create an Interactive Story of Kindness

Apple Park City, 541 Park City Center, 17601
We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad.
Free
October 3, 2026
October 5, 2026
October 5, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 5, 2026
Mon 12-9 PM; Tue-Fri 8 AM-9 PM

Manheim Community Farm Show - Children's Farm Show (Oct 5-9)

Manheim Farm Show grounds, 502 Adele Ave, Manheim
15
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 5, 2026
October 9, 2026
Free
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-05-manheim-community-farm-show-children-s-farm
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals
40.1634,-76.3950
October 6, 2026
10:15 AM-11:30 AM

Bottle Rockets with Lancaster County Parks

Columbia Public Library, Columbia
Children, Tweens, Teens
September 7, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
Columbia
No items found.
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October 6, 2026
5:00–8:00 PM; season enrollment required

FIRST® LEGO® League

Snapology, 2503 Oregon Pike, Lancaster
Grades 5-8
$199 non-refundable supplies/equipment fee plus monthly tuition. Confirm the current monthly rate with Snapology before enrolling.
September 7, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 6, 2026
6:15 PM-7:15 PM

Blockheadz Club

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 6, 2026
10:00–10:45 AM

Toddler Tuesday: Nocturnal Critters

Environmental Center, first-floor classroom and forebay, 1 Nature's Way, Lancaster, PA 17602
Toddlers up to age 3; older siblings may attend with younger children. Adult accompaniment required.
$3 per child ages 12 months–3; $1 per adult; infants free.
September 26, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 6, 2026
3:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern

Kids: Direct Your Own Friendship Film on iPad - Apple

Apple Park City, 541 Park City Center, 17601
Free
October 4, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 6, 2026
10 AM or 12:30 PM; approximately 2 hours; choose your departure when booking

Lancaster International Food Experience: A Global Taste Adventure

Outside Lancaster City Welcome Center, 38 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17603
Families welcome; infant, child, youth, adult and senior booking categories are available. Check the age-group price when booking.
$65 adult ticket (ages 17–64) for October 6. Other age-group prices are shown when booking. Price checked October 5, 2026.
October 5, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 6, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM

GEARS Youth Tennis begins

EAHS tennis courts, 600 E High St, Elizabethtown
10
7-16
$65 for the series; $75 for non-residents
September 3, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
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Sports & active
40.1529,-76.6027
October 7, 2026
4:45 PM-5:15 PM

The Pumpkin Project: Group 2

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children, Everyone
September 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 7, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Trivia for Tweens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 7, 2026
4:00 PM–5:00 PM Eastern

Cooking with Kids

151 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17603, 151 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3508, United States
September 23, 2026
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 7, 2026
Wednesdays 10-11 AM

Family Place

Quarryville Library, C.X. Carlson Cultural Room, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566
Birth to 3 with an adult
Not listed
September 6, 2026
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
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October 7, 2026
2:00 PM-2:45 PM

Parachute Play!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 7, 2026
4:00 PM-4:30 PM

The Pumpkin Project: Group 1

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children, Everyone
September 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 8, 2026
3:30–7:00 PM

Lititz Farmers Market

Lititz Springs Park, 24 North Broad Street, Lititz, PA 17543
25
Families
Free entry
September 5, 2026
October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026
Free
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
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Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals
40.1573,-76.3072
October 8, 2026
4:15 PM-5:15 PM

Wild about Books: Batty for Bats!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 8, 2026
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Classics for Homeschoolers

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens, Teens
September 7, 2026
October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 8, 2026
10:30 AM-11:00 AM

Parachute Play

Quarryville Library, Quarryville
Toddlers
September 7, 2026
October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
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October 9, 2026
10:30–11:30 AM

Fall Storytime with Ms. Alex at Aaron's Books

Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543
Ages 2-5
Free with RSVP
September 25, 2026
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Not listed
Lititz
No items found.
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October 9, 2026
6:30 PM

Free Family Movie Night - Night at the Museum

Binns Park, 136 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Free
Outdoor
September 24, 2026
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Free
Outdoor
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 9, 2026
6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Older Adolescent Program & A-Team Monthly Outing

Varies by outing (Dauphin and Lancaster counties); transportation provided
Ages 13-21
Set after intake
September 7, 2026
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
No items found.
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October 9, 2026
Friday and Saturday 10 AM–10 PM; Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

Fall Family Fun at Oregon Dairy

The Farmstead at Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
25
Families
From $8
October 9, 2026
October 11, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
No items found.
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Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
October 9, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM

Free Dinner and a Movie

Trinity Lutheran Church- Colebrook, 58 Church Rd, 17545
Faith-based
October 5, 2026
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Free
Manheim
No items found.
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October 9, 2026
4:00–8:00 PM

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Families
From $39.99
Both
October 6, 2026
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Paid
Both
Lancaster
No items found.
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Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 9, 2026
Friday 9 AM–3 PM; Saturday 9 AM–1 PM or until sold out

Apple Dumpling Days (Oct 9-10)

Ephrata Cloister, 632 W Main St, Ephrata
35
All ages
$6 each
September 3, 2026
October 9, 2026
October 10, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
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Farms & animals; Learning
40.1798,-76.1789
October 9, 2026
Check-in 3:45-4:45 PM; first event 5 PM; ends about 6 PM

Youth Triathlon

Lititz recCenter, Lititz
25
Ages 5-12
From $30
Faith-based
September 6, 2026
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-09-youth-triathlon
Sports & active
40.1573,-76.3072
October 9, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 JAM Kidz

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades K-2
Free
Faith-based
September 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
2026-10-09-raise28-jam-kidz
40.1098,-76.5033
October 9, 2026
1:30–2:30 PM

Home School Gym Class Heroes

GEARS Community Center Gym, Elizabethtown
10
Ages 6-17
From $75
September 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-09-home-school-gym-class-heroes
40.1529,-76.6027
October 9, 2026
10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Little Leapers Toddler Jump at Sky Zone Lancaster

Sky Zone Lancaster, 1701 Hempstead Road, #102, Lancaster, PA.
25
5 and under
$15 per child
September 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 9, 2026
9 AM-5 PM

High Library Escape Room

High Library, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown
10
Families
Free
September 10, 2026
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-09-high-library-escape-room
Learning; Play & games
40.1529,-76.6027
October 9, 2026
7 PM

Mad Cow Improv

Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown
10
Families
Free
September 10, 2026
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-09-mad-cow-improv
Music & shows
40.1529,-76.6027
October 10, 2026
12:00–8:00 PM

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
30
Families
From $39.99
September 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-10-dutch-wonderland-ghostbusters-day-and-glow-foam-party
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 10, 2026
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Discover Denver

Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
Everyone
September 7, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
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October 10, 2026
11 AM–2 PM

Wolf Awareness Day

Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 465 Speedwell Forge Road, Lititz, PA 17543
All ages
From $15
September 7, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Paid
Lititz
No items found.
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40.1573,-76.3072
October 10, 2026
5:00 PM-7:30 PM

Younger Group Monthly Recreation

Aaron's Acres Campus, Millersville
Ages 5-12
Set after intake
September 7, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Millersville
No items found.
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October 10, 2026
2:00–3:00 PM

Kids Mini-Spooky Garden (Smoketown Location)

Ken's Gardens, 2467 Old Philadelphia Pike, Smoketown
Ages 3 and up
$17.85
September 22, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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