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Lancaster County, PA

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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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October 17, 2026
10 AM-4 PM

Trains & Treats

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg
40
All ages
Regular museum admission: $10 ages 12–64; $9 ages 65+; $8 ages 3–11; ages 2 and under free
September 6, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-trains-treats
Seasonal & holiday; Learning; Play & games
39.982229
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39.9832,-76.1844
October 17, 2026
11 AM-8 PM

PA Renaissance Faire: Halloween Daze II

Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim
15
All ages
Sunset tickets: $23.95-27.95 for adult, $10.95 kids ages 5-11, age 4 and under free
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-pa-renaissance-faire-halloween-daze-ii
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1634,-76.3950
October 17, 2026
10/17 10 AM-5 PM

Lancaster Fall ArtWalk

Downtown Lancaster galleries and studios
25
All ages
Free
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 18, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-lancaster-fall-artwalk
Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
October 17, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Oregon Dairy: Touch-a-Truck Food Drive

Oregon Dairy Corn Maze, 1289 Creek Road, Lititz, PA
25
All ages
Bring a food donation or buy a food-drive bag for a $2 corn-maze and pumpkin-patch admission discount.
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-oregon-dairy-touch-a-truck-food-drive
Farms & animals; Play & games
40.1573,-76.3072
October 17, 2026
Reptiles 11-3; show 1-4:30

Corn Cob Acres: Reptile Show and Matthew Dodd

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Ave, Mountville
15
All ages
$17.99
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-corn-cob-acres-reptile-show
Farms & animals
40.0393,-76.4311
October 17, 2026
6:00 PM

Hershey Bears: Pink the Rink

Giant Center, 550 W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey
25
All ages
Tickets $15.00-$107.50
September 10, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-hershey-bears-pink-the-rink
Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
October 17, 2026
1:00-6:30 PM

Lancaster Conservancy Trail Fest

Ingrid Graham Historic Hellam Nature Preserve, off Hillview Rd, Hellam
25
All ages
Ages 13+ $25 or $32 with reusable Trail Fest cup, children 12 and under $10
September 3, 2026
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Paid
Hellam
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-lancaster-conservancy-trail-fest
Outdoors; Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Music & shows
40.0059,-76.6019
October 17, 2026
2:00-6:00 PM

RECtoberfest

150 Pitney Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. Proceed down the driveway, passing the barn, and continuing to Conestoga Pines Pool.
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-17-rectoberfest
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows; Crafts & art; Sports & active
40.0379,-76.3055
October 18, 2026
4:00 PM; single-day registration opens onsite at 3:00 PM

Fall Healthy Kids Running Series

Daniels Den Park at Manor Church, 530 Central Manor Road, Lancaster, PA 17603
25
Pre-K to teens
From $16.90
October 18, 2026
October 18, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
No items found.
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Sports & active
40.0379,-76.3055
October 18, 2026
4:00–7:00 PM

Newsies

Cavod Theatre, 641 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557
Students $18; adults $22; reserved seating $28; door tickets $24, subject to availability. Checked October 1, 2026.
October 18, 2026
October 18, 2026
Paid
New Holland
No items found.
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40.1015,-76.0855
October 18, 2026
12:00–8:00 PM

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Families
From $39.99, $49.99 Any Day Admission
October 6, 2026
October 18, 2026
October 18, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 18, 2026
1:00–3:30 PM Eastern

Science in ACTION! with Millersville University Chemistry Club

Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602
$13 general admission for ages 3+; ages 2 and under and members free.
October 12, 2026
October 18, 2026
October 18, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.046447
-76.296626
40.0379,-76.3055
October 18, 2026
7:00–9:30 PM; doors 6:00 PM Eastern

Hiroya Tsukamoto at West Art

West Art, 816 Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
All ages
$15 advance; $20 at the door if available; digital service fees apply.
October 17, 2026
October 18, 2026
October 18, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-0dc308b68d5d1070ae
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
October 18, 2026
1:00–4:00 PM; history presentation at 2:00 PM Eastern

Facts & Fiction and Manheim Railroad Complex Open House

Manheim Railroad Complex, 210 S Charlotte St, Manheim, PA 17545
Free
October 17, 2026
October 18, 2026
October 18, 2026
Free
Manheim
No items found.
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40.1634,-76.3950
October 18, 2026
9:00-11:30 AM windows

Sunday School and Kids' Classes at Calvary Bible Church

Calvary Bible Church, 629 Union School Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Free
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 18, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-18-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-calvary-bible-church
40.1098,-76.5033
October 18, 2026
9:00-11:30 AM windows

Sunday School and Kids' Classes at Mount Joy Mennonite Church

Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Rd, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Free
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 18, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-18-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-mount-joy-mennonite-church
40.1098,-76.5033
October 18, 2026
9:00-11:30 AM windows

Sunday School and Kids' Classes at Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W Main St, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Free
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 18, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-18-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-trinity-lutheran-church
40.1098,-76.5033
October 18, 2026
11 AM-8 PM

PA Renaissance Faire: Halloween Daze II (day 2)

Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim
15
All ages
Sunset tickets: $23.95-27.95 for adult, $10.95 kids ages 5-11, age 4 and under free
September 10, 2026
October 18, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-18-pa-renaissance-faire-halloween-daze-ii-day-2
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1634,-76.3950
October 18, 2026
12-4 PM

Lancaster Fall ArtWalk (day 2)

Downtown Lancaster galleries and studios
25
All ages
Free
September 10, 2026
October 18, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-18-lancaster-fall-artwalk-day-2
Crafts & art
40.0379,-76.3055
October 18, 2026
Magic 11:30, 1 & 2; face painting 12-3

Corn Cob Acres: Magic Show and Face Painting

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Ave, Mountville
15
All ages
Regular ticket: $17.99; Senior $13.99; ages 2 and under free. Tickets cost more in-person.
September 10, 2026
October 18, 2026
Paid
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-18-corn-cob-acres-magic-show-and-face-painting
Farms & animals; Music & shows
40.0393,-76.4311
October 18, 2026
2:00-5:00 PM

"Speed Neighboring" community afternoon at Governor Dick

Governor Dick Environmental Center, 3283 Pinch Rd, Mount Gretna
20
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
October 18, 2026
October 18, 2026
Free
Mount Gretna
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-18-speed-neighboring-community-afternoon-at-gov
Outdoors; Music & shows; Crafts & art
40.244900
-76.466014
40.2465,-76.4691
October 18, 2026
3:00 PM

Hershey Bears "Reese's Trick-or-Treat Night" vs. Providence

GIANT Center, Hershey
25
All ages
Tickets starting at $16
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 18, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-18-hershey-bears-reese-s-trick-or-treat-night-v
Seasonal & holiday; Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
October 18, 2026
4:00 PM

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Cinderella

Hershey Theatre, 15 E Caracas Ave
25
Families
Tickets from $80
September 3, 2026
October 18, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-18-state-ballet-theatre-of-ukraine-cinderella
Music & shows
40.2859,-76.6502
October 19, 2026
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.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 19, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-19-raise28-teen-night
40.1098,-76.5033
October 19, 2026
10:30 AM

Lapsit Story Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
0-1
Free
September 10, 2026
October 19, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-10-19-lapsit-story-time
40.1998,-76.7311
October 19, 2026
9:30 AM

Baby Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
0-17 months
Free
September 10, 2026
October 19, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-10-19-baby-time
40.1529,-76.6027
October 19, 2026
6:00-8:15 PM

GEARS grade 5-6 travel basketball tryouts

Bear Creek Gym, Elizabethtown
10
Grades 5-6
Free tryout
September 3, 2026
October 19, 2026
October 19, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
tweens
2026-10-19-gears-grade-5-6-travel-basketball-tryouts-gi
Outdoors; Sports & active
40.1529,-76.6027
October 19, 2026
7:00-8:00 PM

Antique Phonographs - Mount Joy Area Historical Society

Cemetery Road Schoolhouse, 120 Fairview Street, Mount Joy
0
Age guidance not provided
Free; donations welcome
Indoor
September 3, 2026
October 19, 2026
October 19, 2026
Free
Indoor
Mount Joy
0
No items found.
2026-10-19-antique-phonographs-mount-joy-area-historica
Learning
40.1098,-76.5033
October 20, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM Eastern

Let’s Line Dance Improver+

Memorial Hall, Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
14+
$65 resident or $75 nonresident for the full six-class session. Credit-card registration carries a processing fee (minimum $2).
October 12, 2026
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
No items found.
joyscout-events-626cae36de203b895a
40.1529,-76.6027
October 20, 2026
October 20 & 27, 7:00–9:00 PM Eastern

Layer by Layer: Working with Color Pencil — two-session workshop

curio. Gallery & Creative Supply, 111 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA
13+
$95 for the two-session workshop
October 17, 2026
October 20, 2026
October 27, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 20, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM Eastern

Therapeutic Art Workshop with Mariah Blank

Lancaster Art Vault, 100 North Queen Street, 1st Floor, Lancaster, PA 17603
No age recommendation or restriction mentioned.
$25 per person per class
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 20, 2026
10-10:45 AM

Kids Art Play

West Art, Lancaster
25
Children
$20 a class
September 6, 2026
October 20, 2026
October 20, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-20-kids-art-play
Crafts & art
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
October 20, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 Guys Group

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades 7-12 boys
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 20, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-20-raise28-guys-group
40.1098,-76.5033
October 20, 2026
1:00 PM

Wee Readers

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
3-5
Free
September 10, 2026
October 20, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
preschool
2026-10-20-wee-readers
40.1998,-76.7311
October 20, 2026
9:30-10:15 AM, 10:30-11:15 AM

Family Story Time at Manheim Community Library

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim, the Breakout Room of the Kreider Farms Cultural Center.
12
Toddlers and preschool
Free
September 10, 2026
October 20, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
preschool
2026-10-20-family-story-time-at-manheim-community-library
40.1634,-76.3950
October 20, 2026
10:00 AM

Baby Musik Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 2nd floor Turret room in Youth Services
10
6-23 months
Free
September 10, 2026
October 20, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-10-20-baby-musik-time
Music & shows
40.1529,-76.6027
October 20, 2026
10:30 AM

Preschool Musik Time

Elizabethtown Public Library
10
2-5
Free
September 10, 2026
October 20, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-10-20-preschool-musik-time
Music & shows
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
October 20, 2026
3:15 PM

Tween Graphic-Novel Book Club

Elizabethtown Public Library
10
Tweens (4th-6th grade)
Free
September 10, 2026
October 20, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
tweens
2026-10-20-tween-graphic-novel-book-club
Books & story time
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
October 20, 2026
7:00 PM

78th Hershey Halloween Parade

Derry Township Community Center - Elm Ave - Ridge Rd - Chocolate Ave - Cocoa Ave, Hershey
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 20, 2026
Free
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-20-78th-hershey-halloween-parade
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.2859,-76.6502
October 21, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Cooking for Tweens: Spooky Treats

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata. EPH 1/2 Multipurpose room Kitchen Side
Tweens
September 7, 2026
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 21, 2026
1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Homeschool Storytime for Kids

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 21, 2026
Wednesdays 10-11 AM

Family Place

Quarryville Library, C.X. Carlson Cultural Room, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA 17566
Birth to 3 with an adult
Free
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
Free
Quarryville
No items found.
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39.8973,-76.1616
October 21, 2026
6:30 PM–8:30 PM Eastern

Decoupage Wooden Pumpkin

4811 Jonestown Road Suite 231, 4811 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109-1745, United States
Ages 8 and up, all supplies included!
$31.60 per ticket
October 18, 2026
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
Paid
Harrisburg
No items found.
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40.2732,-76.8867
October 21, 2026
6:15 PM–7:30 PM Eastern

Lampeter United Methodist Church Kids Club

Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, 17602
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-a9e917dab67cc2df61
40.0379,-76.3055
October 21, 2026
10, 11:15 AM or 1 PM

Homeschool Wednesday: Animal Buddies

Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
6-10, siblings of other ages may come too.
$3
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 21, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-21-homeschool-wednesday-animal-buddies
Farms & animals; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
October 21, 2026
10:30 AM

Toddler Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
18 mo-3
Free
September 10, 2026
October 21, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-10-21-toddler-time-elizabethtown
Books & story time; Learning
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
October 21, 2026
Museum opening hours

Halloween train and scavenger hunt

National Toy Train Museum / Train Collectors Association, Strasburg / Paradise Lane
40
Families
Regular admission
September 5, 2026
Editor's pick
October 21, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-21-halloween-train-and-scavenger-hunt
Seasonal & holiday; Learning; Play & games
39.9832,-76.1844
October 21, 2026
7:00-8:30 PM

Students Night

Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church, 800 Donegal Springs Rd, Mount Joy
0
Grades 6-12
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 21, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-21-students-night
40.1098,-76.5033
October 21, 2026
6:45-8:15 PM

TeamKID and Youth

Calvary Bible Church, 629 Union School Rd, Mount Joy
0
Age 4-grade 12
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 21, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-21-teamkid-and-youth
40.1098,-76.5033
October 21, 2026
5:30-7:45 PM

BOLD Youth Night

Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 W Main St, Mount Joy
0
Pre-K-grade 12
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 21, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-21-bold-youth-night
40.1098,-76.5033
October 21, 2026
6:30-8:00 PM

AWANA

Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy
0
Age 3 through grade 5
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 21, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-21-awana
40.1098,-76.5033
October 21, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 COLLIDE

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades 3-6
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 21, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-21-raise28-collide
40.1098,-76.5033
October 21, 2026
4:15 PM

GEARS Afternoon Kids Club

GEARS at Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown
10
4-12
Not listed
September 10, 2026
October 21, 2026
Not listed
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-21-gears-afternoon-kids-club
40.1529,-76.6027
October 21, 2026
10:30-11:15 AM

Family Story Time at Milanof-Schock Library

Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy
0
Preschool
Free
September 10, 2026
October 21, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
2026-10-21-family-story-time-at-milanof-schock-library
40.1098,-76.5033
October 21, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM

Sensory-Friendly Hours at Hands-on House

Hands-on House, Lancaster
25
2-8
By donation
September 10, 2026
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-10-21-sensory-friendly-hours-hands-on-house
Play & games; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
October 21, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM

Sensory Friendly Night at Hershey's Chocolate World

101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey
25
All ages
Free tour
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
Free
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-21-sensory-friendly-night-at-hershey-s-chocolat
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows; Crafts & art; Play & games
40.288076
-76.661019
40.2859,-76.6502
October 22, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Not-Too- Spooky Kids' Halloween Party!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
joyscout-events-9c55c44397a6d74550
40.1798,-76.1789
October 22, 2026
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Teen Zone

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Teens
September 7, 2026
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
joyscout-events-85c63d456b7b993481
40.1798,-76.1789
October 22, 2026
6:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

Trunk or Treat at the Millersville VFW

Millersville–Manor VFW Post 7294, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville, PA 17551
October 17, 2026
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
Millersville
No items found.
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October 22, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM Eastern

Chrome & Candy: Car Cruise with a Community Trunk & Treat

Friendship Community, 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543
All ages
October 17, 2026
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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40.1573,-76.3072
October 22, 2026
6:00–7:00 PM Eastern

LEGO Club

Middletown Public Library, 20 North Catherine St, Middletown, PA 17057
All ages
October 18, 2026
Editor's pick
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
Middletown
No items found.
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40.1998,-76.7311
October 22, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM

Swing into Science: Little Brown Bat

Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
3-5
$4
September 3, 2026
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
preschool
2026-10-22-swing-into-nature-little-brown-bat
Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals
40.0379,-76.3055
October 22, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM

Teen Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
12-18
Free
September 10, 2026
October 22, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
tweens
teens
2026-10-22-teen-time
40.1998,-76.7311
October 22, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 Girls Group

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades 7-12 girls
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 22, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-22-raise28-girls-group
40.1098,-76.5033
October 22, 2026
10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Little Leapers Toddler Jump at Sky Zone Lancaster

Sky Zone Lancaster, 1701 Hempstead Road, #102, Lancaster, PA.
25
5 and under
$15 per child
September 10, 2026
October 22, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-10-22-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
October 22, 2026
10:30–11:30 AM

Family Story Time at Elizabethtown Public Library

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
Preschoolers and their families
Free
September 10, 2026
October 22, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
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40.1529,-76.6027
October 22, 2026
7:00 PM

Columbia Mardi Gras Halloween Parade

Starts near 10th & Manor Sts, Columbia
15
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 22, 2026
Free
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-22-columbia-mardi-gras-halloween-parade
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0337,-76.5044
October 23, 2026
4:30–9:00 PM Eastern

Haunted Marietta — Friday

Marietta Community House, 264 West Market Street, Marietta, PA 17547
10
All ages
Not listed
September 3, 2026
October 23, 2026
Not listed
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-23-haunted-marietta-oct-23-24
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
October 23, 2026
10:30–11:30 AM

Fall Storytime with Ms. Alex at Aaron's Books

Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543
Ages 2-5
September 25, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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October 23, 2026
6:30 PM

Ephrata Shadows 2026

Ephrata
September 7, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 24, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 23, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Kids Crafts and Coffee (Ages 2-4)

Strasburg-Heisler Library, Strasburg
Ages 2-4
September 7, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Strasburg
No items found.
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39.9832,-76.1844
October 23, 2026
Friday and Saturday 10 AM–10 PM; Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

Fall Family Fun at Oregon Dairy

The Farmstead at Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
25
Families
Gate admission: ages 3–64 $15; ages 65+ $13. Friday entry from 10 AM–4 PM: $8 ages 3+. Barnyard Express Train: $5 extra ages 3+. Checked October 1, 2026.
October 23, 2026
October 25, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
No items found.
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Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
October 23, 2026
7:00–10:00 PM

Newsies

Cavod Theatre, 641 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557
Students $18; adults $22; reserved seating $28; door tickets $24, subject to availability. Checked October 1, 2026.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Paid
New Holland
No items found.
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40.1015,-76.0855
October 23, 2026
10:30–11:15 AM

Special Fire Safety Storytime with the Manheim Township Fire and Rescue

Manheim Township Public Library, Morgan Center AB, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
All ages
October 10, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 23, 2026
10:15–10:45 AM

Parachute Play

Manheim Township Public Library, Lapp Story Silo, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
18 months–3 years
October 10, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.079577
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 23, 2026
12:00–3:45 PM

Dramatic Play Friday

Manheim Township Public Library, Lapp Story Silo, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
Ages 2–7
Free
October 10, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 23, 2026
6:00 PM Eastern

HBEC Trunk or Treat

1530 W Walnut Road, Honey Brook, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19344, 1530 Walnut Rd, Honey Brook, PA 19344-9282, United States
October 16, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
No items found.
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October 23, 2026
5:00 PM–7:00 PM Eastern

Seven Sorrows BVM Catholic School Trunk or Treat

360 E. Water Street, Middletown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17057, Seven Sorrows BVM School, 360 E Water St, Middletown, PA 17057, United States
October 16, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Middletown
No items found.
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40.1998,-76.7311
October 23, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM Eastern

Paradise Township Trunk or Treat

Paradise Park, 6 London Vale Dr., Gordonville, PA
October 17, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Gordonville
No items found.
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40.0470,-76.1030
October 23, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM Eastern

Spooky Bingo: Win Prizes From Beyond the Veil

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
$12 plus $0.30 ticket service fee; general admission with blackout round $32 plus $0.80 fee.
October 19, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 23, 2026
6:30-9 PM

Moonlight Ride

Enola Low Grade Rail Trail, Washington Boro
20
Check ages
Not listed
September 6, 2026
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Not listed
Washington Boro
20
No items found.
2026-10-23-moonlight-ride
Outdoors; Sports & active
39.9970,-76.4680
October 23, 2026
3:30-6:00 PM

RAISE28 JAM Kidz

RAISE28, 105 Fairview St, Mount Joy
0
Grades K-2
Free program and dinner; optional snack-bar purchases cost extra.
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 23, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
2026-10-23-raise28-jam-kidz
40.1098,-76.5033
October 23, 2026
1:30–2:30 PM

Home School Gym Class Heroes

GEARS Community Center Gym, Elizabethtown
10
6-17
$75 for the full session; $85 for nonresidents. Prices checked September 30, 2026.
September 10, 2026
October 23, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-23-home-school-gym-class-heroes
40.1529,-76.6027
October 23, 2026
10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Little Leapers Toddler Jump at Sky Zone Lancaster

Sky Zone Lancaster, 1701 Hempstead Road, #102, Lancaster, PA.
25
5 and under
Not listed
September 10, 2026
October 23, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-10-23-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
October 23, 2026
9:00 - 9:30 AM; 9:45-10:15 AM

Baby Story Time

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim
12
6-24 months
Free
September 10, 2026
October 23, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
2026-10-23-baby-story-time
Books
40.1634,-76.3950
October 23, 2026
4:00-8:00 PM (Spooktacular 5-8)

Fourth Friday + Spooktacular Family Fun Night

Main Street, downtown Mount Joy
0
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-23-fourth-friday-spooktacular-family-fun-night
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
October 23, 2026
7:00 PM

Donegal Indians home football vs. ELCO

Donegal High School stadium, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Gate fee
September 3, 2026
October 23, 2026
Paid
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-23-donegal-indians-home-football-vs-elco
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
October 24, 2026
Time not posted

10th Anniversary Pet Costume Parade

Dog Park Mount Joy, 1499 Fieldstone Ln
0
Families
Not listed
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 24, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-10th-anniversary-pet-costume-parade
Fairs & festivals
40.1098,-76.5033
October 24, 2026
Unconfirmed

Manheim Township Halloween Carnival (9th annual; 2024 was Sat Oct 26, 1-4 PM) · Pumpkins & Pendulums at the National Watch & Clock Museum (2024 was Sat Oct 26)

Overlook Activities Center, Lancaster · 514 Poplar St, Columbia
15
Families
September 3, 2026
October 24, 2026
Not listed
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-manheim-township-halloween-carnival-9th-annu
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday; Learning
40.0337,-76.5044
October 24, 2026
10am–noon listing

Sea Glass Christmas Tree workshop

Child eligibility not stated
Verify
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Brubaker Park Trunk or Treat

Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
Everyone
September 7, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
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40.2412,-76.0563
October 24, 2026
12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Gaming for Tweens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 24, 2026
11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Halloween Safety Magic Show with Ed Schmitt

Eastern Lancaster County Library, New Holland
Toddlers, Children
September 7, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
New Holland
No items found.
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40.1015,-76.0855
October 24, 2026
10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Read-a-Loud with Raven

Lancaster Public Library - Mountville Branch, Mountville
Children
September 7, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Mountville
No items found.
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40.0393,-76.4311
October 24, 2026
10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Storytime with the Sugar Plum Fairy!

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
Children
September 7, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 24, 2026
1–4pm

10th Annual Halloween Carnival

Overlook Activities Center, Lancaster
Families
Free carnival and Trunk-or-Treat. Food trucks onsite.
September 6, 2026
October 24, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-10fb691596606f29de
40.0379,-76.3055
October 24, 2026
2:00–5:00 PM and 7:00–10:00 PM (separate performances)

Newsies

Cavod Theatre, 641 West Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557
Students $18; adults $22; reserved seating $28; door tickets $24, subject to availability. Checked October 1, 2026.
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Paid
New Holland
No items found.
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40.1015,-76.0855
October 24, 2026
10:30 AM–12:00 PM

Family Monster Throwdown! Ages 6 – Adult at PCA&D

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design – Center for Creative Exploration, 204 North Prince Street, 17603
Ages 6 and up
$45
October 8, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 24, 2026
12:00–8:00 PM

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Families
From $39.99, $49.99 Any Day Admission
October 6, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-34d87a9abe27d14d2e
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 24, 2026
4:00 PM

Marietta Halloween Costume Parade

Marietta town square, 1 S Gay St, Marietta, PA 17547
October 7, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Marietta
No items found.
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