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Lancaster County, PA

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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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October 10, 2026
10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Lancaster Kidpreneur Day

Binns Park, 120 N Queen St, Lancaster
Ages 6-14
Free to visit
October 7, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 10, 2026
1:00–4:00 PM

FREE Horse Show Family Fun Day

PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Free
October 5, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Free
Harrisburg
No items found.
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40.2732,-76.8867
October 10, 2026
2:30–3:30 PM

Kids: Create an Interactive Story of Kindness - Apple

Apple Park City, 541 Park City Center, 17601
Ages 6-10
Free
October 6, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 10, 2026
Sat-Sun · 9 AM-4 PM

Harvest Days at Landis Valley (Oct 10-11)

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
30
All ages
From $10
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 10, 2026
October 11, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-harvest-days-at-landis-valley-oct-10-11
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday; Learning; Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
October 10, 2026
9:30 AM-2:30 PM

Superhero Day - Strasburg Rail Road

Ronks
40
All ages
From $37.10
September 3, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Paid
Ronks
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-superhero-day-strasburg-rail-road
Play & games
40.0187,-76.1958
October 10, 2026
11 AM-1:30 PM

Slime Workshop Series

Lancaster Science Factory
25
6+
$9 + admission
September 3, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-slime-workshop-series
Learning; Crafts & art
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
October 10, 2026
11 AM-noon

Elizabethtown College Homecoming Parade

East High Street to School Lane to South Spruce Street to College Avenue in Elizabethtown
10
All ages
Free
Outdoor
September 10, 2026
Editor's pick
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Free
Outdoor
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-etown-college-homecoming-parade
Fairs & festivals
40.1529,-76.6027
October 10, 2026
9 AM start

Beginner Birder Walk - Chestnut Grove

Chestnut Grove Natural Area, Conestoga
30
All ages
Free
Outdoor
September 6, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Free
Outdoor
Conestoga
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-beginner-birder-walk-chestnut-grove
Outdoors
39.9418,-76.3480
October 10, 2026
2-3 PM

Kids Mini-Spooky Garden

Ken's Gardens, Smoketown
35
Ages 3 and up
$17.85
September 6, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Paid
Smoketown
35
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-kids-mini-spooky-garden
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.040051
-76.203644
40.0367,-76.2119
October 10, 2026
TBD

Musser Park Community Yard Sale

Musser Park, Lancaster
25
All ages
Not listed
September 6, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-musser-park-community-yard-sale
Outdoors; Fairs & festivals
40.0379,-76.3055
October 10, 2026
Noon-3 PM

Elizabethtown College Homecoming Family Fair

Academic Quad, Elizabethtown College
10
All ages
Free
September 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-etown-college-homecoming-family-fair
Fairs & festivals; Music & shows; Crafts & art
40.1529,-76.6027
October 10, 2026
1:00-2:30 PM

Craft your Own Walking Stick

Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
7+
$3
September 3, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-walking-sticks
Outdoors
40.0379,-76.3055
October 10, 2026
1-4 PM

Young Center Festival

Young Center patio, facing Lake Placida, Elizabethtown College
10
All ages
Free
September 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
October 10, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-10-young-center-festival
Fairs & festivals
40.1529,-76.6027
October 11, 2026
1-6pm

Swartz Farm Mini Cows Visit

The Farmstead at Oregon Dairy
Admission $15 (Ages 3 – 64) $13 (Ages 65 +)
September 7, 2026
October 11, 2026
October 11, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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October 11, 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
Outdoor
October 11, 2026
October 11, 2026
Paid
Outdoor
Lancaster
25
No items found.
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Sports & active
40.0379,-76.3055
October 11, 2026
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Free Robotics Workshop For Kids at Lancaster (7-14yrs)

Cork Factory Hotel, 480 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
Ages 7-14
Free
October 3, 2026
October 11, 2026
October 11, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 11, 2026
12:00–8:00 PM

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Families
From $39.99
October 6, 2026
October 11, 2026
October 11, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 11, 2026
9:00-11:30 AM windows

Sunday School and Kids' Classes at Calvary Bible Church

Calvary Bible Church, 629 Union School Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 11, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-11-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-calvary-bible-church
40.1098,-76.5033
October 11, 2026
9:00-11:30 AM windows

Sunday School and Kids' Classes at Mount Joy Mennonite Church

Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 11, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-11-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-mount-joy-mennonite-church
40.1098,-76.5033
October 11, 2026
9:00-11:30 AM windows

Sunday School and Kids' Classes at Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W Main St, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 11, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-11-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-trinity-lutheran-church
40.1098,-76.5033
October 11, 2026
1:00-2:30 PM

Acorn Harvest

Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
All ages
$4
September 3, 2026
October 11, 2026
October 11, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-11-acorn-harvest
Farms & animals
40.0379,-76.3055
October 11, 2026
Lobby activities 3:00 PM; show 4:00 PM; event ends 5:30 PM

Servant Stage "First Look Jr!"

Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
30
All ages
Pay what you will. Free general-admission tickets are available; donations are optional.
Faith-based
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 11, 2026
October 11, 2026
Free
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-11-servant-stage-first-look-jr
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
October 11, 2026
5:30-9:00 PM

Fall Cider Celebration

Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster
25
Not listed
$10 ticket for lecture only, $10 ticket for evening activities only, and $12 ticket for a combination ticket.
September 3, 2026
October 11, 2026
October 11, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
No items found.
2026-10-11-fall-cider-celebration
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals
40.0379,-76.3055
October 12, 2026
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Fall Family Fun at Oregon Dairy

The Farmstead at Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
All ages
Gate admission: ages 3–64 $15; ages 65+ $13. Barnyard Express Train: $5 extra ages 3+. Checked October 1, 2026.
September 6, 2026
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026
Paid
Lititz
No items found.
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October 12, 2026
6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Puppies with a Purpose

Columbia Public Library, Columbia
Everyone
September 7, 2026
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026
Columbia
No items found.
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October 12, 2026
12:00–7:00 PM

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Families
From $39.99
October 6, 2026
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-545eb01d53df1c9db4
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 12, 2026
10:00-11:30 AM

Nature Explorers: Mammals

Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
11-14
$5
September 3, 2026
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
tweens
teens
2026-10-12-nature-explorers-mammals
Outdoors
40.0379,-76.3055
October 12, 2026
9:30–10:30 AM

Baby Time resumes (Mondays Oct 12, 19, 26)

Elizabethtown Public Library
10
0-17 mo
Free
September 3, 2026
October 12, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-10-12-baby-time-resumes-mondays-oct-12-19-26
Books & story time
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
October 12, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 Teen Night

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades 7-12
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 12, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-12-raise28-teen-night
40.1098,-76.5033
October 12, 2026
10:30 AM

Lap-sit Story Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
0-1
Free
September 10, 2026
October 12, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-10-12-lapsit-story-time
40.1998,-76.7311
October 12, 2026
12-3 PM

Corn Cob Acres: Face Painting and Music from Roomates Duo

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Ave, Mountville
15
All ages
Online: adult tickets $17.99; senior tickets $13.99. Tickets cost more at the ticket booth. Age 2 and under free.
September 10, 2026
October 12, 2026
Paid
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-12-corn-cob-acres-face-painting-and-roomates-duo
Farms & animals; Music & shows
40.0393,-76.4311
October 13, 2026
1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Letter Writing for Homeschoolers: Maple Farm Visit!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Ages 10-18
September 7, 2026
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 13, 2026
6:30 PM-7:15 PM

Outdoor Halloween Story Time

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
Free
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 13, 2026
10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Trail Tales

Grings Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Rd,Reading,PA,United States
Geared towards children ages 3-5.
Free
October 5, 2026
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
Free
No items found.
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October 13, 2026
10-10:45 AM

Kids Art Play

West Art, Lancaster
25
Children
$20 per family for one class.
September 6, 2026
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-13-kids-art-play
Crafts & art
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
October 13, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 Guys Group

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades 7-12 boys
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 13, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-13-raise28-guys-group
40.1098,-76.5033
October 13, 2026
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Wee Readers

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
3-5
Free
September 10, 2026
October 13, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
preschool
2026-10-13-wee-readers
40.1998,-76.7311
October 13, 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
October 13, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-10-13-tiny-tots-storytime
40.1998,-76.7311
October 13, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM

Munchkin Science: Critters Under a Log

Environmental Center, Lancaster Central Park, Lancaster
30
3-5
$3 per child aged 3 and up, $1 per adult.
September 10, 2026
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
preschool
2026-10-13-munchkin-science-critters-under-a-log
Outdoors; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
October 13, 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
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
preschool
2026-10-13-family-story-time-at-manheim-community-library
Books & story time
40.1634,-76.3950
October 14, 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
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
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October 14, 2026
6:15–7:30 PM

Lampeter United Methodist Church Kids Club

Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, 17602
Grades K-5
Faith-based
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 14, 2026
10:30-11:30 AM

Tadpole Time: Rocks

Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St, Columbia
15
2-5
$4
September 3, 2026
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
Paid
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
2026-10-14-tadpole-time-rocks
Outdoors; Books & story time
40.030519
-76.507280
40.0337,-76.5044
October 14, 2026
10:30 AM

Toddler Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
18 months-3 years
Free
September 10, 2026
October 14, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-10-14-toddler-time-elizabethtown
Books & story time; Learning
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
October 14, 2026
6:45-8:15 PM

TeamKID and Youth group

Calvary Bible Church, 629 Union School Rd, Mount Joy
0
Age 4-grade 12
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 14, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-14-teamkid-and-youth
40.1098,-76.5033
October 14, 2026
Pre-K–grade 8: 6:45–7:45 PM; grades 9–12: 5:30–7 PM

BOLD Youth Night

Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W Main St, Mount Joy
0
Pre-K ages 4–5 through grade 12; group times vary
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 14, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-14-bold-youth-night
40.1098,-76.5033
October 14, 2026
6:30-8:00 PM

AWANA

Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
0
Potty-trained age 3 through grade 5; preschool Cubbies registration is currently full
School-year fee: $45 for first-year participants; returning Sparks $25, returning T&T $30. Optional T&T bag $15.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 14, 2026
Paid
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-14-awana
40.1098,-76.5033
October 14, 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
October 14, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-14-raise28-collide
40.1098,-76.5033
October 14, 2026
4:15 PM

GEARS Afternoon Kids Club

GEARS at Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown
10
4-12
$60
September 10, 2026
October 14, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-14-gears-afternoon-kids-club
40.1529,-76.6027
October 14, 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
October 14, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
2026-10-14-family-story-time-at-milanof-schock-library
40.1098,-76.5033
October 14, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM

Sensory-Friendly Hours at Hands-on House

Hands-on House, Lancaster
25
2-8
By donation
September 10, 2026
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-10-14-sensory-friendly-hours-hands-on-house
Play & games; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
October 15, 2026
3:30–7:00 PM

Lititz Farmers Market

Lititz Springs Park, 24 North Broad Street, Lititz, PA 17543
25
September 10, 2026
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-15-lititz-farmers-market-kids-activity
40.1573,-76.3072
October 15, 2026
10:30 AM-11:30 AM

S.T.E.M Club

Moores Memorial Library, Christiana
Children, Tweens
Free
September 7, 2026
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026
Free
Christiana
No items found.
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October 15, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM

Teen Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
12-18
Free
September 10, 2026
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
tweens
teens
2026-10-15-teen-time
40.1998,-76.7311
October 15, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 Girls Group

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades 7-12 girls
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 15, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-15-raise28-girls-group
40.1098,-76.5033
October 15, 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 10, 2026
October 15, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-10-15-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
October 15, 2026
10:30–11:30 AM

Family Story Time at Elizabethtown Public Library

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
Preschoolers and their families
Free
September 10, 2026
October 15, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
2026-10-15-family-story-time-at-elizabethtown-public-library
40.1529,-76.6027
October 15, 2026
Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM

Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live

Whitaker Center Sunoco Performance Theater, Harrisburg
35
All ages
$39-$69
September 3, 2026
October 15, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-15-jim-henson-s-fraggle-rock-back-to-the-rock-l
Learning
40.260476
-76.881159
40.2732,-76.8867
October 16, 2026
9:00 - 9:30 AM; 9:45-10:15 AM

Baby Story Time

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim
12
6-24 months
Free
September 9, 2026
October 16, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
2026-10-09-baby-story-time
Books
40.1634,-76.3950
October 16, 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
September 25, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
joyscout-events-fc6c0bf5c01f1f814d
40.1573,-76.3072
October 16, 2026
Overnight: Friday 7 PM–Sunday 1 PM; Saturday-only option: 8 AM–8 PM

Father & Daughter Weekend

Camp Conquest, 480 Forest Road, Denver, PA 17517
Ages 7-12
$105 per person for the overnight weekend; $75 per person for Saturday only
Faith-based
September 7, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 18, 2026
Paid
Denver
No items found.
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40.2326,-76.1372
October 16, 2026
6:00–10:00 PM; opening-night dinner theatre

Newsies

Cavod Theatre, 641 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557
Opening-night dinner theatre ticket: $100. Checked October 1, 2026.
September 7, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
Paid
New Holland
No items found.
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40.1015,-76.0855
October 16, 2026
5:45-7:00 PM

Zombie Nerf Night Ages 6-8

Overlook Activities Center, Manheim Township
Ages 6-8
$10
September 7, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 16, 2026
7:00-8:15 PM

Zombie Nerf Night Ages 9-11

Overlook Activities Center, Manheim Township
Ages 9-11
$10
September 7, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 16, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM

Preschool Storytime

Catalyst Christian School, 1050 E Newport Rd, 17543
Ages 3-5 with parent
September 30, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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40.1573,-76.3072
October 16, 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 16, 2026
October 18, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
No items found.
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Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
October 16, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 JAM Kidz

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades K-2
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 16, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
2026-10-16-raise28-jam-kidz
40.1098,-76.5033
October 16, 2026
1:30–2:30 PM

Home School Gym Class Heroes

GEARS Community Center Gym, Elizabethtown
10
6-17
$75 for the full session; $85 for nonresidents. Prices checked September 30, 2026.
September 10, 2026
October 16, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-16-home-school-gym-class-heroes
40.1529,-76.6027
October 16, 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
Not listed
September 10, 2026
October 16, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-10-16-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
October 16, 2026
6:00-9:00 PM

ZooAmerica "Creatures of the Night" flashlight nights begin

ZooAmerica, 201 Park Ave, Hershey (also via the Hersheypark bridge)
25
All ages
Zoo admission: $16.50 ages 9–61; $14.50 ages 3–8 and 62+; ages 2 and younger free. Additional amusement tax up to $0.85. ZooAmerica is cashless. Prices checked September 30, 2026.
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-16-zooamerica-creatures-of-the-night-flashlight
Outdoors; Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.287701
-76.652065
40.2859,-76.6502
October 17, 2026
11:00 AM departure

Pumpkin Patch Express - Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad

136 Brown St, Middletown
20
All ages
$24 ages 12+; $19 ages 2–11; $7 lap-held children under 2
September 3, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Middletown
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-pumpkin-patch-express-middletown-and-hummels
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.193740
-76.728963
40.1998,-76.7311
October 17, 2026
4:30-6:30 PM

Fall Fest at Hempfield UMC

Hempfield UMC (Spirit Cafe and MPR), 3050 Marietta Ave, Lancaster
All ages
September 7, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM

Parents' Night Out

Snapology, 2503 Oregon Pike, Lancaster
Ages 5-12
$45/child (members save 10%)
September 7, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Read to a Therapy Dog!

Manheim Community Library, Manheim
Toddlers, Children, Tweens
September 7, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Manheim
No items found.
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40.1634,-76.3950
October 17, 2026
12:00 PM-2:30 PM

Teen Movie Matinee

Eastern Lancaster County Library, New Holland
Teens
September 7, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
New Holland
No items found.
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40.1015,-76.0855
October 17, 2026
2:00–6:00 PM

Lancaster Rec’s 2026 RECtoberfest

Conestoga Pines Pool, 200 Arthur E Morris Parkway, 17601
Free
October 9, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
2:00–5:00 PM and 7:00–10:00 PM (separate performances)

Newsies

Cavod Theatre, 641 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557
Students $18; adults $22; reserved seating $28; door tickets $24, subject to availability. Checked October 1, 2026.
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
New Holland
No items found.
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40.1015,-76.0855
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Beginning Colored Pencils: Grades 4-6 at PCA&D

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design – Center for Creative Exploration, 204 North Prince Street, 17603
Grades 4-6
$45
October 2, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Lititz Christian School’s Harvest Fest 2026

Lititz Christian School, 300 W Orange St, 17545
Free; BBQ meal $14
October 4, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Lititz
No items found.
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40.1573,-76.3072
October 17, 2026
9:30–10:30 AM

Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Craft w/ Jackie

West Art at City Hall, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster
October 6, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
12:00–8:00 PM

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Families
From $39.99
October 6, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
8:30-10 AM parade · 10-2 block party · 2 PM kickoff

Millersville University Homecoming

George Street and campus, Millersville
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Free
Millersville
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-millersville-university-homecoming
Fairs & festivals; Crafts & art; Sports & active
39.9998,-76.3544
October 17, 2026
Sat-Sun · 9 AM-5 PM

Pumpkin Palooza (Oct 17-18 and 24-25)

Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
25
All ages
Admission
September 3, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-pumpkin-palooza-oct-17-18-and-24-25
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
October 17, 2026
10 AM-1 PM

Lowe's Kids Workshop - Firefighting Plane

Lowe's stores in Lancaster
20
4-11
Free
September 3, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-17-lowe-s-kids-workshop-firefighting-plane
Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
10 AM-2 PM

GEARS Fall Festival (16th annual)

Elizabethtown Fairgrounds
10
All ages
Some activities are free. A paid wristband covers participating GEARS activities and one pumpkin painting; vendor games are excluded. Wristband price is not listed.
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Not listed
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-gears-fall-festival-16th-annual
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art; Sports & active; Play & games
40.1529,-76.6027
October 17, 2026
10 AM-2 PM

Pumpkin painting at Stauffers of Kissel Hill (also Oct 24)

301 Rohrerstown Rd, Lancaster, or 1050 Lititz Pike, Lititz
20
Families
Pumpkin price
September 3, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Not listed
Lititz
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-pumpkin-painting-at-stauffers-of-kissel-hill
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.1573,-76.3072
October 17, 2026
Noon–3pm

Free Community Fall Festival

Lampeter United Methodist Church, corner of Book & Village Roads, Lampeter
30
Families
Free
September 5, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Free
Lampeter
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-free-community-fall-festival
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
39.9950,-76.2470
October 17, 2026
10 am–4 pm; music 4–6 pm

Pathways Heritage Day

Pathways Hybrid-Learning Community, Terre Hill / East Earl
45
Adults and children
Free admission
September 5, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Terre Hill
45
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-pathways-heritage-day
Fairs & festivals; Learning
40.1573,-76.0508
October 17, 2026
Noon-3 PM

Downtown Candy Crawl

Whistle Stop Plaza and Main Street, Ephrata
35
All ages
Free
September 6, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Free
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-downtown-candy-crawl
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.1798,-76.1789
October 17, 2026
Daisies and Brownies 1:30-2:30 PM; Juniors 3-4 PM

Girl Scout Robotics badge workshops

Lancaster Science Factory, Lancaster
25
Girl Scouts
Not listed
September 6, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-17-girl-scout-robotics-badge-workshops
Learning; Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
8:30 AM

Millersville Parade

Millersville University and borough streets, Millersville
25
All ages
Not listed
September 6, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Not listed
Millersville
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-millersville-parade
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals
39.9998,-76.3544
October 17, 2026
10 AM-4 PM

Trains & Treats

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg
40
All ages
From $8
September 6, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-trains-treats
Seasonal & holiday; Learning; Play & games
39.982229
-76.160625
39.9832,-76.1844
October 17, 2026
11 AM-8 PM

PA Renaissance Faire: Halloween Daze II

Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim
15
All ages
$23.95 kids
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-pa-renaissance-faire-halloween-daze-ii
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1634,-76.3950
October 17, 2026
10 AM-5 PM

Lancaster Fall ArtWalk

Downtown Lancaster galleries and studios
25
All ages
Free
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-lancaster-fall-artwalk
Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Oregon Dairy: Touch-a-Truck Food Drive

Oregon Dairy Corn Maze, 1289 Creek Road, Lititz, PA
25
All ages
Bring a food donation or buy a food-drive bag for a $2 corn-maze and pumpkin-patch admission discount.
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-oregon-dairy-touch-a-truck-food-drive
Farms & animals; Play & games
40.1573,-76.3072
October 17, 2026
Reptiles 11-3; show 1-4:30

Corn Cob Acres: Reptile Show and Down on the Farm

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Ave, Mountville
15
All ages
$17.99
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-corn-cob-acres-reptile-show
Farms & animals
40.0393,-76.4311
October 17, 2026
6:00 PM

Hershey Bears: Pink the Rink

Giant Center, 550 W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey
25
All ages
Tickets
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-hershey-bears-pink-the-rink
Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
October 17, 2026
1:30-4:00 PM

Girl Scout Robotics Badge Workshop

Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster
25
Girl Scouts (Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes)
$25 (2025)
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-girl-scout-robotics-badge-workshop
Learning
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
1:00-6:30 PM

Lancaster Conservancy Trail Fest

Ingrid Graham Historic Hellam Nature Preserve, off Hillview Rd, Hellam
25
All ages
Not listed
September 3, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Not listed
Hellam
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-lancaster-conservancy-trail-fest
Outdoors; Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Music & shows
40.0059,-76.6019
October 17, 2026
2:00-6:00 PM

RECtoberfest

150 Pitney Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Proceed down the driveway, passing the barn, and continuing to Conestoga Pines Pool.
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-rectoberfest
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows; Crafts & art; Sports & active
40.0379,-76.3055