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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 14, 2026
6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Laser Tag for Teens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Teens
September 7, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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November 14, 2026
1:00 PM-2:00 PM

People of Pennsylvania's Past

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
Everyone
September 7, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
4:00 PM–5:00 PM Eastern

The Lion King KIDS

Calvary Baptist Church, 530 Milton Road, 17602
Perfect for audiences of all ages, this colorful production will have you roaring with joy!
All shows are Pay-What-You-Will in keeping with Servant Stage's mission to make exceptional performances accessible to everyone.
October 3, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 14, 2026
11 AM–5 PM Eastern

International Games Day

Ephrata Public Library, Multipurpose Room, 550 S Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
All ages
October 12, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.173197
-76.196412
40.1798,-76.1789
November 14, 2026
Breakfast 7:00–11:00 AM; bazaar 7:00 AM–noon Eastern

GEARS Pancake Breakfast & Bazaar

GEARS Community Center Gym and Senior Center, 70 South Poplar Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
October 12, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Elizabethtown
No items found.
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40.1529,-76.6027
November 14, 2026
2:00–4:00 PM Eastern

Demo Day: Soft Pastel at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply

curio. Gallery & Creative Supply, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA
13+
$10
November 10, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
8:00 AM Eastern

Gobbler 5K & 10K at Akron

Loyd H Roland Memorial Park, 221 N 11th St, Akron, PA 17501
Entry from $33.80 including signup fee. Ages 5–15: $5 plus signup fee.
October 20, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
Akron
No items found.
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40.1568,-76.2044
November 14, 2026
7:30 PM Eastern

Allegro Orchestra: Quiet City — Evening Performance

Lancaster Art Vault, First Floor Main Gallery, 100 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
November 3, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
10:00 AM–1:00 PM Eastern

Wonder Zone Grand Opening — Family Activities

Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
All ages; new exhibits designed for ages 3–5
November 3, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
10:30 AM Eastern

Meet Author Greg Pizzoli!

Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
November 3, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
9:00–10:00 AM Eastern

Sensory Hour at the Railroad Museum of PA

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, PA 17579
$0–$7; advance registration required for every attendee
November 7, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
No items found.
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39.982229
-76.160625
39.9832,-76.1844
November 14, 2026
9:00 AM–4:00 PM Eastern

Lititz Art Association Holiday Gift Show

Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 West Orange Street, Lititz, PA 17543
November 9, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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40.1573,-76.3072
November 14, 2026
11:45 AM–5:00 PM Eastern

Mad Lab ARTech Academy Grand Opening

Mad Lab ARTech Academy, 929 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
November 9, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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40.1573,-76.3072
November 14, 2026
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Eastern

Make & Take: Sourdough Bread for Beginners — Morning

Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village, 2705 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
$65 per person, including instruction and a sourdough starter kit.
November 9, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
Bird-in-Hand
No items found.
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40.0345,-76.1822
November 14, 2026
1:00 PM–2:00 PM Eastern

Make & Take: Sourdough Bread for Beginners — Afternoon

Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village, 2705 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
$65 per person, including instruction and a sourdough starter kit.
November 9, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
Bird-in-Hand
No items found.
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40.0345,-76.1822
November 14, 2026
11:30 AM–2:30 PM Eastern

The Society of Curious Minds

Urban Arts House, 430 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
November 9, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
1:00 PM–2:00 PM Eastern

Love Your Lower Back

Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Avenue, Willow Street, PA 17584
November 10, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Willow Street
No items found.
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39.9810,-76.2750
November 14, 2026
10 AM-4 PM

Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House - second weekend

2089 Risser Mill Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Donations
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-14-eastland-alpacas-fall-open-house-second-week
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.150502
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40.1098,-76.5033
November 14, 2026
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern

STEM Storytime (Saturdays)

North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603-3393
Preschoolers
Included with museum admission: $13 for ages 3+; children under 3 and members free.
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
No items found.
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November 14, 2026
10 AM-1 PM

Lowe's Kids Workshop - Holiday Engine

Nearest Lowe's stores in Lancaster
20
Kids
Free
September 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
grade-school
2026-11-14-lowe-s-kids-workshop-holiday-engine
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
5-6 PM

Celebrate Abilities concert

Saint James Episcopal Church, Lancaster
25
All ages
Not listed
September 6, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-14-celebrate-abilities-concert
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
9:00-11:00 AM

Sensory Saturday at Whitaker Center

Whitaker Center, 222 Market St, Harrisburg
35
All ages
Admission
September 10, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-14-sensory-saturday-at-whitaker-center
Learning
40.260476
-76.881159
40.2732,-76.8867
November 14, 2026
12:30-4:30 PM

Girl Scout Mechanical Engineering Badge Workshop

Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster
25
Girl Scouts
Not listed
September 10, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-14-girl-scout-mechanical-engineering-badge-workshop
Learning; Crafts & art
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
1:00 & 4:00 PM

"Disney's The Lion King KIDS" - Servant Stage Youth Theatre

Calvary Baptist Church, 530 Milton Rd, Lancaster
25
All ages
Pay what you will
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 14, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-14-disney-s-the-lion-king-kids-servant-stage-yo
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
November 14, 2026
1:00-3:00 PM

GEARS Mother/Son Axe Throwing Adventure

Stumpy's Hatchet House, Hershey
25
8+
$65/pair
September 3, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-14-gears-mother-son-axe-throwing-adventure
Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
November 14, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
November 14, 2026
November 14, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-14-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
November 15, 2026
3:00 PM

Hershey Bears Kids Night "Mascot Mania"

GIANT Center, Hershey
25
Kids
Ticket
September 3, 2026
November 15, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
grade-school
2026-11-15-hershey-bears-kids-night-mascot-mania-knit-h
Crafts & art; Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
November 15, 2026
2:00–3:30 PM Eastern

Family Day: Choose Your Character

Painting with a Twist, 124 S Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
All ages
$32 per person; optional slime-making add-on $15 per seat.
October 19, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 15, 2026
1:00–4:00 PM Eastern

Make Your Own Electro Formed Jewelry Pendant with Seventh Soul

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
$85 plus $2.13 ticket service fee.
November 8, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 15, 2026
3:00 PM Eastern

Allegro Orchestra: Quiet City — Matinee Performance

Lancaster Art Vault, First Floor Main Gallery, 100 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
November 3, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 15, 2026
3:00–4:00 PM Eastern

Drum Circle with Lars Potteiger

Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
All ages
Free
November 5, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 15, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM

Chickies Rock Overlook Hike

880 Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia
10
All ages
$2
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Paid
Columbia
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-15-chickies-rock-overlook-hike
Outdoors
40.0337,-76.5044
November 15, 2026
12:00-4:00 PM

Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House - last open-house day of 2026

2089 Risser Mill Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Donations
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-15-eastland-alpacas-fall-open-house-last-open-h
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.150502
-76.512571
40.1098,-76.5033
November 15, 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 15, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-15-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-calvary-bible-church
40.1098,-76.5033
November 15, 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 15, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-15-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-mount-joy-mennonite-church
40.1098,-76.5033
November 15, 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 15, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-15-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-trinity-lutheran-church
40.1098,-76.5033
November 15, 2026
1:00 PM and 3:00 PM; two separate 30-minute sessions

Slime Workshop Series

Lancaster Science Factory
25
6+
$9 per slime-making kit, plus separate museum admission
September 3, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-15-slime-workshop-series
Learning; Crafts & art; Play & games
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
November 15, 2026
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Eastern

Servant Stage: Joy to the World (Paradise, 2 PM)

Calvary Monument Bible Church, 1660 Mine Road, 17562
35
Perfect for the whole family
Pay what you will. No tickets required.
Indoor
September 4, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Indoor
Paradise
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-15-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-paradise
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0100,-76.1290
November 15, 2026
7:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

Servant Stage: Joy to the World (Lancaster, 7 PM)

Calvary Baptist Church, 530 Milton Road, 17602
25
Perfect for the whole family
Pay what you will. No tickets required.
Indoor
September 4, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Indoor
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-15-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-lancaster
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
November 16, 2026
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Be an Artist

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
November 16, 2026
November 16, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
November 16, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Sketching for Tweens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
November 16, 2026
November 16, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
November 16, 2026
1:30–3:30 PM Eastern

Christmas in Perfect Harmony: Joy Has Come!

The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572
Ticket prices from $19.95
Faith-based
November 3, 2026
November 16, 2026
November 16, 2026
Paid
Ronks
No items found.
joyscout-events-5a0574ccee44f4da00
40.0187,-76.1958
November 16, 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
November 16, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-11-16-raise28-teen-night
40.1098,-76.5033
November 16, 2026
10:30 AM - 11 AM

Lapsit Story Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
0-1
Free
September 10, 2026
November 16, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-11-16-lapsit-story-time
40.1998,-76.7311
November 16, 2026
9:30 AM

Baby Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
0-17 months
Free
September 10, 2026
November 16, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-11-16-baby-time
40.1529,-76.6027
November 16, 2026
7:00-9:00 PM

GEARS Night Sky Adventure

Fuhrman Park / East Donegal Township Building, Marietta
10
8+
$8
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 16, 2026
November 16, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-13-gears-night-sky-adventure
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
November 16, 2026
7:00-8:00 PM

WWI Doughboys with Michael Jesberger

Mount Joy Area Historical Society, 120 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 16, 2026
November 16, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-16-mount-joy-area-historical-society-wwi-doughb
Learning
40.1098,-76.5033
November 17, 2026
6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Wild about Books: Pet Day!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
November 17, 2026
November 17, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
November 17, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM Eastern

Let’s Line Dance Improver+

Memorial Hall, Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
14+
$65 resident or $75 nonresident for the full six-class session. Credit-card registration carries a processing fee (minimum $2).
October 12, 2026
November 17, 2026
November 17, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
No items found.
joyscout-events-c631b47cff523fbaa1
40.1529,-76.6027
November 17, 2026
10:00–10:45 AM Eastern

Kids Art Play

West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
$20 per class per family
October 20, 2026
November 17, 2026
November 17, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 17, 2026
1:30–3:30 PM Eastern

Christmas in Perfect Harmony: Joy Has Come!

The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572
Ticket prices from $19.95
Faith-based
November 7, 2026
November 17, 2026
November 17, 2026
Paid
Ronks
No items found.
joyscout-events-7d6faba50a9f055aad
40.0187,-76.1958
November 17, 2026
10:00 & 10:30 AM

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

Elizabethtown Public Library
10
Babies-5
Free
September 3, 2026
November 17, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-11-17-baby-musik-time-10-00-and-preschool-musik-ti
Music & shows
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
November 17, 2026
10:00-10:45 AM

Toddler Tuesday: Dinosaurs

Environmental Center 1st Floor Classroom and Forebay, 1 Nature’s Way, Lancaster, PA
30
Up to age 3; older siblings may accompany.
$3 per child; $1 per adult; infants free.
September 3, 2026
November 17, 2026
November 17, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
2026-11-17-toddler-tuesday-dinosaurs
Learning; Crafts & art; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
November 17, 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
November 17, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-11-17-raise28-guys-group
40.1098,-76.5033
November 17, 2026
1:00 PM

Wee Readers

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
3-5
Free
September 10, 2026
November 17, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
preschool
2026-11-17-wee-readers
40.1998,-76.7311
November 17, 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
November 17, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-11-17-tiny-tots-storytime
40.1998,-76.7311
November 17, 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 17, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
preschool
2026-11-17-family-story-time-at-manheim-community-library
40.1634,-76.3950
November 17, 2026
5:30 PM–7:30 PM Eastern

Lancaster Wellness Club

10 North Venue, 10 North Market Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
$25 per ticket; includes one cocktail or mocktail during the social hour.
November 11, 2026
November 17, 2026
November 17, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-8e474fc103fc73cef6
40.0379,-76.3055
November 18, 2026
1:00 PM–2:00 PM Eastern

Homeschool Wednesday: Turkey Time

Environmental Center 2nd Floor Auditorium, 1 Nature’s Way, Lancaster, PA
30
Ages 6–10; siblings may accompany.
$3 per child; $1 per adult.
September 3, 2026
November 18, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-18-homeschool-wednesday-turkey-time
Seasonal & holiday; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
November 18, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Fashion Design for Tweens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
November 18, 2026
November 18, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
joyscout-events-0ea580224014738f8e
40.1798,-76.1789
November 18, 2026
1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Homeschool Storytime for Kids

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
November 18, 2026
November 18, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
joyscout-events-e0c6b4d5effa9ee888
40.1798,-76.1789
November 18, 2026
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Eastern

Little Braves: Open Gym

The Factory Ministries, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA 17562
November 5, 2026
November 18, 2026
November 18, 2026
Paradise
No items found.
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November 18, 2026
1:30–3:30 PM Eastern

Christmas in Perfect Harmony: Joy Has Come!

The Barn at Paradise Station, 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572
Ticket prices from $19.95
Faith-based
November 7, 2026
November 18, 2026
November 18, 2026
Paid
Ronks
No items found.
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November 18, 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
November 18, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-11-18-students-night
40.1098,-76.5033
November 18, 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 18, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-18-teamkid-and-youth
40.1098,-76.5033
November 18, 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 18, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-18-bold-youth-night
40.1098,-76.5033
November 18, 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
November 18, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-18-awana
40.1098,-76.5033
November 18, 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 18, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-11-18-sensory-friendly-hours
40.0379,-76.3055
November 18, 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
November 18, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-18-raise28-collide
40.1098,-76.5033
November 18, 2026
4:15 PM

GEARS Afternoon Kids Club

GEARS at Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown
10
4-12
Not listed
September 10, 2026
November 18, 2026
Not listed
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-18-gears-afternoon-kids-club
40.1529,-76.6027
November 18, 2026
10:30 AM

Toddler Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
18-36 months
Free
September 10, 2026
November 18, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-11-18-toddler-time
40.1529,-76.6027
November 18, 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 18, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
2026-11-18-family-story-time-at-milanof-schock-library
40.1098,-76.5033
November 19, 2026
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

"PAWS" to Read

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Babies, Toddlers, Children
September 7, 2026
November 19, 2026
November 19, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
November 19, 2026
1:00 PM-1:45 PM

A Thanksgiving Story and a Snack

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
November 19, 2026
November 19, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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November 19, 2026
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Teen Zone

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Teens
September 7, 2026
November 19, 2026
November 19, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
November 19, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM Eastern

Sigils: Symbols, Sorcery & the Subconscious with Mike Welch

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
$25 plus $0.63 ticket service fee.
October 19, 2026
November 19, 2026
November 19, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 19, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM

Teen Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
12-18
Free
September 10, 2026
November 19, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
tweens
teens
2026-11-19-teen-time
40.1998,-76.7311
November 19, 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
November 19, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-11-19-raise28-girls-group
40.1098,-76.5033
November 19, 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
November 19, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-11-19-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
November 19, 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
November 19, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
2026-11-19-family-story-time-at-elizabethtown-public-library
40.1529,-76.6027
November 20, 2026
Game time not posted

Hershey Bears - Hersheypark Pass Night and Rock 'n' Roll Night

GIANT Center
25
All ages
Ticket
September 3, 2026
November 20, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-20-hershey-bears-hersheypark-pass-night-and-roc
Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
November 20, 2026
Opens today

"Annie" - Fulton Theatre mainstage (Nov 20-Dec 31)

Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
25
6+ (guess)
Ticket
September 3, 2026
November 20, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-20-annie-fulton-theatre-mainstage-nov-20-dec-31
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
November 20, 2026
Opens today · select dates

National Christmas Center - 2026 season opens

Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown
10
All ages
$15 kids
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 20, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-20-national-christmas-center-2026-season-opens
Seasonal & holiday
40.1529,-76.6027
November 20, 2026
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Eastern

Fall Storytime with Ms. Alex at Aaron's Books

Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543
Suggested for ages 2-5, but siblings welcome!
Free
September 25, 2026
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Free
Lititz
No items found.
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40.1573,-76.3072
November 20, 2026
6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Uncharted Lancaster: Legendary Tales of the Mighty Susquehanna!

Quarryville Library, Quarryville
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
September 7, 2026
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
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November 20, 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
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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November 20, 2026
5:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

ExtraGive Junior

Ware Center for the Arts, 42 N. Prince St., 17603
Free
October 17, 2026
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 20, 2026
4:00–7:00 PM Eastern

Lancaster Science Factory ExtraGive at BierHall

BierHall Brewing, 1703 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
All ages
November 7, 2026
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 20, 2026
6:00 PM Eastern

Sound Meditation with Abby

Willow Yoga Studio, 25 Nolt Avenue, Willow Street, PA 17584
$25; $20 for current unlimited members.
November 10, 2026
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Paid
Willow Street
No items found.
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39.9810,-76.2750
November 20, 2026
5:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

ExtraGive: What Do You Love About Lancaster’s History?

The Stevens & Smith Center, 13–15 East Vine Street, Lancaster, PA
Pay what you can; donations welcome.
November 10, 2026
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 20, 2026
Opens today · 9 AM-5 PM daily

Hershey Gardens Christmas Tree Showcase (Nov 20-Jan 3)

Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
25
All ages
Admission
September 3, 2026
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-20-hershey-gardens-christmas-tree-showcase-nov
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.298417
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40.2859,-76.6502
November 20, 2026
All day

ExtraGive Day

Lancaster
25
All ages
Free
September 14, 2026
November 20, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-20-extragive-lancaster-county-s-giving-day-cent
Fairs & festivals
40.0379,-76.3055
November 20, 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
November 20, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
2026-11-20-raise28-jam-kidz
40.1098,-76.5033
November 20, 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, Free for accompanying adults.
September 10, 2026
November 20, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-11-20-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
November 20, 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 10, 2026
November 20, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
2026-11-20-baby-story-time
Books
40.1634,-76.3950
November 20, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM

Christmas Light Experience

Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
35
All ages
From $6
September 10, 2026
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-20-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
November 20, 2026
6:30-8:00 PM

GEARS PJ Story Night

Winters Heritage House, 47 E High St, Elizabethtown
10
5-12
$8
September 3, 2026
November 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-20-gears-pj-story-night
Learning; Crafts & art
40.1529,-76.6027
November 20, 2026
7:30 PM

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas — Donegal Performing Arts

Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Rd, Mount Joy
0
Ticket
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 20, 2026
Paid
Mount Joy
0
No items found.
2026-11-20-a-christmas-carol-a-ghost-story-of-christmas
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.1098,-76.5033
November 21, 2026
Not posted (2025: Nov 21, gates 5 PM)

Christmas Light Drive-Thru at Stone Gables Estate

Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown
10
All ages
$30/car (2025)
September 3, 2026
November 21, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-21-christmas-light-drive-thru-at-stone-gables-e
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.1529,-76.6027
November 21, 2026
11:00 AM–3:00 PM Eastern

Heritage Creek Winter Community Farm Event

2126 Rissermill Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 21, 2026
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-21-heritage-creek-farm-winter-market-end-of-sea
Outdoors; Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Learning
40.1098,-76.5033