Dates: August 15 - October 25
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire kicked off on August 15th and runs every weekend through October 25th. See jousting knights, live music, stunts, try delicious foods, and more.
Dates: September 4
Head to the Vineyard at Hershey on Friday nights for food, wine, beer, cider and live music!
Dates: September 4 - 5
Join Grandview Vineyards on Friday & Saturday night for wine, beer, cocktails, and live music on their deck.
Dates: September 5
You can also check out the Sunflower Festival at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm on September 2nd, with sunflower and zinnia fields, wine and beer, live music, photo sessions and more.
End the summer with a splash! Duke’s Lagoon at Dutch Wonderland closes for the season after Labor Day weekend, so don your swimsuit one last time and head on over while you can. If you are looking for other “cool” ideas- be sure to check out our list of activities to beat the heat!
There are plenty of theatres in Lancaster County showing off their talents through incredible stories. See Joshua at Sight and Sound or head to one of our smaller theatres and enjoy Dear Soldier Boy at Bird-in-Hand Stage.
Enjoy over 50 farm fun activities for the family, including a corn maze, wagon rides, hay chute slide, live animals and much more!
Enjoy a relaxing guided horseback ride through the Ironstone Ranch at Stone Gables Estate. You and your horse will travel through shady forest trails and trek across open pastures.
Head out to the Strasburg Rail Road, America's oldest operating railroad, and enjoy a 45-minute steam train ride from Strasburg to Paradise, PA.
Take a break from the heat at Turkey Hill Experience, where you sample teas and ice cream, learn about Turkey Hill's process, and create and taste your own flavor!
Have fun on a Country Road Excursion or a Covered Bridge Tour all weekend long as you scoot your way through Amish Country with Strasburg Scooters.
Learn about Lancaster's Amish community, ride on an Amish scooter, take a tour of the countryside and more!
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