FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! October 3, 4 & 5, 2014

5. New Holland Farmers Fair today and tomorrow (Friday & Saturday, Oct 3 & 4) 11am – 10pm in New Holland. Local Exhibits, Agriculture, Food, Rides, Pet Parade, Tug of War Competition and more. More Info: newhollandfair.org

4. There will be a CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND MOVIE tomorrow (Saturday, October 4) beginning at 3pm at Andrew’s Bridge Christian Fellowship Church  in Christiana.  The car show starts at 3pm and the movie starts at dark. Bring chairs and blankets.  More Info:(717) 529-2729

3. Harvest Days tomorrow (Saturday October 4) on the grounds of North Annville Elementary School Rt. 934 in Annville from 3-7pm. Old fashioned activities and  fun! More Info: www.gracelifepa.org.

2.FREE KID’S CONCERT by Jim Rule, celebrating family, friends, faith and fun.  YCentral Manor Church, 387 Penn Street, Washington Boro, Sunday, (October 5) at 6:30pm.  Ice Cream after the concert.  More Info: 717-872-2772

1. Lancaster Art Walk tomorrow 10am-5pm (Sat Oct 4) and Sunday (Oct 5) noon to 4pm in downtown Lancaster. Take a self-guided tour of Lancaster’s Downtown Galleries. Live Music, and some hands on demonstrations as well – including your chance to paint the ivorees with Music For Everyone’s “Paint the Ivories” pianos.  More Info: lancasterartwalk.org

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! September 26, 27 & 28, 2014

5.  Randy Stonehill in concert tonight (Friday, Sept 26) 7pm at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church on Spruce Street in E-town. Concert is at 7:00 with doors open at 6:00. A free will offering will be taken. More Info: http://www.elizabethtownmennonitechurch.com/

4. LBC Homecoming festivities!  Tonight 7-10pm and Tomorrow 8am-5pm (Friday, Sept 26 & Saturday, Sept 27) Sandstories, Fireworks,5k, Pumpkin Painting, Kids area and Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live Saturday morning 9am-noon. More Info: http://www.lbc.edu

3. 3rd Annual Community Day – Septemberfest at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren, Areba Ave in Hershey – Sunday, (September 28) from 3pm to 7:30pm. Kids games, prizes, pony rides, and a visit by the local Hershey Volunteer Fire Company and Derry Township K-9 Unit, Barrel Trains and  Antique cars and tractors. More Info: www.springcreekcob.org.

2.  Wesley UMC Famliy Fun Fest tomorrow (Sept. 27) from Noon-5pm. Music By Wesley Praise Band, Bluegrass Jam Session, Dunk Tank, Magic Show, Children’s Games and more. More Info: http://www.wesleychurch.us/

1. Gravel Hill UMC’s 5th Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride & Community Day tomorrow (Saturday, September 27) beginning at 1pm. Charity Motorcycle Ride, Community Day, free food, balloons, Zoo America presentation, games, bingo, cake walk, door prizes, inflatables, and music. Gravel Hill UMC is located at 131 Gravel Hill Road, Palmyra, PA. More Info: gravelhillumc.org

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! September 19, 20 & 21, 2014

5. WJTL Family Movie Night, tonight (Fri. Sept. 19th) at 7pm at The Junction Center Tent in Manheim.  Pedal Cars starting at 6pm. Details and Free tickets at thejunctioncenter.com

4. Kids Cookie Break broadcasting live from Achenbach’s Pastries 60th Anniversary Celebration tomorrow (Saturday, September 20th) from 9am til noon.  KCB free goodies and door prizes.  Free cookies, ice cream and more. More Info: http://www.achenbachs.com

3.Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center 2014 Annual Horse Show tomorrow (Saturday, September 20th) from 9AM-3:30PM at their riding center in Leola.  The theme this year is “Dancing with Horses”  featuring many different riders and their horses. There will also be a special presentation at noon by a rider and her blind dressing horse, named Tuxedo. More Info:  http://www.greystonemanortrc.org/

2. The 13th Annual Neffsville Car Show featuring 500 Cars, food and live music. Tomorrow (Saturday, September 20th) 9am-4pm at the Manheim Township Community Park, Rotary Road in Lititz. More Info: neffsville-carshow.com

1. The 65th Solanco Fair, today (Friday, September 19) 10am-10pm. Milking Contest, Tractor Pull, Iron Man Contest and More at Memorial Park in Quarryville.  More Info: http://solancofair.com/

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! September 5, 6 & 7, 2014

5) Wheels & Wags Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Show tomorrow (Sat. Sept. 6th) from 3-7pm at Lawn Fire Hall and Carnival Grounds in Lawn. All vehicles welcome.  Silent Auction, Bounce House, Food,  Music and more. More Info: 717-314-4586

4) Annual Whoopie Pie Festival, tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 6) 11am-4pm on the grounds of Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn, Route 896, Strasburg. Eating Contest, Whoopie Pie Launch, a Giant Whoopie Pie, Music and more interactive Whoopie Pie fun. More Info: http://whoopiepiefestival.com/

3) Outbreak Festival, tomorrow (Sat Sept 6) from 10am-6pm at the East Petersburg Park. Live music including local Christian jazz artist Kirk Reese, drama, and performances from character juggler Chris Ivey and old-time strongman Chris Rider. Organized games for the kids too. More Info: http://eastpetersburgborough.org/event/outbreak-festival/

2)  First Friday Lancaster, tonight (Friday, Sept 5) 5-9pm
Celebrate Art, Music and the Community of Lancaster. Galleries, museums, artist studios, Music and more. More Info: http://www.lancastercityevents.com

1) Ephrata Arts & Crafts & Restaurant Fair, tomorrow (Saturday, September 6) 9am-3pm, Main & State Streets in Ephrata. This annual event features over 200 artisans, local restaurants and homegrown music. Sponsored by the Ephrata Merchants Association. More Info: http://ephratamerchants.com

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! August 29, 30 & 31, 2014

5) Chalk the Lot Sponsored by Fulton Street Arts Cooperative, Sunday (Aug 31) 11am to 4pm at 321 Fulton Street in Lancaster. Families are invited to help fill the parking lot and sidewalk surrounding the co-op with chalk art! Chalk will be provided, but feel free to bring some along. More info: fultonstreetarts.com

4) Back to School Community Day tomorrow (Sat. AUGUST 30) from 6-8pm at Shiremanstown First Church of God in Shiremanstown.  Free Food, Games, Bounce House, Music and More. More Info: 717-737-7600

3) Old-fashioned Hymn Sing at The Heritage Baptist Church of Manheim Sunday (August 31, 2014), beginning at 6pm. The sing features a hymn history and the practical application of hymn singing for church and home. A fellowship will follow the sing. More Info:(717) 560-3761

2)  27th Annual Heart of Lancaster Arts & Craft Show at Roots Country Market in Manheim. Free event, tomorrow (Saturday Aug 30) and Sunday (Aug 31) 10am to 4pm both days, rain or shine.
Select Artists and Craftsmen from Pennsylvania and nearby states, music by Susquehanna Pipes and Drums and the Jazz Group Over Easy. More Info: http://www.hlcshow.com/

1) And we just couldn’t leave this big event off our list – Kids Cookie Break Festival 14, tomorrow (Sat, Aug 30) – 2 Programs 10am-2pm and 3pm-7pm – featuring Slugs & Bugs, Steven Courtney, Barrel Rides, Candy Drop, Big Bright Bounce Houses, Petting Zoo and More. For those with tickets to this “sold out” event, we will see you tomorrow. Tune in to WJTL througout the day as we will occasionally cut away for stage performances and interviews.

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! August 22, 23 & 24, 2014

5)  Annual Fall Antique Show sponsored by Lititz Spring Park tomorrow (Saturday, Aug 23) 9am-4pm at Littiz Springs Park. More Info: www.lititzspringspark.org

4) 10th Annual Richland Community Outreach Day tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 23) from 4-6:30pm at Moehlman Park in Richland. Food, games, face painting, pony rides, door prizes, cake walk, barrel train rides, & more. Hosted by Richland’s churches. More Info:  717-866-5946

3) Ball Field Bash tomorrow, (Saturday, Aug 23) 4-7pm Behind Witmer heights Mennonite church at the ball field, Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster,. Festive Free Food, Carnival games and an aerial candy drop. More Info:(717) 392-6698

2)  Steven Courtney & The Suitcase Musicians,  live in concert, Sunday (August 24) 1:30pm at Zion of Iona UMC Church in Lebanon. Indoor & air conditioned with popcorn and refreshments provided. More Info: http://zioniona.com/

1)  Stehman Memorial “Community Day”  tomorrow  (Saturday, August 23rd) beginning at 2pm at Stehman Memorial, Indian Run Road, just outside Millersville. All ages softball game, kids carnival games & Blue Grass Concert . More Info: www.stehmanchurch.com.

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! August 15, 16 & 17, 2014

5)  Praise Community Church of York Community Day tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 16th) from 4-9pm.  Music, games, arts and crafts.  Vote for the best chili and wings, Puppet show and a free family movie beginning at 7pm. More Info:  www.praisecommunitychurch.org/

4) GBC Fun Fair tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 16th) from 11am-7pm at Grace Baptist Church in York.  Bounce Houses, Dunk Tank, Crafts, Face Painting, Tug of War, Kickball, Pie Eating Contest and more.
Music from York County Gospel Choir, Christian School of York Band, Damascus Road, This Way Up and more. More Info: http://www.gracebaptistyork.com

3) Back To School Fun Day held at Winterstown United Methodist Church in Winterstown (York County) tomorrow  (Saturday, August 16, 2014) from 10am to 1pm. Inflatable rides, games, wagon rides, face painting and food. Backpacks and school supplies will be given away while they last to all elementary and preschool children. The York Revolution mascot “Downtown” will be present as well as the Zembo Shriner clowns. This year’s special project will support the Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey. More Info:
http://www.winterstownumc.org/

2) Touch a Truck at Colonial Park Community Baptist Church in Harrisburg tomorrow (Saturday, August 16) from 9:30 to 12:00, families are invited to come and see and experience trucks and other vehicles up close and personal. There will be tow trucks, a trash truck, snow plow, police car and more.  All children will get a free T-shirt.  More Info: www.colonialparkbaptist.com/

1)  Family Movie Night tonight (Fri. Aug. 15th) beginning at 7PM at The Junction Center Tent in Manheim.  Come early and ride the WJTL Pedal cars from 6-7pm.  FREE tickets still available, More Info:  –https://www.thejunctioncenter.com/

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! August 8, 9 & 10, 2014

5) Elizabethtown Art Walk tonight 5-9p and tomorrow 11am-5pm (Friday and Saturday Aug 8 & 9) in Downtown Elizabethtown. 33 Artists and 22 Locations, live music, food and Children’s Activities. More Info: VisitElizabethtownPA.com

4) Mountville Lawn Concert Series, Sunday (Aug 10) 6:30pm on the lawn of Mountville Church of the Brethren. The US Army Field Band Soldiers Chorus will perform.Bring a lawn chair. More Info: mountvillecob.org

3) Kitchen Kettle 60th Anniversary Celebration tomorrow (Saturday, August 9th) a 1950’s dance demo by Beyond Dancing, Hula Hoop Contest , music from Pocketful of Soul, Kitchen Kettle trivia and more.  More Info: kitchenkettle.com

2)  The Ichthus Coffeehouse tomorrow (Saturday, August 9)from 7 to 11 pm at Immanuel Evangelical Free Church of York. Featured artist – Mike Lewis, Open mic for music or spoken word, board games, and free WiFi. IEFC is located at 1140 Witmer Road in York. More Info: 717-755-2413

1)  Cavod Academy of the Arts OPEN HOUSE tomorrow (Saturday, August 9) from 9am-2pm. Tour Cavod’s dance studios, free snacks, enter to win door prizes, meet the instructors and learn about Cavod’s dance, gymnastics, music and theatre classes.  Lisa and Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live 9am-noon.More Info: CavodAcademy.com

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! August 1, 2 & 3, 2014

1)  Community Day at Rapho Township Park tomorrow (Saturday, August 2) 4-8pm. Bible stories, This Way Up Band, Mechanical bull ride, face painting, childrens crafts, games, barrel train rides,  soft serve ice cream, hamburgers and hotdogs. More Info: http://www.erismanmennonitechurch.org

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! July 25, 26 & 27, 2014

5) Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Auction and Chicken Barbecue tonight & tomorrow (Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26) beginning at 5pm on Friday and 7am on Saturday in Paylmyra. Car & Tractor Show, Kids Area, Music, Auction and Lisa Landis & Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live tomorrow 9am to noon. More info: LVBH.org

4)8th Annual Summer Fest celebration tomorrow (Saturday, July 26)  from 10am-3:30pm at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm Market, Ducktown Road., Hellam. Free Admission. Wagon rides, face painting, games, farm photo scavenger hunt, 5 acre Corn Maze, York County Dairy Princesses and  a friendly calf for children to meet as well. More Info: flinchbaughsorchard.com

3) Petra’s Fifth Annual Cruise In Sunday (July 27th) from 1-5pm at Petra Christian Fellowship. Admission is FREE, and all cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. No REGISTRATION is required. Music, door prizes, and lots of fun! More Info: www.petracf.org

2)  The First Annual Youth SummerFest tomorrow (Saturday, July 26) Hoffer Park in Middletown from 1-6pm.  Music from the band Scarlet White, and hip hop artist Justin Drish. There will also be a SKATE PARK set up with open skate, as well as demos from a local skate park ministry. FREE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS will be given away to help promote the Living Life Community Center in Middletown. FREE FOOD too. More Info: www.youthsummerfest.org

1)  Yahweh Music Festival, tomorrow (Saturday, July 26) at Codorus State Park in York from 9am-8pm.  10 hours of music provided by 10  bands from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.  Pack a picnic lunch, grab your blanket and/or lawnchairs and spend the day.  This is a free community event but donations will be accepted. More Info: YawehMusicFestival Facebook page.

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! July 18, 19 & 20, 2014

5) Holiday Hope’s 3rd Annual Christmas in July, tomorrow (Saturday, July 19) 8am – 3pm at the Willow Street Fire Company. Face Painting, Kid’s Dance Party, Balloon Animals, Santa, Silent Auction, Carnival & more.  Holiday Hope supplies Christmas Gifts and meals to families in need.  More info: http://www.holidayhopelancasterpa.com

4) The BIG Event, sponsored by the Bible Fellowship Church of Ephrata, Sunday (July 20) 6-7:30pm at Tom Grater Park in Ephrata. FREE food, games, inflatables, pony rides, candy scramble and more. More Info:  www.ephratabfc.com

3)  FREE Community Evening in the Park Sunday (July 20th) from 5-9pm at West Earl Community Park in Talmage.   Food, games, barrel train, twist carts, 8-man bike, prizes, supper, popcorn, ice cream machine, short program with kids songs, and the movie showing on a blow-up screen. Sponsored by the churches in Brownstown. More Info: 717-738-0508

2) PRAISE JAM 2014 tomorrow (Saturday, July 19) 6-10pm at
at Ephrata Church of the Nazarene. This years bands will be Ephrata Nazarene Worship Team, Damaskus Road from Lebanon and Reamstown Church of God Worship Team. This is an indoor even. The event is free however the cafe’ will be open and all proceeds will go to the Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Center. More Info: ephratanazarene.org

1) Family Movie Night Tonight (Fri. July 18th) at 7PM at The Junction Center Tent in Manheim. Pedal Cars from 6-7PM.   The Movie is free but tickets are needed. For More Info on which Movie it is and for tickets Click on the Junction Center tab at WJTL.com