Chocolates for the Lititz Chocolate Walk - Lititz, PA

October 9 – 11, 2026

This Weekend in Lancaster County

12 ideas for weekend fun, from fall festivals and farm activities to live music and local markets.

Looking for something to do this weekend in Lancaster County? There’s plenty going on, and we’ve put a few favorites together to help you make plans. You might be looking for something to do with the kids, a night out with friends, or an excuse to visit a town you haven’t been to in a while. We’ve included a little variety, with events happening throughout the county.

Take a look at some of this weekend’s events below and maybe something will catch your eye! Each listing has a link where you can find more details before heading out. And if your weekend is already full, keep us in mind for next time. We’ll have a fresh list here every Thursday.

YOUR LANCASTER COUNTY WEEKEND STARTS HERE

What’s Happening This Weekend: October 9 –11

Manheim Farm Show

Friday, Oct. 9 · Manheim ~ Friday is the final day! Make one last visit for community food stands, agricultural exhibits, and farm-show traditions. Free admission and parking.

Green Dragon Farmers Market - Ephrata, PA

Green Dragon Market

Friday, Oct. 9, 8 – 8 · Ephrata ~ Start the weekend browsing market stands and shopping for local food and treats. A good Friday-only option for visitors and locals.

Vitamin String Quartet

Friday, Oct. 9, 7:30 pm · Route 30 ~ An indoor date-night option featuring pop and rock arrangements by Vitamin String Quartet with the vocal harmonies of Girl Named Tom.

Fall Family Fun

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 9 – 11 · Lancaster ~ Corn maze, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, barrel train rides, jump pad, pedal tractors, and yard games.

Lititz Chocolate Walk

Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 – 4 · Downtown Lititz ~ Walk through town sampling chocolate treats at more than 25 locations. Tickets are required and quantities are limited.

Pumpkin Fest

Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 – 1 · East Petersburg ~ A free family outing, with pumpkins to decorate for the first 250 children in attendance and food trucks on site.

Blues, Brews, and “Boos”

Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 – 6 · Marietta ~ Outdoor afternoon of live music, food trucks, artisans, and costume contest. Admission is free; alcohol purchases require a paid wristband.

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm - Strasburg, PA

Rock Box

Saturday, Oct. 10 · Ronks ~ Catch RockBox from 4–7 p.m., then stay for fireworks at 8:30 p.m. A strong pick for families who want their farm outing to stretch into the evening.

Harvest Days

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10 – 11, 9 – 4 · Lancaster ~ Traditional craft demos, historic farming, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, kid’s activities, seasonal food, and live music.

Mount Hope Estate - PA Ren Faire - Manheim, PA

Halloween Days & Knights

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10 – 11 · Manheim ~ Mount Hope’s Renaissance Faire takes on a Halloween theme for a weekend of seasonal characters, treats, and trickery.

Happy Hauntings

Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10 – 11 · Route 30 ~ Halloween entertainment designed for families, with a silly, gentle approach to the season rather than frightening scares.

The Statler Experience

Sunday, Oct. 11, 3 pm · Route 30 ~ A Sunday afternoon concert celebrating the Statler Brothers’ music, performed by sons and grandsons of the original members.