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Five Fun Free Family Things To Do April 27-29, 2018

April 27th, 2018 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
April 27-29, 2018

5 St. Peter’s Musical Arts Concert Series featuring The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster, tomorrow (Sat., April 28)7pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Delp Road, Lancaster. The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster are learning a lifetime of worship and service to the Christian community. Their Christ-centered repertoire reflects the musical diversity of the Church around the world and through time. More Info StPetersLutheran.org

4 The Lancaster Native Plant and Wildlife Festival, tomorrow (Saturday, April 28) 9am-4pm at Overlook Park, Lititz Pike Lancaster. Children’s crafts and activities; live animals, reptiles and insects; speakers, workshops and environmental displays by local conservation organizations. ZooAmerica will also be on hand. Presentations on Wetland Animals, Native Plant gardening and Bird of Prey and more. More Info: PennLive.com

3 Chili Cook-Off and Family Fun Day, tomorrow (Saturday, April 28) 8am-1pm at the Friendship Center, Commons Drive, Harrisburg. Chili competition, a children’s flea market, arts and craft show, display of vintage autos, music and more.
More Info: PennLive.com

2 Go Fly a Kite! Day & Healthy Kids Day, tomorrow (Saturday April 28) Noon-5pm at Youth Recreation Facility,County Road, Leesport in Berks County. Bring a store-bought kite or kids can make one in the Kite Workshop tent. See professional kite flying stunts. Vote for your favorite Law Enforcement Vehicle. Games and Health and wellness information. More Info: CO.Berks.PA.US/Parks

1 1 Manheim Christian Day School’s 42 Annual Benefit Auction and Family Fun Days, tonight and tomorrow (Friday & Saturday, April 27 & 28) at the school, just off Route 72 in Manheim. Kids fun area, a Performance by The DKers, a helicopter candy drop, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Pulled Pork Dinner Friday Night and Breakfast Saturday morning plus many auction items, all in support of the school. More Info: ManheimChristian.org

 

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

April 13th, 2018 No comments

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 March 23-25, 2018

March 23rd, 2018 No comments

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 March 9-11, 2018

March 9th, 2018 No comments

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 March 2-4,2018

March 2nd, 2018 No comments

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

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do February 23-25, 2018

February 23rd, 2018 No comments

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

5 Servant Stage Company presents, THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, featuring the top hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s at Emerald Foundation Community Campus, Lancaster, tonight, tomorrow and Sunday (Feb 23-25). THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, is a cotton-candy-colored musical trip down memory lane to the 1958 Springfield High School prom. All performances are Pay-What-You-Will. More Info: ServantStageCompany.com

4 Fourth Friday at the River Towns, tonight (Friday, Feb 23) 5-9pm. Fourth Friday is a special community celebration in the Susquehanna River Towns of Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville featuring special events at restaurants, shops, galleries, antique shops, specialty shops, music and more.More Info: PARiverTowns.com

3 From Tree to Table: Maple Sugaring 101, tomorrow (Saturday Feb. 24) 1pm-3pm at Angora Fruit Farm, Reading. Explore maple sugaring from start to finish: tap trees, boil the sap, and taste the final product. More Info & To Register: 484-509-2667 ext. 3

2 Folk duo Homestead Collective in concert at Emmaus Road Cafe, Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster, tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 24) Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 7:30pm. Homestead Collective is an indie-folk duo based just outside of Philadelphia. More Info: 717-478-3672.

1 Strasburg Spring Consignment & Mud Sale today 5-8pm and tomrrow starting at 8am (Friday & Saturday February 23 & 24) at The Strasburg Fire Company. Antiques, Quilts, Crafts, Tools, Sporting Goods, Horses, Farm Machinery, Sheds & more. More Info: StrasburgFire.com

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

February 9th, 2018 No comments

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 February 2-4, 2018

February 2nd, 2018 No comments

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 January 26-28, 2018

January 26th, 2018 No comments

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
January 26-28, 2018

5 Fourth Friday in the Susquehanna River Towns of Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville tonight (Friday, January 26) . 5-9pm. Restaurants, shops, art, music, special events & more. More Info: LancasterPA.com/River-Towns

4 Annual Music Night, tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 27) 7pm-8:30pm at Neffsville Mennonite Church. A variety of music including Ministers of Music, organist Gregory Gehman, and Lancaster Mennonite School’s alumni male ensemble. More Info: LMHS.org

3 Columbia Winter Shelter Benefit Concert, tomorrow (Saturday, January 27) 7-10pm at Real Life Church of God in East Petersburg. Three local bands – Simple Tenants, Blue Sky Falls, and Basic Connection are doing this concert in support of the Columbia Winter Shelter. Admission is free, but please bring a donation for the shelter: Grocery Gift Card, Laundry Detergent, Underwear, Socks, etc. More Info:  Landisville.Church/Concert

2 IceFest 2018, Today, Tomorrow and Sunday (Friday-Sunday, January 26-28) in downtown Chambersburg. More than 80 ice sculptures, A live carve-off , FREE double-wide ice slide, Snowfall Ball, Chili Cook-Off, Icing on the Cake, Polar Dunk Plunge, free Frozen Flicks, the Kids’ Zone, live glass blowing and more. More Info: IceFestPA.com

1 Zoo America Hershey Free Community Weekend, tomorrow & Sunday (Saturday, January 27 & Sunday, January 28) 10am-4:30pm. Visit more than 200 animals representing over 60 North American species. Experience up-close “animal encounters” hosted by ZooAmerica naturalists and visit with Ranger Scratch. More Info: ZooAmerica.com

 

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

January 19th, 2018 No comments

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 January 12-14, 2018

January 12th, 2018 No comments

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