Lancaster County, PA
What can we do with the kids?
Family and kids' events across Lancaster County, plus selected outings beyond. Choose your town to see nearby events first, or browse by date.
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December 12, 2026
11 AM-1 PM
Visit with Santa Claus in the conservatory
Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-visit-with-santa-claus-in-the-conservatory
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 12, 2026
11 AM-2 PM
Visit with Santa 2026 - Mount Joy Area Chamber
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-visit-with-santa-2026-mount-joy-area-chamber
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.101446
-76.513329
40.1098,-76.5033
December 12, 2026
9:00-11:00 AM
Sensory Saturday at Whitaker Center
Whitaker Center, 222 Market St, Harrisburg
September 14, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-whitaker-center-sensory-saturday-second-satu
Learning
40.2732,-76.8867
December 12, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM
The Christmas Hope Festival: Final Night
Faith Bible Church, 2075 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-the-christmas-hope-festival-final-night
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 12, 2026
7:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Susquehanna Stage
Susquehanna Stage, 133 W Market St, Marietta
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-a-charlie-brown-christmas-at-susquehanna-stage
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0570,-76.5522
December 12, 2026
11:00 AM
'Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Fulton
Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-twas-the-night-before-christmas-at-the-fulton
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 12, 2026
Time not posted
Home for the Holidays at the Railroad Museum
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Rd, Strasburg
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-home-for-the-holidays-at-the-railroad-museum
Seasonal & holiday; Learning
39.9832,-76.1844
December 12, 2026
8:30 & 9:45 AM seatings
Breakfast with Santa & Friends at Kitchen Kettle
Kling House, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Intercourse
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-breakfast-with-santa-friends-at-kitchen-kettle
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.0376,-76.1044
December 12, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)
Breakfast with Santa at Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-breakfast-with-santa-at-chocolate-world
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
December 12, 2026
10 AM-1 PM
Santa's House in Ephrata
16 E Main St (Whistle Stop Plaza), Ephrata
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-santa-s-house-in-ephrata
Seasonal & holiday
40.1798,-76.1789
December 12, 2026
9-11 AM and 12-2 PM
East Petersburg Santa in the Park (day 2)
East Petersburg Community Park, 6051 Pine St, East Petersburg
September 14, 2026
December 12, 2026
Free
East Petersburg
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-east-petersburg-santa-in-the-park-day-2
Seasonal & holiday
40.1001,-76.3544
December 12, 2026
1 & 5 PM
The Nutcracker at Whitaker Center (CPYB)
Whitaker Center, 222 Market St, Harrisburg
September 14, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-the-nutcracker-at-whitaker-center-cpyb
Music & shows
40.260476
-76.881159
40.2732,-76.8867
December 12, 2026
1:30-4:00 PM
Girl Scout Robotics badge workshop (Daisies-Juniors)
Lancaster Science Factory
September 3, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
grade-school
2026-12-12-girl-scout-robotics-badge-workshop-daisies-j
Learning; Crafts & art
40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
December 12, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 12, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 12, 2026
7:00 PM
Christmas Candlelight Tour - Moravian Christmas traditions
Lititz Historical Foundation / Mueller House, 145 E Main St, Lititz
September 3, 2026
December 12, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-12-christmas-candlelight-tour-moravian-christma
Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
December 13, 2026
Not posted (2025: Sat Dec 13)
Church of the Apostles Breakfast with Santa (2025: 9-1; $10 / $5 ages 2-12) · Country Barn Breakfast with Santa (page shows Nov 29-30, Dec 6-7, 13-14 with no year; 2025 $21)
1850 Marietta Ave · 211 S Donerville Rd, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-church-of-the-apostles-breakfast-with-santa
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 13, 2026
11 AM-4 PM
Ice Cream with Santa
Turkey Hill Experience, 301 Linden St, Columbia
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 13, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-ice-cream-with-santa
Seasonal & holiday; Learning; Crafts & art
40.037023
-76.508266
40.0337,-76.5044
December 13, 2026
11:00 AM
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" - sensory-friendly performance
Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 13, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-twas-the-night-before-christmas-sensory-frie
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 13, 2026
3:00 PM
Servant Stage: Joy to the World
Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 13, 2026
Free
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 13, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)
Breakfast with Santa at Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-breakfast-with-santa-at-chocolate-world
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
December 13, 2026
2 PM
The Nutcracker at Whitaker Center (CPYB, day 2)
Whitaker Center, 222 Market St, Harrisburg
September 14, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
35
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-the-nutcracker-at-whitaker-center-cpyb-day-2
Music & shows
40.260476
-76.881159
40.2732,-76.8867
December 13, 2026
2:00 PM
Christmas Concert with Luke Harnish and the church choir
Donegal Presbyterian Church, 1891 Donegal Springs Rd, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 13, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-christmas-concert-with-luke-harnish-and-the
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.1098,-76.5033
December 13, 2026
2:00 PM
"A Charlie Brown Christmas"
Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
September 3, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-a-charlie-brown-christmas-sunday-matinee-wit
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0570,-76.5522
December 13, 2026
5:00 PM
Hershey Bears vs. Charlotte - Wizards & Wands Night
GIANT Center
September 3, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-hershey-bears-vs-charlotte-wizards-and-wands
Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
December 13, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 13, 2026
December 13, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-13-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 14, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
STEAM
Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
September 7, 2026
December 14, 2026
December 14, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
joyscout-events-2f41976c8be5832ee0
40.2412,-76.0563
December 14, 2026
10:30-11 AM
Lapsit Story Time
Middletown Public Library
September 3, 2026
December 14, 2026
December 14, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-12-14-lapsit-story-time
Books & story time
40.195465
-76.732616
40.1998,-76.7311
December 14, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 14, 2026
December 14, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-14-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 14, 2026
2025: Dec 15, 6 PM
Milanof-Schock December pattern (2025): Make-It Monday winter scenery Dec 15 · Snuggle-Up PJ Story Time Tue Dec 16, 6 PM · Family Story Time Wed 10:30 · Reading with Sasha (therapy dog) Thu 5-7
1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
December 14, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-14-milanof-schock-december-pattern-2025-make-it
Books & story time
40.101446
-76.513329
40.1098,-76.5033
December 15, 2026
7:00–11:00 PM
Light Up the Night Christmas Decoration Contest
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
Hummelstown
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-light-up-the-night-hummelstown-house-decorat
Crafts & art
40.2654,-76.7086
December 15, 2026
11:30 AM show; optional lunch at 10:30 AM
Cinderella at Dutch Apple
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-dutch-apple-cinderella-children-s-theatre-al
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 15, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
GIANT Mini- Chef
Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
September 7, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
joyscout-events-08c8d313e14c801c4c
40.2412,-76.0563
December 15, 2026
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Papermaking with Lancaster Parks and Recreation
Quarryville Library, Quarryville
September 7, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
joyscout-events-29a982bd31c346a57b
39.8973,-76.1616
December 15, 2026
10:00 & 10:30 AM
Baby Musik Time (10:00) and Preschool Musik Time (10:30)
Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-12-15-baby-musik-time-10-00-and-preschool-musik-ti
Music & shows
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
December 15, 2026
1:00-2:00 PM
Indoor Recess: Educational Games & Activities
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-indoor-recess-educational-games-and-activiti
Learning
40.1634,-76.3950
December 15, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 15, 2026
December 15, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 15, 2026
7:00 PM
Donegal wrestling vs. Cocalico - home
Donegal High School
September 3, 2026
December 15, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-15-donegal-wrestling-vs-cocalico-home
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
December 16, 2026
6:15 PM–7:30 PM Eastern
Lampeter United Methodist Church Kids Club
Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, 17602
December 16, 2026
December 16, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-23725fce8989f8f1a7
40.0379,-76.3055
December 16, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM
Sensory-Friendly Hours
Hands-on House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 16, 2026
December 16, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-16-sensory-friendly-hours
Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 16, 2026
Showtime not listed
Ryan & Friends: A Comic Christmas
Bird-in-Hand Stage, 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand
September 10, 2026
December 16, 2026
December 16, 2026
Paid
Bird-in-Hand
35
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-16-ryan-friends-a-comic-christmas
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0345,-76.1822
December 16, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 16, 2026
December 16, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-16-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 17, 2026
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Claws for Claus!
Quarryville Library, Quarryville
September 7, 2026
December 17, 2026
December 17, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
joyscout-events-a40ca952537242b216
39.8973,-76.1616
December 17, 2026
7:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern
Joy to the World
Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
October 10, 2026
December 17, 2026
December 17, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-694878cc0e584fa909
40.0379,-76.3055
December 17, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 17, 2026
December 17, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 17, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Winter Carnival
Lancaster Rec Center, 525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 17, 2026
December 17, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-winter-carnival
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 17, 2026
7:00 PM
Servant Stage "Joy to the World" - final run (Dec 17-20)
Lancaster Alliance Church
September 3, 2026
December 17, 2026
Free
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-final-run-dec
Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 17, 2026
7:00 PM
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - Thursday show
Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
September 3, 2026
December 17, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-a-charlie-brown-christmas-thursday-show
Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
December 17, 2026
7:30 PM
Donegal girls basketball vs. Ephrata - home
Donegal High School
September 3, 2026
December 17, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-17-donegal-girls-basketball-vs-ephrata-home
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
December 18, 2026
Not posted (2025: Fri Dec 19, 6-6:45 PM)
Mrs. Claus Stories & Cookies - Columbia Public Library
24 S 6th St, Columbia
September 3, 2026
December 18, 2026
Free
Columbia
15
grade-school
2026-12-18-mrs-claus-stories-and-cookies-columbia-publi
Seasonal & holiday
40.0337,-76.5044
December 18, 2026
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Eastern
Preschool Storytime
Catalyst Christian School, 1050 E Newport Rd, 17543
September 30, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
joyscout-events-3387befccc17760b68
40.1573,-76.3072
December 18, 2026
11:30 AM show; optional lunch at 10:30 AM
Cinderella at Dutch Apple
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-f1d14d8e3b9529b5ce
Music & shows
40.053281
-76.397148
40.0379,-76.3055
December 18, 2026
7:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern
Joy to the World
Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
October 10, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-7b0ed37a3950e4ccb3
40.0379,-76.3055
December 18, 2026
Times not posted
Journey to Bethlehem
Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Rd, Ephrata
September 10, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-18-journey-to-bethlehem
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.1798,-76.1789
December 18, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Dinner with Mrs. Claus & Yummie
Kling House, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse
September 10, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Intercourse
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-18-dinner-with-mrs-claus-yummie
Seasonal & holiday
40.0376,-76.1044
December 18, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-18-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 18, 2026
7:00 PM
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - Friday show with carols and Santa
Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
September 3, 2026
December 18, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-18-a-charlie-brown-christmas-friday-show-with-c
Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
December 19, 2026
Not posted (2025: Sat Dec 20, 9-11 AM)
Breakfast with Santa at Spooky Nook Sports
75 Champ Blvd, Manheim
September 3, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-breakfast-with-santa-at-spooky-nook-sports
Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active; Play & games
40.106164
-76.418982
40.1634,-76.3950
December 19, 2026
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Build a "Gingerbread" House
Quarryville Library, Quarryville
September 7, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
joyscout-events-7cf63fa7e10f2a7a46
39.8973,-76.1616
December 19, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Candlelight Walk in the Park
Landis Woods Park (Boettcher House Environmental Education Center), 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
September 7, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-057570143f3f0a270a
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern
Joy to the World
Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
October 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-2e0b26cfe004cafa48
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
10:00-11:30 AM
Storytime with Mrs. Claus - GEARS
Winters Heritage House, 47 E High St, Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-19-storytime-with-mrs-claus-gears
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Learning
40.1529,-76.6027
December 19, 2026
11 AM-noon
Storytime with Mrs. Claus in the Garden Cottage
Hershey Gardens
September 3, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
grade-school
2026-12-19-storytime-with-mrs-claus-in-the-garden-cotta
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Crafts & art
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 19, 2026
6:00 PM
Hope Community Church game night (third Saturday)
1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
September 14, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-hope-community-church-game-night-third-satur
Play & games
40.1098,-76.5033
December 19, 2026
9-11 AM
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Lancaster County Central Park, Lancaster
September 6, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-christmas-bird-count-for-kids
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM
Read to a Therapy Dog
Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-19-read-to-a-therapy-dog
Books & story time
40.1634,-76.3950
December 19, 2026
9 AM-noon
Crafterday Drop-in Crafts
Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-12-19-crafterday-drop-in-crafts
Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
9:00 & 11:00 AM
'Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Fulton
Fulton Theatre, 12 N Prince St, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-twas-the-night-before-christmas-at-the-fulton
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 19, 2026
8:30 & 9:45 AM seatings
Breakfast with Santa & Friends at Kitchen Kettle (last of the season)
Kling House, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Intercourse
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-breakfast-with-santa-friends-at-kitchen-kettle-last-of-the-season
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.0376,-76.1044
December 19, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)
Breakfast with Santa at Chocolate World
101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-breakfast-with-santa-at-chocolate-world
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
December 19, 2026
10 AM-1 PM
Santa's House in Ephrata (last day)
16 E Main St (Whistle Stop Plaza), Ephrata
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
Free
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-santa-s-house-in-ephrata-last-day
Seasonal & holiday
40.1798,-76.1789
December 19, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 19, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 19, 2026
7:00 PM
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - last Saturday show
Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
September 3, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-a-charlie-brown-christmas-last-saturday-show
Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
December 19, 2026
7:00 PM
Hershey Bears
GIANT Center
September 3, 2026
December 19, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-19-hershey-bears-santa-claus-is-comin-to-chocol
Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
December 20, 2026
Not posted (2025: Dec 20, 21, 24, 5:30-8 PM)
Willow Street Mennonite live nativity - presentations every 30 minutes
399 E Penn Grant Rd, Willow Street
September 3, 2026
December 20, 2026
Free
Willow Street
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-willow-street-mennonite-live-nativity-presen
Seasonal & holiday
39.9810,-76.2750
December 20, 2026
2:00-3:30 PM
The Christmas Cookie Caper
Landis Woods Park (Boettcher House Environmental Education Center), 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
September 7, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-df6c4432b85b450f3b
40.0379,-76.3055
December 20, 2026
3:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern
Joy to the World
Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, 17601
October 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-cf0ec1fedb71787289
40.0379,-76.3055
December 20, 2026
10:30 AM
Children's Christmas Program - kids sing in the Sunday service
Fellowship Baptist Church, 151 Orange St, Mount Joy
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 20, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-children-s-christmas-program-kids-sing-in-th
Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
December 20, 2026
7:00-9:00 AM (arrive 6:45)
Breakfast with Santa at Chocolate World (last of the season)
101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
September 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-breakfast-with-santa-at-chocolate-world-last-of-the-season
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
December 20, 2026
2:00 PM
Cinderella at EPAC: Closing Matinee
Ephrata Performing Arts Center, 320 Cocalico St, Ephrata
September 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Paid
Ephrata
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-cinderella-at-epac-closing-matinee
Music & shows
40.1798,-76.1789
December 20, 2026
3:00 PM
Servant Stage: Joy to the World (final show)
Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster
September 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Free
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-servant-stage-joy-to-the-world-final-show
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 20, 2026
2:00 PM
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - closing matinee
Susquehanna Stage, Marietta
September 3, 2026
December 20, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-a-charlie-brown-christmas-closing-matinee
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0570,-76.5522
December 20, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 20, 2026
December 20, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-20-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 21, 2026
10:30 AM
Lapsit Story Time
Middletown Public Library
September 3, 2026
December 21, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-12-21-lapsit-story-time
Books & story time
40.195465
-76.732616
40.1998,-76.7311
December 21, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 21, 2026
December 21, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-21-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 21, 2026
7:30 PM
Donegal girls basketball vs. ELCO - home
Donegal High School
September 3, 2026
December 21, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-21-donegal-girls-basketball-vs-elco-home
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
December 22, 2026
12:45 PM show; optional lunch at 11:45 AM
Cinderella at Dutch Apple
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
September 10, 2026
December 22, 2026
December 22, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
20
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-22-cinderella-at-dutch-apple
Music & shows; Books & story time
40.0379,-76.3055
December 22, 2026
7:30 PM
Donegal Boys Basketball vs. Eastern York
Donegal High School, Mount Joy
September 10, 2026
December 22, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
No items found.
joyscout-events-e61f4f3565e2a09759
40.1098,-76.5033
December 22, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 22, 2026
December 22, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-22-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 22, 2026
7:30 PM
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Hershey Theatre, 15 E Caracas Ave, Hershey
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
December 22, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-22-cirque-dreams-holidaze
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.2859,-76.6502
December 23, 2026
6:15 PM–7:30 PM Eastern
Lampeter United Methodist Church Kids Club
Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, 17602
December 23, 2026
December 23, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-74c9235e3d3296ba2c
40.0379,-76.3055
December 23, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM
Sensory-Friendly Hours
Hands-on House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
September 14, 2026
December 23, 2026
December 23, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-12-23-hands-on-house-sensory-friendly-hours-holida
Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
December 23, 2026
2:00-4:00 PM
Homeschool Happening - holiday-week date listed; check before going
Elizabethtown Public Library
September 3, 2026
December 23, 2026
December 23, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
2026-12-23-homeschool-happening-holiday-week-date-liste
Seasonal & holiday; Learning
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
December 23, 2026
2 PM
Prima Theatre Illumination — closing date
941 Wheatland Ave, Lancaster
September 3, 2026
December 23, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
No items found.
2026-12-23-prima-theatre-illumination-candlelit-holiday
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 23, 2026
5:00-9:00 PM
Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
September 10, 2026
December 23, 2026
December 23, 2026
Paid
Stevens
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-23-christmas-light-experience
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.2270,-76.1622
December 24, 2026
9 AM-3 PM
Hershey Gardens: Christmas Eve hours
Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-hershey-gardens-christmas-eve-hours
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.298417
-76.658314
40.2859,-76.6502
December 24, 2026
Closes 2 PM (2025 pattern)
Milanof-Schock Library: Christmas Eve early close
Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-milanof-schock-library-christmas-eve-early-close
Seasonal & holiday
40.101446
-76.513329
40.1098,-76.5033
December 24, 2026
10 AM-3 PM (2024-25 pattern)
Laserdome: Christmas Eve hours
Laserdome, 2050 Auction Rd, Manheim
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-laserdome-christmas-eve-hours
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.114073
-76.447057
40.1634,-76.3950
December 24, 2026
Thu 10 AM-5 PM
Masonic Village Farm Market: last day of the season
Masonic Village Farm Market, 310 Eden View Rd, Elizabethtown
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-masonic-village-farm-market-last-day
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals
40.141626
-76.624396
40.1529,-76.6027
December 24, 2026
Matinee and evening
Dutch Apple: Holly Jolly Holiday, Christmas Eve shows
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Rd, Lancaster
September 4, 2026
December 24, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-dutch-apple-holly-jolly-holiday-christmas-eve
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
December 24, 2026
4:00 & 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve candlelight services
Mount Calvary Church, 625 N Holly St, Elizabethtown
September 3, 2026
December 24, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-12-24-christmas-eve-candlelight-services
Seasonal & holiday
40.1529,-76.6027