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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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November 6, 2026
5:00-7:00 PM

First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory

454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster
25
Kids in grades K-8 and their families.
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-06-first-friday-at-the-lancaster-science-factor
Fairs & festivals; Learning
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
9:30 AM–11:30 AM Eastern

River’s Place – Children & Teen Clothing Bank

St. Peter's ELC, 10 Delp Rd., 17601
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM Eastern

Cyanotype Tees for Teens at West Art

West Art, 816 Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Teens
October 17, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
9:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern

CV Makers Market & Vendor Fair

Conestoga Valley High School, 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
Sat 10 AM-4 PM; Sun noon-4 PM

Annual Fall Open House – weekend 1

Eastland Alpacas, Mount Joy
All ages
Free; donations appreciated
September 6, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 8, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
No items found.
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40.150502
-76.512571
40.1098,-76.5033
November 7, 2026
9:00 AM

Home Depot Kids Workshop - Dump Truck

Home Depot stores in Lancaster
20
5-12
Free
September 3, 2026
November 7, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-07-home-depot-kids-workshop-dump-truck
Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
10 AM-4 PM

North Museum Fall Fest

Millport Conservancy, 737 E Millport Rd, Lititz
25
All ages
Not listed
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Not listed
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-07-north-museum-fall-fest
Outdoors; Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Learning; Crafts & art
40.1573,-76.3072
November 7, 2026
10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Kids Cookie Break until noon

Eastland Alpacas Annual Fall Open House

2089 Risser Mill Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Donations appreciated; donation boxes on the grounds
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-07-eastland-alpacas-annual-fall-open-house-with
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.150502
-76.512571
40.1098,-76.5033
November 7, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM

Read to a Therapy Dog (also Sat Nov 21)

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
12
Toddlers-tweens
Free
September 3, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-07-read-to-a-therapy-dog-also-sat-nov-21
Books & story time
40.1634,-76.3950
November 7, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM

Guided Garden Walk (Saturdays Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)

Hershey Gardens
25
All ages
Admission
September 3, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-07-guided-garden-walk-saturdays-nov-7-14-21-28
Outdoors
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
November 7, 2026
11 AM-1 PM (fun run 10:45)

Fall Fest at The Janus School

205 Lefever Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-07-fall-fest-at-the-janus-school
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art; Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
November 7, 2026
10–11 am

A Tuber of Many Tales: The Sunchoke

LancasterHistory / Friends of the Tanger Arboretum, Lancaster City
25
Children
Kids free
September 5, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-07-a-tuber-of-many-tales-the-sunchoke
Outdoors
40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
Sat 6:30 PM-Sun 8:30 AM

Night Shift sleepover

Lancaster Science Factory, Lancaster
25
Ages 6-12
$65 per person
September 6, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 8, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-07-night-shift-sleepover
Learning; Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
Sat 10 AM-4 PM; Sun noon-4 PM

Trains & Troops

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg
40
All ages
From $8
September 6, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 8, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-07-trains-troops
Learning; Play & games
39.982229
-76.160625
39.9832,-76.1844
November 7, 2026
1-6 PM · drops 5 & 7 · fireworks 8:30

Pumpkin Madness Festival - Cherry Crest's last day of the season

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Ronks
35
All ages
Admission
September 3, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Paid
Ronks
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-07-pumpkin-madness-festival-cherry-crest-s-last
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
39.990956
-76.128072
40.0187,-76.1958
November 7, 2026
3:00-3:45 PM

Preschool Picassos

North Museum, 400 College Ave, Lancaster
25
Preschool
With admission
September 3, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
2026-11-07-preschool-picassos
Learning
40.043168
-76.319835
40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
Opens tonight · Sat 5-10 PM

Koziar's Christmas Village - opening night of the 2026 season

Bernville
50
All ages
$11 kids
September 3, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Paid
Bernville
50
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-07-koziar-s-christmas-village-opening-night-of
Seasonal & holiday
40.4326,-76.1113
November 7, 2026
6:30 PM-8:30 AM

"Night Shift" overnight at the Science Factory

Lancaster Science Factory
25
Not listed
$65
September 3, 2026
November 7, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
No items found.
2026-11-07-night-shift-overnight-at-the-science-factory
Learning
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
November 8, 2026
1:00–2:00 PM Eastern

Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Honor Park of Lancaster County, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, PA 17543
25
All ages
November 8, 2026
November 8, 2026
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-08-lititz-public-library-veterans-celebration
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
November 8, 2026
10:30 AM Eastern

Veteran’s Sunday at First Reformed Church

First Reformed Church, 40 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA
Faith-based
November 3, 2026
November 8, 2026
November 8, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 8, 2026
12:00-4:00 PM

Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House - Sunday hours

2089 Risser Mill Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Donations
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 8, 2026
November 8, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-08-eastland-alpacas-fall-open-house-sunday-hour
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.150502
-76.512571
40.1098,-76.5033
November 8, 2026
Starts 8 AM

Conewago Recreation Trail Field Trip

Olde Trolley Line Park, Elizabethtown
10
All ages
Free
September 6, 2026
November 8, 2026
November 8, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-08-conewago-recreation-trail-field-trip
Outdoors
40.1529,-76.6027
November 8, 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
November 8, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-08-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-calvary-bible-church
40.1098,-76.5033
November 8, 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
November 8, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-08-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-mount-joy-mennonite-church
40.1098,-76.5033
November 8, 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
November 8, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-08-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-trinity-lutheran-church
40.1098,-76.5033
November 8, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM

Veterans Day Program

Marietta Community House, 264 W Market St
10
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 8, 2026
November 8, 2026
Free
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-08-veterans-day-program
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
November 8, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM

How to Be a Rockhound

Environmental Center, Lancaster Central Park
30
All ages
$4
September 3, 2026
November 8, 2026
November 8, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-08-how-to-be-a-rockhound
Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
November 8, 2026
7:00 PM

Servant Stage "Joy to the World" - Lititz UMC

Lititz
25
All ages
Pay what you will
Faith-based
September 3, 2026
November 8, 2026
Free
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-08-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-lititz-umc
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.1573,-76.3072
November 9, 2026
6:15 PM-7:15 PM

Blockheadz Club

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
November 9, 2026
November 9, 2026
Free
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
November 9, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

STEAM Monday: Gross Science

Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
Children
Free
September 7, 2026
November 9, 2026
November 9, 2026
Free
Adamstown
No items found.
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40.2412,-76.0563
November 9, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM Eastern

Chess Club at West Art

West Art — Art Bar, 816 Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Free
November 8, 2026
November 9, 2026
November 9, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
November 10, 2026
10:30–11:30 AM Eastern

Gross Science with Lancaster County Parks and Recreation

Strasburg-Heisler Library, 143 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579
Ages 9–13
Free
October 12, 2026
November 10, 2026
November 10, 2026
Free
Strasburg
No items found.
joyscout-events-a4915d35accd416863
39.985217
-76.191701
39.9832,-76.1844
November 10, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM

Munchkin Science: Trees, Trees Everywhere

Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
3-5
$3 per child; $1 per adult.
September 3, 2026
November 10, 2026
November 10, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
preschool
2026-11-10-munchkin-science-trees-trees-everywhere
Outdoors; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
November 10, 2026
10-10:45 AM

Kids Art Play

West Art, Lancaster
25
Young children with an adult
$20 per class per family
September 6, 2026
November 10, 2026
November 10, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-10-kids-art-play
Crafts & art
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
November 10, 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
November 10, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
preschool
2026-11-10-family-story-time-at-manheim-community-library
40.1634,-76.3950
November 10, 2026
7:30 PM (Tue-Fri); Sat-Sun 1:00 & 5:30

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" (Nov 10-15)

Hershey Theatre, 15 E Caracas Ave, Hershey
25
All ages
From ~$51
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 10, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-10-dr-seuss-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-the
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.2859,-76.6502
November 11, 2026
7:00 PM

Hershey Bears - Hometown Heroes night with Dollar Dog Night

GIANT Center, Hershey
25
All ages
Tickets from $15
September 3, 2026
November 11, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-11-hershey-bears-hometown-heroes-night-with-dol
Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
November 11, 2026
5:00-8:00 PM

Veteran's Day Luminary Trail 2026

Winters Leadership Memorial, Ephrata
Free
September 7, 2026
November 11, 2026
November 11, 2026
Free
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
November 11, 2026
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Eastern

Little Braves: Open Gym

The Factory Ministries, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA 17562
November 4, 2026
November 11, 2026
November 11, 2026
Paradise
No items found.
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40.0100,-76.1290
November 11, 2026
10:30 AM

Toddler Time (Wednesdays Nov 11, 18)

Elizabethtown Public Library
10
18-36 mo
Free
September 3, 2026
November 11, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-11-11-toddler-time-wednesdays-nov-11-18
Books & story time
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
November 11, 2026
10:30-11:30 AM

Tadpole Time: Canoes

Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St, Columbia
15
2-5
$4 per child; free for Columbia residents
September 3, 2026
November 11, 2026
November 11, 2026
Paid
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
2026-11-11-tadpole-time-canoes
Outdoors; Books & story time
40.030519
-76.507280
40.0337,-76.5044
November 11, 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
November 11, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-11-teamkid-and-youth
40.1098,-76.5033
November 11, 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
November 11, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-11-bold-youth-night
40.1098,-76.5033
November 11, 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
November 11, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-11-11-sensory-friendly-hours
40.0379,-76.3055
November 11, 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
November 11, 2026
November 12, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
2026-11-11-family-story-time-at-milanof-schock-library
40.1098,-76.5033
November 12, 2026
3:30 PM-5:00 PM

Teen Cuisine

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Teens
Free
September 7, 2026
November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026
Free
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
November 12, 2026
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

How Do We Work? Anatomy for Homeschoolers

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children 6-10
Free
September 7, 2026
November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026
Free
Ephrata
No items found.
joyscout-events-c11ef35392f5b42cf7
40.1798,-76.1789
November 12, 2026
6–7 PM Eastern

Pajama Party: Disney Trivia Night

Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy, PA
Families; all ages welcome
Free
October 12, 2026
November 12, 2026
November 12, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
No items found.
joyscout-events-d4e4b4d3ffdcc3c3ca
40.101446
-76.513329
40.1098,-76.5033
November 12, 2026
10:30 AM

Family Story Time (Thursdays Nov 12, 19)

Elizabethtown Public Library
10
Preschool
Free
September 3, 2026
November 12, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
2026-11-12-family-story-time-thursdays-nov-12-19
Books & story time
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
November 13, 2026
10:30 AM-11:30 AM

A "Little" Time for Crafts!

Quarryville Library, Quarryville
Toddlers, Children
September 7, 2026
November 13, 2026
November 13, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
joyscout-events-ebe0f6353c1c42a9d1
39.8973,-76.1616
November 13, 2026
Fri-Sat · 9 AM-4 PM

Pennsylvania Long Rifle Event (Nov 13-14)

Historic Rock Ford, Lancaster
25
8+ (guess)
Not listed
September 3, 2026
November 13, 2026
November 13, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-13-pennsylvania-long-rifle-event-nov-13-14
Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
November 13, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience opening night

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 3, 2026
November 13, 2026
November 13, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-13-christmas-light-experience-opens-walk-throug
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
November 14, 2026
Day

Lititz Second Saturday

Downtown Lititz
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
November 14, 2026
Free
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-14-lititz-second-saturday
Fairs & festivals
40.1573,-76.3072
November 14, 2026
Opens today

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

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster
30
2-10
Not listed
September 3, 2026
November 14, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-14-dutch-winter-wonderland-first-day-nov-14-202
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.026933
-76.218127
40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)

Breakfast with Santa at Hershey's Chocolate World

101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
25
All ages
$54.95 ages 13+; $34.95 ages 2–12, plus tax — currently sold out
September 3, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-14-breakfast-with-santa-at-hershey-s-chocolate
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
November 14, 2026
1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Family Game Afternoon

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
September 7, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-1da67926e78b9d90f8
40.0379,-76.3055