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Five Fun Free Family Things To Do August 25-27, 2017

August 25th, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
August 25-27, 2017

5 Activ8 Love Fest Sunday (Aug. 27) 5pm-8pm at Lancaster Teen Haven. Food, bounce houses, face painting, snow cones, prizes and more. Activ8 Love Fest concludes with a concert featuring Tampa, FLorida Artist Loso. More Info: 717-392-1995

4 Sidewalk Prophets in concert tomorrow (Saturday, August 26) at 7pm at West York Area Middle School to benefit Every Child is Worthy Ministries. ECW is a ministry helping disabled orphans around the world through outreach, restoration, and the message of Jesus Christ. More Info: www.ecwministries.org

3 The Elizabethtown Fair continues today and tomorrow (Friday & Saturday, August 25 & 26) Animal, agricultural, competitions and commercial exhibits, petting zoo, entertainment, contests and more. More Info: http://etownfair.org/

2 Lancaster Airport Community Days’ “Celebration of Flight” tomorrow and Sunday (August 26-27).Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4. A variety of aircrafts on display and in the air. Plane or helicopter rides. Air Show begins at noon each day. The event is free, there is a cost for parking. More Info: http://lancasterairport.com/

1 The 6th Annual Kids Cookie Break Fest, tomorrow (Saturday, Agust 26) Two identical programs 10am-2pm and 3-7pm. For those who have tickets the festival features Inflatables, Petting Zoo, Barrel Train Rides, Pedal Cars, Local Fire and Police vehicles, and concerts in the air-conditioned Landis Hall! For those attending please hashtag your pics with #kcb2017.

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do August 18-20, 2017

August 18th, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
August 18-20, 2017

5 3rd Annual Camden’s 5k Run to benefit SIDS Research at Franklin & Marshall College, tomorrow (Saturday, August 19) 9-11am. 5k, Kids Bubble Run, Black Rock Retreat Center’s Petting Zoo , snacks and drinks and Kids Cookie Break Brroadcasting Live. More Info: at the Camdens Run Facebook page

4 Lancaster City Back to School Block Party, Sunday (Aug 20) 3-7pm, First Block of Queen Street. Face Painting, Food Trucks, Dunk Tanks, Contests & More.

3 Evening of Worship with Phil Stacey tonight (Friday, Aug. 17) at 7pm at Bethel Assembly of God in Littlestown. Phil Stacey is a worship leader and was a finalists on the 6th season of American Idol. The concert is free, a free will offering will be received. More Info: www.bethelag.com

2 Rosedale Church of the Nazarene’s Back to School Bash Sunday (Aug. 20). Free lunch, games, and a Concert by Phredd! Kids 5 to 12 will receive a free backpack. Register for the free backpack ahead of time by calling 717-939-3740. More Info: https://www.rosedalenazarene.org/

1 Free Water Slide Day and Backpack Blessing, tomorrow (Saturday, Aug 19) 12:30pm to 4pm at Zion Lutheran in Leola. 4 giant water slides, Free food and fun. Bring your towels & lawn chairs. Also bring your backpack for a blessing or register to receive one. Backpacks will be given to elementary age children that register. More Info and Registration: http://www.zionleola.org/

Kids Cookie Break Fest 2017 Tickets

August 14th, 2017 1 comment
Kids Cookie Break Fest 2017

The 6th annual FREE Festival featuring two identical programs –
Saturday, August 26th – 10am-2pm and 3pm-7pm. 

Kids Cookie Break Fest is absolutely free,
BUT tickets are required and
are available beginning 
TODAY!!!!
(Monday
, August 14th)

ALSO

You and your family can have a tasty affordable meal at KCB Fest and help offset the cost of this FREE event. We will have boxed lunches for purchase featuring Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches and Cookies, Turkey Hill Dairy Drinks, Herr’s Snacks and Oregon Dairy Fruit.The 6th Annual Kids Cookie Break Fest – with loads of family fun including Inflatable Rides, Petting Zoo, Pedal Cars, Barrel Train Rides, and much more.  This year’s entertainment will be in the ALL NEW, AIR CONDITIONED Landis Hall and will be hosted by Lisa Landis. This year’s lineup will include performances by  Jim Rule, Chip Richter & The Munks,This Way Up, Phredd, Gretchen & Heidi, & Jesse Rothacker & Forgotten Friend Reptiles.

All tickets for both the 10am and 3pm programs are spoken for and there are no more tickets available. There are still Chick-fil-A lunches available to purchase for those who have their tickets.

Kids Cookie Break Fest 2017 is sponsored by
Turkey Hill Dairy – Ice Cream, Punches & Teas

Funco Entertainment – Inflatable Rides and Attractions
Sight and Sound Theatres – Bringing the Bible to Life
Herr’s Snacks – Chips, Pretzels & More

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do Aug 11-13, 2017

August 11th, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
August 11-13, 2017

5 Challenger Football and Cheerleading, tomorrow (Saturday August 12) at Calvary Church Gym, Lancaster, 9am-12:30pm. Challenger Football and Cheerleading is for young people ages 5 to 25 with physical and/or developmental disabilities in Lancaster County to participate and enjoy team sports. Kids Cookie Break will broadcast live with cookies, giveaways and more! More Info: UDServices.org

4 That Pet Show tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 12) noon-1pm at That Fish Place – That Pet Place, Centerville Road, Lancaster. Reptiles, amphibians, small pets and more! Learn about animal diet, habitat, communication, adaptation, and more! The free show is hosted by animal expert Stacy Davis. More Info: ThatPetPlace.com

3 Revelation Festival tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 12) 3pm-9pm at Kochenderfer Church in Lebanon. Concerts by Remix Worship, Silent Culture, Damaskus Road and many more. More Info: Rev-Fest.com

2 Blue Sky Falls in concert at Emmaus Road Cafe, Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster, tomorrow (Sat. Aug. 12) Doors open at 7:00pm and the music starts at 7:30pm. More Info: EmmausRoadCafe.org

1 The Alpha and Omega Community Center Family Fun Fest, tomorrow (Saturday, Aug 12) 9am-noon at Mountville Church of the Brethren. Pancake breakfast, kids fun run, dunk tank, minute to win it games and more. Learn about what the Community Center is doing for the Hispanic community in Lancaster. Kids Cookie Break on location. More Info: AlphaYOmega.WS

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do August 4-6, 2017

August 4th, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
August 4-6, 2017

5 Mountville Lawn Concert featuring The Lancaster British Brass Band Sunday 7pm on the Lawn of Mountville Church of the Brethren, College Avenue and Clay Street in Mountville. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. More Info: mountvillecob.org

4 Servant Stage Companies “Sing Sing Swing” tomorrow (Sat. August 5) at Strasburg Community Park. A song-and-dance tribute to the Swing era, featuring Jive, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, The Charleston, and the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman. The event is free, donations will be accepted. More Info: ServantStageCompany.com

3 Manheim Grace Brethren Church Community Day tomorrow (Saturday Aug. 5) 3pm-7pm at the church in Manheim. Kids’ Games, Inflatables, Puppets, Live Music & More. More Info: www.manheimgrace.com

2 Fun In The Son tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 5) 3pm-7pm at Ephrata United Zion Church. Bounce houses, face painting, petting zoo, candy scramble, balloons, free food and entertainment from “Bible Dude” Greg Donough & His Horses and The Cherry Pickers Blue Grass Concert. Rain or Shine. Bring chairs & blankets. More Info: www.ephratauz.org

1 Paradise Bible Fellowship Church Block Party, tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 5) 11am-3pm at the church on Lincoln Highway in Paradise. Free food, ice cream, games, crafts and performances by juggling team The DKers. More Info: 717-687-7577

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do July 28-30, 2017

July 28th, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
July 28-30, 2017

5 Lebanon Area Fair 2017 continuing today and tomorrow (Friday & Saturday, July 28 & 29) 8am -10:30pm each day at The Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds. Free admission from 8am to 3pm daily.  Children under 10 years of age admitted free all day, every day. More Info: LebanonAreaFair.com

4 Fourth Friday in River Towns – Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville, tonight (Friday, July 28) 5-9pm. Music in the Park, Trolley Rides, Galleries, antique shops, local eateries, and more. More Info: parivertowns.com

3 15th Annual Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin’ Cuisine tomorrow (Sat. July 29) 11am-3pm on Main Street in Mount Joy. Antique Cars, Tractors & Motorcycles. Many Food Vendors and Area Restaurants
More Info: At Mainstreet Mount Joy’s Facebook page

2 JumpStart3 Family concert tonight (Friday, July 28) 6:30pm at Grace Fellowship York. JumpStart3 modern music encourages all ages to hide God’s word in their hearts. The concert is free with a suggested donation of one school supply to be donated to local schools.
More Info: GraceYork.com

1 Family Movie Night at The Junction Center Landis Hall tonight (Friday, July 28) 7pm. Come early to ride the pedal cars, weather permitting. Free tickets available at the door. Get the movie and more info: The Junction Center tab of WJTL.com

 

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do July 21-23, 2017

July 21st, 2017 No comments

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

5 The Ephrata Concert Band in concert on Sunday (July 23) at 7:15pm at the band shell at the foot of Cocalico Street in Ephrata Borough’s Grater Park. Bring folding chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place inside the Ephrata Recreation Center.
More Info: (717) 738-3084

4 Lifeway Christian Store Harrisburg Kids Day, tomorrow (Saturday, July 22) from 10am-2pm. Games, face painting, snow cones, and a visit from Bob and Larry. More Info: lifeway.com

3 Long’s Park Summer Saturday Music Series tomorrow (Saturday, July 22) beginning at 7:30pm at The Long’s Park Ampitheatre in Lancaster, featuring a free concert by The Steven Courtney Band and Mark DeRose & The Dreadnought Brigade. More Info: Longspark.org

2 Family Fun Night, Sunday (July 23) from 6pm-8pm at Bible Fellowship Church of Ephrata. Reptile show by Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary & a concert by Phredd. More Info: 717-733-2526

1 Lebanon Area Fair 2017 from kicking of tomorrow (Saturday, July 22) and continueing thru Saturday, July 29. 8am -10:30pm each day at The Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds. Free admission from 8am to 3pm daily.  Children under 10 years of age admitted free all day, every day. More Info: www.lebanonareafair.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do July 14-16, 2017

July 14th, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
July 14-16, 2017

5 That Fish Place – That Pet Place Third Annual Kids Day celebration! Sunday (July 16) 11am to 3pm at their store in Lancaster. Fun activities, prizes and pet education. Kids Day gives children the opportunity to learn about their favorite pets! More Info: ThatPetPetPLace.com/Kids-Day

4 Worship In The Park, tomorrow (Saturday July 15) 11am-2pm at Long Level Park, Lock 2 next to the Susquehanna River south of Wrightsville.  Music, face painting, food, games and fun. Bring a lawn chair. More Info: GatewayChurchYork.com

3 Zealand Worship Concert, tomorrow (Saturday July 15) 7pm at Lykens Valley Campmeeting. Phil Joel formerly of the Newsboys has formed a new band called Zealand Worship. Free seating available in the open air tabernacle or bring a chair or blanket. More Info:www.lykensvalleycamp.com

2 Conestoga Fun Day, Sunday (July 16)from 10am-3pm at Safe Harbor Park, River Road in Conestoga. Bounce houses, free food, live music, face painting, balloons, juggling and more. www.conestogaunderground.com

1 Cavod Academy Open House, tomorrow (Sat. July 15) from 9am-2pm at Cavod Academy of the Arts in New Holland. Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Free Food, Entertainmment and Tour the Cavod facility & meet the instructors. Lisa and Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live. More Info: cavodacademy.com

 

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do June 23-25, 2017

June 23rd, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
June 23-25, 2017

5 The 4th annual Civil War Living History Encampment of the 2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry/59th Regiment Volunteer Company D, today (Friday, June 23) noon-4pm tomorrow (Saturday, June 24) 10am-3pm and Sunday (June 25) noon to 4pm. The living history event happens on the grounds of the Robert Fulton Birthplace, Robert Fulton Highway, in Quarryville. Visitors to the grounds will be immersed in American history during the 1860s.
Soldiers and citizens of the era will recount stories, demonstrate skills, and re-enact daily life, both on and off the battlefield. The event is free, but donations are appreciated, and benefit the Solanco Historical Society and the Robert Fulton Birthplace. More Info: SouthernLancasterHistory.org

4 Carousel Organ and Calliope display and concert at Shupp’s Grove Antique Market, Adamstown, tomorrow (Saturday, June 24) and Sunday (June 25) 7am-4pm. The Carousel Organ Society of America will have large Carousel Organs, Calliopes and Han-Cranked Music Boxes on display throughout the market. A Carousel Organ and Calliope Concert will be Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 1pm. More Info: ShuppsGrove.com

3 All Aboard: A Salute to the Great American Railroad: A free 30 minute show about trains for kids and their families, tomorrow (Saturday, June 24) at The Barn at The Red Caboose Motel in Ronks, PA. Showtimes are 10:30, 11:30, 1:30 & 2:30. Railroad songs, a choo-choo conga-line, giveaways and even a sing-a-long. More Info: RedCabooseMotel.com

2 Free Community Day tomorrow (Saturday June 24) from 10am-4pm at Word of Grace Church, Eckman Road in Lancaster. Tethered hot air balloon rides, bounce houses, barrel train, firefighter games, kids’ craft station, and more. More Info: wordofgracepa.com

1 Central Penn Parent Lancaster Family Festival tomorrow (Sat. June 24) from 10am-3pm at Long’s Park in Lancaster. This FREE event will feature music and stage performances, a petting zoo and pony rides, Atomic bounce houses, story time corner, Super Hero Parade, and lots of exhibitors with child-friendly activities. More Info: FamilyFavoritesFestival.com/Lancaster

 

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do June 16-18,2017

June 16th, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
June 16-18, 2017

5 Thunder on The River tomorrow (Saturday, June 17) 10am-2pm on Locust Street in Columbia. Vintage Cars, Oldies Music, kids area, Admission is free but bring canned goods for Columbia Food Bank. More Info: PaRiverTowns.com

4 The Music For Everyone Festival at Kitchen Kettle Village, Old Philadelphia Pike in Gordonville, tomorrow (Saturday, June 17) 10am-6pm A wide variety of music, concerts, street acts, and more. Music For Everyone is a Lancaster based non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and resources to strengthen the role music plays in local schools and communities. More Info: KitchenKettle.com

3 The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg Summer, Community Free day tomorrow (Saturday, June 17) from 9am-4pm. Visitors can enjoy activities, including firing demonstrations of U.S. Artillery; Frederick Morsell portraying Frederick Douglass in “The Christiana Affairs and Abolitionism in Central Pennsylvania;” Exhibits, talks, Civil War Period clothing and coloring stations. More Info: NationalCivilWarMuseum.org

2 Allegro Orchestra Lancaster in concert Sunday (June 18) 7:30pm at Long’s Park Amphitheater as part of the Free Longs’ Park Summer Concert Series. The mission of Allegro Orchestra Lancaster is to expand the appreciation and love for classical music across multiple generations in Lancaster County by making great music accessible in new, friendly and playful ways. More Info. LongsPark.org

1 Intercourse Heritage Days, today, tomorrow and Sunday (June 16-18) at Intercourse Community Park. petting zoo. candy drop, antique tractor show, fire truck demonstration, fireworks and more! The Together Initiative’s 6th annual Together Run Ride Walk activities also happening for people of all ages. More Info: IntercourseHeritageDays.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do June 9-11, 2017

June 9th, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
June 9-11, 2017

5 Allegro Orchestra Lancaster is hosting a FREE children’s event tomorrow (Saturday, June 10) 1pm at The Ware Center. Relaxed, drop-in format. Kids get to see the orchestra, make some drum stick’s dipped in chocolate, do a few crafts and experience the instrument petting zoo. More Info: artsmu.com

4 29th Annual Historic Old Annville Day tomorrow (SATURDAY, JUNE 10) 9am-2pm – town center Annville. Street fair, vendors, 3 stages of music, food and more. More Info: FOOA.Org

3 Black Rock Retreat Summer Kick Off, Sunday (June 11) from 1:30pm-7:30pm. Tour Black Rock Retreat, meet Camp Staff, Find out about Summer programs, enjoy Chicken Barbecue and more. More Info: BlackRockRetreat.com

2 Spring Fling tomorrow (Sat. June 10) from 4pm-8pm at Leola United Methodist Church. Relay races, water balloon toss, watermelon contest, free food Bruce Fite in Concert at 7pm. More Info: LeolaUMC.com

1 Camp Swatara Family Camp Preview and Strawberry Ice Cream Festival tomorrow (Saturday, June 10) 8am-4pm. Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting live 9am-noon at the camp in Bethel, PA. Tour the camp, mini-golf, hiking trails, swimming pool and more. More Info: Campswatara.org