Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
April 21-23, 2017

5 The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster, Spring Concert tomorrow (Saturday, April 22) at 6:30pm at Lititz Moravian Church. The 150-voice choir is composed of singers in grades 2 – 12. More Info: mennonitechildrenschoir.org

4 Go Green In The City Festival tomorrow (Sat. April 22) from 10am-3pm in Downtown York. Family-friendly, interactive street fair celebrating green, healthy and local living. More than 75 artisans, green-conscious businesses, nonprofits and locally-sourced food vendors on and around the North Beaver Street area. Live music, children’s activities and more. More Info: Downtown York PA Facebook page

3 The 226th anniversary of President James Buchanan’s birth tomorrow (Saturday, April 22) at The President;s home – Wheatland, on Marietta Ave in Lancaster 10am -2pm. Presentation of the White House wreath, Free tours of the President’s home led by Buchanan Elementary School students. Have a slice of James Buchanan’s birthday cake with some punch provided by James Buchanan Elementary PTO. More Info: (717) 392-4633

2 Woodcrest Retreat Open House, tomorrow (Saturday, April 22) from 9am-1pm. Tour the 110 acre woodland camp near Ephrata. Refreshments, wagon rides, games, and more. More Info: woodcrestretreat.org

1 Earth Day at Sahd Metal Recycling in Columbia tomorrow (Saturday, April 22) from 9am-1pm. YARD TOURS featuring Cranes, Trains, and Shears, Live Animal Education shows, 25 vendors specializing in Reducing, Reusing and Recycling. Free Rita’s Ice, Chick-fil-A chocolate chip cookies, Kids Cookie Break broadcasting live! More Info: recycleyourmetal.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
April 7-9, 2017

5 Victory Christian Fellowship in Palmyra Community Egg Hunt tomorrow (Saturday, April 8) beginning at 11am  for children Ages 2-10 years. Children are encouraged to bring their own basket/bag.  More Info: VCFPA.org

4 Free Easter Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt, tomorrow (Saturday, April 8) beginning at 8:30am at Messiah United Methodist Church. The Easter egg hunt will begin at 9:15 am for children ages 0-6th grade. Bring your own basket/bag.  More Info: yorkmessiahumc.org

3 Hammel Associates Architects in Lancaster First Friday Lego Building Party tonight (Friday, April 7) from 5-8:30pm at their offices on Grant Street in Lancaster. Architectural, Trains, Freestyle, Connects, Creator – more than 40,000 bricks, plates and specialty pieces to build with . More Info:  Hammelarch.com

2 Providence Church in New Providence PA Road to Resurrection interactive event for the entire family tomorrow (Saturday, April 8) from 9am-11am. Travel the pathway of Jesus, wave palm branches, visit the upper room for the Passover meal, visit Barabbas in jail, and more. More Info: provchurch.net

1 Community Egg Hunt at Grace Baptist Church of Lancaster tomorrow (Saturday, April 8) from 10am-Noon.  Egg hunt, games, crafts, bounce house, and other activities. This event is for ages infant thru 6th grade and is held rain or shine. More Info: GBCLancaster.org

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 31-April 2, 2017

5 Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow (Saturday April 1) at 2pm at Limeville United Methodist Church in Gap, PA for Ages 1 to 12. Bring a basket or a bag. Light refreshments after egg hunt. More Info: 717 442-4010

4 Family Friendly Comedian & Ventriliquist Ryan and Friends will perform at Jonestown Bible Church in Jonestown tomorrow (Saturday April 1) at 6pm. Ryan got his start in the WJTL listening area but is now Nationally known. More Info: 717-865-4732.

3 Family of Restoration Ministries Cafe Nite. Tonight (Friday, March 31) 6:30-8pm in the upper part of the stone barn on the ministry’s new property in Lititz. Live Music, coffee, desserts and fellowship. The evening is free but you do need to register ahead of time. Registration and More Info: at the Cafe Night EventBrite page.

2 Lancaster Bible College hymn sing, Sunday (April 2) 4 to 5:30pm in the Good Shepard Chapel on its Lancaster campus. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-Registration is encouraged. More Info: lbc.edu/events

1 The First Annual Rec Fest tomorrow (Saturday April 1) at the Penn State Harrisburg College Campus in Middletown from noon to 4pm. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Global Abilities Foundation will be hosting this event that will provide demonstrations of adaptive sports, recreation and exercise equipment. Some demos include: wheelchair rugby, basketball and baseball, scuba diving, kayaking, tai chi, service dogs, sled hockey, track chair, adaptive hunting equipment, adaptive snow/water ski equipment and more. Vendors from the community sharing resources available. More Info:  http://recfest.net

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 24-26, 2017

5 Fourth Friday at the River Towns community celebration tonight (March 24) 5-9pm in Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville. Music, special events, self-guided tour, galleries, antique shops, specialty shops, and more. More Info: LancasterPA.com/River-Towns

4 US Coast Guard Academy Cadet Glee Club Concert Sunday (March 26th) from 4pm-5pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster.  Forty men and women from the Corps of Coast Guard Cadets Glee Club performing patriotic music and songs of the sea. More Info: TrinityLancaster.org

3  Annual Health & Fitness Fair at Bright Side Opportunities Center in  Lancaster tomorrow (Saturday, March 25th) from 10am-2pm. Over 30 health-related vendors, free health screenings, fitness demonstrations including Zumba, Tai Chi and Yoga, and fun children’s activities including a bouncy house, games and prizes. More Info: BrightsideOpportunities.org

2 BunFest, tomorrow (March 25) 10am-3pm at Christ Lutheran Church, Manchester. Celebrate all things rabbit! Adoptable bunnies on site all day for photos with the kids. Volunteers with free educational information about small animal care. Toys and treats for little critters. Many Animal Friendly Vendors on hand. Sponsored by York County SPCA More Info: YCSPCA.org

1  Science is Amazing Festival at Lancaster Science Factory, tomorrow (Saturday, March 25) 10 am – 4 pm.  Free admission to all Science Factory exhibits, special science activities, Special science demonstrations and activities will be presented by Science Factory volunteers, area schools, science clubs, universities and Lancaster youth organizations.
More Info: LancasterScienceFactory.org

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 17-19, 2017

5 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2017 tomorrow (Sat. March 18th) beginning at 1pm on Walnut Street at Commonwealth Avenue, turn left on Fourth Street, right onto Market, right on Second, right onto North, ending at North Third Street. More Info: HarrisburgStPatricksDayParade.com

4 Historical Instrumental Treasures tomorrow (Saturday, March 18) 1:30pm at Lititz Public Library, Kissel Hill Road in Lititz. Gentry Stoltzfus will present historic instruments from the Lititz Moravian Archives Collection. Sponsored by the Lititz Historical Foundation. More Inf: 717 626-2255

3 The Keystone Brass Quintet 40th Anniversary Concert, tonight (Friday, March 17) 7pm at Bethany United Church of Christ, Main Street, Ephrata. The concert will include pieces arranged by members of the group past and present.

2 The Celtic Classic Dog Show at The York Expo Center in York today , Saturday and Sunday (March 17-19) beginning at 8am each day. The Lancaster Kennel Club, Delaware County and York County Kennel Clubs present The Celtic Classic Annual All Breed Dog Show. Over 800 entries each day in either Conformation, Obedience and Rally events. The Celtic Classic runs March 15-19, 2017. Admission is free. More Info: WP.TheCelticClassic.com

1 Building Industry Association of Lancaster County Spring Home Show Friday 1-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm (March 17-19) at Nook Sports. Over 125 Local Conntractors, Giveaways, Food Drive and more. More Info: BIASpringHomeShow.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 10-12, 2017

5 New Cumberland Library is hosting Susquehanna Service Dogs Sunday (March 12) from 3pm-4pm. Jane Jackson and her service dog will show how dogs can aid people with disabilities. Light refreshments served.  More Info: NewCumberlandLibrary.org

4 The 34th Annual York Saint Patrick Day’s Parade tomorrow (Sat. March 11) at 1pm.  The parade will step off from Market and Penn streets and proceed east on Market to the block between Duke and Queen Streets. More Info: YorkSaintPatricksDayParade.org

3 Winter Walks at Pinchot today (Fri.March 10) at 1pm. Experience Pinchot Park with easy to moderate walks led by the park naturalist. The walks will last about an hour to an hour and a half. Dress for the weather, and bring water. More Info: DCNR.PA.Gov

2 Spring Vintage Revival Market tomorrow (Saturday March 11) 8am-1pm at Akron Church of the Brethren. Over 45 Vendors. Proceeds benefit House of His Creation. More Info: The Vintage Revival Market Facebook Page.

1  Charter Day Sunday (March 12) noon-4pm. State Museums are free in celebration of Pennsylvania Charter Day celebrating the Commonwealth’s 332nd birthday. Free admission to many of the historic sites and museums along the Pennsylvania Trails of History such as State Museum, Landis Valley Museum, Brandywine Battlefield Park, Ephrata Cloister, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania and more. The Pennsylvania Charter and Great Law will also be on display at The State Museum. More Info: PA-Mag.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 3-5, 2017

5  Chocolate Festival, tomorrow (Saturday, March 4) 1-4pm at The Oxford United Methodist Church, Oxford, PA.  Be a be a taster, a baker, or a contestant. The categories are Cakes/Cupcakes, Cookies, Candy/Fudge, Brownies, “Other Desserts” as well as a special Children’s category for ages 16 and under. There will also be a special “Kids Cookie Corner” where younger kids can decorate cookies.  More Info: http://oxford1851.org

4 Maple Sugaring demonstrations in the Sugar Bush of Central Park, Lancaster, Pavillion 11, Sunday (March 5) 1-4pm. See trees being tapped, sap boiled to syrup, and candy made from syrup.  Maple products will be available. Donations appreciated. More Info: www.lancastercountyparks.org

3 Lego Madness tomorrow (Sat. March 4) from 10:30am-11:30am at New Cumberland Public Library. Tom Gross of the New Cumberland Lions Club will read a story, followed by children and their family constructing an object from Legos that represents the theme of the book. More Info:
http://newcumberlandlibrary.org

2 Hammel Associates Architects in Lancaster First Friday Lego Building Party tonight (Friday, March 3) from 5-8:30pm. Two new Architecture series models will be available to build New York City and Berlin. Guests can also take on other Architectural series models, or go freestyle with more than 40,000 bricks, plates and specialty pieces. More Info:  http://www.hammelarch.com/

1  Lancaster Science Factory – Free First Fridays, tonight (Friday, March 3) 5-8p   Free access to more than 60 interactive exhibits relating to science, technology, engineering and math, as well as demonstrations and activities in the Science Cafe. More Info: 717-509-6363

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
February 24-26, 2017

5 Star Factor summer arts camp and talent showcase at Calvary Bible Church Hanover tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 25) at 7pm and Sunday (Feb 26) 10:30am. More Info: www.cbc-hanover.org

4 ROCK THE BLOCK at Pod 2 tomorrow (Saturday, February 25) from 11am-4 pm at Rock Lititz. Open house with activity stations, entertainment and more. More Info:  (717) 626-0338

3 Salem United Methodist Church Rothsville FREE pancake breakfast for the community tomorrow (Saturday, February 25) from 8am-10am. More Info: 717-626-4675

2 Winter Escape tomorrow (Saturday Feb. 25) from 1pm-4pm at Conestoga Valley Church of Christ.  Games, sweet chocolate treats and indoor bounce house!  More Info:  www.cvchurchofchrist.org

1 Maple Sugaring demonstrations in the Sugar Bush of Central Park, Lancaster, Pavillion 11, tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 25) 10am-2pm and Sunday (Feb 26) 1-4pm. See trees being tapped, sap boiled to syrup, and candy made from syrup.  Maple products will be available. Donations appreciated. More Info: www.lancastercountyparks.org

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
February 17-19, 2017

5 Laudate in concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 18th) from 7pm-8:30pm.  Laudate is a group of music majors from the School of Music at Cairn University who regularly perform at schools, churches, and special events with a program of sacred, classical, and non-classical repertoire. More Info: WestPCA.com

4 Handbell Concert, Sunday (Feb. 19th) at 7pm at First United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg. The concert will include music performed by two handbell choirs along with two adult vocal choirs. Selections range from sacred to secular. Refreshments to follow.  More Info: FUMChurch.com

3 Great Backyard Bird Count tomorrow (Saturday, February 18) beginning at 9am at Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick Environmental Center in Mount Gretna.
Help look for birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. The birds will be reported to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The information is used to track how birds are doing and how better to protect them and their habitats. No experience is necessary. Bring binoculars. More Info: ParkatGovernorDick.org

2  “The Cat’s Pajamas” a 6 member jazz band dedicated to performing early jazz of the 1920’s, as well as modern tunes with the style of yesteryear in concert tomorrow (Saturday, February 18, 2017) 7pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lancaster. A free will offering will be taken.  More Info: StPeterslutheran.org

1 Fire & Ice Festival in Lititz, tonight, tomorrow and Sunday (Feb. 17th-19th) at the Lititz Springs Park and throughout downtown Lititz.  Ice sculptures, Chili Cook-Off, concerts, Winter Wonderland Carnival, Dodgeball Tournament, Community Movie Night and more!! Look for WJTL Friday night 5-9pm. Get all the info and times at: LititzFireAndIceFestival.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
February 10-12, 2017

5 Indoor Winter Fest at Neffsville Christian Preschool tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 11) from10am-Noon.  Free games, snacks, crafts, activities and lots of fun things to do. More Info: NeffsvilleChristianPreschool.com

4 Lancaster’s 2nd annual “All-Crow” Art Show ends today (Friday, February 10) 10am-5pm, at the Manheim Township Public Library.The crow-themed exhibit features professional, amateur, and student artwork. More Info: http://www.somethingtocrowabout.net/

3 Reading and Writing with Anne Frank traveling exhibit tomorrow (Saturday, February 11) 9am-4pm at The Milanof-Schock Library, Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. The exhibit has never before been in Pennsylvania and is designed for young people and provides an overview of the personal life of the Frank family. More Info: mslibrary.org

2 Crispus Attucks and Edward Hand Middle School African American History Celebration tomorrow, (Saturday, Feb 11) 6pm at Edward Hand Middle School, Lancaster. Performances by Fusion Step Team, Millersville University’s Footprints, Enlite Steppers and The McCaskey Gospel Choir. More Info: cacc-lancaster.org

1 Blue Sky Falls in Concert at Emmaus Road Cafe in Lancaster tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 11) at 7pm.
Blue Sky Falls (formerly known as the Juan Catorce band) offers soaring three part harmonies, intricate instrumental work, and a love for making and sharing music. Emmaus Road Cafe is located on Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster. More Info: EmmausRoadCafe.org