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

5.  Grantville UMC Live Nativity with Live Animals Tonight and Tomorrow ( Friday December 19, Saturday December 20) at Fabe’s Corner at Rt. 743 & Rt. 22 in Grantville.  The Live Nativity runs continuously every 15 minutes from 7-8:30pm.  Free hot chocolate & cookies! More Info: www.grantvilleumc.org

4.  Journey with Jesus is a Live Nativity tomorrow (Saturday, December 20) from 6-8pm at Ed’s Landscaping, 2623 North Market Street, Elizabethtown. Journey with Jesus tells the story of Jesus from birth to resurrection and includes live actors, animals and a rustic barn setting. More Info: 717-367-1006

3. Creator’s Jubilee Coffee House of Akron tonight (Friday Dec 19) from 6:30-8:30pm at Oasis Fellowship.  A monthly creative showcase featuring the gifts and talents of local Christian Artists. This month’s event will highlight the works of local pottery artist Mark Myer! More Info: www.oasisfellowshipakron.org

2. Join Topher Kringle aka The Hip Santa for a Christmas Breakfast Singalong, tomorrow (Saturday Dec 20) 9:30am-11am at Commonwealth on Queen in downtown Lancaster. Free Admission. More Info commonwealthonqueen.com

1. Messick’s Christmas Light Show “Miraculum” – Animated Light show to music, tonight, tomorrow and Sunday (Dec 19, 20 & 21) at Messick’s Farm Equipment, Mertz Drive in Elizabethtown. The light show runs continuously from 6:30-10pm each evening. Enjoy the 15 minute Christmas Display from your car. More Info: Messick Farm Equipment Facebook page.

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! December 12, 13 & 14, 2014

5.  Middlesex United Methodist Church’s fifth annual Hayride to Bethlehem, tonight (Friday, December 12) 6-9pm and tomorrow (Saturday, December 13) from 4-8pm. Experience a live nativity while on board a hay wagon ride through several scenes of the nativity, including live actors, animals, and musicians.  Hot chocolate and cookies at the end of the ride.  Middlesex Church is located at 118 N. Middlesex Rd., Carlisle, PA.  More Info: http://www.middlesexumc.com/

4.  Winterstown United Methodist Church of Felton Drive Thru Nativity tonight, tomorrow and Sunday (December 12, 13 &14) from 6:30 – 8:30pm. This Drive Thru Nativity features 10 different scenes with over 40 cast members along with live camels, sheep, goats and cows, and more. More Info: 717-244-1984.

3. Limeville UMC in Gap annual kids Christmas Event tonight (Friday, Dec. 12) from 7-9pm.  Make a Christmas craft, visit with Santa, a live Nativity Scene and snacks.  More Info: 717-442-4010

2. Lancaster Academy for the Performing Arts traditional choral Christmas concert, tonight (Friday Dec 12) at 7pm at First Presbyterian Church, Orange Street in Lancaster. More Info: www.lancasteracademy.org

1. Journey with Jesus is a Live Nativity tomorrow (Saturday, December 13) from 6-8pm at Ed’s Landscaping, 2623 North Market Street, Elizabethtown. Journey with Jesus tells the story of Jesus from birth to resurrection and includes live actors, animals and a rustic barn setting. WJTL will be broadcating live. More Info: 717-367-1006

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

5.  The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe – at Cavod Academy of the Arts Theatre, Main Street in New Holland – Tonight (Friday, Dec 5) at 7pm; Tommorrow (Saturday, Dec 6) at 2pm & 7pm AND Sunday, (December 7) at 4pm. More Info: cavodacademy.com

4. Lego Building Free LEGO Building Party tonight (Friday, Dec 5) 5-8:30pm at Hammel Associates Architects, Lancaster, PA.  Just one of many First Friday Lancaster Events. More than 25,000 bricks, plates and specialty pieces to build with. PLUS a very special 3D Printing Demonstration.  More Info: (717) 393-3713

3. Join Topher Kringle aka The Hip Santa for a Christmas Breakfast Singalong, tomorrow (Saturday Dec 6) 9:30am-11am at Commonwealth on Queen in downtown Lancaster. Free Admission. More Info commonwealthonqueen.com

2. Lititz Christmas in the Park Annual Carol Sing and Tree Lighting tonight (Friday, Dec 5) 6:30pm at Lititz Springs Park, Broad Street in Lititz. More Info lititzspringspark.org

1. Friendship Community Christmas Expressions of Love and Praise, tonight (Friday, Dec 5) at 7pm at Hempfield Church of the Brethren, Stevens Street in Manheim. The Friendship Community Family will share scripture, song, creative movement and more as they tell the Christmas Story in this celebration of Christ’s birth and this special worship experience. More Info: friendshipcommunity.net

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! November 21, 22 & 23, 2014

5. The Elizabethtown College Symphonic Band will give a free performance featuring the music of composer James Haines on Sunday (Nov 23) at 3pm in Musser Auditorium of the Leffler Chapel and Performing Arts Center on the Campus of E-town College. More Info: etown.edu

4. The Lancaster County Youth Orchestra will perform Sunday (Nov 23) 4pm. at Conestoga Valley High School, Horseshoe Rd, Lancaster. The Orchestra is made up of 53 Lancaster County High School students. More Info: lcyso.com

3. Free Steven Courtney Concert for House of His Creation  tonight (Nov. 21st) from 6:30-8pm at  Lancaster Evangelical Free Church.  This event is an Extraordinary Give Celebration event. There will be an opportunity to give for those who are able.  Bring the kids. More Info: 717-859-1005

2. Lancaster Gifts That Give Hope 7th Annual Alternative Gift Fair tomorrow (Saturday, November 22) from 10am-4pm at the Lancaster Farm & Home Center on Arcadia Rd. 50 different non-profit agencies from the community will be on hand.  Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live from 9am to noon. FREE KCB goodies including Chick-Fil-A chocolate chip cookies. More Info: GiftsThatGiveHope.org/lancaster

1. The Extraordinary Give benefits more than 300 organizations serving Lancaster County!  In celebration, there will be a Light Up Lancaster Finale Party, tonight (Nov 21) from 6pm to midnight at the Lancaster Marriott and Convention Center. Everyone’s invited! Live Music and an amazing view as Extra Give lights the tallest building in Lancaster County in celebration of Lancaster’s Biggest Day of Giving. More Info: ExtraGive.org

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! November 14, 15 & 16, 2014

5.  Elizabethtown College Orchestra Free Concert Sunday (Nov 16)3pm at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on the campus of Elizabethtown College. The orchestra will perform a variety of contemporary and classical works. More Info: www.etown.edu

4. Instrumental Ensembles of Lancaster Bible College in concert Sunday (Nov. 16) from 4-5:30pm.  Music featuring the instrumental ensembles of LBC including wind ensemble, strings, and a variety of chamber ensembles.  More Info: lbc.edu/events

3.  Lancaster Mennonite School Fall Festival and Homecoming tonight and tomorrow ( Fri and Sat November 14 & 15) a Concert featuring the LMS Campus Chorale, the Iron Bridge 5K run/walk, a basketball tournament, a nature walk, and an evening benefit dinner and auction. More info: www.lancastermennonite.org

2. Friendship Community Harmony Concert tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 15) at 7pm at Forest Hills Mennonite Church in Leola.  Performances by Spare Parts, The Friendship Four, The Weaver Siblings, & OMPH Children’s Choir.  More Info: 717-656-2466

1. Children of the World Choir in concert at Bart Mennonite Church in Christiana, Sunday (Nov. 16th) at 7pm.   The choir is made up of disadvantaged orphaned children from around the worldencorporating song, dance and spoken word to offer a compelling message of hope and love. The event is free with a love offering going to the choir. More Info: (610) 593-6505

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! November 7, 8 & 9, 2014

5.  FREE Live Concert  tomorrow (Saturday Nov 8th) from 7-9pm at the Lighthouse Youth Center, Main St, Denver PA.  The Royal Revolt with special guest DJ Josh Horst!  Food upstairs and games downstairs!  FREE FUN for the whole family!! Benefits Lightouse Youth Ministries Momentum Missions Trip to Guyanna.  More Info: 717-368-7133

4.  Manheim Grace Bible ChurchYoung Adult group is hosting a Coffee House Benefit event at the church tomorrow (Saturday, November 8) – 6:45pm-9pm) Live music, free coffee and desserts, artwork viewing, and more. Everyone is welcome! More Info: www.manheimgrace.com

3.  Matt Wheeler in concert at Emmaus Road Cafe in Lancaster tomorrow (Sat. Nov. 8th) from 7:30-9:30pm. More Info:  http://www.emmausroadcafe.org/  

2. First Friday Championship Celebration at Clipper Magazine Stadium Front Gates, Lancaster, Tonight (Friday November 7) 5-7pm. Family Activities, Mascots, Games, and the Game Truck – Mobile Video Game Theater. Free. More Info: barnstormers.com

1. West Green Tree Church Fall Fest tomorrow (Saturday, November 8) 3-7pm.. The event will be held at Cassell Park in Elizabethtown from. Chili contest, pie contest, bobbing for apples, candy scramble, barrel train ride, sack race and  pumpkin painting. There will also be a bonfire with hotdogs and smores. More Info:  717-653-5367

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! October 31 and November 1 & 2 2014

5. Daybreak Church is hosting a community “Trunk-or-Treat” event tonight (Friday, October 31) from 6:30-8:30pm.  Decorate & fill your car trunk w/candy & pass it out. The event will be held in the parking lot of the York County School of Technology, South Queen St in York. There will be bounce houses, balloon animals, prizes and more. Come in friendly costumes.  Admission will be free, but donations of non-perishable items will be collected to benefit the York Rescue Mission. http://www.daybreakchurch.info/#/visit-us/oct-31-trunk-or-treat

4. Dove Oasis Fellowship Fall Festival, Tonight (Friday October 31) from 6-8pm, Main Street, in Akron. Food, hot and cold cider, hot chocolate, bobbing for apples, games, prizes and more! Festival is for all ages. More Info: 717-859-5415.

3.  Halloween Alternative tonight (Friday Oct. 31) from 6-8pm at Forest Hills Mennonite Church in Leola.  Geared for children through 6th grade. This is not a costume event. The evening will feature a bounce house, a cardboard box maze, carnival-style games, wagon rides, homemade soft pretzels, and each child will be given a bag of treats to take home.  More Info: www.foresthillschurch.org

2. 2014 Petra Fall Fest, tonight (Friday, Oct. 31) from 5-9pm at Petra Christian Fellowship.  Carnival games, hay rides, inflatables, bonfires, crafts, lots of food, and more! Everything is free. The rain date is Saturday, November 1, from 3 to 7 p.m.  More Info:  www.petracf.org

1. THE EASTLAND ALPACAS 12th ANNUAL FALL OPEN HOUSE, tomorrow (Saturday November 1) 10-4 KCB Broadcasting live from 9-noon with FREE goodies including Chick-Fil-A Chocolate Chip Cookies!  Win prizes, request songs and play with the Alpacas!  Come and See, Feed or Even Lead the Alpacas.  Take a Wagon Ride Around the Farm and watch Obstacle course demonstration with the alpacas. More Info: (717) 653-2757

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! October 24, 25 & 26, 2014

5. Calvary Church Lancaster Harvest Fair, tomorrow (Saturday October 25) 1-5pm Games, Bounce Houses, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Free Hot Dog Meal and more. More Info: http://calvarychurch.org/harvestfair

4. FREE Community Fun Fest at St. Davids E.C. Church, Oakland Road in Dover, tonight (Friday, October 24th) from 6-9pm.  Costume Contests with prizes, Fun Games, Hayrides, a Bounce House for the younger kids & an Obstacle Course for the older kids! Good food and LOTS OF CANDY!! More Info:  stdavidsecc.com.

3.  Marty Shaughnessy and The Stars are Spies will be at Emmaus Road Cafe tomorrow (Saturday – October 25) 7pm at The Emmaus Road Cafe, 1886 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster.  More Info: http://www.emmausroadcafe.org

2. Grace Point Church of Paradise Fall Fun Fest, tonight (Friday, October 24th) starting at 6pm.  Games, candy, inflatables, and Door prizes. All registered guests receive a free meal.  No masks or scary costumes.  Rain or shine.More Info:  www.gracepointparadise.com

1. Reilly & Holly Starr in concert with Special Guest Speaker Bob Lenz, tonight (Friday, Oct 24) 7pm at Glad Tidings Worship Center in WEst Lawn, PA. This is a free concert sponsored by the Church of Berks. More Info: gtaog.org

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! October 17, 18 & 19, 2014

5.14th Annual Cruisin the Square Classic Car and Motorcycle Show in downtown Manheim tomorrow (Saturday, Oct 18) from 10am to 2pm. Hundreds of vehicles, live music and food. More info: manheim-downtow.org

4.  FREE Fall Festival At Denver Memorial Park tomorrow (Saturday, October 18 ) 3-7pm, hosted by Harvest Fellowship. FREE food, games, pony rides, prizes, face painting, ice cream, fellowship, and MORE.  More Info: www.harvestpa.com

3. Community Fall Party tomorrow (Saturday Oct. 18th) from 4-6pm at Terrre Hill Bible Fellowship Church, Main Street in Terre Hill.  Indoor maze, DKers juggling show, games, camp-fire, snacks and more . More Info: www.terrehillbfc.org

2. Music For Everyone’s Lancaster Community Chorus Concert – Sunday (Oct 19) 3pm at Grace Lutheran Church in Lancaster. Music For Everyone’s Community Chorus is a non audition, all age, multicultural body of singers that give people an opportunity to sing for the sheer joy of singing. More Info:717 397-2748

1. Family Movie Night tonight (Fri. Oct. 17th) at 7PM at The Junction Center Tent in Manheim.  Pedal Cars available to ride beginning at 6pm. More Info: http://www.thejunctioncenter.com/

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! October 10, 11 & 12, 2014

5. The AACA Eastern Divisional Antique Car Show, tomorrow, (Saturday, October 11) from dawn to dusk on the grounds of the Giant Center and the parking lots surrounding Hersheypark. One of the largest collection of Antique Cars in the world – Over 1200 cars and 3000 vendors. Free to attenders. More info: hersheyaaca.org

4. Haldeman Mansion Apple Fall Festival, Sunday (October 12) noon – 4pm on the grounds of the Haldeman Mansion, Locust Grove Rd in Bainbridge. Mansion Tours, Apple Cider Press, contests, live music and a visit by Johnny Appleseed, plus Apple-themed food & refreshments. The event is free, though there is a fee for parking.

3. The Last day of the Manheim Farm Show, today (Friday, October 10) from 10am to 8pm at the Manheim Farm Show Grounds on Adele Avenue. Food, Entertainment, Livestock and Farming exhibits, rides and more. More Info: http://www.manheimfarmshow.org

2. Freedom Fest 5k Run, Walk and Family Fun Run, tomorrow (Saturday, October 11th) at the Christiana Fire Hall, Hosted by Freedom Life Church, the purpose of the event is to bring neighbors, businesses and organizations together to raise awareness and support against human trafficking.  There will also be kids’ games, fun activities, giveaways and food. Lisa Landis and The Kids Cookie Break will broadcast live from 9am to noon.  More Info:http://www.freedomlife.tv/community-care

1. Hinkletown Mennonite School Benefit Auction tonight 4-9pm and tomorrow 9am-3pm (Friday, Oct 10 & Saturday, Oct 11) on the grounds of the school between New Holland and Ephrata. Auction Items, Children’s activities, food, and more.  More Info: www.hmsk8.org/Auction.

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