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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December 1, 2026
9:00 AM-11:00 AM and 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Light Table Tuesdays
Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
September 7, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 1, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
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December 1, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Tiny Tots Storytime
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
September 10, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 1, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-12-01-tiny-tots-storytime
Books & story time
40.195465
-76.732616
40.1998,-76.7311
December 1, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM
RAISE28 Guys Group
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 1, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-12-01-raise28-guys-group
40.1098,-76.5033
December 1, 2026
10:30-11:15 AM
Family Story Time at Manheim Community Library
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim
September 10, 2026
December 1, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
preschool
2026-12-01-family-story-time-at-manheim-community-library
40.1634,-76.3950
December 1, 2026
1:00-2:00 PM
Indoor Recess: Educational Games & Activities
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
September 3, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 1, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-01-indoor-recess-educational-games-and-activiti
Learning; Play & games
40.1634,-76.3950
December 1, 2026
1:00 PM
Wee Readers
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
September 10, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 1, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
preschool
2026-12-01-wee-readers
Books & story time
40.195465
-76.732616
40.1998,-76.7311
December 1, 2026
6:00 PM–7:00 PM Eastern
STEAM Club
Middletown Public Library, 20 North Catherine Street, Middletown, PA 17057
September 10, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 1, 2026
Middletown
20
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-01-steam-club
Learning; Crafts & art
40.195465
-76.732616
40.1998,-76.7311
December 2, 2026
Showtime not listed
Ryan & Friends: A Comic Christmas (also Dec 11, 16, 26, 30)
Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand
September 3, 2026
December 2, 2026
Paid
Bird-in-Hand
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-02-ryan-and-friends-a-comic-christmas-also-dec
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows; Books & story time
40.0345,-76.1822
December 2, 2026
12:15 PM
Smart Start Storytime
Palmyra Public Library, 1000 S Railroad St, Palmyra
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
Free
Palmyra
30
preschool
2026-12-02-smart-start-storytime
40.3090,-76.5933
December 2, 2026
7:00-8:30 PM
Students Night
Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church, 800 Donegal Springs Rd, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-12-02-students-night
40.1098,-76.5033
December 2, 2026
6:45-8:15 PM
TeamKID and Youth
Calvary Bible Church, 629 Union School Rd, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-02-teamkid-and-youth
40.1098,-76.5033
December 2, 2026
5:30-7:45 PM
BOLD Youth Night
Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W Main St, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-02-bold-youth-night
40.1098,-76.5033
December 2, 2026
6:30-8:00 PM
AWANA
Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-02-awana
40.1098,-76.5033
December 2, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM
RAISE28 COLLIDE
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-02-raise28-collide
40.1098,-76.5033
December 2, 2026
10:30 AM
Toddler Time
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-12-02-toddler-time
40.1529,-76.6027
December 2, 2026
10:30-11:15 AM
Family Story Time at Milanof-Schock Library
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
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40.1098,-76.5033
December 2, 2026
12-6 PM
Wee Build Drop-in
Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
December 2, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-02-wee-build-drop-in
Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 2, 2026
4:30-6:30 PM
D&D Adventure Club
Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 2, 2026
December 2, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
grade-school
tweens
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Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 2, 2026
2:00-4:00 PM
Homeschool Happening (Wednesdays Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St (second floor)
September 3, 2026
December 2, 2026
December 2, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
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Seasonal & holiday; Learning
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
December 2, 2026
3-5 PM
Sensory-Friendly Hours (every Wednesday)
Hands-on House, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 2, 2026
December 2, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-02-sensory-friendly-hours-every-wednesday
Seasonal & holiday; Learning
40.093770
-76.283939
40.0379,-76.3055
December 2, 2026
4:15-5:30 PM
GEARS Afternoon Kids Club - final session of the fall series
Winters Heritage House, 47 E High St, Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
December 2, 2026
December 2, 2026
Not listed
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-02-gears-afternoon-kids-club-final-session-of-t
Learning
40.1529,-76.6027
December 2, 2026
6:15 PM–7:30 PM Eastern
Lampeter United Methodist Church Kids Club
Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, 17602
September 23, 2026
December 2, 2026
December 2, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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December 2, 2026
7:30 PM
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Lancaster Christmas Show
Fulton Theatre, Tell Studio (4th floor), 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 2, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
No items found.
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Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows; Books & story time
40.0379,-76.3055
December 3, 2026
Not posted (past years 6-9 PM)
Light Up Southeast - neighborhood lights and marshmallow roasting
South Duke St / Crispus Attucks Center, 407 Howard Ave, Lancaster
September 14, 2026
December 3, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
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Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 3, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM
RAISE28 Girls Group
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 3, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-12-03-raise28-girls-group
40.1098,-76.5033
December 3, 2026
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Little Leapers Toddler Jump at Sky Zone Lancaster
Sky Zone Lancaster, 1701 Hempstead Road, #102, Lancaster, PA.
September 10, 2026
December 3, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
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40.0379,-76.3055
December 3, 2026
4-5 PM
Teen Time (Thursdays Dec 3, 10, 17)
Middletown Public Library
September 3, 2026
December 3, 2026
December 3, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
tweens
teens
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Crafts & art
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-76.732616
40.1998,-76.7311
December 3, 2026
7:00–8:00 PM
Servant Stage "Joy to the World"
Lititz United Methodist, 201 E Market St, Lititz
September 3, 2026
December 3, 2026
Free
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-03-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-lititz-run-de
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.1573,-76.3072
December 3, 2026
7:00 PM (Dec 4 at 7:30; Dec 5 at 2:30)
"Messiah by Candlelight" - Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
First Presbyterian Church, 140 E Orange St, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 3, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
tweens
teens
2026-12-03-messiah-by-candlelight-lancaster-symphony-or
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 4, 2026
Not posted (2025: Fri Dec 5, 6 PM)
Marietta tree lighting with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Marietta Restoration Associates, 75 N Waterford Ave
September 3, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-marietta-tree-lighting-with-santa-and-mrs-cl
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
December 4, 2026
11:30 AM show; optional lunch at 10:30 AM
Cinderella at Dutch Apple
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
September 3, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-cinderella-dutch-apple-children-s-theatre-de
Music & shows; Books & story time
40.0379,-76.3055
December 4, 2026
Fri Dec 4, 3:00-7:00 PM; Sat Dec 5, 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Christkindlmarkt - Flourish Holiday Makers Market
Intercourse Library, 31 Center St, Intercourse
September 7, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 5, 2026
Intercourse
No items found.
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40.0376,-76.1044
December 4, 2026
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Life-Size Candy Land
Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
September 7, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
December 4, 2026
5:30–7:30 PM Eastern
Visit Santa at Santa’s House in Ephrata
Santa’s House at the welcome center/train station, 16 East Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
November 9, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
December 4, 2026
6:00 PM
Hope Community Church game night (first Fridays and third Saturdays)
1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
September 14, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-hope-community-church-game-night-first-frida
Fairs & festivals; Play & games
40.1098,-76.5033
December 4, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM
RAISE28 JAM Kidz
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-04-raise28-jam-kidz
40.1098,-76.5033
December 4, 2026
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Little Leapers Toddler Jump at Sky Zone Lancaster
Sky Zone Lancaster, 1701 Hempstead Road, #102, Lancaster, PA.
September 10, 2026
December 4, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-12-04-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
December 4, 2026
9:00 - 9:30 AM; 9:45-10:15 AM
Baby Story Time
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim
September 10, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
2026-12-04-baby-story-time
Books
40.1634,-76.3950
December 4, 2026
6:30-7:30 PM
Vince Guaraldi: The Music Behind A Charlie Brown Christmas
Lancaster Public Library, 151 N Queen St
September 10, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-vince-guaraldi-the-music-behind-a-charlie-brown-christmas
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.040354
-76.306065
40.0379,-76.3055
December 4, 2026
5-8 PM
First Friday Book Swap
Lancaster Public Library, 151 N Queen St
September 10, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-first-friday-book-swap
Books & story time
40.040354
-76.306065
40.0379,-76.3055
December 4, 2026
5:00-7:00 PM
First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory - free evening
454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-first-friday-at-the-lancaster-science-factor
Fairs & festivals; Music & shows; Learning
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
December 4, 2026
Departures at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM Eastern; arrive 30 minutes before your departure.
Jingle Bell Tour - family night minibus tour of decorated homes
Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522
September 3, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-jingle-bell-tour-family-night-minibus-tour-o
Seasonal & holiday
40.1798,-76.1789
December 4, 2026
Time not posted (2025: 5-8 PM)
Santa in the City - first of four dates (Dec 4, 5, 12, 19)
Ewell Plaza, 100 block N Queen St, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-santa-in-the-city-first-of-four-dates-dec-4
Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 4, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 4, 2026
5:30 PM nightly Dec 4-11 (Dec 11 at 4:30)
Community menorah lightings
Penn Square, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-community-menorah-lightings
Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 4, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM
The Christmas Hope Festival - night 1 of 4 (Dec 4, 5, 11, 12)
Faith Bible Church, 2075 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-the-christmas-hope-festival-night-1-of-4-dec
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 4, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Dinner with Mrs. Claus & Yummie (also Dec 11, 18)
Kling House, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse
September 3, 2026
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Paid
Intercourse
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-dinner-with-mrs-claus-and-yummie-also-dec-11
Seasonal & holiday
40.0376,-76.1044
December 4, 2026
6:30-7:30 PM (rain date Dec 5)
Christmas in the Park - tree lighting and carol sing
Lititz Springs Park, 24 N Broad St, Lititz
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 4, 2026
December 4, 2026
Free
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-christmas-in-the-park-tree-lighting-and-caro
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.1573,-76.3072
December 4, 2026
7:30 PM
Donegal girls basketball home opener vs. South Western
Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Rd, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
December 4, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-donegal-girls-basketball-home-opener-vs-sout
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
December 4, 2026
Opens today · Fri 7:30, Sat 2 & 7:30, Sun 2
"Cinderella" - EPAC Young Performers (Dec 4-20)
Ephrata Performing Arts Center, 320 Cocalico St, Ephrata
September 3, 2026
December 4, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-cinderella-epac-young-performers-dec-4-20
Music & shows
40.1798,-76.1789
December 5, 2026
Not posted (2025: Sat Dec 6)
Two free Santa mornings near Mount Joy (2025): St. Paul's UCC Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-10 AM, 50 N Main St, Manheim · West Hempfield Fire Rescue "Saturday with Santa," 10-2, 3476 Marietta Ave
Manheim · Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
Free
Lancaster
12
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-two-free-santa-mornings-near-mount-joy-2025
Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 5, 2026
Not posted (2025: Sat Dec 6, 4:30-6:30 PM)
Manheim Christmas Tree Lighting
Historic Market Square, Manheim
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-manheim-christmas-tree-lighting
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1634,-76.3950
December 5, 2026
Time not posted
Home for the Holidays (also Sat Dec 12) and Holiday Movie Night
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Rd, Strasburg
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-home-for-the-holidays-also-sat-dec-12-and-ho
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows; Learning; Play & games
39.982229
-76.160625
39.9832,-76.1844
December 5, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)
Breakfast with Santa at Hershey's Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-breakfast-with-santa-at-hershey-s-chocolate
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
December 5, 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 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-04-cinderella
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 5, 2026
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Children's Christmas Party
Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
September 7, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
joyscout-events-7ed652292d3c97fe2d
40.2412,-76.0563
December 5, 2026
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Life-Size Candy Land
Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
September 7, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-5979991c7d62c120e5
40.0379,-76.3055
December 5, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern
Kids Holiday Baking Workshop
Zest Cooking School, 35 S. Willowdale drive, 17602
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-32bf6309ce2a2a7c0a
40.0379,-76.3055
December 5, 2026
Seatings 7:30-10:15 AM
Christmas at The Star Barn - Breakfast with Santa (Brittany's Hope)
Stone Gables Estate, 1 Hollinger Ln, Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-christmas-at-the-star-barn-breakfast-with-sa
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.1529,-76.6027
December 5, 2026
8:30 & 9:45 AM seatings
Breakfast with Santa & Friends (also Dec 12, 19)
Kling House, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Intercourse
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-breakfast-with-santa-and-friends-also-dec-12
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art; Play & games
40.0376,-76.1044
December 5, 2026
9:00 & 11:00 AM
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas"
Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-twas-the-night-before-christmas-fulton-famil
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 5, 2026
9:00 AM
Home Depot Kids Workshop - first-Saturday build
Home Depot stores in Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-05-home-depot-kids-workshop-first-saturday-buil
Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
December 5, 2026
10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Santa's House
16 E Main St (Whistle Stop Plaza), Ephrata
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Free
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-santa-s-house-free-santa-visits-sat-dec-5-12
Seasonal & holiday
40.1798,-76.1789
December 5, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM
Read to a Therapy Dog (also Sat Dec 19)
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-05-read-to-a-therapy-dog-also-sat-dec-19
Books & story time
40.1634,-76.3950
December 5, 2026
Not posted (2025: 9 AM-noon)
Pet Photos with Santa - Columbia Animal Shelter
265 S 10th St, Columbia
September 14, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-pet-photos-with-santa-columbia-animal-shelte
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0337,-76.5044
December 5, 2026
9:30 AM-1 PM
Crafty Christmas Creations at Hershey Gardens
Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-05-crafty-christmas-creations-at-hershey-gardens
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 5, 2026
10-11 AM
Guided Garden Walk at Hershey Gardens
Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-guided-garden-walk-at-hershey-gardens
Outdoors
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 5, 2026
11 AM-1:30 PM
Slime Workshop Series
Lancaster Science Factory
September 10, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-slime-workshop-series
Learning; Crafts & art
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
December 5, 2026
Check-in 6:30–7 PM Saturday; ends 8:30 AM Sunday
Night Shift Sleepover at the Science Factory
Lancaster Science Factory
September 10, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 6, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-05-night-shift-sleepover-at-the-science-factory
Learning
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
December 5, 2026
2:00-5:00 PM · tree lighting 5 PM
Mount Joy Winterfest
Main Street, Market St to Barbara St, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-mount-joy-winterfest
Outdoors; Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Learning
40.1098,-76.5033
December 5, 2026
3:00 & 7:30 PM
Hershey Symphony "Sounds of the Season"
Hershey Theatre, 15 E Caracas Ave, Hershey
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-hershey-symphony-sounds-of-the-season
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.2859,-76.6502
December 5, 2026
3:00-3:45 PM
Preschool Picassos
North Museum, 400 College Ave, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
preschool
2026-12-05-preschool-picassos
Learning
40.043168
-76.319835
40.0379,-76.3055
December 5, 2026
4:00 PM and 7:30 PM
"Glorious Sounds of the Season"
Clair Performance Hall, Winter Center, Millersville
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Millersville
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-glorious-sounds-of-the-season-millersville-u
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
39.9998,-76.3544
December 5, 2026
4:00 PM
Elizabethtown Holiday Parade - "Santa's Workshop"
Market St from College Ave north to Hummelstown St, Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 5, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-elizabethtown-holiday-parade-santa-s-worksho
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.1529,-76.6027
December 5, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 5, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM
The Christmas Hope Festival
Faith Bible Church, 2075 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy · faith-based
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 5, 2026
December 5, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-the-christmas-hope-festival-night-2-after-wi
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 5, 2026
7:00 PM
Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley - Hall of Fame Night postcard giveaway
GIANT Center, Hershey
September 3, 2026
December 5, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-05-hershey-bears-vs-lehigh-valley-hall-of-fame
Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
December 6, 2026
Time not posted
Straight No Chaser - a cappella holiday tour
Hershey Theatre
September 3, 2026
December 6, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-straight-no-chaser-a-cappella-holiday-tour
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.2859,-76.6502
December 6, 2026
12:00 PM–5:00 PM Eastern
Dark Solstice Mini Market: Photos With Krampus & More
The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
November 9, 2026
December 6, 2026
December 6, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-cd5130e056f2ce219a
40.0379,-76.3055
December 6, 2026
11 AM-7 PM · market 11-5
Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes + Marietta Christmas Market
Marietta; market at Marietta Community House, 264 W Market St
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 6, 2026
December 6, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-marietta-candlelight-tour-of-homes-marietta
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
December 6, 2026
Select performance
Winter Wonderland Christmas show
American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
September 5, 2026
December 6, 2026
December 6, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-winter-wonderland-christmas-show
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.023920
-76.199726
40.0379,-76.3055
December 6, 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
September 10, 2026
December 6, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-calvary-bible-church
40.1098,-76.5033
December 6, 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
September 10, 2026
December 6, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-mount-joy-mennonite-church
40.1098,-76.5033
December 6, 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
September 10, 2026
December 6, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-trinity-lutheran-church
40.1098,-76.5033
December 6, 2026
2:00 PM
Christmas Concert & Sing-Along with the Bainbridge Band
Mountville Church of the Brethren, Mountville
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 6, 2026
Not listed
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-christmas-concert-and-sing-along-with-the-ba
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0393,-76.4311
December 6, 2026
3:00 PM
"O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy" (James & Jamesy)
Whitaker Center, 222 Market St, Harrisburg
September 3, 2026
December 6, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-o-christmas-tea-a-british-comedy-james-and-j
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows; Learning
40.260476
-76.881159
40.2732,-76.8867
December 6, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 6, 2026
December 6, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 6, 2026
7–11 PM
Hummelstown Tree Lighting Ceremony
September 3, 2026
December 6, 2026
December 6, 2026
Not listed
Hummelstown
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-06-hummelstown-holiday-happenings-fire-company
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.2654,-76.7086
December 7, 2026
10:30-11 AM
Lapsit Story Time (Mondays Dec 7, 14, 21, 28)
Middletown Public Library
September 3, 2026
December 7, 2026
December 7, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-12-07-lapsit-story-time-mondays-dec-7-14-21-28
Books & story time
40.195465
-76.732616
40.1998,-76.7311
December 7, 2026
6:30 PM
Bainbridge Fire Department tree lighting with Santa
34 S 2nd St, Bainbridge
September 14, 2026
December 7, 2026
Free
Bainbridge
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-01-bainbridge-fire-department-tree-lighting-wit
Seasonal & holiday
40.0918,-76.6672
December 7, 2026
12-4:30 PM
Market Monday
Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 7, 2026
December 7, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-07-market-monday-drop-in-market-themed-pretend
Fairs & festivals; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 7, 2026
4:00-7:30 PM
Visit with Santa at The Fancy Unicorn & Firehouse Library
117 S Market St, Elizabethtown
September 14, 2026
December 7, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-07-visit-with-santa-at-the-fancy-unicorn-and-fi
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Crafts & art
40.1529,-76.6027
December 7, 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 7, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-07-market-monday-drop-in-pretend-play
40.0379,-76.3055
December 7, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM
RAISE28 Teen Night
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 7, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-12-07-raise28-teen-night
40.1098,-76.5033
December 7, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 7, 2026
December 7, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-07-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 7, 2026
6:30 & 8:00 PM (also Tue Dec 8)
Christmas at the Cloister - candlelit chorus concert
Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W Main St, Ephrata
September 3, 2026
December 7, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-07-christmas-at-the-cloister-candlelit-chorus-c
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows; Learning
40.1798,-76.1789
December 7, 2026
7:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern
Servant Stage "Joy to the World" - touring stop, no tickets
Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Avenue, 17522
September 3, 2026
December 7, 2026
December 7, 2026
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-07-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-touring-stop
Music & shows
40.1798,-76.1789
December 8, 2026
11:30 AM show; optional lunch at 10:30 AM
Cinderella at Dutch Apple
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
September 3, 2026
December 8, 2026
December 8, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-08-dutch-apple-cinderella-children-s-theatre
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 8, 2026
10 AM
Kids Art Play
West Art, Lancaster
September 6, 2026
December 8, 2026
December 8, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-08-kids-art-play
Crafts & art
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
December 8, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM
RAISE28 Guys Group
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-12-08-raise28-guys-group
40.1098,-76.5033