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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 30, 2026
4:00–8:00 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 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-b9731eaa8ee458acb6
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 30, 2026
6:30 PM–8:30 PM Eastern

Spooktacular Monster Mash Bash at Reading YMCA

631 Washington Street , Reading, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19601, 631 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601-3521, United States
Children and an accompanying adult.
Tickets cover one adult and one child. $10 for non-members, Free for YMCA members, as well as child care families and housing residents.
October 14, 2026
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Paid
No items found.
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October 30, 2026
6:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

Samhain: Ritual, feast, community

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
$50 plus $1.25 ticket service fee
October 17, 2026
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 30, 2026
4:00–7:00 PM Eastern

Flameworked Glass Halloween

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 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-2bc5fd9edba0017ddd
40.0379,-76.3055
October 30, 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 30, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
2026-10-30-raise28-jam-kidz
40.1098,-76.5033
October 30, 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 30, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-30-home-school-gym-class-heroes
40.1529,-76.6027
October 30, 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, Free for accompanying adults.
September 10, 2026
October 30, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-10-30-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
October 30, 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 30, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
2026-10-30-baby-story-time
Books
40.1634,-76.3950
October 30, 2026
2:00-3:00 PM

Skulls and Skeletons

Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
All ages
$2
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 30, 2026
October 30, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-30-skulls-and-skeletons
Farms & animals
40.0379,-76.3055
October 30, 2026
7:00 PM

Donegal Indians home football vs. Octorara

Donegal High School stadium, Mount Joy
0
All ages
Gate fee $5 for adults and $3 for students. Free for senior citizens 62+. Tickets can be purchased digitally.
September 3, 2026
October 30, 2026
Paid
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-30-donegal-indians-home-football-vs-octorara
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
October 30, 2026
7:30 PM

"Clue" - touring stage comedy

Hershey Theatre
25
10+ (guess)
Tickets range from around $100 to $800 each.
September 3, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 1, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
tweens
teens
2026-10-30-clue-touring-stage-comedy
Music & shows
40.2859,-76.6502
October 31, 2026

Kids' Costume Day

The Farmstead at Oregon Dairy
All ages
General admission tickets include this event. When purchased at the gate, kids ages 12 and under get $2.50 off admission if they are dressed in a (family-friendly, no-mask) costume. Admission tickets typically cost $15 for ages 3-64 and $13 for ages 65+. Ages 2 and under FREE.
September 7, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Lititz
No items found.
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40.1573,-76.3072
October 31, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Halloween Storytime

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
Ages 3+
September 7, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
October 31, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern

Community Trick or Treating

5 Wyomissing Blvd, Wyomissing, PA, 5 Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA 19610-2054, United States
Free
October 6, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Free
No items found.
joyscout-events-7a91da5f83ea2b50ca
October 31, 2026
10:00 AM–5:00 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 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-3354b15d17306bbc09
Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.0379,-76.3055
October 31, 2026
7:00–10:30 PM; doors 6:30 PM Eastern

Halloween at West Art with The Nielsen Family Band

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 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-b50fb96d76c03afb10
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
October 31, 2026
9:30 AM–12:00 PM Eastern

Fall Leaf Craft Event

3501 Paxton St, Harrisburg, PA 17111, 3501 Paxton St, Harrisburg, PA 17111-1403, United States
Free
October 18, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Free
Harrisburg
No items found.
joyscout-events-8e05ff860e33de8319
40.2732,-76.8867
October 31, 2026
6:00 PM–7:30 PM Eastern

Trunk or Treat

1601 Sunset Ave, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17601, 1601 Sunset Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601-4329, United States
October 20, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-7773e853392231e159
40.0379,-76.3055
October 31, 2026
9:30 AM check-in

Yummie's Breakfast Boo Bash

Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse
40
Kids
$17.99 kids
September 3, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Intercourse
40
grade-school
2026-10-31-yummie-s-breakfast-boo-bash
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art; Play & games
40.0376,-76.1044
October 31, 2026
10:00-10:45 AM

Little Explorer and Me - Halloween morning

North Museum, Lancaster
25
Preschool
Included in admission cost. $13 per ticket online or at the door.
September 3, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
preschool
2026-10-31-little-explorer-and-me-halloween-morning
Seasonal & holiday; Learning
40.043168
-76.319835
40.0379,-76.3055
October 31, 2026
Not stated

Mountville Trick or Treat

Mountville Borough neighborhoods, Mountville
15
Families
Free
September 6, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Free
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-31-mountville-trick-or-treat
Seasonal & holiday
40.0393,-76.4311
October 31, 2026
10 AM-3 PM

Railroading Merit Badge Workshop

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg
40
Ages 11-17
From $24
September 6, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
40
tweens
teens
2026-10-31-railroading-merit-badge-workshop
Learning; Crafts & art; Play & games
39.982229
-76.160625
39.9832,-76.1844
October 31, 2026
6-8 PM

Trick-or-Treat in the Park

Musser Park, Lancaster
25
Families
Not listed
September 6, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-31-trick-or-treat-in-the-park
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
October 31, 2026
10 AM-6 PM

Oregon Dairy: Halloween Costume Day

The Farmstead at Oregon Dairy, 1289 Creek Rd, Lititz
25
All ages
Admission included in the general admission ticket: $15 ages 3-64, $13 age 65+, free for ages 20 and under.
September 10, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Lititz
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-31-oregon-dairy-halloween-costume-day
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.1573,-76.3072
October 31, 2026
12-4:30 PM

Corn Cob Acres Halloween

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Ave, Mountville
15
All ages
$17.99 per ticket, ages 2 and under FREE.
September 10, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Mountville
15
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-31-corn-cob-acres-halloween
Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.0393,-76.4311
October 31, 2026
6:00-9:00 PM

ZooAmerica Flashlight Night on Halloween

ZooAmerica, 201 Park Ave, Hershey
25
All ages
With admission
September 10, 2026
October 31, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-31-zooamerica-flashlight-night-on-halloween
Outdoors; Farms & animals; Seasonal & holiday
40.2859,-76.6502
October 31, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM

Indoor Trick or Treat at Lancaster Rec

Lancaster Rec Center, 525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster
25
Families
Free
September 14, 2026
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-10-30-indoor-trick-or-treat-at-lancaster-rec-with
Seasonal & holiday
40.0379,-76.3055
October 31, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM

Trick-or-Treat Night

Mount Joy Township, Penn Township, Lancaster City confirmed for 6-8 PM; Marietta and Mountville confirmed Oct 31 (hours pending); Mount Joy Borough not posted
0
Kids
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
grade-school
2026-10-31-trick-or-treat-night
Seasonal & holiday
40.1098,-76.5033
November 1, 2026
Game time not posted

Hershey Bears - Hockey Fights Cancer Jersey Auction

GIANT Center, Hershey
25
All ages
Tickets start at $19
September 3, 2026
November 1, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-01-hershey-bears-hockey-fights-cancer-night-ral
Seasonal & holiday; Crafts & art; Sports & active
40.2859,-76.6502
November 1, 2026
To close

Hersheypark Halloween - final day (with ZooAmerica flashlight night)

Hersheypark, Hershey
25
All ages
From $36.99
September 3, 2026
November 1, 2026
Paid
Hershey
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-01-hersheypark-halloween-final-day-with-zooamer
Outdoors; Seasonal & holiday; Play & games
40.288399
-76.661931
40.2859,-76.6502
November 1, 2026
5:00-7:00 PM

Search for the Spider's Lair to Find Aragog

Landis Woods Park (Boettcher House Environmental Education Center), 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
All ages
$5
September 7, 2026
November 1, 2026
November 1, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-a4ce7e37ee87daaef1
40.0379,-76.3055
November 1, 2026
1:00 AM–11:59 PM Eastern

Lights of Lancaster

Lancaster County
October 12, 2026
November 1, 2026
December 31, 2026
No items found.
joyscout-events-4c92cfb3132cfd98f9
November 1, 2026
12:00 PM–5:00 PM Eastern

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda: Community Ancestor Altar

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
Free
October 17, 2026
November 1, 2026
November 1, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-3da0a4276fb1eac2fc
40.0379,-76.3055
November 1, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM; doors 12:30 PM Eastern

Veteran’s Voices at West Art

West Art, 816 Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
All ages
$12 advance / $15 at the door; veterans free; digital service fees apply.
October 17, 2026
November 1, 2026
November 1, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-a0f90c5127ebb10684
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
November 1, 2026
7:00–10:30 PM Eastern

Hannah Wicklund & Turning Jane at West Art

West Art, 816 Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
18+; under 18 permitted with a parent or guardian
$25 advance / $30 day of show; two-ticket package $40; four-ticket package $80.
October 17, 2026
November 1, 2026
November 1, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
No items found.
joyscout-events-2539b31e5febf73ac2
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
November 1, 2026
12:00–4:30 PM Eastern

Dillweed Duo — Live Music at Corn Cob Acres

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Avenue, Mountville, PA 17554
Park admission: ages 3–59 $17.99 online / $20 at the gate; ages 60+ $13.99 online / $16 at the gate; ages 2 and under free. Optional activities cost extra.
October 20, 2026
November 1, 2026
November 1, 2026
Paid
Mountville
No items found.
joyscout-events-a985803f4237d8d25f
40.0393,-76.4311
November 1, 2026
10 AM–5 PM; closed Thanksgiving Day (November 26)

Turkey Scavenger Hunt

National Toy Train Museum, 300 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572
40
Families
Regular admission (Free for ages 4 and below; Prices range from $4.75 to $8.50, check site for the specifics..
September 5, 2026
November 1, 2026
November 25, 2026
Paid
Strasburg
40
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-01-turkey-scavenger-hunt
Seasonal & holiday; Learning; Play & games
39.9832,-76.1844
November 1, 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
November 1, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-01-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-calvary-bible-church
40.1098,-76.5033
November 1, 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
November 1, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-01-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-mount-joy-mennonite-church
40.1098,-76.5033
November 1, 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
November 1, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-01-sunday-school-and-kids-classes-at-trinity-lutheran-church
40.1098,-76.5033
November 1, 2026
2-3, 3-4, or 4-5 PM

"Coffee with a Colonial" with living historian Sam Leamer

Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster
25
Families
$7 for RFF Members; $14 Non-Members
September 3, 2026
November 1, 2026
November 1, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-01-coffee-with-a-colonial-with-living-historian
Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
November 2, 2026
5:45 PM-6:45 PM

Turkey's Big Escape!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
Free
September 7, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
Free
Ephrata
No items found.
joyscout-events-d68add20f2b8b232a3
40.1798,-76.1789
November 2, 2026
9:30 AM

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

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St
10
0-17 mo
Free
September 3, 2026
November 2, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
2026-11-02-baby-time-mondays-nov-2-9-16-23
Books & story time
40.151217
-76.605880
40.1529,-76.6027
November 2, 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
November 2, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-11-02-raise28-teen-night
40.1098,-76.5033
November 2, 2026
10:30 AM

Lapsit Story Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
0-1
Free
September 10, 2026
November 2, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-11-02-lapsit-story-time
40.1998,-76.7311
November 2, 2026
5:30-6:45 PM

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

Mount Joy Township Building, Field #1, Mount Joy
0
K-5
$20
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026
Paid
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-02-gears-boys-rookie-lacrosse-mon-nov-2-and-wed
Sports & active
40.1098,-76.5033
November 2, 2026
6:00 PM-8:15 PM

GEARS BEARS youth basketball drafts

Bear Creek Gym, Elizabethtown
10
Grades 3-6
$85+
September 3, 2026
November 2, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-02-gears-bears-youth-basketball-drafts-boys-gra
Outdoors; Sports & active
40.1529,-76.6027
November 3, 2026
3:00 PM

American Music Theatre 2026 Christmas Show: "Winter Wonderland"

2425 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster
30
All ages
Tickets $59 for adults; $30 for children 12 and under
September 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-03-american-music-theatre-2026-christmas-show-w
Seasonal & holiday; Music & shows
40.0379,-76.3055
November 3, 2026
3:30 PM–4:30 PM Eastern

Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Alex

Aaron's Books, 35 East Main Street, 17543
Suggested for ages 2-5, but siblings welcome!
Free
September 25, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
Free
Lititz
No items found.
joyscout-events-ff6ad465e1c8f24536
40.1573,-76.3072
November 3, 2026
9:00 AM-11:00 AM and 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Light Table Tuesdays

Adamstown Area Library, Adamstown in the Children's Room
Toddlers, Children
Free
September 7, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
Free
Adamstown
No items found.
joyscout-events-a1b52b74f3fd973da9
40.2412,-76.0563
November 3, 2026
10:30 AM-11:00 AM

Toddler Time!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Toddlers
September 7, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
joyscout-events-1c9ba8c224a972a78e
40.1798,-76.1789
November 3, 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
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
No items found.
joyscout-events-a3e7431c161cbea34e
40.1529,-76.6027
November 3, 2026
10:30-11:15 AM

Family Story Time (Tuesdays Nov 3, 10, 17, 24)

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
12
Toddlers, Children
Free
September 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
preschool
2026-11-03-family-story-time-tuesdays-nov-3-10-17-24
Books & story time; Crafts & art
40.1634,-76.3950
November 3, 2026
10-10:45 AM

Kids Art Play

West Art, Lancaster
25
Young children with an adult
$20 per class per family
September 6, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 3, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-03-kids-art-play
Crafts & art
40.043123
-76.320176
40.0379,-76.3055
November 3, 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
November 3, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-11-03-raise28-guys-group
40.1098,-76.5033
November 3, 2026
1:00 PM

Wee Readers

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
3-5
Free
September 10, 2026
November 3, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
preschool
2026-11-03-wee-readers
40.1998,-76.7311
November 3, 2026
10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Tiny Tots Storytime

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
1-2
Free
September 10, 2026
November 3, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
babies
2026-11-03-tiny-tots-storytime
40.1998,-76.7311
November 4, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

I Can Cook!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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November 4, 2026
2:00 PM-2:45 PM

Parachute Play!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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November 4, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Skulls and Scat! With Lancaster County Parks

Quarryville Library, Quarryville
Children, Tweens, Teens
September 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
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November 4, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Writer’s Club for Tweens

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Tweens
September 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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November 4, 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
Not listed
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
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November 4, 2026
4:00 PM–5:00 PM Eastern

Cooking with Kids

151 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17603, 151 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3508, United States
October 9, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 4, 2026
6:15 PM–7:30 PM Eastern

Lampeter United Methodist Church Kids Club

Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, 17602
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 4, 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
November 4, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-11-04-students-night
40.1098,-76.5033
November 4, 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
November 4, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-04-teamkid-and-youth
40.1098,-76.5033
November 4, 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
November 4, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-04-bold-youth-night
40.1098,-76.5033
November 4, 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
November 4, 2026
Not listed
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-04-awana
40.1098,-76.5033
November 4, 2026
3:00-5:00 PM

Sensory-Friendly Hours

Hands-on House Children's Museum, 721 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster
25
2-8
By donation
September 10, 2026
November 4, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
2026-11-04-sensory-friendly-hours
40.0379,-76.3055
November 4, 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
November 4, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-04-raise28-collide
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November 4, 2026
10:30 AM

Toddler Time

Elizabethtown Public Library, 10 S Market St, Elizabethtown
10
18-36 months
Free
September 10, 2026
November 4, 2026
Free
Elizabethtown
10
babies
preschool
2026-11-04-toddler-time
40.1529,-76.6027
November 4, 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
November 4, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
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November 4, 2026
10 AM, 11:15 AM or 1 PM

Homeschool Wednesday: Carnivorous Plants

Environmental Center, Lancaster Central Park, Lancaster
30
6-10
$3
September 10, 2026
November 4, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-04-homeschool-wednesday-carnivorous-plants
Outdoors; Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
November 4, 2026
6:00-7:00 PM

Night Hike with Black Lights

Environmental Center, Lancaster Central Park, Lancaster
30
All ages
$2
September 10, 2026
November 4, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-04-night-hike-with-black-lights
Outdoors
40.0379,-76.3055
November 4, 2026
4:15-5:30 PM

GEARS Afternoon Kids Club (Nov 4, 18, 25; no club Nov 11)

Winters Heritage House, Elizabethtown
10
4-12
$60 series
September 3, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026
Paid
Elizabethtown
10
preschool
grade-school
tweens
2026-11-04-gears-afternoon-kids-club-nov-4-18-25-no-clu
Learning
40.1529,-76.6027
November 5, 2026
4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Come Out and Clay!

Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata
Children
September 7, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026
Ephrata
No items found.
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November 5, 2026
6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Pajamas and Picture Books!

Quarryville Library, Quarryville
Babies, Toddlers, Children
September 7, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026
Quarryville
No items found.
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November 5, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM Eastern

Embodying Frigg: Keeper of Wisdom, Hearth & Fate

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
$5 plus $0.13 ticket service fee.
October 19, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 5, 2026
9 AM-3 PM

Hands On History Day

Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster
30
Families
$13
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-05-hands-on-history-day
Farms & animals; Learning; Crafts & art; Play & games
40.092552
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November 5, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM

Swing into Science: Lunar Lunacy

Environmental Center, Lancaster
30
3-5
$4
September 3, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
30
preschool
2026-11-05-swing-into-science-lunar-lunacy
Learning
40.0379,-76.3055
November 5, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM

Teen Time

Middletown Public Library, 20 N Catherine St, Middletown
20
12-18
Free
September 10, 2026
November 5, 2026
Free
Middletown
20
tweens
teens
2026-11-05-teen-time
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November 5, 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
November 5, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
tweens
teens
2026-11-05-raise28-girls-group
40.1098,-76.5033
November 5, 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
November 5, 2026
Paid
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-11-05-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
November 5, 2026
6:00-8:30 PM

GEARS Father/Son Laserdome Blast

Laserdome, 2050 Auction Rd, Manheim
15
Fathers & sons
$70/pair
September 3, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026
Paid
Manheim
15
No items found.
2026-11-05-gears-father-son-laserdome-blast
Play & games
40.114073
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November 6, 2026
Nov 6-15

Susquehanna Stage: "Merrily We Roll Along"

133 W Market St, Marietta
10
Teens+
Ticket
September 3, 2026
November 6, 2026
Paid
Marietta
10
teens
2026-11-06-susquehanna-stage-merrily-we-roll-along
Fairs & festivals; Music & shows
40.0570,-76.5522
November 6, 2026
3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Teen Karaoke

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster
Teens
September 7, 2026
November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 6, 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
November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026
Free
Lititz
No items found.
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November 6, 2026
5:00–8:00 PM Eastern

First Friday in Lancaster

Downtown Lancaster galleries and arts venues
Free
October 17, 2026
November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026
Free
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 6, 2026
6:00 PM–8:00 PM Eastern

The Art Of Dream Weaving: How to use your dreams in divination

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
$30 plus $0.75 ticket service fee
October 18, 2026
November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 6, 2026
5:00–8:30 PM Eastern

First Friday at Heart Gallery & Market

Heart Gallery & Market, 118 N. Water Street, Suite 102, Lancaster, PA 17603
October 19, 2026
November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 6, 2026
9:45-10:15 AM

Baby Story Time (Fridays Nov 6, 13, 20, 27)

Manheim Community Library, 547 N Penryn Rd
12
6-24 mo
Free
September 3, 2026
November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026
Free
Manheim
12
babies
2026-11-06-baby-story-time-fridays-nov-6-13-20-27
Books & story time
40.1634,-76.3950
November 6, 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
November 6, 2026
Free
Mount Joy
0
preschool
grade-school
2026-11-06-raise28-jam-kidz
40.1098,-76.5033
November 6, 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, Free for accompanying adults.
September 10, 2026
November 6, 2026
Not listed
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
2026-11-06-little-leapers-toddler-jump-at-sky-zone-lancaster
40.0379,-76.3055
November 6, 2026
5:00-7:00 PM

First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory - free for the first 300

454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster
25
All ages
Free
September 3, 2026
Editor's pick
November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026
Free
Lancaster
25
babies
preschool
grade-school
tweens
teens
2026-11-06-first-friday-at-the-lancaster-science-factor
Fairs & festivals; Learning
40.046447
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November 7, 2026
6:00-7:30 PM

Owl Exploration

Landis Woods Park (Boettcher House Environmental Education Center), 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
All ages
$5
September 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 7, 2026
1:00 PM–2:00 PM Eastern

وقت حكايات بالعربي Arabic Language Storytime

151 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17603, 151 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603-3508, United States
September 30, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
9:30 AM–11:30 AM Eastern

River’s Place – Children & Teen Clothing Bank

St. Peter's ELC, 10 Delp Rd., 17601
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM Eastern

Cyanotype Tees for Teens at West Art

West Art, 816 Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Teens
October 17, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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40.043123
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40.0379,-76.3055
November 7, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM Eastern

Intro to Italian Folk Magic with Amanda Voinier

The 9 Collective, 3043 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
$30 plus $0.75 ticket service fee.
October 19, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Lancaster
No items found.
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November 7, 2026
Shows at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM Eastern

Papa Tater Magic at Corn Cob Acres

Corn Cob Acres, 191 College Avenue, Mountville, PA 17554
Park admission: ages 3–59 $17.99 online / $20 at the gate; ages 60+ $13.99 online / $16 at the gate; ages 2 and under free. Optional activities cost extra.
October 20, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
Paid
Mountville
No items found.
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