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Lancaster County, PA

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December 8, 2026
1:00 PM

Wee Readers

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
3-5
Free
September 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
preschool
2026-12-08-wee-readers
40.1998,-76.7311
December 8, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Tiny Tots Storytime

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
1-2
Free
September 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-12-08-tiny-tots-storytime
40.1998,-76.7311
December 8, 2026
10:30-11:15 AM

Family Story Time at Manheim Community Library

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim
12
Toddlers and preschool
Free
September 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
preschool
2026-12-08-family-story-time-at-manheim-community-library
40.1634,-76.3950
December 8, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
December 8, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-08-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 9, 2026
Dec 9-11 · times not posted

"Mrs. Doubtfire" - Broadway tour

Hershey Theatre
25
8+ (guess)
Ticket
September 3, 2026
December 9, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-09-mrs-doubtfire-broadway-tour
Music & shows
40.2859,-76.6502
December 9, 2026
10:30-11:30 AM

Tadpole Time - December session

Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St, Columbia
15
2-5
Free / $4
September 3, 2026
December 9, 2026
December 9, 2026
Paid
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
2026-12-09-tadpole-time-december-session
Outdoors
40.030519
-76.507280
40.0337,-76.5044
December 9, 2026
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern

STEM Storytime

North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Preschoolers
Included with museum admission: $13 for ages 3 and up; children under 3 and members free.
December 9, 2026
December 9, 2026
Paid
No items found.
joyscout-events-ade8604d22fe180b69
December 9, 2026
12:15 PM

Smart Start Storytime

Palmyra Public Library, 1000 S Railroad St, Palmyra
30
Preschool
Free
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Free
Palmyra
30
preschool
2026-12-09-smart-start-storytime
40.3090,-76.5933
December 9, 2026
7:00-8:30 PM

Students Night

Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church, 800 Donegal Springs Rd, Mount Joy
0
Grades 6-12
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-12-09-students-night
40.1098,-76.5033
December 9, 2026
6:45-8:15 PM

TeamKID and Youth

Calvary Bible Church, 629 Union School Rd, Mount Joy
0
Age 4-grade 12
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-09-teamkid-and-youth
40.1098,-76.5033
December 9, 2026
5:30-7:45 PM

BOLD Youth Night

Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W Main St, Mount Joy
0
Pre-K-grade 12
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-09-bold-youth-night
40.1098,-76.5033
December 9, 2026
6:30-8:00 PM

AWANA

Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
0
Age 3 through grade 5
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-09-awana
40.1098,-76.5033
December 9, 2026
2:00-4:00 PM

Homeschool Happening

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
Homeschool families
Free
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-09-homeschool-happening
40.1529,-76.6027
December 9, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM

Sensory-Friendly Hours

Hands-on House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
25
2-8
By-donation admission.
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-09-sensory-friendly-hours
40.0379,-76.3055
December 9, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 COLLIDE

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades 3-6
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-09-raise28-collide
40.1098,-76.5033
December 9, 2026
10:30 AM

Toddler Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
18-36 months
Free
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-12-09-toddler-time
40.1529,-76.6027
December 9, 2026
10:30-11:15 AM

Family Story Time at Milanof-Schock Library

Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
0
Preschool
Free
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
2026-12-09-family-story-time-at-milanof-schock-library
40.1098,-76.5033
December 9, 2026
2-5 PM

Teen Gaming

Lancaster Public Library, 151 N Queen St, Lancaster
25
12-18
Free
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
December 9, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
tweens
teens
2026-12-09-teen-gaming
Play & games
40.040354
-76.306065
40.0379,-76.3055
December 9, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens and Teens

Lancaster Public Library, 151 N Queen St, Lancaster
25
10+
Free
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
December 9, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
tweens
teens
2026-12-09-dungeons-dragons-for-tweens-and-teens
Play & games
40.040354
-76.306065
40.0379,-76.3055
December 9, 2026
1:15 PM–2:15 PM Eastern

Servant Stage "Joy to the World" - daytime touring stop

Hempfield United Methodist Church, 3050 Marietta Avenue, 17601
15
Perfect for the whole family
Pay what you will. No tickets required.
September 3, 2026
December 9, 2026
December 9, 2026
Lancaster
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-09-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-daytime-touri
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 9, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 9, 2026
December 9, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-09-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 10, 2026
6–7 PM Eastern

Lego Lab

Manheim Community Library, Children's Area, 547 N Penryn Rd Suite B, Manheim, PA 17545
Children and tweens with an accompanying adult
October 12, 2026
December 10, 2026
December 10, 2026
Manheim
No items found.
joyscout-events-23691c268684ffbb40
40.184550
-76.376651
40.1634,-76.3950
December 10, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM Eastern

Celebrate Hanukkah with Dinosaurs!

Lancaster Public Library (Lancaster City), Program Rooms A + B, 151 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Families with children of all ages
October 12, 2026
December 10, 2026
December 10, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-87c370c7ff931a06fb
40.040354
-76.306065
40.0379,-76.3055
December 10, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 10, 2026
December 10, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-10-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 10, 2026
7:00 PM (Thu-Fri; Sat 11 & 3; Sun 3)

Servant Stage "Joy to the World" - Lancaster run (Dec 10-13 and 17-20)

Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster
30
All ages
Pay what you will
September 3, 2026
December 10, 2026
December 10, 2026
Free
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-10-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-lancaster-run
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 11, 2026
Evening

Lancaster Shops Late · menorah lighting 4:30 PM

Downtown Lancaster
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
December 11, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-11-lancaster-shops-late-menorah-lighting-4-30-p
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 11, 2026
Not posted (2025: from Dec 11)

Photos with Santa at Park City Center

Park City Center, Lancaster
25
All ages
Not listed
September 3, 2026
December 11, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-11-photos-with-santa-at-park-city-center
Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 11, 2026
Times not posted

Journey to Bethlehem - walk-through live nativity (Dec 11-12, 18-19)

Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Rd, Ephrata
35
All ages
$10 kids
Faith-based
September 3, 2026
December 11, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-11-journey-to-bethlehem-walk-through-live-nativ
Seasonal & holiday
40.1798,-76.1789
December 11, 2026
11:30 AM show; optional lunch at 10:30 AM

Cinderella at Dutch Apple

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Children’s theatre for young audiences and families.
Show only $21; lunch and show $24; plus a $3 per-ticket fee. Price checked October 3, 2026.
December 11, 2026
December 11, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-63590b8345e33e8fc6
Music & shows
40.053281
-76.397148
40.0379,-76.3055
December 11, 2026
7:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

Joy to the World

Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
Perfect for the whole family, this joyous production will fill your heart with holiday spirit!
All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage's mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.
October 9, 2026
December 11, 2026
December 11, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-efb49bb4e50392c27e
40.0379,-76.3055
December 11, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM Eastern

Visit Santa at Santa’s House in Ephrata

Santa’s House at the welcome center/train station, 16 East Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
November 9, 2026
December 11, 2026
December 11, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
joyscout-events-ef125bfeebd6ea8b73
40.1798,-76.1789
December 11, 2026
5-8:30 PM each night

Christmas in the Park

Terre Hill Community Memorial Park, Terre Hill
45
All ages
Not listed
September 6, 2026
December 11, 2026
December 13, 2026
Not listed
Terre Hill
45
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-11-christmas-in-the-park
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows; Crafts & art
40.1573,-76.0508
December 11, 2026
5-7 PM

East Petersburg Santa in the Park

East Petersburg Community Park, 6051 Pine St, East Petersburg
20
All ages
Free
September 14, 2026
December 11, 2026
Free
East Petersburg
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-11-east-petersburg-santa-in-the-park
Seasonal & holiday
40.1001,-76.3544
December 11, 2026
3-5 PM

Teen Karaoke

Lancaster Public Library, 151 N Queen St
25
Teens
Free
September 3, 2026
December 11, 2026
December 11, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
teens
2026-12-11-teen-karaoke
Books & story time
40.040354
-76.306065
40.0379,-76.3055
December 11, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 11, 2026
December 11, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-11-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 11, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM

The Christmas Hope Festival - night 3

Faith Bible Church, 2075 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy · faith-based
0
All ages
Free
Faith-based
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 11, 2026
December 11, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-11-the-christmas-hope-festival-night-3
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 11, 2026
2025: 6-8 PM

2nd Friday in December - tree lit under the arch, treats, shopping

Downtown Hummelstown
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
December 11, 2026
December 11, 2026
Free
Hummelstown
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-11-2nd-friday-in-december-tree-lit-under-the-ar
Seasonal & holiday
40.2654,-76.7086
December 11, 2026
7:00 PM (opening night)

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Susquehanna Stage, 133 W Market St, Marietta
10
All ages
Ticket
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 11, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-11-a-charlie-brown-christmas-dec-11-12-17-18-19
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0570,-76.5522
December 12, 2026
Day

Lititz Second Saturday

Downtown Lititz
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-lititz-second-saturday
Fairs & festivals
40.1573,-76.3072
December 12, 2026
Not posted (2025: Sat Dec 13, 10 AM-1 PM)

Mountville Fire Company Santa Caravan

Mountville neighborhoods, ending at Scoops Ice Cream & Grille, 312 Primrose Ln
15
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-mountville-fire-company-santa-caravan
Seasonal & holiday
40.0393,-76.4311
December 12, 2026
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Babysitters Training Course

Stauffer Park (Stauffer Mansion Blue Room), 1241 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
Ages 11-16
$125
September 7, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 13, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-784c6ac855422f6c4e
40.0379,-76.3055
December 12, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM

Natural Ornament Workshop

Landis Woods Park (Boettcher House Environmental Education Center), 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
All ages
$10
September 7, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-894f6f5d5d04ac4d97
40.0379,-76.3055
December 12, 2026
3:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern

Joy to the World

Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
Perfect for the whole family, this joyous production will fill your heart with holiday spirit!
All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage's mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.
October 9, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-6566ce30b5e6977d7a
40.0379,-76.3055
December 12, 2026
10 AM-1 PM

Lowe's Kids Club: Holiday Trolley Car Workshop

Lowe's of W. Lancaster, 25 Rohrerstown Rd, Lancaster
25
Kids
Free for members
September 4, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
grade-school
2026-12-19-lowe-s-kids-workshop
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
December 12, 2026
10:30 AM or 11:30 AM; season enrollment required

BEARS 1st & 2nd Grade Basketball

East High Elementary gym, Elizabethtown
10
Grades 1-2
$70 series
September 3, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
2026-12-12-bears-1st-and-2nd-grade-basketball-first-sat
Sports & active
40.1529,-76.6027
December 12, 2026
11 AM-1 PM

Visit with Santa Claus in the conservatory

Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
25
All ages
With admission
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-visit-with-santa-claus-in-the-conservatory
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 12, 2026
11 AM-2 PM

Visit with Santa 2026 - Mount Joy Area Chamber

Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Free (2025)
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-visit-with-santa-2026-mount-joy-area-chamber
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.101446
-76.513329
40.1098,-76.5033
December 12, 2026
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern

STEM Storytime (Saturdays)

North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Preschoolers
Included with museum admission: $13 for ages 3 and up; children under 3 and members free.
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
No items found.
joyscout-events-1c60fc901072d3fb64
December 12, 2026
9:00-11:00 AM

Sensory Saturday at Whitaker Center

Whitaker Center, 222 Market St, Harrisburg
35
All ages
$13 kids
September 14, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-whitaker-center-sensory-saturday-second-satu
Learning
40.2732,-76.8867
December 12, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM

The Christmas Hope Festival: Final Night

Faith Bible Church, 2075 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Free
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-the-christmas-hope-festival-final-night
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 12, 2026
7:00 PM

A Charlie Brown Christmas at Susquehanna Stage

Susquehanna Stage, 133 W Market St, Marietta
10
All ages
Ticket
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-a-charlie-brown-christmas-at-susquehanna-stage
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0570,-76.5522
December 12, 2026
11:00 AM

'Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Fulton

Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
25
3+
Ticket
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-twas-the-night-before-christmas-at-the-fulton
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 12, 2026
Time not posted

Home for the Holidays at the Railroad Museum

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Rd, Strasburg
40
All ages
$8 kids
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-home-for-the-holidays-at-the-railroad-museum
Seasonal & holiday; Learning
39.9832,-76.1844
December 12, 2026
8:30 & 9:45 AM seatings

Breakfast with Santa & Friends at Kitchen Kettle

Kling House, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse
40
All ages
$17.99 kids
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Intercourse
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-breakfast-with-santa-friends-at-kitchen-kettle
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.0376,-76.1044
December 12, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)

Breakfast with Santa at Chocolate World

101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
25
All ages
$34.95 kids
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-breakfast-with-santa-at-chocolate-world
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
December 12, 2026
10 AM-1 PM

Santa's House in Ephrata

16 E Main St (Whistle Stop Plaza), Ephrata
35
All ages
Free
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-santa-s-house-in-ephrata
Seasonal & holiday
40.1798,-76.1789
December 12, 2026
9-11 AM and 12-2 PM

East Petersburg Santa in the Park (day 2)

East Petersburg Community Park, 6051 Pine St, East Petersburg
20
All ages
Free
September 14, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
East Petersburg
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-east-petersburg-santa-in-the-park-day-2
Seasonal & holiday
40.1001,-76.3544
December 12, 2026
1 & 5 PM

The Nutcracker at Whitaker Center (CPYB)

Whitaker Center, 222 Market St, Harrisburg
35
5+
Tickets Oct 15
September 14, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-the-nutcracker-at-whitaker-center-cpyb
Music & shows
40.260476
-76.881159
40.2732,-76.8867
December 12, 2026
1:30-4:00 PM

Girl Scout Robotics badge workshop (Daisies-Juniors)

Lancaster Science Factory
25
Girl Scouts
Not listed
September 3, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
grade-school
2026-12-12-girl-scout-robotics-badge-workshop-daisies-j
Learning; Crafts & art
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
December 12, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Christmas Candlelight Tour - Moravian Christmas traditions

Lititz Historical Foundation / Mueller House, 145 E Main St, Lititz
25
6+ (guess)
$12
September 3, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-christmas-candlelight-tour-moravian-christma
Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
December 13, 2026
Not posted (2025: Sat Dec 13)

Church of the Apostles Breakfast with Santa (2025: 9-1; $10 / $5 ages 2-12) · Country Barn Breakfast with Santa (page shows Nov 29-30, Dec 6-7, 13-14 with no year; 2025 $21)

1850 Marietta Ave · 211 S Donerville Rd, Lancaster
20
All ages
$5-$21
Faith-based
September 3, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-church-of-the-apostles-breakfast-with-santa
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 13, 2026
11:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern

Christkindlmarkt at Lancaster Liederkranz

Lancaster Liederkranz, 722 S. Chiques Road, Manheim, PA 17545
Free admission; on-site parking $10 per car. Free off-site parking and shuttle available. Food and purchases extra.
November 9, 2026
December 13, 2026
December 13, 2026
Free
Manheim
No items found.
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40.1634,-76.3950
December 13, 2026
2:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern

Yule Log Dessert Decorating with Witching Hour Confections

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
All ages
$40.00 plus $1.00 ticket service fee
November 9, 2026
December 13, 2026
December 13, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-92500ec7d247dc087f
40.0379,-76.3055
December 13, 2026
11 AM-4 PM

Ice Cream with Santa

Turkey Hill Experience, 301 Linden St, Columbia
15
All ages
Admission
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 13, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-ice-cream-with-santa
Seasonal & holiday; Learning; Crafts & art
40.037023
-76.508266
40.0337,-76.5044
December 13, 2026
11:00 AM

"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" - sensory-friendly performance

Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
25
3+
Pay what you want
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 13, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-twas-the-night-before-christmas-sensory-frie
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 13, 2026
3:00 PM

Servant Stage: Joy to the World

Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster
30
All ages
Pay what you will
September 10, 2026
December 13, 2026
Free
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 13, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)

Breakfast with Santa at Chocolate World

101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
25
All ages
$34.95 kids
September 10, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-breakfast-with-santa-at-chocolate-world
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
December 13, 2026
2 PM

The Nutcracker at Whitaker Center (CPYB, day 2)

Whitaker Center, 222 Market St, Harrisburg
35
5+
Tickets Oct 15
September 14, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-the-nutcracker-at-whitaker-center-cpyb-day-2
Music & shows
40.260476
-76.881159
40.2732,-76.8867
December 13, 2026
2:00 PM

Christmas Concert with Luke Harnish and the church choir

Donegal Presbyterian Church, 1891 Donegal Springs Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Not listed
Faith-based
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 13, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-christmas-concert-with-luke-harnish-and-the
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.1098,-76.5033
December 13, 2026
2:00 PM

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
10
All ages
Ticket
September 3, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-a-charlie-brown-christmas-sunday-matinee-wit
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0570,-76.5522
December 13, 2026
5:00 PM

Hershey Bears vs. Charlotte - Wizards & Wands Night

GIANT Center
25
All ages
Ticket
September 3, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-hershey-bears-vs-charlotte-wizards-and-wands
Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
December 13, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 13, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 14, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

STEAM

Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
Children
September 7, 2026
December 14, 2026
December 14, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
joyscout-events-2f41976c8be5832ee0
40.2412,-76.0563
December 14, 2026
10:30-11 AM

Lapsit Story Time

Middletown Public Library
20
0-1
Free
September 3, 2026
December 14, 2026
December 14, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-12-14-lapsit-story-time
Books & story time
40.195465
-76.732616
40.1998,-76.7311
December 14, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 14, 2026
December 14, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-14-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 14, 2026
2025: Dec 15, 6 PM

Milanof-Schock December pattern (2025): Make-It Monday winter scenery Dec 15 · Snuggle-Up PJ Story Time Tue Dec 16, 6 PM · Family Story Time Wed 10:30 · Reading with Sasha (therapy dog) Thu 5-7

1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
December 14, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-14-milanof-schock-december-pattern-2025-make-it
Books & story time
40.101446
-76.513329
40.1098,-76.5033
December 15, 2026
7:00–11:00 PM

Light Up the Night Christmas Decoration Contest

25
All ages
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
Hummelstown
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-light-up-the-night-hummelstown-house-decorat
Crafts & art
40.2654,-76.7086
December 15, 2026
11:30 AM show; optional lunch at 10:30 AM

Cinderella at Dutch Apple

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
20
Children’s theatre for young audiences and families.
Show only $21; lunch and show $24; plus a $3 per-ticket fee. Price checked October 3, 2026.
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-dutch-apple-cinderella-children-s-theatre-al
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 15, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

GIANT Mini- Chef

Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
Toddlers, Children
September 7, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
joyscout-events-08c8d313e14c801c4c
40.2412,-76.0563
December 15, 2026
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Papermaking with Lancaster Parks and Recreation

Quarryville Library, Quarryville
Children, Tweens, Teens
September 7, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
joyscout-events-29a982bd31c346a57b
39.8973,-76.1616
December 15, 2026
10:00 & 10:30 AM

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

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St
10
Babies-5
Free
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-12-15-baby-musik-time-10-00-and-preschool-musik-ti
Music & shows
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
December 15, 2026
1:00-2:00 PM

Indoor Recess: Educational Games & Activities

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
12
Kids-teens
Free
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-indoor-recess-educational-games-and-activiti
Learning
40.1634,-76.3950
December 15, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 15, 2026
7:00 PM

Donegal wrestling vs. Cocalico - home

Donegal High School
0
All ages
Not listed
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-donegal-wrestling-vs-cocalico-home
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
December 16, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM

Sensory-Friendly Hours

Hands-on House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
25
2-8
By-donation admission.
September 10, 2026
December 16, 2026
December 16, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-16-sensory-friendly-hours
Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 16, 2026
Showtime not listed

Ryan & Friends: A Comic Christmas

Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand
35
All ages
Ticket
September 10, 2026
December 16, 2026
December 16, 2026
Paid
Bird-in-Hand
35
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-16-ryan-friends-a-comic-christmas
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0345,-76.1822
December 16, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 16, 2026
December 16, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-16-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 17, 2026
6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Claws for Claus!

Quarryville Library, Quarryville
Babies, Toddlers, Children
September 7, 2026
December 17, 2026
December 17, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
joyscout-events-a40ca952537242b216
39.8973,-76.1616
December 17, 2026
7:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

Joy to the World

Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
Perfect for the whole family, this joyous production will fill your heart with holiday spirit!
All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage's mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.
October 10, 2026
December 17, 2026
December 17, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-694878cc0e584fa909
40.0379,-76.3055
December 17, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
December 17, 2026
December 17, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 17, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM

Winter Carnival

Lancaster Rec Center, 525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 17, 2026
December 17, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-winter-carnival
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 17, 2026
7:00 PM

Servant Stage "Joy to the World" - final run (Dec 17-20)

Lancaster Alliance Church
30
All ages
Pay what you will
September 3, 2026
December 17, 2026
Free
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-final-run-dec
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 17, 2026
7:00 PM

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - Thursday show

Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
10
All ages
Ticket
September 3, 2026
December 17, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-a-charlie-brown-christmas-thursday-show
Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
December 17, 2026
7:30 PM

Donegal girls basketball vs. Ephrata - home

Donegal High School
0
All ages
Not listed
September 3, 2026
December 17, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-donegal-girls-basketball-vs-ephrata-home
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
December 18, 2026
Not posted (2025: Fri Dec 19, 6-6:45 PM)

Mrs. Claus Stories & Cookies - Columbia Public Library

24 S 6th St, Columbia
15
Kids
Free
September 3, 2026
December 18, 2026
Free
Columbia
15
grade-school
2026-12-18-mrs-claus-stories-and-cookies-columbia-publi
Seasonal & holiday
40.0337,-76.5044
December 18, 2026
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Eastern

Preschool Storytime

Catalyst Christian School, 1050 E Newport Rd, 17543
Each month, children ages 3–5 with a parent (younger siblings are welcome too), are invited to enjoy a special story followed by a hands-on craft or activity and a tasty snack.
September 30, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
joyscout-events-3387befccc17760b68
40.1573,-76.3072
December 18, 2026
11:30 AM show; optional lunch at 10:30 AM

Cinderella at Dutch Apple

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Children’s theatre for young audiences and families.
Show only $21; lunch and show $24; plus a $3 per-ticket fee. Price checked October 3, 2026.
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-f1d14d8e3b9529b5ce
Music & shows
40.053281
-76.397148
40.0379,-76.3055
December 18, 2026
7:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

Joy to the World

Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
Perfect for the whole family, this joyous production will fill your heart with holiday spirit!
All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage's mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.
October 10, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-7b0ed37a3950e4ccb3
40.0379,-76.3055
December 18, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM Eastern

Visit Santa at Santa’s House in Ephrata

Santa’s House at the welcome center/train station, 16 East Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
November 9, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
joyscout-events-fd3a8fdf7e6ba4d328
40.1798,-76.1789