Join our community on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Petra Church’s Annual Fall Fest! Fall Fest is our biggest community event, where our church family, neighbors, and community members are invited to come out and enjoy a day of free family fun! This year, we have carnival games, crafts, face painting, campfires, inflatables, and barrel train rides. A Preschool Patch will offer games and crafts designed specifically for younger children. New this year are some competitive yard games including archery tag, spike ball, and corn hole. Fall Fest will also feature live entertainment by Ryan and Friends and a few special tents dispersed throughout the event where free haircuts will be given, prizes will be awarded, and prayer by our prayer teams will be offered. There will be lots of food including hot chocolate, whoopie pies, popcorn, and french fries. You will also be able to roast hot dogs and make s’mores over the campfires. Chick-fil-A sandwiches will be available for purchase. Everything else is free! This very special fall event has something for everyone to enjoy! We hope to see you and your family at Fall Fest!

Sorry, no dogs allowed.

Servant Stage offers weekly in-person, drop-in classes for all ages! Classes include dance, acting, improv, and more, with a variety of instructors.
Class Description for Monday, September 25
6:00-7:00pm – Dance Drop In – Ages 8-13
7:15-8:15pm – Dance Drop In – Ages 11-18

Class Description: Want to learn how to better express emotion through dance? Lily’s class will focus on fluid movements to connect strong and graceful choreography to music. This class is perfect for developing style for ballads and more lyrical songs. Join us for for some stretching and across-the-floor work before learning a combination that will let your body tell the story.
Instructor: Lily Klees is a local actress, dance teacher, and choreographer working out of Lancaster county. She is a graduate of the Sight and Sound Conservatory, and now currently works at Sight & Sound in the cast of “Moses.” Some of her most recent choreography credits include “Godspell” at Lancaster County Christian School, and “A Christmas Carol” at Family Life Ministries. Lily is so excited to get to dance with you!
All classes are Pay-What-You-Will and donations help support Servant Stage’s Youth Theatre program!
Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged! Register here: https://servantstage.org/mondays
Location: Lancaster County Christian School, 2390 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

Servant Stage offers weekly in-person, drop-in classes for all ages! Classes include dance, acting, improv, and more, with a variety of instructors.
Class Description for Monday, September 11
6:00-7:00pm – Dance Drop In – Ages 8-13
7:15-8:15pm – Dance Drop In – Ages 11-18

Instructor: Lexi Fazzolari is a musical theatre actor and choreographer. Some of her favorite roles include Sandra in Big Fish, Marcy in I Love You Because, and Catherine in Proof. Her favorite choreography projects include American Idiot, Wild Party, and Mary Poppins. She is very excited to be teaching with Servant Stage again!
Class Desciption: Lexi is a professional musical theatre choreographer and performer. Her dance style ranges from jazz to rock to hip-hop, all with a focus on unique small movements and current Broadway stylings. Students should wear jazz shoes or sneakers for the class and are encouraged to bring water and ask lots of questions.
All classes are Pay-What-You-Will and donations help support Servant Stage’s Youth Theatre program!
Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged! Register here: https://servantstage.org/monday-night-classes/2023/9/11
Location: Lancaster County Christian School, 2390 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

Come out to Petra Church’s 14th Annual Cruise In at Petra on Sunday, July 30, from 1-4 p.m., rain or shine! Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day from these food trucks: New Holland Coffee Company, The Fry Shack, Hen House Grilling & BBQ, Walko Taco, Mr. Mini’s Donuts, and Lickity Split. Bring the whole family for music, door prizes, and an afternoon of fun!

Admission is FREE!

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
May 4-6, 2018

5 First Friday Lancaster. Tonight (Friday, May 4) 5-9 pm. Exhibitions, performances, art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and more all in Downtown Lancaster. More Info: VisitLancasterCity.com

4 Mayfest, tomorrow (Saturday May 5) 9am-4pm in Maytown. A walking tour of the historic area, house and garden tours, decorated door contest, roving characters from Maytown’s past, Revolutionary and Civil War re-enactors, Children’s activities and more.
More Info: The Mayfest Eventbrite Page

3 Family Day Farm Activities on Sunday (May 6) 1pm-5pm at Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding in Port Deposit, MD. Live entertainment, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Games, Hay Rides, Groom a Pony, Animal Education Program, and more. More Info: FreedomHills.org

2 Beyond the Beat, Sunday (May 6) 2pm a Hershey Public Library Beyond the Beat is a percussion ensemble offering a high-energy, tightly choreographed performance infused with musicianship, humor, variety, instruction and audience participation. Musical genres from classical to ragtime, and improvisation on garbage cans and wooden stools. More Info: http://hersheylibrary.org/

1 Lancaster Loyalty Day Carnival, tonight (Friday, May 4) 5-11pm and tomorrow (Saturday, May 5) 1-11pm at Buchanan Park. Music, Entertainment, Rides, Games, and more. Fireworks Friday Night! Free admission. There is a cost for wristbands to ride rides. More Info: LancasterLoyaltyDay.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
April 20-22, 2018

5 Elizabethtown College Choral and Jazz Band Spring Concert, Sunday (April 22) 3pm at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center of Elizabethtown College, featuring performances by the Elizabethtown College Jazz Band and Choral Groups. More Info: Etown.edu

4 MU Day of Percussion Preview Concert, tonight (Friday, April 19) 7:30pm at Biemesderfert Concert Hall at the Winter Center on the Campus of Millersville University. Performances by guest high school percussion ensembles from the area, along with the Millersville University Percussion Ensemble. More Info: Community.PAS.org

3 The PA Family Travel Fair, tomorrow (Saturday, April 20) 9am-4pm at Calvary Church, Lancaster. Exhibitors from family-friendly Pennsylvania attractions and destinations will be handing out information and goodies.Fun activities for the kids. WJTL and Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live. More Info: pafamilytravel.com

2 Barnstormers Free Fan Fest & Spring Training Game, tomorrow (Saturday, April 20) beginning at noon at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster. Brain Safety Fair, Bike Helmet Giveaway, Free Turkey Hill Ice Cream Samples, and more The game between the Barnstormers and th eBlack Sox begins at 1pm. More Info: LancasterBarnstormers.com

1 12th Annual Earth Day Celebration, tomorrow (Saturday, April 20) 9am-1pm at SAHD Metal Recycling, Lancaster Ave, Columbia. Fill out your passport to receive a free Italian ice! Tour the facility, and visit many other local organizations at their booth. Lisa and Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live. Bring your Alluminum Cans to recycle. Most cans wins a prize. Recycle Donations benefit WJTL. More Info: RecycleYourMetal.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
April 13-15, 2018

5 The Music for Everyone Community Chorus spring ‘Songs of Hope’ concert , Sunday (April 15) 3pm-4pm at Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster. The Chorus will perform songs of Hope and Celebration. The concert is free, however Donations will be excepted and will benefit the music scholarship program. More Info: MFE Community Community Chorus Facebook Page.

4 Creatively Lancaster Makers Market, tomorrow (Saturday, April 14) 10am-4pm. A 40 local maker curated pop-up market of talented makers, original creations, unique wares, and local designs at Tellus360, King St, Lancaster. Artists, hobbyists, crafters, creators, bakers, designers, upcyclers, and more!  More Info: The Creatively Lancaster Makers Market Facebook Page.

3 HighHOPES Miniature Horse Challenge tomorrow (Saturday, April 14) at the EquiCentre for Growth and Learning in Grantville. Children ages 8-10 and their parent or guardian are invited to participate. No horse experience needed. Mini-horses provided by the Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association. Children will experience hands-on, fun activities, and horse handling. More Info: www.catra.net.

2 16th Annual Open Fun Horse Show, tomorrow (Saturday, April 14) beginning at 8am at the Friendly Horseman’s Club Show Grounds in Stevens, PA. Sponsored by the PA Arabian Horse Association South Central District this is an all-breed open horse show that is free to spectators. More Info: PAHA.org

1 Skyfest 2018, tomorrow (Saturday, April 14) 11am-4pm at Sky Summer Camp, Harrison School Rd, Grantville. Bouncy houses, trampolines, games, prizes, bunnies, face painting, balloon animals, sports contests, ice cream, hot-dogs and more. Find out about Sky Summer Camp and you could even win a week at camp. More Info: https://skysummercamp.org/skyfest/

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
April 6-8, 2018

5 First Friday Lancaster. Tonight (Friday, April 6) 5-9 pm. Exhibitions, performances, art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and more all in Downtown Lancaster. More Info: VisitLancasterCity.com

4 Saturday Morning Bird Walk tomorrow (Sat. April 7) 9am at Olewine Nature Center at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. Learn about all the birds that can be found at Wildwood. The walk will be along the North Boardwalk. Meet at the nature center. Beginners are welcome and binoculars will be available for use. More Info: http:/wildwoodlake.org

3 Spring Wildflower Walk tomorrow (Sat. April 7) 1pm-3pm at Gifford Pinchot State Park. The park naturalist will lead this easy to moderate walk, identifying the spring blossoms and sharing tidbits of interest. Meet in parking lot near Sunnyside pavilion #2. Appropriate for ages 10 and older. More Info: Events.DCNR.PA.Gov

2 Hammel Associates Architects in Lancaster First Friday Lego Building Party and Puppy Party tonight (Friday, Apr 6) 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. Plus meet the special puppy guests. More Info: hammelarch.com

1 Lego Madness at New Cumberland Library tomorrow (Sat. April 7) 10:30am. A short storytime will start the session, then children can build based on the story theme or from their own imaginations. Drop in, no registration required. More Info: CumberlandCountyLibraries.org

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 23-25, 2018

5 Easter Eggstravaganza at LifePoint Church Harrisburg tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) (rain or shine), noon-3pm. Carnival games, candy-stuffed eggs, prizes, snacks and refreshments. Children can get their picture taken with The LifePoint Bunny! Every child who attends will receive a free Bunny Bag to carry their eggs in. More Info: LifePointPA.org

4 Easter Fun at Salem United Methodist Church in Rothsville, tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) 10am-Noon. Easter egg hunt, candy drop, story time, games, PLUS learn how to make your own Easter candy. More Info: SalemUMCRothsville.org

3 Pleasureville UMC York Easter Parade, tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) at 10am. Children of all ages are invited to dress in their Easter finest or creative spring “costumes” and come Trunk or Treat for candy and treats – Easter style! More Info: PleasurevilleUMC.com

2 Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt at Grace Baptist Church in Lancaster tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) 10am-noon, rain or shine. For children ages infant thru 6th grade. The real meaning of Easter will be shared with all ages, as well as the egg hunt, games, crafts, live bunnies and food. More Info: GBCLancaster.org

1 EGGstra Special Easter Egg Hunt at Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) 9am-noon. Music, activities, an egg hunt and more – designed for children with physical limitations, sensory issues, siblings & buddies. Registration for the egg hunt is closed, but you can come out and meet Lisa, Kids Cookie Break broadcasting live with goodies like FREE Chick-fil-A cookies, games, giveaways and door prizes plus live requests with chances to talk on the radio! More Info: KidsCookieBreak.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 9-11, 2018

5 1st annual K9 Veterans day observance tomorrow (Sat. March 10) 1pm-4pm at Leader Heights Animal Hospital in York. The event will recognize service animals from all organizations in the York area and is an opportunity to pay tribute to dogs and their handlers. The day includes: Hero awards for local service animals, K9 Demonstrations, Food, Fun, and More. More Info: 717-741-4618

4 Singer and songwriter Mark Cable in concert Sunday (March 11) at 4pm at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church. The concert is part of the church’s Music, Art & Drama series. Mark will be doing an acoustic concert in a coffeehouse setting. Admission is Free, donations are appreciated. More Info: TheCHPC.com

3 Spring Fling for Kids tomorrow (Sat. March 10) 11am-1pm at Capital Blue at Hampden Marketplace in Enola. Special guest: children’s author Floyd “SuperReader” Stokes will present a story time. The fun also includes kids’ crafts from Paint & Create, visits with players from Penn FC soccer (formerly the Harrisburg City Islanders) Games, healthy treats, prizes and face painting.
More Info: at the SpringFlingHMP Eventbrite page.

2 Spring Makers Market at Supply in Manheim today (March 9) 6pm-9pm & tomorrow (Saturday, May 10) 9am-4pm. 60 local vendors and food trucks, Walk in Love pop-up shop and more. More Info: CreativelyLancaster.com/Supply

1 Pennsylvania Charter Day, Sunday (March 11, 2018) celebrate Pennsylvania’s history and visit PA museums for free noon-5pm. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission invites Pennsylvania residents and visitors to celebrate the commonwealth’s birthday. Here are a few museums in our area that you can visit on Sunday for free:
Brandywine Battlefield Park, Chadds Ford
Conrad Weiser Homestead, Womelsdorf
Cornwall Iron Furnace, Cornwall
Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata
Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Lancaster
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg

More Info: StateMuseumPA.org

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 2-4, 2018

5 First Friday Lancaster. Tonight (Friday, March 2) 5-9 pm. Exhibitions, performances, art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and more all in Downtown Lancaster. More Info: VisitLancasterCity.com

4 Local Young Artist Art Exhibition, beginning tomorrow, (Saturday, March 3) 10am at The Demuth Museum and Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster. View hundreds of works of art by Lancaster County students participating in two artistic competitions. Gold, Silver, and Exhibition award artists in a dozen categories will be on display. Celebrate the wealth of artistic talent found in the students of Lancaster County. More Info: http://www.demuth.org/

3 Lego Madness, tomorrow (Saturday, March 3) 10:30am-11:30am at New Cumberland Public Library. Short story time with a thematic book choice led by volunteers from the Lions Club. After the story, families can create a Lego masterpiece based on the theme or from their own imagination. More Info: http://newcumberlandlibrary.org

2 Lancaster County Central Park Free Maple Sugaring demonstrations, Sunday (March 4) 1-4pm. No registration required. Experience Maple Sugar demonstrations in Lancaster County Central Park in the Sugar Shack are near Pavillion 11. More Info: LancasterCountyParks.org

1 Ice & Fire Winter Street Festival, tomorrow (Saturday March 3) 1pm-9pm in Downtown Harrisburg. Festival will feature an ice skating rink on Second Street, dozens of illuminated ice sculptures, a 50-foot winter-themed snow mountain slide, toboggan snow tunnel, ice castle, live musical performances and fire dancers. More Info: http://harrisburgpa.gov