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Fri, Sep 4 · Mount Joy · Lancaster County

Family & kids' events across Lancaster County.

Within a 20-minute drive of Mount Joy
515
events coming up
15
towns
302
of them free

Things to do across the county, plus selected outings farther afield. Choose your town to see nearby events first.

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Today
5:45 PM-6:45 PM

Turkey's Big Escape!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
November 2, 2026
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Ephrata
November 2, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Today
9:30 AM

Baby Time (Mondays Nov 2, 9, 16, 23)

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St
10
0-17 mo
Free
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-baby-time-mondays-nov-2-9-16-23
Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
Today
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 Teen Night

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades 7-12
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-raise28-teen-night
Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
Today
10:30 AM

Lapsit Story Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
0-1
Free
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-lapsit-story-time
Middletown
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
Today
5:30-6:45 PM

GEARS Boys Rookie Lacrosse (Mon Nov 2 & Wed Nov 4)

Mount Joy Township Building, Field #1, Mount Joy
0
K-5
$20
November 2, 2026
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Mount Joy
November 2, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
Today
6:00 PM-8:15 PM

GEARS BEARS youth basketball drafts

Bear Creek Gym, Elizabethtown
10
Grades 3-6
$85+
November 2, 2026
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Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
Scheduled

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10
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10
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10
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12
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Bainbridge
12
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15
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15
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15
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20
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20
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20
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20
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25
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25
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Lititz
25
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25
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25
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25
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28
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30
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Conestoga
30
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30
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30
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Palmyra
30
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Ephrata
35
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35
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Ronks
35
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Stevens
35
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Bird-in-Hand
35
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Paradise
35
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Akron
35
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Leola
35
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Smoketown
35
smoketown
Intercourse
40
intercourse
New Holland
40
new-holland
Pequea
40
pequea
Strasburg
40
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Gordonville
40
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Denver
45
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Quarryville
45
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Gap
45
gap
Adamstown
45
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Terre Hill
45
terre-hill
Reinholds
45
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Bernville
50
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Holtwood
50
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Christiana
50
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Drumore
55
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This weekend

All events
Sat · Sep 5
Turkey's Big Escape!
Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
November 2, 2026
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Ephrata
5:45 PM-6:45 PM
November 2, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Children
Sat · Sep 5
Baby Time (Mondays Nov 2, 9, 16, 23)
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St
10
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-baby-time-mondays-nov-2-9-16-23
Elizabethtown
9:30 AM
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
10
0-17 mo
Free
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 Teen Night
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-raise28-teen-night
Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 7-12
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Lapsit Story Time
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-lapsit-story-time
Middletown
10:30 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
0-1
Free
Sat · Sep 5
GEARS Boys Rookie Lacrosse (Mon Nov 2 & Wed Nov 4)
Mount Joy Township Building, Field #1, Mount Joy
0
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-gears-boys-rookie-lacrosse-mon-nov-2-and-wed
Mount Joy
5:30-6:45 PM
November 2, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
0
K-5
$20
Sat · Sep 5
GEARS BEARS youth basketball drafts
Bear Creek Gym, Elizabethtown
10
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-gears-bears-youth-basketball-drafts-boys-gra
Elizabethtown
6:00 PM-8:15 PM
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
10
Grades 3-6
$85+
Sat · Sep 5
American Music Theatre 2026 Christmas Show: "Winter Wonderland"
2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster
30
November 3, 2026
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Lancaster
3:00 PM
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
30
All ages
Ticket
Sat · Sep 5
Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Alex
Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543
November 3, 2026
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Lititz
3:30 PM–4:30 PM Eastern
November 3, 2026
September 25, 2026
Suggested for ages 2-5, but siblings welcome!
Sat · Sep 5
Light Table Tuesdays
Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
November 3, 2026
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Adamstown
9:00 AM-11:00 AM and 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
November 3, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Toddlers, Children
Sat · Sep 5
Paper Mache for Tweens - 2 Parts
Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
November 3, 2026
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Ephrata
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
November 3, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Tweens
Sat · Sep 5
Toddler Time!
Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
November 3, 2026
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Ephrata
10:30 AM-11:00 AM
November 3, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Toddlers
Sat · Sep 5
Let’s Line Dance Improver+
Memorial Hall, Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
November 3, 2026
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Elizabethtown
6:30–8:30 PM Eastern
November 3, 2026
October 12, 2026
Scheduled
14+
$65 resident or $75 nonresident for the full six-class session. Credit-card registration carries a processing fee (minimum $2).
Sat · Sep 5
Family Story Time (Tuesdays Nov 3, 10, 17, 24)
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
12
November 3, 2026
2026-11-03-family-story-time-tuesdays-nov-3-10-17-24
Manheim
10:30-11:15 AM
November 3, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
12
Toddlers+
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Kids Art Play
West Art, Lancaster
25
November 3, 2026
2026-11-03-kids-art-play
Lancaster
10-10:45 AM
November 3, 2026
September 6, 2026
Scheduled
25
Young children
$20 a class
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 Guys Group
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 3, 2026
2026-11-03-raise28-guys-group
Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 7-12 boys
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Wee Readers
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 3, 2026
2026-11-03-wee-readers
Middletown
1:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
3-5
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Tiny Tots Storytime
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 3, 2026
2026-11-03-tiny-tots-storytime
Middletown
10:00 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
1-2
Free
Sat · Sep 5
I Can Cook!
Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
November 4, 2026
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Ephrata
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
November 4, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Children
Sat · Sep 5
Parachute Play!
Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
November 4, 2026
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Ephrata
2:00 PM-2:45 PM
November 4, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Children
Sat · Sep 5
Skulls and Scat! With Lancaster County Parks
Quarryville Library, Quarryville
November 4, 2026
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Quarryville
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
November 4, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Children, Tweens, Teens
Sat · Sep 5
Writer’s Club for Tweens
Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
November 4, 2026
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Ephrata
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
November 4, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Tweens
Sat · Sep 5
Family Place
Quarryville Library, C.X. Carlson Cultural Room, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566
November 4, 2026
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Quarryville
Wednesdays 10-11 AM
November 4, 2026
Birth to 3 with an adult
Not listed
Sat · Sep 5
Cooking with Kids
151 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17603, 151 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3508, United States
November 4, 2026
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Lancaster
4:00 PM–5:00 PM Eastern
November 4, 2026
October 9, 2026
Scheduled
Sat · Sep 5
Lampeter United Methodist Church Kids Club
Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, 17602
November 4, 2026
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Lancaster
6:15 PM–7:30 PM Eastern
November 4, 2026
Scheduled
Sat · Sep 5
Students Night
Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church, 800 Donegal Springs Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-students-night
Mount Joy
7:00-8:30 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 6-12
Not listed
Sat · Sep 5
TeamKID and Youth
Calvary Bible Church, 629 Union School Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-teamkid-and-youth
Mount Joy
6:45-8:15 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Age 4-grade 12
Not listed
Sat · Sep 5
BOLD Youth Night
Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W Main St, Mount Joy
0
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-bold-youth-night
Mount Joy
5:30-7:45 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Pre-K-grade 12
Not listed
Sat · Sep 5
AWANA
Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
0
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-awana
Mount Joy
6:30-8:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Age 3 through grade 5
Not listed
Sat · Sep 5
Sensory-Friendly Hours
Hands-on House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
25
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-sensory-friendly-hours
Lancaster
3:00-5:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
25
2-8
By donation
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 COLLIDE
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-raise28-collide
Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 3-6
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Toddler Time
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-toddler-time
Elizabethtown
10:30 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
10
18-36 months
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Family Story Time at Milanof-Schock Library
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-family-story-time-at-milanof-schock-library
Mount Joy
10:30-11:15 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Preschool
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Homeschool Wednesday: Carnivorous Plants
Environmental Center, Lancaster Central Park, Lancaster
30
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-homeschool-wednesday-carnivorous-plants
Lancaster
10 AM, 11:15 AM or 1 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
30
6-10
$3
Sat · Sep 5
Night Hike with Black Lights
Environmental Center, Lancaster Central Park, Lancaster
30
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-night-hike-with-black-lights
Lancaster
6:00-7:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
30
All ages
$2
Sat · Sep 5
GEARS Afternoon Kids Club (Nov 4, 18, 25; no club Nov 11)
Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown
10
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-gears-afternoon-kids-club-nov-4-18-25-no-clu
Elizabethtown
4:15-5:30 PM
November 4, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
10
4-12
$60 series
Sat · Sep 5
Come Out and Clay!
Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
November 5, 2026
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Ephrata
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
November 5, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Children
Sat · Sep 5
Pajamas and Picture Books!
Quarryville Library, Quarryville
November 5, 2026
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Quarryville
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
November 5, 2026
September 7, 2026
Scheduled
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Sat · Sep 5
Embodying Frigg: Keeper of Wisdom, Hearth & Fate
The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
November 5, 2026
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Lancaster
6:00–8:00 PM Eastern
November 5, 2026
October 19, 2026
Scheduled
$5 plus $0.13 ticket service fee.
Sat · Sep 5
Hands On History Day
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster
30
November 5, 2026
2026-11-05-hands-on-history-day
Lancaster
9 AM-3 PM
November 5, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
30
Families
$13
Sat · Sep 5
Swing into Science: Lunar Lunacy
Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
November 5, 2026
2026-11-05-swing-into-science-lunar-lunacy
Lancaster
10:00-11:00 AM
November 5, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
30
3-5
$4

Free this week

All events
Sat · Sep 5
Baby Time (Mondays Nov 2, 9, 16, 23)
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St
10
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-baby-time-mondays-nov-2-9-16-23
Elizabethtown
9:30 AM
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
10
0-17 mo
Free
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 Teen Night
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-raise28-teen-night
Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 7-12
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Lapsit Story Time
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 2, 2026
2026-11-02-lapsit-story-time
Middletown
10:30 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
0-1
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Family Story Time (Tuesdays Nov 3, 10, 17, 24)
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
12
November 3, 2026
2026-11-03-family-story-time-tuesdays-nov-3-10-17-24
Manheim
10:30-11:15 AM
November 3, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
12
Toddlers+
Free
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 Guys Group
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 3, 2026
2026-11-03-raise28-guys-group
Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 7-12 boys
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Wee Readers
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 3, 2026
2026-11-03-wee-readers
Middletown
1:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
3-5
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Tiny Tots Storytime
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 3, 2026
2026-11-03-tiny-tots-storytime
Middletown
10:00 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
1-2
Free
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 COLLIDE
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-raise28-collide
Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 3-6
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Toddler Time
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-toddler-time
Elizabethtown
10:30 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
10
18-36 months
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Family Story Time at Milanof-Schock Library
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 4, 2026
2026-11-04-family-story-time-at-milanof-schock-library
Mount Joy
10:30-11:15 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Preschool
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Teen Time
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 5, 2026
2026-11-05-teen-time
Middletown
4:00-5:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
12-18
Free
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 Girls Group
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 5, 2026
2026-11-05-raise28-girls-group
Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 7-12 girls
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Fall Storytime with Ms. Alex at Aaron's Books
Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543
November 6, 2026
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Lititz
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Eastern
November 6, 2026
September 25, 2026
Suggested for ages 2-5, but siblings welcome!
Free
Sat · Sep 5
First Friday in Lancaster
Downtown Lancaster galleries and arts venues
November 6, 2026
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Lancaster
5:00–8:00 PM Eastern
November 6, 2026
October 17, 2026
Scheduled
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Baby Story Time (Fridays Nov 6, 13, 20, 27)
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
12
November 6, 2026
2026-11-06-baby-story-time-fridays-nov-6-13-20-27
Manheim
9:45-10:15 AM
November 6, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
12
6-24 mo
Free
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 JAM Kidz
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 6, 2026
2026-11-06-raise28-jam-kidz
Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades K-2
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory - free for the first 300
454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster
25
November 6, 2026
2026-11-06-first-friday-at-the-lancaster-science-factor
Lancaster
5:00-7:00 PM
November 6, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
25
All ages
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Home Depot Kids Workshop - Dump Truck
Home Depot stores in Lancaster
20
November 7, 2026
2026-11-07-home-depot-kids-workshop-dump-truck
Lancaster
9:00 AM
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
20
5-12
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Eastland Alpacas Annual Fall Open House
2089 Risser Mill Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 7, 2026
2026-11-07-eastland-alpacas-annual-fall-open-house-with
Mount Joy
10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Kids Cookie Break until noon
November 7, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
0
All ages
Donations appreciated; donation boxes on the grounds
Sat · Sep 5
Read to a Therapy Dog (also Sat Nov 21)
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
12
November 7, 2026
2026-11-07-read-to-a-therapy-dog-also-sat-nov-21
Manheim
10:00-11:00 AM
November 7, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
12
Toddlers-tweens
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Fall Fest at The Janus School
205 Lefever Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 7, 2026
2026-11-07-fall-fest-at-the-janus-school
Mount Joy
11 AM-1 PM (fun run 10:45)
November 7, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
0
All ages
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Lititz Public Library Veterans Celebration
651 Kissel Hill Rd, Lititz
25
November 8, 2026
2026-11-08-lititz-public-library-veterans-celebration
Lititz
Not posted (2025: Nov 9, 1 PM)
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
25
All ages
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House - Sunday hours
2089 Risser Mill Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 8, 2026
2026-11-08-eastland-alpacas-fall-open-house-sunday-hour
Mount Joy
12:00-4:00 PM
November 8, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
0
All ages
Donations
Sat · Sep 5
Conewago Recreation Trail Field Trip
Olde Trolley Line Park, Elizabethtown
10
November 8, 2026
2026-11-08-conewago-recreation-trail-field-trip
Elizabethtown
Starts 8 AM
November 8, 2026
September 6, 2026
Scheduled
10
All ages
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Servant Stage "Joy to the World" - Lititz UMC
Lititz
25
November 8, 2026
2026-11-08-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-lititz-umc
Lititz
7:00 PM
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
25
All ages
Pay what you will
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 Teen Night
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 9, 2026
2026-11-09-raise28-teen-night
Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 7-12
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Lapsit Story Time
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 9, 2026
2026-11-09-lapsit-story-time
Middletown
10:30 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
0-1
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Baby Time
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
November 9, 2026
2026-11-09-baby-time
Elizabethtown
9:30 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
10
0-17 months
Free
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 Guys Group
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 10, 2026
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Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 7-12 boys
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Wee Readers
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 10, 2026
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Middletown
1:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
3-5
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Tiny Tots Storytime
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 10, 2026
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Middletown
10:00 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
1-2
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Family Story Time at Manheim Community Library
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim
12
November 10, 2026
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Manheim
10:30-11:15 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
12
Toddlers and preschool
Free
Sat · Sep 5
STEM Storytime
North Museum
November 11, 2026
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November 11, 2026
Scheduled
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Donegal High School Veterans Day ceremony
Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 11, 2026
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Mount Joy
10:00 AM (2024 pattern)
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
0
All ages
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Toddler Time (Wednesdays Nov 11, 18)
Elizabethtown Public Library
10
November 11, 2026
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Elizabethtown
10:30 AM
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
10
18-36 mo
Free
Sat · Sep 5
RAISE28 COLLIDE
RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
November 11, 2026
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Mount Joy
3:30-6:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Grades 3-6
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Sat · Sep 5
Family Story Time at Milanof-Schock Library
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 11, 2026
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Mount Joy
10:30-11:15 AM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
0
Preschool
Free
Sat · Sep 5
In Search of 10,000, and 10,000, and 10,000 Birds
North Museum of Nature and Science, 400 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
November 12, 2026
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Lancaster
7:00–8:30 PM Eastern
November 12, 2026
October 19, 2026
Scheduled
Children welcome with an adult
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Family Story Time (Thursdays Nov 12, 19)
Elizabethtown Public Library
10
November 12, 2026
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Elizabethtown
10:30 AM
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
10
Preschool
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Teen Time
Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
November 12, 2026
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Middletown
4:00-5:00 PM
September 10, 2026
Scheduled
20
12-18
Free

Worth the drive

All events

Bigger days out past the twenty-minute circle — Hershey, Strasburg, Lititz and beyond. Further, but the kind of thing you plan a Saturday around.

Sat · Sep 5
GEARS Boys Rookie Lacrosse (Mon Nov 2 & Wed Nov 4)
Mount Joy Township Building, Field #1, Mount Joy
0
November 2, 2026
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Mount Joy
5:30-6:45 PM
November 2, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
0
K-5
$20
Sat · Sep 5
Hands On History Day
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster
30
November 5, 2026
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Lancaster
9 AM-3 PM
November 5, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
30
Families
$13
Sat · Sep 5
First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory - free for the first 300
454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster
25
November 6, 2026
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Lancaster
5:00-7:00 PM
November 6, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
25
All ages
Free
Sat · Sep 5
North Museum Fall Fest
Millport Conservancy, 737 E Millport Rd, Lititz
25
November 7, 2026
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Lititz
10 AM-4 PM
November 7, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
25
All ages
Not listed
Sat · Sep 5
Eastland Alpacas Annual Fall Open House
2089 Risser Mill Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 7, 2026
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Mount Joy
10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Kids Cookie Break until noon
November 7, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
0
All ages
Donations appreciated; donation boxes on the grounds
Sat · Sep 5
Fall Fest at The Janus School
205 Lefever Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 7, 2026
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Mount Joy
11 AM-1 PM (fun run 10:45)
November 7, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
0
All ages
Free
Sat · Sep 5
Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House - Sunday hours
2089 Risser Mill Rd, Mount Joy
0
November 8, 2026
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Mount Joy
12:00-4:00 PM
November 8, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
0
All ages
Donations
Sat · Sep 5
Veterans Day Program
Marietta Community House, 264 W Market St
10
November 8, 2026
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Marietta
2:00-3:00 PM
November 8, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
10
All ages
Not listed
Sat · Sep 5
"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" (Nov 10-15)
Hershey Theatre, 15 E Caracas Ave, Hershey
25
November 10, 2026
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Hershey
7:30 PM (Tue-Fri); Sat-Sun 1:00 & 5:30
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
25
All ages
From ~$51
Sat · Sep 5
Pancake Breakfast
Marietta Community House, 264 W Market St
10
November 14, 2026
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Marietta
8:00-11:00 AM
November 14, 2026
September 3, 2026
Scheduled
10
All ages
Not listed

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