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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December 18, 2026
Times not posted
Journey to Bethlehem
Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Rd, Ephrata
September 10, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-18-journey-to-bethlehem
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.1798,-76.1789
December 18, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Dinner with Mrs. Claus & Yummie
Kling House, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse
September 10, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Intercourse
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-18-dinner-with-mrs-claus-yummie
Seasonal & holiday
40.0376,-76.1044
December 18, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-18-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 18, 2026
7:00 PM
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - Friday show with carols and Santa
Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
September 3, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-18-a-charlie-brown-christmas-friday-show-with-c
Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
December 19, 2026
Not posted (2025: Sat Dec 20, 9-11 AM)
Breakfast with Santa at Spooky Nook Sports
75 Champ Blvd, Manheim
September 3, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-breakfast-with-santa-at-spooky-nook-sports
Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active; Play & games
40.106164
-76.418982
40.1634,-76.3950
December 19, 2026
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Build a "Gingerbread" House
Quarryville Library, Quarryville
September 7, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
joyscout-events-7cf63fa7e10f2a7a46
39.8973,-76.1616
December 19, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Candlelight Walk in the Park
Landis Woods Park (Boettcher House Environmental Education Center), 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
September 7, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-057570143f3f0a270a
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern
Joy to the World
Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
October 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-2e0b26cfe004cafa48
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
10:00-11:30 AM
Storytime with Mrs. Claus - GEARS
Winters Heritage House, 47 E High St, Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-19-storytime-with-mrs-claus-gears
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Learning
40.1529,-76.6027
December 19, 2026
11 AM-noon
Storytime with Mrs. Claus in the Garden Cottage
Hershey Gardens
September 3, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
grade-school
2026-12-19-storytime-with-mrs-claus-in-the-garden-cotta
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Crafts & art
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 19, 2026
6:00 PM
Hope Community Church game night (third Saturday)
1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
September 14, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-hope-community-church-game-night-third-satur
Play & games
40.1098,-76.5033
December 19, 2026
9-11 AM
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Lancaster County Central Park, Lancaster
September 6, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-christmas-bird-count-for-kids
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM
Read to a Therapy Dog
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-19-read-to-a-therapy-dog
Books & story time
40.1634,-76.3950
December 19, 2026
9 AM-noon
Crafterday Drop-in Crafts
Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-19-crafterday-drop-in-crafts
Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
9:00 & 11:00 AM
'Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Fulton
Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-twas-the-night-before-christmas-at-the-fulton
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
8:30 & 9:45 AM seatings
Breakfast with Santa & Friends at Kitchen Kettle (last of the season)
Kling House, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Intercourse
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-breakfast-with-santa-friends-at-kitchen-kettle-last-of-the-season
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.0376,-76.1044
December 19, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)
Breakfast with Santa at Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-breakfast-with-santa-at-chocolate-world
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
December 19, 2026
10 AM-1 PM
Santa's House in Ephrata (last day)
16 E Main St (Whistle Stop Plaza), Ephrata
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-santa-s-house-in-ephrata-last-day
Seasonal & holiday
40.1798,-76.1789
December 19, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 19, 2026
7:00 PM
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - last Saturday show
Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
September 3, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-a-charlie-brown-christmas-last-saturday-show
Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
December 19, 2026
7:00 PM
Hershey Bears
GIANT Center
September 3, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-hershey-bears-santa-claus-is-comin-to-chocol
Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
December 20, 2026
Not posted (2025: Dec 20, 21, 24, 5:30-8 PM)
Willow Street Mennonite live nativity - presentations every 30 minutes
399 E Penn Grant Rd, Willow Street
September 3, 2026
December 20, 2026
Free
Willow Street
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-willow-street-mennonite-live-nativity-presen
Seasonal & holiday
39.9810,-76.2750
December 20, 2026
2:00-3:30 PM
The Christmas Cookie Caper
Landis Woods Park (Boettcher House Environmental Education Center), 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
September 7, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-df6c4432b85b450f3b
40.0379,-76.3055
December 20, 2026
3:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern
Joy to the World
Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
October 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-cf0ec1fedb71787289
40.0379,-76.3055
December 20, 2026
10:30 AM
Children's Christmas Program - kids sing in the Sunday service
Fellowship Baptist Church, 151 Orange St, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 20, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-children-s-christmas-program-kids-sing-in-th
Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 20, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)
Breakfast with Santa at Chocolate World (last of the season)
101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-breakfast-with-santa-at-chocolate-world-last-of-the-season
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
December 20, 2026
2:00 PM
Cinderella at EPAC: Closing Matinee
Ephrata Performing Arts Center, 320 Cocalico St, Ephrata
September 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-cinderella-at-epac-closing-matinee
Music & shows
40.1798,-76.1789
December 20, 2026
3:00 PM
Servant Stage: Joy to the World (final show)
Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Free
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-final-show
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 20, 2026
2:00 PM
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - closing matinee
Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
September 3, 2026
December 20, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-a-charlie-brown-christmas-closing-matinee
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0570,-76.5522
December 20, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 21, 2026
10:30 AM–11:00 AM Eastern
Lapsit Story Time
Middletown Public Library, 20 North Catherine Street, Middletown, PA 17057
September 3, 2026
December 21, 2026
December 21, 2026
Middletown
20
babies
2026-12-21-lapsit-story-time
Books & story time
40.195465
-76.732616
40.1998,-76.7311
December 21, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 21, 2026
December 21, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-21-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 21, 2026
7:30 PM
Donegal girls basketball vs. ELCO - home
Donegal High School
September 3, 2026
December 21, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-21-donegal-girls-basketball-vs-elco-home
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
December 22, 2026
12:45 PM show; optional lunch at 11:45 AM
Cinderella at Dutch Apple
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
September 10, 2026
December 22, 2026
December 22, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-22-cinderella-at-dutch-apple
Music & shows; Books & story time
40.0379,-76.3055
December 22, 2026
7:30 PM
Donegal Boys Basketball vs. Eastern York
Donegal High School, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 22, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
No items found.
joyscout-events-e61f4f3565e2a09759
40.1098,-76.5033
December 22, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 22, 2026
December 22, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-22-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 22, 2026
7:30 PM
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Hershey Theatre, 15 E Caracas Ave, Hershey
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 22, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-22-cirque-dreams-holidaze
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.2859,-76.6502
December 23, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM
Sensory-Friendly Hours
Hands-on House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
September 14, 2026
December 23, 2026
December 23, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-23-hands-on-house-sensory-friendly-hours-holida
Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 23, 2026
2:00-4:00 PM
Homeschool Happening - holiday-week date listed; check before going
Elizabethtown Public Library
September 3, 2026
December 23, 2026
December 23, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
2026-12-23-homeschool-happening-holiday-week-date-liste
Seasonal & holiday; Learning
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
December 23, 2026
2 PM
Prima Theatre Illumination — closing date
941 Wheatland Ave, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 23, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
No items found.
2026-12-23-prima-theatre-illumination-candlelit-holiday
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 23, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 23, 2026
December 23, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-23-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 24, 2026
9 AM-3 PM
Hershey Gardens: Christmas Eve hours
Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-hershey-gardens-christmas-eve-hours
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 24, 2026
Closes 2 PM (2025 pattern)
Milanof-Schock Library: Christmas Eve early close
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-milanof-schock-library-christmas-eve-early-close
Seasonal & holiday
40.101446
-76.513329
40.1098,-76.5033
December 24, 2026
10 AM-3 PM (2024-25 pattern)
Laserdome: Christmas Eve hours
Laserdome, 2050 Auction Rd, Manheim
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-laserdome-christmas-eve-hours
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.114073
-76.447057
40.1634,-76.3950
December 24, 2026
Thu 10 AM-5 PM
Masonic Village Farm Market: last day of the season
Masonic Village Farm Market, 310 Eden View Rd, Elizabethtown
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-masonic-village-farm-market-last-day
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals
40.141626
-76.624396
40.1529,-76.6027
December 24, 2026
Matinee and evening
Dutch Apple: Holly Jolly Holiday, Christmas Eve shows
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd, Lancaster
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-dutch-apple-holly-jolly-holiday-christmas-eve
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 24, 2026
3:00 PM and 5:00 PM Eastern
Victory Church Christmas services
Victory Church Mount Joy, 1475 Strickler Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552
September 3, 2026
December 24, 2026
Mount Joy
No items found.
2026-12-24-victory-church-christmas-services-with-games
Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 24, 2026
3, 5, 7 (family service), 9, 11 PM
Christmas Eve candlelight services
Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 West Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552
September 3, 2026
December 24, 2026
Mount Joy
0
No items found.
2026-12-24-christmas-eve-candlelight-services-7-pm-is-t
Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 24, 2026
4:00 & 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve candlelight services
Mount Calvary Church, 625 N Holly St, Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
December 24, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-christmas-eve-candlelight-services
Seasonal & holiday
40.1529,-76.6027
December 24, 2026
5:00 & 8:00 PM
Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols with candlelight "Silent Night"
Donegal Presbyterian, 1891 Donegal Springs Rd, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 24, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-christmas-eve-lessons-and-carols-with-candle
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 25, 2026
Matinee
Holly Jolly Holiday at Dutch Apple: Christmas Day Matinee
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 25, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-25-holly-jolly-holiday-at-dutch-apple-christmas-day-matinee
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 26, 2026
1:00–4:00 PM
Milanof-Schock Teen Dungeons & Dragons
1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
December 26, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
teens
2026-12-26-milanof-schock-teen-dungeons-and-dragons-ses
Gaming
40.101446
-76.513329
40.1098,-76.5033
December 26, 2026
Not posted (2025: Dec 26-27 & Jan 2-3, 6-8 PM)
Ephrata Cloister Lantern Tours
632 W Main St, Ephrata
September 3, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-26-ephrata-cloister-lantern-tours
Learning
40.1798,-76.1789
December 26, 2026
Not posted (2025-26 list: Dec 26-31, Jan 1)
Regency Ice Rink holiday public-skating sessions
2155 Ambassador Dr, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-26-regency-ice-rink-holiday-public-skating-sess
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.043278
-76.361184
40.0379,-76.3055
December 26, 2026
12:45 PM show; optional lunch at 11:45 AM
Cinderella at Dutch Apple
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
September 10, 2026
December 26, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-26-cinderella-at-dutch-apple
Music & shows; Books & story time
40.0379,-76.3055
December 26, 2026
10 AM-2 PM
Board Game Meetup - bring a game or join one
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St
September 3, 2026
December 26, 2026
December 26, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-26-board-game-meetup-bring-a-game-or-join-one
Play & games
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
December 26, 2026
10:00 AM Eastern
Little Explorer and Me - Saturday
North Museum, 400 College Ave, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
2026-12-26-little-explorer-and-me-saturday
Learning
40.043168
-76.319835
40.0379,-76.3055
December 26, 2026
11:00 AM
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" - final performance
Fulton Theatre, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-26-twas-the-night-before-christmas-final-perfor
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 26, 2026
9:30 AM-1 PM
Crafty Christmas Creations at Hershey Gardens
Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 26, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-26-crafty-christmas-creations-at-hershey-gardens
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 26, 2026
10-11 AM
Guided Garden Walk at Hershey Gardens
Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 26, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-26-guided-garden-walk-at-hershey-gardens
Outdoors
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 26, 2026
Showtime not listed
Ryan & Friends: A Comic Christmas
Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand
September 10, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Bird-in-Hand
35
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-26-ryan-friends-a-comic-christmas
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0345,-76.1822
December 26, 2026
2:00-8:00 PM (also Sun Dec 27)
Yuletide at Historic Rock Ford
881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 26, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-26-yuletide-at-historic-rock-ford
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 26, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 3, 2026
December 26, 2026
December 26, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-26-refreshing-mountain-christmas-light-experien
Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 27, 2026
12:45 PM show; optional lunch at 11:45 AM
Cinderella at Dutch Apple
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
September 10, 2026
December 27, 2026
December 27, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-27-cinderella-at-dutch-apple
Music & shows; Books & story time
40.0379,-76.3055
December 27, 2026
2:00-8:00 PM
Yuletide at Historic Rock Ford (day 2)
881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 27, 2026
December 27, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-27-yuletide-at-historic-rock-ford-day-2
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 27, 2026
2:00 PM
Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Lancaster Christmas Show: Closing
Fulton Theatre, Tell Studio (4th floor), 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 27, 2026
December 27, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-27-ebenezer-scrooge-s-big-lancaster-christmas-show-closing
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 27, 2026
4–6 PM
Christmas at the Organ
Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W Main St, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 27, 2026
December 27, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
No items found.
2026-12-27-christmas-at-the-organ-lancaster-chapter-ame
Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 27, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 27, 2026
December 27, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-27-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 28, 2026
Full day (Dec 28, 29, 30)
Day Off Camps - winter break STEM
Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 28, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-28-day-off-camps-winter-break-stem
Learning
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
December 28, 2026
Not posted (2025: Mon Dec 29, 10:30)
Family Twister at Milanof-Schock Library
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 28, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
No items found.
joyscout-events-f2e3c51150373bd7c3
40.1098,-76.5033
December 28, 2026
10 AM-noon
GEARS Holiday Basketball Clinic
Daubert Gym, Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 28, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-28-gears-holiday-basketball-clinic
Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.1529,-76.6027
December 28, 2026
10:30 AM - 11 AM
Lapsit Story Time
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
September 10, 2026
December 28, 2026
December 28, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-12-28-lapsit-story-time
Books & story time
40.1998,-76.7311
December 28, 2026
12:00-4:30 PM
Market Monday Drop-in Pretend Play
Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 28, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-28-market-monday-drop-in-pretend-play
Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 28, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 28, 2026
December 28, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-28-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 28, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM (Dec 28 & 30)
GEARS Winter Art Workshop
GEARS Community Center, 70 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 28, 2026
December 28, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-28-gears-winter-art-workshop
Crafts & art
40.1529,-76.6027
December 29, 2026
Not posted (2025: Tue Dec 30, 10:30)
Milanof-Schock "Wee Build" (2025 pattern)
Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
December 29, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
2026-12-29-milanof-schock-wee-build-2025-pattern
40.1098,-76.5033
December 29, 2026
12:45 PM show; optional lunch at 11:45 AM
Cinderella at Dutch Apple
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
September 10, 2026
December 29, 2026
December 29, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-29-cinderella-at-dutch-apple
Music & shows; Books & story time
40.0379,-76.3055
December 29, 2026
10:00 AM-10:45 AM
for Winter!!! Baby's First Storytime!
Quarryville Library, Quarryville
September 7, 2026
December 29, 2026
December 29, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
joyscout-events-86e082248692cb1cdf
39.8973,-76.1616
December 29, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Tiny Tots Storytime
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
September 10, 2026
December 29, 2026
December 29, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-12-29-tiny-tots-storytime
Books & story time
40.1998,-76.7311
December 29, 2026
1:00 PM
Wee Readers
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
September 10, 2026
December 29, 2026
December 29, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
preschool
2026-12-29-wee-readers
Books & story time
40.1998,-76.7311
December 29, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 29, 2026
December 29, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-29-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 30, 2026
10:00 AM Eastern
Little Explorer and Me
North Museum of Nature & Science, 400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
November 10, 2026
December 30, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-1ca2e60db5e12a4272
40.043168
-76.319835
40.0379,-76.3055
December 30, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM
GEARS Winter Art Workshop (night 2)
GEARS Community Center, 70 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown
September 10, 2026
December 30, 2026
December 30, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-30-gears-winter-art-workshop-night-2
Crafts & art
40.1529,-76.6027
December 30, 2026
2:00-4:00 PM
Homeschool Happening
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
September 10, 2026
December 30, 2026
December 30, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-30-homeschool-happening
Learning
40.1529,-76.6027
December 30, 2026
Evening (timed entry)
Refreshing Mountain Christmas Lights: Last Night
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 30, 2026
December 30, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-30-refreshing-mountain-christmas-lights-last-night
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 30, 2026
Showtime not listed
Ryan & Friends: A Comic Christmas
Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand
September 10, 2026
December 30, 2026
December 30, 2026
Paid
Bird-in-Hand
35
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-30-ryan-friends-a-comic-christmas
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0345,-76.1822
December 30, 2026
3:00 PM
American Music Theatre Christmas Show "Winter Wonderland"
2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 30, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-30-american-music-theatre-christmas-show-winter
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 30, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 30, 2026
December 30, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-30-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 30, 2026
7:00 PM
Hershey Bears vs. Rochester - winter-break weeknight game
GIANT Center
September 3, 2026
December 30, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-30-hershey-bears-vs-rochester-winter-break-week
Crafts & art; Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
December 31, 2026
Not posted (2025: 10 AM-1 PM, drop at noon)
"Noon" Balloon Drop at the National Watch & Clock Museum
514 Poplar St, Columbia
September 3, 2026
December 31, 2026
Paid
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-noon-balloon-drop-at-the-national-watch-and
Learning; Crafts & art
40.037113
-76.502742
40.0337,-76.5044
December 31, 2026
9 AM-noon
Noon Year's Eve
Hands-on House, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 31, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-31-noon-year-s-eve
Learning; Crafts & art
40.093770
-76.283939
40.0379,-76.3055
December 31, 2026
9 AM-5 PM
Hershey Gardens: New Year's Eve hours
Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
September 4, 2026
December 31, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-hershey-gardens-new-years-eve-hours
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 31, 2026
Closes 3 PM
Lancaster Public Library: New Year's Eve early close
Lancaster Public Library, 151 N Queen St, Lancaster
September 4, 2026
December 31, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-lancaster-public-library-new-years-eve-early-close
Seasonal & holiday
40.040354
-76.306065
40.0379,-76.3055
December 31, 2026
Closed all day
Milanof-Schock Library: closed New Year's Eve
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
September 4, 2026
December 31, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-milanof-schock-library-closed-new-years-eve
Seasonal & holiday
40.101446
-76.513329
40.1098,-76.5033
December 31, 2026
10 AM-4 PM (2025 pattern)
Dutch Winter Wonderland: New Year's Eve hours
Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster
September 4, 2026
December 31, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-dutch-winter-wonderland-new-years-eve-hours
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.026933
-76.218127
40.0379,-76.3055
December 31, 2026
12-4 PM (2025 pattern)
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane: New Year's Eve hours
Hersheypark, 100 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey
September 4, 2026
December 31, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-hersheypark-candylane-new-years-eve-hours
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.288399
-76.661931
40.2859,-76.6502
December 31, 2026
Closed
Refreshing Mountain: closed New Year's Eve
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 4, 2026
December 31, 2026
Not listed
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-refreshing-mountain-closed-new-years-eve
Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 31, 2026
8 PM-midnight
Family-friendly New Year's Eve
Penn Medicine Park, Lancaster
September 6, 2026
December 31, 2026
December 31, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-family-friendly-new-year-s-eve
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.048122
-76.309655
40.0379,-76.3055
December 31, 2026
2:00 & 7:30 PM
"Annie" - closing day at the Fulton
Fulton Theatre, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 31, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-annie-closing-day-at-the-fulton
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 31, 2026
3:00-8:30 PM
New Year's Eve Celebration at Hershey's Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 31, 2026
December 31, 2026
Free
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-31-new-year-s-eve-celebration-at-hershey-s-choc
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502