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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 24, 2026
9:30-10:15 AM, 10:30-11:15 AM

Family Story Time at Manheim Township Library

Manheim Township Public Library, Lapp Story Silo, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
Ages 0–12 with an adult
Free
October 11, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
11:00 AM–3:00 PM Eastern

Duplo Free Play

Manheim Township Public Library, Lapp Story Silo, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
Ages 2–7; responsible adult required
Free
October 11, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
9:00–9:45 AM Eastern

Book Babies

Manheim Township Public Library, Lapp Story Silo, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
Newborn–17 months with an adult
October 11, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
10:00 AM–12:30 PM Eastern

D&D Group

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Ages 15 and older
October 11, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Elizabethtown
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern

Board Game Meetup Group

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Everyone welcome
October 11, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Elizabethtown
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
2–3 PM Eastern

Pumpkin Painting

Eastern Lancaster County Library, Activity Room, 11 Chestnut Dr, New Holland, PA 17557
All ages; children attend with an adult
October 12, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
New Holland
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM Eastern

Trunk or Treat at The Long Community

The Long Community, Brightwood Parking Lot, 600 E. Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Families; children of all ages
October 14, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
8:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern

Holiday Bazaar- Lititz

Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians, 29 Green Acre Road, 17543
October 14, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
6:30 PM Eastern; arrive 10 minutes early

Historic Manheim Ghost Tour

Fasig House and Keath House, 30–32 East High Street, Manheim, PA 17545
Free
October 17, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Free
Manheim
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
7:00–10:00 PM; doors 6:00 PM Eastern

He Is Legend at Phantom Power

Phantom Power, 121 West Frederick St., Millersville, PA 17551
All ages
$25 advance / $30 day of show before ticketing fees.
October 17, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Millersville
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
1:00–2:30 PM Eastern

Appliance Autopsy

Middletown Public Library, 20 North Catherine St, Middletown, PA 17057
10–18
October 18, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Middletown
No items found.
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October 24, 2026
10–11 am

Edible Insects

LancasterHistory / Friends of the Tanger Arboretum, Lancaster City
25
Children
Kids free
September 5, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-edible-insects
Outdoors
40.0379,-76.3055
October 24, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM

Fall Nature Hike at Speedwell Forge

Speedwell Forge County Park parking lot, 480 Speedwell Forge Road, Lititz, PA 17543
25
All ages
$2
September 10, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-fall-nature-hike-at-speedwell-forge
Outdoors
40.1573,-76.3072
October 24, 2026
7:00-8:00 PM

Bat Walk at the Environmental Center

Environmental Center, Lancaster Central Park, Lancaster
30
All ages
$2
September 10, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-bat-walk-at-the-environmental-center
Outdoors; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
October 24, 2026
11 AM-8 PM

PA Renaissance Faire: Halloween Daze III

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 24, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-pa-renaissance-faire-halloween-daze-iii
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1634,-76.3950
October 24, 2026
9 AM-5 PM

Pumpkin Palooza at Hershey Gardens 2nd (final) Weekend

Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey
25
All ages
Admission
September 10, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 25, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-pumpkin-palooza-at-hershey-gardens
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.298417
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40.2859,-76.6502
October 24, 2026
Times not posted

Fall Foliage Express

Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad, 136 Brown St, Middletown
20
All ages
Tickets
September 10, 2026
October 24, 2026
Paid
Middletown
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-fall-foliage-express
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.1998,-76.7311
October 24, 2026
10 AM-2 PM

Pumpkin Painting at Stauffers of Kissel Hill

301 Rohrerstown Rd, Lancaster, or 1050 Lititz Pike, Lititz
20
Families
Pumpkin price
September 10, 2026
October 24, 2026
Paid
Lititz
20
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-pumpkin-painting-at-stauffers-of-kissel-hill
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art
40.1573,-76.3072
October 24, 2026
12-3 PM

Corn Cob Acres: Live Music and Face Painting

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Ave, Mountville
15
All ages
$17.99
September 10, 2026
October 24, 2026
Paid
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-corn-cob-acres-live-music-and-face-painting
Farms & animals; Music & shows
40.0393,-76.4311
October 24, 2026
1:00-4:00 PM

Fall Community Farm Day ("Harvest Fest & STEM Quest")

Heritage Creek Farm & Education Center, 2126 Rissermill Rd, Mount Joy
0
Families
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-fall-community-farm-day-harvest-fest-and-ste
Outdoors; Farms & animals; Fairs & festivals; Learning
40.1098,-76.5033
October 24, 2026
4 PM costume parade; haunted attractions 4:30–9 PM

Haunted Marietta

Marietta Community House, 264 W Market St
10
All ages
Not listed
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 24, 2026
October 24, 2026
Not listed
Marietta
10
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-24-haunted-marietta-costume-parade-then-haunted
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0570,-76.5522
October 25, 2026
5:30-8:00 PM

Trunk or Treat at Dutch Lanes

222 Dutch Lanes parking lot, 4311 Oregon Pike, Ephrata
Families
September 7, 2026
October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 25, 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 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Paid
New Holland
No items found.
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October 25, 2026
11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Kids’ Halloween Party with Tot Spot

Pocket Books Shop, 903 Wheatland Ave, 17603
Free
October 6, 2026
October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 25, 2026
12:00–7:00 PM Eastern

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Families with children; individual rides have height and safety requirements.
Dated admission from $39.99; price varies by visit date. Ages 2 and under free. General parking listed at $25. Gold and Platinum passes include Happy Hauntings and general parking. Prices checked October 6, 2026.
October 6, 2026
October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-a69087558d74f21531
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 25, 2026
1:00 PM–3:00 PM Eastern

Bind Your Own Grimoire: Learn the Art of Book Binding

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
$70 plus $1.75 ticket service fee
October 17, 2026
October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 25, 2026
6:00 PM–7:00 PM Eastern

Full Hunters Moon Ritual

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
Free
October 17, 2026
October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 25, 2026
7:00–9:30 PM; doors 6:30 PM Eastern

Andrew Pauls Album Release with Friar Jon

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 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 25, 2026
9:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern

Fitzy's Halloween Event - 22nd Anniversary

West Reading Playground, 505 Sycamore Dr. West Reading, PA, 500 Sycamore Rd, Reading, PA 19611-1404, United States
We provide free child care (ages 2+), a health fair, adult and kids costume contests, unique awards and Food Trucks from Sweet Street, Nonno Alby's, Com
October 19, 2026
October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
No items found.
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October 25, 2026
11 AM-4 PM

Halloween Scooptacular

Turkey Hill Experience, 301 Linden St, Columbia
15
All ages
Not listed
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Not listed
Columbia
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-25-halloween-scooptacular
Seasonal & holiday; Books & story time; Learning
40.037023
-76.508266
40.0337,-76.5044
October 25, 2026
11 AM-8 PM

Last day of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire's 2026 season

Mount Hope Estate, Manheim
15
All ages
$23.95 kids
September 3, 2026
October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-25-last-day-of-the-pennsylvania-renaissance-fai
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.227523
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40.1634,-76.3950
October 25, 2026
1-4 PM

Low Sensory Spooky Soiree

Overlook Activities Center, Lancaster
25
Sensory friendly
Free
September 6, 2026
October 25, 2026
October 25, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-25-low-sensory-spooky-soiree
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
October 25, 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
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 25, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-25-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-calvary-bible-church
40.1098,-76.5033
October 25, 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
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 25, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-25-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-mount-joy-mennonite-church
40.1098,-76.5033
October 25, 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
Not listed
Faith-based
September 10, 2026
October 25, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-25-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-trinity-lutheran-church
40.1098,-76.5033
October 25, 2026
12-4:30 PM

Corn Cob Acres: Dillweed Duo, Balloon Animals and Harvest King Shows

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Ave, Mountville
15
All ages
$17.99
September 10, 2026
October 25, 2026
Paid
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-25-corn-cob-acres-dillweed-duo-balloon-animals-and-harvest-king-shows
Farms & animals; Music & shows
40.0393,-76.4311
October 26, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM

Lititz Lions Halloween Parade

Main Street, Lititz
25
All ages
Free to watch
September 3, 2026
October 26, 2026
Free
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-26-lititz-lions-halloween-parade-2026-date-not
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
October 26, 2026
3:30 PM-6:30 PM

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Teens
September 7, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 26, 2026
6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Ghost Stories for Tweens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 26, 2026
6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Owls & Owl Pellet Dissection - Lancaster County Parks

Lititz Public Library, Lititz
Children, Tweens, Teens
September 7, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Lititz
No items found.
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October 26, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Potions & Pumpkins

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 26, 2026
9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Pumpkin Guts Toddler Activity

Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
Toddlers
September 7, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
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40.2412,-76.0563
October 26, 2026
All Day

Teen Spice of the Month

Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown
Teens
September 7, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Adamstown
No items found.
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40.2412,-76.0563
October 26, 2026
10:15–10:45 AM Eastern

Parachute Play

Manheim Township Public Library, Lapp Story Silo, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
Ages 18 months to young 3-year-olds; participating adult required
October 13, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.079577
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 26, 2026
Noon–4:30 PM Eastern

Market Monday

Manheim Township Public Library, Lapp Story Silo, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
Ages 2–7; a responsible adult must remain in the room
October 13, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.079577
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 26, 2026
4:00–7:00 PM Eastern

Flameworked Glass Pumpkins

PA Guild of Craftsmen, 335 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
13+; under 18 accompanied by a parent or guardian
$145 nonmember; $130 Guild member
October 19, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 26, 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 26, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-26-raise28-teen-night
40.1098,-76.5033
October 26, 2026
10:30 AM

Lapsit Story Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
0-1
Free
September 10, 2026
October 26, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-10-26-lapsit-story-time
40.1998,-76.7311
October 26, 2026
9:30 AM

Baby Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
0-17 months
Free
September 10, 2026
October 26, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-10-26-baby-time
40.1529,-76.6027
October 26, 2026
10:00-11:30 AM

Nature Explorers: Owls and Owl Pellets

Environmental Center, Lancaster Central Park, Lancaster
30
11-14
$6
September 10, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
tweens
teens
2026-10-26-nature-explorers-owls-and-owl-pellets
Outdoors; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
October 26, 2026
6:30-7:30 PM

Hunter's Moon Walk

Muhlenberg Parking Area, Lancaster County Central Park, 548 Golf Road, Lancaster, PA 17602
30
All ages
$2
September 10, 2026
October 26, 2026
October 26, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-26-hunter-s-moon-walk
Outdoors
40.0379,-76.3055
October 26, 2026
7:00 PM (line-up 6:15)

Hummelstown Halloween Parade

Water & High Sts - High - Walnut - Main St, Hummelstown
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 26, 2026
Free
Hummelstown
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-26-hummelstown-halloween-parade
Fairs & festivals; Seasonal & holiday
40.2654,-76.7086
October 27, 2026
6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Going Batty! a Lancaster Parks program

Quarryville Library, Quarryville in the QVL C.X. Carlson Cultural Room
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Free
September 7, 2026
Editor's pick
October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
Free
Quarryville
No items found.
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39.8973,-76.1616
October 27, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Not-So- Spooky Preschool Halloween Party!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata in the EPH Story Room
Toddlers, Children
Free
September 7, 2026
October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
Free
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 27, 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 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
No items found.
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40.1529,-76.6027
October 27, 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
$25 per person per class
October 20, 2026
October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-ac37db2ecff9f03105
40.0379,-76.3055
October 27, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern

Watercolor Workshop with Mariah Blank

Lancaster Art Vault, 100 North Queen Street, 1st Floor, Lancaster, PA 17603
13+
$25 per person per class
October 20, 2026
October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 27, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM

Munchkin Science: Fall Scavenger Hunt

Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
3-5
$3
September 3, 2026
October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
preschool
2026-10-27-munchkin-science-fall-scavenger-hunt
Books & story time; Learning; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 27, 2026
10-10:45 AM

Kids Art Play

West Art, Lancaster
25
Young children
$20 a class
September 6, 2026
October 27, 2026
October 29, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-27-kids-art-play
Crafts & art
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
October 27, 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 27, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-27-raise28-guys-group
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October 27, 2026
1:00 PM

Wee Readers

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
3-5
Free
September 10, 2026
October 27, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
preschool
2026-10-27-wee-readers
40.1998,-76.7311
October 27, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM

Tiny Tots Storytime

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
1-2
Free
September 10, 2026
October 27, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-10-27-tiny-tots-storytime
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October 27, 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 27, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
preschool
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October 28, 2026
6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Tween Halloween Party

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 28, 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 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
Free
Quarryville
No items found.
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October 28, 2026
4:00 PM–6:00 PM Eastern

Carter and MacRae ES: Annual Trunk or Treat

Carter and MacRae Elementary, 251 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603-5396, United States
Free
October 6, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 28, 2026
6:00 PM Eastern

Trunk or Treat at LCBC Lancaster City

LCBC Lancaster City, 313 W Liberty St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Families with children
Free
October 15, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 28, 2026
6:30–8:00 PM Eastern

Light Up the Night — Family-Friendly Trunk or Treat

Grace Point Church, 110 Durlach Road, Ephrata, PA 17522
Children with their adults
October 16, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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October 28, 2026
6:15 PM–7:30 PM Eastern

Lampeter United Methodist Church Kids Club

Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, 17602
October 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 28, 2026
10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Little Explorer and Me

North Museum, Lancaster
25
Preschool
With admission
September 3, 2026
October 28, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
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Learning
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 28, 2026
10:30 AM

Toddler Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
18 mo-3
Free
September 10, 2026
October 28, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-10-28-toddler-time-elizabethtown
Books & story time; Learning
40.151217
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40.1529,-76.6027
October 28, 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 28, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-28-students-night
40.1098,-76.5033
October 28, 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 28, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-28-teamkid-and-youth
40.1098,-76.5033
October 28, 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 28, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-28-bold-youth-night
40.1098,-76.5033
October 28, 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 28, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-28-awana
40.1098,-76.5033
October 28, 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 28, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-28-raise28-collide
40.1098,-76.5033
October 28, 2026
4:15 PM

GEARS Afternoon Kids Club

GEARS at Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown
10
4-12
Not listed
September 10, 2026
October 28, 2026
Not listed
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-10-28-gears-afternoon-kids-club
40.1529,-76.6027
October 28, 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 28, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
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40.1098,-76.5033
October 28, 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 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-10-28-sensory-friendly-hours-hands-on-house
Play & games; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
October 28, 2026
6:30-8:00 PM

GPS Trick or Treat

Environmental Center, Lancaster Central Park
30
All ages
$5
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 28, 2026
October 28, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-28-gps-trick-or-treat
Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
October 28, 2026
7:30 PM

Octubaween! - Halloween tuba and euphonium concert

Winter Center, Millersville University
25
All ages
Ticket
September 3, 2026
October 28, 2026
Paid
Millersville
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-28-octubaween-halloween-tuba-and-euphonium-conc
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
39.9998,-76.3544
October 29, 2026
10:00 AM–10:45 AM Eastern

Kids Art Play

West Art - Sanctuary, 816 Buchanan Avenue
Cost $20 per class per family, limited space available.
October 2, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 29, 2026
7:00–8:30 PM Eastern

Annual Strasburg Halloween Parade

Strasburg Jaycee Park, 218B Miller Street, Strasburg, PA
All ages
Free
October 17, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026
Free
Strasburg
No items found.
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October 29, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM Eastern

Stargazing at Millport

Millport Conservancy, 737 E. Millport Rd., Lititz, PA 17543
Free
October 17, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026
Free
Lititz
No items found.
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October 29, 2026
6:00–7:00 PM Eastern

LEGO Club

Middletown Public Library, 20 North Catherine St, Middletown, PA 17057
All ages
Free
October 18, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026
Free
Middletown
No items found.
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October 29, 2026
5:00 PM reception; 5:30–6:30 PM lecture (Eastern)

White House Workers

LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Free; advance registration required to guarantee a seat
October 20, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 29, 2026
Starts 10 AM each day; end time not listed

Trick or Treat in the Greenhouse

Ken's Gardens Smoketown, Smoketown
35
Families
Not listed
September 6, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 31, 2026
Not listed
Smoketown
35
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-29-trick-or-treat-in-the-greenhouse
Seasonal & holiday
40.040051
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40.0367,-76.2119
October 29, 2026
Starts 10 AM each day; end time not listed

Trick or Treat in the Greenhouse

Ken's Gardens Intercourse, Intercourse
40
Families
Free
September 6, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 31, 2026
Free
Intercourse
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-29-trick-or-treat-in-the-greenhouse-5b97c
Seasonal & holiday
40.041859
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40.0376,-76.1044
October 29, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM

Teen Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
12-18
Free
September 10, 2026
October 29, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
tweens
teens
2026-10-29-teen-time
40.1998,-76.7311
October 29, 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 29, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-10-29-raise28-girls-group
40.1098,-76.5033
October 29, 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 29, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-10-29-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
October 29, 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 29, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
2026-10-29-family-story-time-at-elizabethtown-public-library
40.1529,-76.6027
October 29, 2026
6:30-7:30 PM

Bigfoot Hike

823 Kiwanis Dr, Lancaster Central Park
30
All ages
$2
September 3, 2026
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-29-bigfoot-hike
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
October 30, 2026
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Eastern

Fall Storytime with Ms. Alex at Aaron's Books

Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543
Suggested for ages 2-5, but siblings welcome!
Free
September 25, 2026
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Free
Lititz
No items found.
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October 30, 2026
5:00 PM–7:00 PM Eastern

Monster Mash: Family Halloween Costume Party

Zest Cooking School, 35 S. Willowdale drive, 17602
Ages 7 and up.
85 Per Person USD Tickets are priced per person.
September 23, 2026
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 30, 2026
10:00 AM-10:30 AM and 11:00 AM-11:30 AM

Backyard Storytime Costume Party

Lititz Public Library, Lititz
Children
Free
September 7, 2026
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Free
Lititz
No items found.
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40.1573,-76.3072
October 30, 2026
6:30 PM

Ephrata Shadows 2026

Ephrata
Ages 16 and up.
Walking Tour Tickets $15, Ghost Hunt (add-on event) Tickets $25
September 7, 2026
October 30, 2026
October 31, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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40.1798,-76.1789
October 30, 2026
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Pumpkin Party!

Quarryville Library, Quarryville
Toddlers, Children
September 7, 2026
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
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October 30, 2026
7:30–10:30 PM

Roller skating season opens at Overlook Activities Center

Overlook Activities Center, 301 Golf Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
All ages
Evening admission $8 per person; skate rental $5 extra. Cashless payment. Checked October 1, 2026.
September 7, 2026
Editor's pick
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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October 30, 2026
Friday 10 AM–10 PM; Saturday 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 30, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
No items found.
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Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
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