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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 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 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

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do June 2-4, 2017

June 2nd, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
June 2-4, 2017

5 Community Day at Lancaster South End Park, tomorrow (Saturday, June 3) noon-4pm. Food, Games, and music by Jimmy Emig Band and SOZO. More Info: 717-397-5451

4 Family of Restoration Ministries Family Fun Fest, tomorrow (Saturday, June 3) 9am-2pm at their headquarters, 28th Division Hwy in Lititz. Games, Balloons, Face-painting and a concert by Phredd.  More Info: Family Restoration Ministries’ Facebook page.

3 Mountville Summer Lawn Concert Kick off, Sunday  (June 4) at Mountville Church of the Brethren beginning at 7pm featuring The Bainbridge Band. More Info: MountVilleCOB.org

2 Ten Thousand Villages’ Annual Children’s Festival, tomorrow  (Saturday, June 3) 10am to 3pm at Ten Thousand Villages, Rt. 272 North in Ephrata.  Crafts, Games, Music & Food from cultures around the world. Attenders will also have the opportunity to pack Relief Kit Buckets, which will be sent by Mennonite Central Committee to families living in refugee camps around the world. More Info: 717-721-8400

1 GO York Summer Reading Program Kick-Off tomorrow (Sat. June 3) 9am-Noon at Dover Area Community Center.  Kids Cookie Break broadcasting live. Jesse Rothacker from Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary will be on hand, a strolling musician and more.  More Info: YorkLibraries.org

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do May 5-7, 2017

May 5th, 2017 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
May 5-7, 2017

5 Elizabethtown College Choral Groups and Jazz Band Concert, Sunday (May 7) 3pm at Leffler Chapel & Performance Center.  More Info: etown.edu

4 25th Annual Community Days at Buchanan Park, Lancaster continues today and tomorrow (Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6)  Live Bands, Fireworks, food, fun, games, rides, and face painting! Admission is FREE, there is a cost to ride the rides and play the games. More Info: Community Day Facebook page.

3 Families United Network Open House tomorrow (Saturday May 6) from 10am-2pm, at their offices on Angle Street in Mount Joy. Face painting, a bounce house, alpacas, food, vendors and more! Families United Network is a local non-profit foster care and adoption agency. More Info: families4kids.org

2 Safety Day at the Bareville Fire Company in Leola, PA tomorrow (Saturday, May 6) from 9:30am to 2pm. Learning how to call 9-1-1, how to use a fire extinguisher, Leola Ambulance on hand, Tour the smoke trailer, bounce house and more. More Info: BarevilleFire.com

1 Lancaster Artwalk tomorrow and Sunday (May 6 & 7). This biannual event celebrates art, artists, galleries and gatherings of downtown Lancaster. Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday noon – 4pm. More Info: lancasterartwalk.org

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

April 28th, 2017 No comments

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

5  Kids Penny Fair tomorrow (Saturday, April 29) from 11am-2pm at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church in Glen Rock. Games, prizes, Food, Fun and More. More Info: (717) 792-9531.

4 Lancaster Bible College Chorale Concert tonight (Friday, April 28) 7pm at The Trust Performing Arts Center in Lancaster. More Info: lbc.edu

3 Manheim Christian Day School 41st Annual Benefit Auction!Tonight and Tomorrow (Friday April 28 & Saturday April 29)Silent & Live Auction, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Helicopter Candy Drop, Kids Activities, Jessie Rothacker and Forgotten Friend Reptiles and More. More Info: ManheimChristian.Org
2 Go Fly a Kite Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day tomorrow (Saturday, April 29) from Noon-5pm at Youth Recreation Facility County Road, Bern Township. Profession­al kite flying and stunts. Law Enforcement Car Competition, Soccer Clinics, Disc Golf Clinic, Home-Run Derby. Bring your own handmade or store-bought kite! More Info: CO.Berks.PA.US

1 Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant Family Fun Day, tomorrow (Saturday, April 29) 9am-noon. Property tours of The Red Caboose, kids eat free all day at Casey Jones’ Restaurant, trackless train rides, free buggy rides, Nickelodeon piano, free petting zoo, free viewing tower, playground, activities for kids in the Parlor Car, live entertainment on the front porch with Servant Stage Company’s Backwoods Bluegrass Boys. KCB broadcasting live. The Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant is located at 312 Paradise Lane in Ronks. More Info: RedCabooseMotel.com

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

April 21st, 2017 No comments

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 March 24-26, 2017

March 24th, 2017 No comments

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 March 17-19, 2017

March 17th, 2017 No comments

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 March 10-12, 2017

March 10th, 2017 No comments

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