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Don't Miss our Fall 2022 Shopping Package Grab a few friends and treat yourself to a great day of shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village with free gifts in participating retail shops, lunch in the Harvest Cafe, special incentives and lots of fun.
Explore the farm, meet the animals, try treats from the garden, and more! Join us from September 8th through November 19h for our seasonal Farmhouse Experience. This includes making fresh cider, baking bread, churning butter and sitting down at the table to enjoy. Come out to Old Windmill Farm for an Amish farmhouse experience in […]
October Hours for Corn Maze: Friday & Saturday: 10am – 10pm Sunday: 10am – 7pm *Last admission 1 hour prior to closing **RIdes close at dusk (barrel train, pedal tractors, jump pad, corn launcher, and hamster wheel)
A ship. A storm. And a Christmas tale of heroic proportions. This heart-warming inspirational musical is based on the true story of Herman Schuenemann, known as Captain Santa, who goes down with his ship on a storm in Lake Michigan – leaving his widow to raise their daughters, run the family shipping business and continue […]
Bride of Scratchy The final weekend of the Festival Season of Mount Hope Shire. Trick or Treat, show off your costumes, relish in the festive spookiness with the people of Mount Hope one final time!
Join Brett and his cast in a heartwarming new show for the holiday season. Family and friends of all ages will enjoy the illusions, comedy, costumes, and music in this spectacular production. You'll journey to the wonder of the "North Pole", see toys come to life in "Santa's Magical Workshop", all while remember the True […]
We are excited to continue 1st Thursday celebrations in Manheim! It all happens between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm with businesses both inside and outside of the downtown Manheim area staying open late. There will be live music, vendors, food trucks, and a variety of special activities. Experience the revitalized downtown area with fantastic established businesses […]
Find merry moments at Tanger this Holiday Season! From November 4th- December 24th, families can head to Tanger to take part in a Holiday Scavenger Hunt with the Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas Tradition! Pick up your exclusive Tanger Outlets Activity Book and unlock loads of fun while Shopping at Tanger! Plus, there's a […]
Downtown Lancaster springs to life from 5 to 9 pm the First Friday of each month. Art galleries, studios, museums, restaurants, shops, and attractions in downtown Lancaster stay open late while people from all over head downtown to enjoy the festive atmosphere, dining, art, and entertainment. The arts and entertainment are thriving in Lancaster. Not only in […]
Servant Stage's original adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns to Lancaster County in 2022! A faithful rendition of the timeless holiday tale of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas, A Christmas Carol follows the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future! All shows are […]
Enjoy nearly 600 illuminated, animated displays from the comfort of your car as you drive through 2 miles of wooded trails at Hershey Sweet Lights®! Buy online in advance and save by 5PM on the day of your visit. Price varies by day.
Wear your red, white and blue! For almost two decades we have hosted BE Thankful, a day to thank our customers. The last number of years we have celebrated Veteran's Day weekend. During Be Thankful we not only thank our customers, but those who have served our country. Join us on Saturday, November 12th. Enjoy […]
Join us for a fun day of holiday shopping! Enjoy seasonal music, kids activities, local businesses, crafters and more! Kick off your holiday shopping and decorating all while supporting local businesses and shopping small!
Create a new Christmas tradition and join us! Saturdays during the holiday season, November 18 – December 23, 2022 Interact with Amish families in their homes and learn about their heritage while sampling homemade cookies. Leave with new friends, recipes, and memories to last a lifetime. Take a step away from the stress of the […]
Create a new Christmas tradition and join us! Saturdays during the holiday season, November 18 – December 23, 2022 Interact with Amish families in their homes and learn about their heritage while sampling homemade cookies. Leave with new friends, recipes, and memories to last a lifetime. Take a step away from the stress of the […]
Join us for our annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival Celebration! Proudly Sponsored by GCM. Make your list and check it twice because Santa Claus and his helpers are coming to town! Parents may use their personal cameras and/or cell phones to capture special moments with Santa while gathering around the Holiday Tree at the Gazebo. Warm up […]
Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere as you churn butter from fresh cream, press apple cider, bake bread and of course enjoy afterwards. Bring out the pumpkin to mix with sugar, flour, eggs, spices and bake pumpkin pies. Mash and cook the apples, fill mason jars with apple sauce and preserve like our parents and grandparents have done. Horse-drawn […]
Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts […]
'Tis the Season to ice skate, drink hot cocoa, and visit with Santa! Join Lancaster Ice Rink for our 'Tis the Season event! November 23 - p.s. kids are off school! Event includes ice skating & group learn to skate lessons, hot cocoa, holiday craft, and best of all, a special visit (and take your […]
Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle. Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 800,000+ brilliant LED lights. Duration 4 Hours IMPORTANT! If you purchased a Tuesday through Thursday ticket and cannot make it on that […]
holCome Aboard the Christmas Tree Train For that special Currier and Ives Christmas experience, take a ride aboard Strasburg Rail Road’s Christmas Tree Train! Travel by authentic steam train to Leaman Place Grove, where you can choose a pre-cut Frasier Fir tree and have it delivered back to the station. Once at Leaman Place Grove, you have […]
Pre-Registration ONLY: Until further notice, all tickets must be purchased online before visiting. Description: Enjoy a magical and narrated train excursion and Christmas experience through the center of Stone Gables Estate on the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad. Featured is a replica of an 1868 steam locomotive, pulling replicas of an 1848 Pioneer Coach and […]
The Walking Christmas Village at Ironstone Ranch is BACK for the second year! To be able to offer more dates, more vendors & more Christmas to all, we have moved this to Ironstone Ranch. Same property, just a different venue!! We've grown since last year and we look forward to having you join us! Prices […]
A relaxed holiday train ride with Santa! Seats sell out fast. Advance purchase required. Book now for fast and convenient checkout. What goes better with Christmas than an old steam train? The SANTA CLAUS LIMITED is a classic, relaxed 45-minute steam train ride through Amish Country with a brief personal visit with Santa. This is […]
Create a new Christmas tradition and join us! Saturdays during the holiday season, November 18 – December 23, 2022 Interact with Amish families in their homes and learn about their heritage while sampling homemade cookies. Leave with new friends, recipes, and memories to last a lifetime. Take a step away from the stress of the […]
Celebrate Christmas at Clipper Magazine Stadium with our 5th annual Christmas Spirit Light Show and Christmas Tree Lane! Drive through our Christmas Spirit Light Show an exciting, one-of-a-kind Christmas light display that you and your loved ones will enjoy from the comfort of your vehicle. As you journey through our mile-long track, you will be […]
What We’re Doing For 2022 November 25, 2022 – January 8, 2023 Five years ago, we decorated a few of our cabins with Christmas Lights. We were reminded that we all need more Light in our lives, so each year, we’ve added more lights and more activities as the tradition grew. For the past two years, we have been […]
Shop the Black Friday and After Thanksgiving Sale starting on Friday, November 25th! It’s time to get into gear for Holiday Gifting. Caffeine…check! Coupons…check! Comfortable shoes…check! 'Tis the season to SHOP! And be ready to save BIG on your favorite designer brands. Find exclusive, After Thanksgiving deals starting at 6:00 AM and continue throughout the […]
Happy Thanksgiving! Looking for a family friendly activity over Thanksgiving? Laserdome has got you covered! You'll get to play with our best pass and we're giving you 50% off! To reserve the special, click the button above. Reservations guarantee service. There is a $5 per player deposit, which will be applied to the final purchase when you […]
Our Ephrata tradition of Santa’s arrival and tree lighting continues. Mainspring of Ephrata is taking this event to new levels! Many families look forward to this special evening and making precious memories each year. We will also welcome the Belsnickel. You won’t want to miss it!
holJoin artists Karen Loccisano and R. Michael Palan as they celebrate this Christmas season by creating an original cut and folded paper traditional German Putz style version of the Star Barn Nativity (8.5˝H x 6˝W x 4˝D). Putz comes from the German wooden put-on which means to decorate or adorn. They will provide you with […]
Can you find all 36 elves hidden downtown? This event runs November 26 through December 17. Write down the business name and where in the business it was located! Look inside the businesses or through their windows. Watch for the "WANTED" posters through downtown. PRIZE FOR THE WINNER! I gave you the first 3 businesses […]
Pre-Registration ONLY: Until further notice, all tickets must be purchased online before visiting. Description: Enjoy a magical and narrated train excursion and Christmas experience through the center of Stone Gables Estate on the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad. Featured is a replica of an 1868 steam locomotive, pulling replicas of an 1848 Pioneer Coach and […]
holCome Aboard the Christmas Tree Train For that special Currier and Ives Christmas experience, take a ride aboard Strasburg Rail Road’s Christmas Tree Train! Travel by authentic steam train to Leaman Place Grove, where you can choose a pre-cut Frasier Fir tree and have it delivered back to the station. Once at Leaman Place Grove, you have […]
Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle. Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 800,000+ brilliant LED lights. Duration 4 Hours IMPORTANT! If you purchased a Tuesday through Thursday ticket and cannot make it on that […]
Create a new Christmas tradition and join us! Saturdays during the holiday season, November 18 – December 23, 2022 Interact with Amish families in their homes and learn about their heritage while sampling homemade cookies. Leave with new friends, recipes, and memories to last a lifetime. Take a step away from the stress of the […]
The Walking Christmas Village at Ironstone Ranch is BACK for the second year! To be able to offer more dates, more vendors & more Christmas to all, we have moved this to Ironstone Ranch. Same property, just a different venue!! We've grown since last year and we look forward to having you join us! Prices […]
THE TIMELESS CLASSIC HAS BEEN RE-IMAGINED JUST FOR THE FULTON! Coldhearted Ebenezer Scrooge encounters spirits of Christmases past, present and future to discover loves and lives he has neglected. The Victorian setting is peppered with pop culture references and a holiday sing-a-long that will bring cheer to every age. A perfect way to celebrate the […]
Join us for a truly royal holiday experience! Enjoy delicous cookies and exclusive time to share your holiday wish list with the big man himself, Santa! Space is limited, book your royal court this holiday today! Cookies with Santa Dates & Times Two sessions are availible each day. 2:00 PM & 3:15 PM Saturday, November 26 […]
Garden Spot Village Train Room will host an Open House on multiple dates from 1:30-4pm. The Open House will delight visitors of all ages. The newly revised HO-gauge train layout includes Thomasville and the ever-popular “Talk with Thomas” event. Both layouts provide plenty of train action complemented with heavily detailed scenery. Free and open to the […]
Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr. follows all of your favorite friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar!
Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle. Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 800,000+ brilliant LED lights. Duration 4 Hours IMPORTANT! If you purchased a Tuesday through Thursday ticket and cannot make it on that […]
The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, “Bluey,” which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+, is taking the live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show, to theaters all across the United States with a stop in Hershey, Pa. Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes and alert the grannies! It’s time […]
Garden Spot Village Train Room will host an Open House on multiple dates from 1:30-4pm. The Open House will delight visitors of all ages. The newly revised HO-gauge train layout includes Thomasville and the ever-popular “Talk with Thomas” event. Both layouts provide plenty of train action complemented with heavily detailed scenery. Free and open to the […]
Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle. Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 800,000+ brilliant LED lights. Duration 4 Hours IMPORTANT! If you purchased a Tuesday through Thursday ticket and cannot make it on that […]
The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America's Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life...until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But […]
Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle. Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 800,000+ brilliant LED lights. Duration 4 Hours IMPORTANT! If you purchased a Tuesday through Thursday ticket and cannot make it on that […]
We are excited to continue 1st Thursday celebrations in Manheim! It all happens between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm with businesses both inside and outside of the downtown Manheim area staying open late. There will be live music, vendors, food trucks, and a variety of special activities. Experience the revitalized downtown area with fantastic established businesses […]
Join us for Bouncing fun, games, even a visit from Santa...on Thursday, December 1st from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Admission for the Holiday Party is $19.95/ea. or $24.95 with a meal, Adult must supervise with this option. Or choose the Drop N' Shop for $29.95/ea. & $34.95 with a meal, to drop your child off and allow our […]
The annual light show at Messick's continues at our new location in Mount Joy! The light show will keep the same park and watch style from previous years, and is expected to run every 15-20 minutes. We ask for your patience as the line will not advance until the show cycles. Lines are longest in […]
A relaxed holiday train ride with Santa! Seats sell out fast. Advance purchase required. Book now for fast and convenient checkout. What goes better with Christmas than an old steam train? The SANTA CLAUS LIMITED is a classic, relaxed 45-minute steam train ride through Amish Country with a brief personal visit with Santa. This is […]
Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle. Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 800,000+ brilliant LED lights. Duration 4 Hours IMPORTANT! If you purchased a Tuesday through Thursday ticket and cannot make it on that […]
Create a new Christmas tradition and join us! Saturdays during the holiday season, November 18 – December 23, 2022 Interact with Amish families in their homes and learn about their heritage while sampling homemade cookies. Leave with new friends, recipes, and memories to last a lifetime. Take a step away from the stress of the […]
This very special train recreates the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve. Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem, “The Night Before Christmas,” comes alive as the train rolls along. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OyuhXUAQFg]
Downtown Lancaster springs to life from 5 to 9 pm the First Friday of each month. Art galleries, studios, museums, restaurants, shops, and attractions in downtown Lancaster stay open late while people from all over head downtown to enjoy the festive atmosphere, dining, art, and entertainment. The arts and entertainment are thriving in Lancaster. Not only in […]
Enjoy perfect three-part harmony of your favorite Christmas carols as Perfect Harmony strolls and entertains at Casey Jones' Restaurant at the Red Caboose Motel, Friday evening, December 2 from 5:30-7PM. Hot Cocoa and Cookies will be available for purchase. If interested in dining at Casey Jones' Restaurant, we suggest making advance reservations by calling 717-687-5000 ext. […]
Experience the full story of Christmas! Your family will enjoy the sparkling lights, festive European village atmosphere, and tasty holiday food. Visit this free outdoor experience to learn how hope and joy are possible!
Join us at the band shell inside Lititz Springs Park for our annual Christmas in the Park celebration on Friday, December 2rd at 6:00 pm. On this special night we gather to light the community Christmas tree, sing songs, see performances from local youth, and celebrate life in Lititz.
Pre-Registration ONLY: Until further notice, all tickets must be purchased online before visiting. Description: Enjoy a magical and narrated train excursion and Christmas experience through the center of Stone Gables Estate on the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad. Featured is a replica of an 1868 steam locomotive, pulling replicas of an 1848 Pioneer Coach and […]
Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle. Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 800,000+ brilliant LED lights. Duration 4 Hours IMPORTANT! If you purchased a Tuesday through Thursday ticket and cannot make it on that […]
The Walking Christmas Village at Ironstone Ranch is BACK for the second year! To be able to offer more dates, more vendors & more Christmas to all, we have moved this to Ironstone Ranch. Same property, just a different venue!! We've grown since last year and we look forward to having you join us! Prices […]
Join us for a truly royal holiday experience! Enjoy delicous cookies and exclusive time to share your holiday wish list with the big man himself, Santa! Space is limited, book your royal court this holiday today! Cookies with Santa Dates & Times Two sessions are availible each day. 2:00 PM & 3:15 PM Saturday, November 26 […]
Create a new Christmas tradition and join us! Saturdays during the holiday season, November 18 – December 23, 2022 Interact with Amish families in their homes and learn about their heritage while sampling homemade cookies. Leave with new friends, recipes, and memories to last a lifetime. Take a step away from the stress of the […]
holCome Aboard the Christmas Tree Train For that special Currier and Ives Christmas experience, take a ride aboard Strasburg Rail Road’s Christmas Tree Train! Travel by authentic steam train to Leaman Place Grove, where you can choose a pre-cut Frasier Fir tree and have it delivered back to the station. Once at Leaman Place Grove, you have […]
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Brittany's Hope is celebrating another festive day of Christmas at The Star Barn Village on Saturday, December 3rd , 2022. We are in our 8th year and by far, our most popular event with the kids (and Santa). We are expecting approximately 1,500 guests, so you don’t […]
Join us as we come together to light up Manheim’s historic square with the wonder and anticipation of the holiday season! Enjoy local performers, caroling, food vendors, and more. The festivities kick off at 4:30 pm on December 3! Share the love! Bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to Toys for Tots. There will also […]
The City of Lancaster will kick off the holiday season with the Weekend The holiday classic returns! The Mayor’s Tree Lighting will have you feeling merry and bright. Join us for the arrival of Santa, the lighting of the tree, entertainment from Big Boy Brass, and more!
Experience the full story of Christmas! Your family will enjoy the sparkling lights, festive European village atmosphere, and tasty holiday food. Visit this free outdoor experience to learn how hope and joy are possible!