Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
February 16-18, 2018

5 Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ, Sunday (February 18)6:30pm-8pm at Westminster Prebyterian Church Lancaster featuring the David Kim Quartet. David is concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The quartet will present Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ. Originally an orchestral work commissioned in 1787. More Info: WestPCA.com

4 Random Act of Kindness Day tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 17) at 1pm at East Shore Area Library in Lower Paxton Twp.Musician and artist Mark DeRose will celebrate kindness and encourage doong nice things for others. Registration required.More Info: DCLS.org

3 Community Free Day at The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, tomorrow (Saturday, February 17) 10am-4pm. Activities and entertainment celebrating Black History Month, ncluding a period station for children and adults to try on clothing and other items; a coloring activity station, music throughout the day by the Long Hill String Band, and actors portraying Abraham Lincoln, Major Martin R. Delaney and others. More Info: NationalCivilWarMuseum.org

2 The Paloma Irish Arts Foundation 2018 Rose & Shamrock Festival, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 16-Feb 18) at the Downtown Marriott Convention Center, Lancaster. Celtic Bands, Irish Dance Competition, Celtic Living History, vendors, food and more. More Info: RoseAndShamrock.org

1 13th Annual Lititz Fire & Ice, tonight 5pm to 9pm and tomorrow (Friday, Feb 16 & Saturday Feb 17) in downtown Lititz. Live music in the square, Ice carving, Ice sculptures, Chili Cook-off, Kid’s Carnival, and the Vendor Fair at Warwick High School. Look for WJTL, broadcasting Live Friday Night. More Info:LititzFireandIce.com

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

5 Second Friday in Lititz, tonight (Friday, February 9) 5-9pm in Downtown Lititz. Music, Special Events, downtown shops, restaurants, galleries & more. More Info: LititzPA.com

4 . Candy Land House Extravaganza, tomorrow (Saturday, February 10) 10:30am-1:30pm at East Pennsboro Branch Library, Enola. Play Life-Size Candy Land! Sign up as a family or a team. All ages welcome. Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. More Info: EastPennsboroBranch.org

3 Neffsville Christian PreSchool Winterfest, tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 10) 9am-11am at Long Memorial United Methodist, Lititz Pike, Lancaster. Games, activities, snacks and crafts to get ready for the Winter Olympics. More Info: NeffsvilleChristianPreschool.com

2 Carlisle’s Ice Art Fest today 4pm-9pm, tomorrow 9am-9pm and Sunday10am-5pm (Feb 9-11) in downtown Carlisle. Ice Sculptures, food vendors, digital scavenger hunt, glass blowing demonstrations, carriage rides, live ice carving, a chili cook-off, movies, concerts and more. More Info: IceArtFest.com

1 FREE Winter Carnival at Central Manor Church of God tonight (Friday, Feb. 9) 5pm-9pm. Indoor Winter Carnival including games, juggler Chris Ivey, bounce houses, a craft, balloon animals, photo booth, free food and more. More Info: CentralManorChurch.org

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

5 Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival, today (Friday, Feb 2) and Saturday (February 3) in downtown Lewsiburg and Hufnagle Park. Frosty 5k, Polar Bear Plunge, Chocolate Tour, Ice Sculptures and more. More Info: Lewisburgpa.com

4 Lego Madness, tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 3) 10:30am at the New Cumberland Public Library. A short story time will be presented by volunteers from the Lions Club. Families can create a masterpiece based on the theme – or from their own imagination. More Info: NewCumberlandLibrary.org

3 Cavod Dance Company “From the Dust” today (Friday, Feb 2) 7pm and tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 3) 2pm at Cavod Academy of the Arts, Main Street, New Holland. “From the Dust” features inspiring stories of human struggle told through contemporary dance. Donations Accepted. More Info: CavodAcademy.com

2 First Friday in Lancaster, tonight (Friday, Feb 2) 5-9 pm. Innovative exhibitions, performances, restaurants, art galleries, museums, music and more. More Info: VisitLancasterCity.com

1 Black Rock Retreat Open House, tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 3) from 8:30am-Noon.Wagon Tours, Laser Tag, Ga-Ga, 9 Square In The Air, Live Animals, Carnival Games, Smores, Campfires and more. Kids Cookie Break broadcasting live with free goodies. There is no cost, but please RSVPby calling 717-529-3370. More Info: BlackRockRetreat.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
January 19-21, 2018

5 Game Day for All Sunday (Jan. 21) 1:30pm-4:30pm at Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill. The Library will have board games available to play, or bring your own. All ages welcome; ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. More Info: FredricksenLibrary.org

4 Royer’s Kids Club Valentine Event tomorrow (Saturday Jan. 20) 2pm at local participating Royer’s Flowers & Gifts locations. Admission is Free, registration is required. The Kids Club Event is for Children 5 to 12. Each child attending will have an opportunity to make a special arrangement in a heart teacup and will also receive a balloon. More Info: Royers.com

3 Oberlin Alumnae Chamber Ensemble concert Sunday (January 21, 2018)7:30-9pm at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on the campus of Elizabethtown College.
The “Australian event” is a chamber music concert featuring E-town College alumnae from Australia. More Info: Etwon.edu

2 SPLAT Studio Art Afternoon for kids Sunday (Jan. 21) at 2pm & 3pm at Hershey Public Library. Admission is Free, Registration required. The 2pm painting class for kids ages 2-5 (accompanied by parents) who will paint a snowman. The 3pm class is for Ages 6 and older (accompanied by parents) who will paint penguins. More Info: HersheyLibrary.org

1 Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart in concert tomorrow (Saturday, Jan 20) at Emmaus Road Cafe, Route 30 East in Lancaster. Doors open at 7pm, music begins at 7:30pm.
More Info: EmmausRoadCafe.org

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
January 12-14, 2018

5 All Crow Art Show, tomorrow (Saturday, January 13) at Manheim Township Public Library 5-8pm. The exhibit features more than 50 works of in a variety of media by local amateurs, professionals and high school students. More Info: SomethingToCrowAbout.net

4 St. Peter’s Musical Arts Concert Series featuring Manor Winds Quintet, tomorrow (Saturday, January 13) 7pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Delp Road in Lancaster. Manor Winds is a local quintet made up of flute, oboe, French Horn, Clarinet and bassoon. More Info: StPetersLutheran.org

3 Second Saturday at The Hershey Public Library tomorrow (Saturday, January 13) 1:30pm. Read-aloud stories, blocks, learning centers, play areas, experiments and active engagement for parents with their children. More Info: HersheyLibrary.org

2 Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live with Katlyn Jumper at the new Chick-fil-A, at the Shoppes at Belmont, Fruitville Pike, Lancaster tomorrow (Saturday, January 13) 9-noon. FREE goodies, requests, door prizes, games and more. More Info: KidsCookieBreak.com

1 The One Hundred and Second Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show winds up today (Friday, Jan 12) 8am-9pm and tomorrow (Saturday, January 13) 8am-5pm at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. The PA Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof in the nation. 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits. Free Admission but their is a fee for parking. More Info: www.farmshow.pa.gov

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
December 8-10, 2017

5 Simply Christmas an old fashioned “get together” Sunday, (December 10) from 4pm-7:30pm at Lititz United Methodist Church. Live nativity, games, prizes, crafts, music, holiday treats, themed rooms and outdoor fire pits with S’mores! More Info: www.lititzumc.org

4 “The Miracle of Jesus,” a multi-sensory Christmas event tomorrow (Saturday, December 9) 10am-1:30pm & Sunday, (December 10) from 12:30-4:00pm at The Point in Parkesburg hosted by Calvary Monument Bible Church. Interactive Bible-times marketplace, shopkeepers, crafts, Christmas cookies and hot chocolate! pre-registration is encouraged. More Info: calvarymonument.org

3 Middlesex United Methodist Church’s 8th annual interactive live nativity and hayride tonight (Friday December 8) 6-9pm and tomorrow (Saturday December 9) 4:30-8pm. Take a haywagon ride through the Christmas story of Jesus’ birth. Live actors, musicians and more. homemade cookies and warm drinks after the ride. More Info: 717-249-2449.

2 Winterstown United Methodist Church (route 24) in Winterstown, York County Drive Thur Nativity tonight (Friday December 8) 6:30-8:30pm, AND tomorrow and Sunday (Dec 9 & 10) 5:30 – 8:30pm both days. 10 different scenes with over 40 cast members, live camels, sheep, goats and cows. More Info: http://www.winterstownumc.org/

1 Gifts That Give Hope Gift Fair at The Farm and Home Center tomorrow (Saturday, December 9) 10am-4pm at the Farm & Home Center, Lancaster. 30 local and global non-profit organizations offering donation-based gifts to honor loved ones this Christmas. Marketplace fair trade goods offered for purchase as well as food from various local social enterprise eateries. Human rights themed books for sale and children’s activities. Lisa and Kids Cookie Break broadcasting Live with FREE Chick-fil-A cookies, door prizes, games, giveaways, requests, a KCB Dance Party and more! More Info: www.giftsthatgivehope.org/Lancaster

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
November 17-19, 2017

5 Elizabethtown College Community Orchestra Annual Fall Concert, Sunday (Nov 19) 3pm at the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on the Campus of Elizabethtown College. More Info: etown.edu

4 Root’s 13th Annual Christmas Open House tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 18) 9am-3pm at Roots Country Market in Manheim. Crafts, Handmade Items, Antiques, Wreaths, & Collectables, Christmas Music, Door Prizes & more. Free Admission and Free Parking. More Info: 717-898-7443

3 Hempfield Community Tree Lighting tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 18) at the Hempfield Rec Center. Irish Dancers, Liederkranz Chorus, Tree Lighting and more. More Info:
www.hempfieldbusinesscoalition.org

2 Harrisburg Holiday Parade, tomorrow (Saturday, November 18) beginning at noon in Downtown Harrisburg. Marching groups, floats, large parade balloons, musical acts and more. Parade forms on City Island and begins at the corner of Front and Market streets. More Info: HarrisburgPA.gov/HolidayParade

1 ExtraGive Fest, today (Friday, Nov 17) 4pm-midnight at The Lancaster Marriot, Penn Square and the Lancaster County Convention Center. Celebrate Lancaster County’s biggest day of giving with 12 Artists including Steven Courtney, Mark DeRose, Music For Everyone, and many others. Special Children’s Activities from 4-6 – Greenfish Labs Demonstrations, Fig Magazine’s Mini-Mural paintings and more. More Info:lancfound.org

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
November 10-12, 2017

5 F&M Orchestra Concert titled “The Reformation” tomorrow, (Saturday, November 11) 8pm at The Barshinger Center on the campus of F&M College, Lancaster. More Info: FandM.edu

4 Second Fridays in Lititz tonight (Friday, November 10) 5pm-9pm. Downtown shops, galleries, restaurants, Music, Art & More. Free parking north of Main Street. More Info: LititzPA.com

3 West Green Tree Church Barn Party tomorrow (Saturday November 11) 4pm to 9 pm at the Glenn and Sharon Longenecker farm in Elizabethtown. Campfires, Dessert Contest, Kids Crafts, Hayrides, Games, Square Dancing, Kiddie Barrel Train Rides & More. More Info: At West Green Tree’s Facebook Page.

2 Owls of Pennsylvania tomorrow (Sat. Nov. 11) 8pm at Kings Gap Environmental Education & Training Center in Carlisle. Free program for ages 6 and older. An opportunity to learn and study the Owls of Pennsylvania. Help licensed banders capture, band, monitor local owls. Demonstrations, Live Birds and more. More Info: Events. DCNR.PA.gov

1 15th Annual Eastland Alpacas Annual Fall Open House continues tomorrow 10am-4pm (Saturday Nov 11) and Sunday Noon-4pm (November 12) Tour the farm, Get up Close and Personal with over 100 alpacas. Feed the Alpacas, Lead an Alpaca, Take a Wagon Ride around the Farm, Watch an Alpaca Obstacle Course Demonstration. Hempfield Church of the Brethren Youth Group will have a food stand to help support their Mission Trip Fund. More Info: EastLandAlpacas.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
November 3-5, 2017

5 Maker Fest tomorrow (Saturday, November 4) 1-3pm at Bethany Felton UMC in Felton, York County. Tinker, invent, doodle, and create at many different creative station.More Info: www.bethanyfelton.one

4 Wilbur Chocolate of Lititz Customer Appreciation Fest tomorrow (Sat. Nov. 4) 10am-5pm. Music, Food trucks, Face painting, Bud E Bear, Free Samples and more. More Info: WilberBuds.com

3 Hammel Associates Architects in Lancaster First Friday Lego Building Party tonight (Friday, Nov 3) 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 a special visit and performance by the International Ballet Academy Nutcracker Dancers. More Info: hammelarch.com

2 59th Annual Greek Food Bazaar tomorrow 10:30am-7:30pm (Saturday, Nov 4) and Sunday 11am-6pm (Nov 5) at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Hershey Ave, Lancaster. Crafts, Books, Clothing items Church Tour and lots of authentic Greek Food. Proceeds benefit the church as well as “The Lancaster County Council of Churches Food Hub & Clothing Bank, The Power Packs School Food Program, The Water Street Mission & more. More Info: annunciationorthodox.org

1 15th Annual Eastland Alpacas Annual Fall Open House tomorrow 10am-4pm (Saturday Nov 4) and Sunday Noon-4pm (November 5) Tour the farm, Get up Close and Personal with over 100 alpacas. Feed the Alpacas, Lead an Alpaca, Take a Wagon Ride around the Farm, Watch an Alpaca Obstacle Course Demonstration. Hempfield Church of the Brethren Youth Group will have a food stand to help support their Mission Trip Fund. Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live 9an-noon. More Info: www.eastlandalpacas.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
October 27-29, 2017

5 Harvest Fest tomorrow (Saturday October 28) 2-6 pm at Faith Outreach Center between Marietta & Mount Joy. Free candy, games, bounce house, prizes, hayrides and more. More Info: faithoutreachpa.com

4 TRUNK OR TREAT tomorrow (Saturday Oct. 28) 1pm-3pm at Zion of Iona UM Church in Lebanon. Children are invited to come in costume. Candy, Treats, Free Food, Train Rides, Games and more. More Info: www.zioniona.com

3 Harvest Festival tomorrow (Saturday, October 28) 6pm-9pm at Lancaster Bible College. Costumes are encouraged, admission (and candy!) are free, and students at Lancaster Bible College have prepared fun, fall-themed games, bounce houses and more. Registeration and More Info: LBC.edu/Events

2 2017 Petra Fall Fest tomorrow (Saturday, October 28) noon-4pm at Petra Church in New Holland. Carnival games, crafts, inflatables, bonfires, train rides, and a performance by Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friend Reptiles. More Info : Petra.Church

1 Fall Fest tonight (Friday, October 27) 6:30pm-8:30pm at Harvest Bible Chapel, Prospect St, Lancaster. Inflatables, Kids Games, Prizes, Candy, Food and more. More Info: HarvestLancaster.org/FallFest

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
October 20-22, 2017

5 Bellevue Presbyterian Church Fall Festival tonight (Friday, October 20) 5-9pm at the church in Gap. Free Food, games, petting zoo, inflatables, crafts, face painting, candy, a fire truck, food trucks, and much more! Children are invited to dress up but no masks please. More Info: BellevueEPC.org

4 FREE COMMUNITY FUN FEST at St. David’s E.C. Church in Dover tonight (Friday, October 20) 6-9pm. Prizes for many different costume categories like Super-hero, Bible character, Funniest, Most Colorful and more! FUN, FOOD, GAMES, prizes, CANDY, Hayrides, a Bounce House, Obstacle Course & more. More Info: StDavidsECC.com

3 Kids Cookie Break Live at Dutch-Way Farm Market in Gap tomorrow (Saturday Oct. 21) 9am-Noon. Help raise funds for Christiana Fire Company by dropping a donation in the Fireman’s boot. KCB live with FREE goodies, Chick-fil-A chocolate chip cookies, wristbands, pencils & stickers.  Win doors prizes, request songs, play dress up and more.
More Info: KidsCookieBreak.com

2 Conestoga Christian School 44th Annual Benefit Country Auction and Chicken BBQ tonight and tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 20  and Saturday, Oct. 21) at the school near Morgantown . Auction, Chicken Barbecue, Kids Zone, & more. More Info: ConestogaChristian.net

1 Fall Family Fun Day tomorrow (Saturday, October 21), 10am-3pm at Kenbrook Bible Camp, Lebanon. Fishing, Boating, Climbing Tower, GaGa Ball, Apple Press, Nature Shows, Ropes Course and more. More Info: Kenbrook.org