Arriving in Amish Country allows you to step back in time to enjoy a slower, more peaceful pace – one where the horse & buggy remains a primary form of transportation for the Amish Community, and where windmills dot the landscape, providing power harnessed from nature.
Experience Amish Culture in Lancaster by riding in a horse and buggy, dining at an Amish-owned restaurant, or taking an immersive tour of farms and homes.
Let Amish Farm and House and The Amish Village answer all your questions about the Amish. Who are the Amish and why do they live like that? Why do they drive horse and buggies? Both offer guided farmhouse tours for an up-close understanding of the Amish community and way of life.
Old Windmill Farm
Dive into engaging farm interactions and create family memories with baby farm animals. Participate in activities such as bottle-feeding a calf, milking a cow, handing food to pygmy goats and gathering eggs.
Cut-Your-Own Flowers at EverFresh Produce
Explore their flower fields and cut your own beautiful flower bouquet. Pick your own strawberries, find beautiful planters, hanging baskets, and more!
Take a Buggy Ride
Experience how the Amish travel on a horse and buggy! There are many tour operators to choose from.
Moonbeam Meadows Farm
Hosted by the Old order Amish community, their tours offer an up close and personal look at our animals, with no boundaries or fences to get in the way.
Lil’ Country Store & Miniature Horse Farm
Create family memories with a selection of handcrafted gifts and interactions with farm animals. Ride miniature horses and find quilted and handcrafted gifts that’ll brighten a room.
Shop at Creative Rustic Furniture where you can find breathtaking items that are made from reclaimed barnwood and live-edge slabs.
Beacon Hollow Farm Guesthouse
Unwind at a spacious cottage that is located on a working Amish dairy farm, enjoying mouthwatering meals in the mornings.
Dutch Homestead Amish Guesthouse
Delight in a stay that features chickens, a horse, and a spacious vegetable garden, offering a homely atmosphere.
Amish Farm Stay
Discover a tranquil experience at a bed-and-breakfast, or staying at a guest house, which is operated by an Old Order Amish family.
Where to Eat
Hometown Kitchen
Enjoy homemade Pennsylvania Dutch foods made by Amish cooks.
Amish Meals at Home with Samuel and Ruth Lapp
Enjoy at home cooked family recipes made by Ruth herself. These recipes have been passed down from mother to daughter.
Katie's Kitchen
Dine in an Amish-owned and operated diner serving up classic breakfast and lunch dishes, as well as Amish favorites.
Stop by Emma’s Gourmet Popcorn for a sweet or savory treat!
Celebrate the 4th of July in Lancaster! We've got lots of places to watch fireworks and fun events to enjoy.
See fireworks displays at Long's Park during their Summer Music Series, The Barn at Paradise Station or Lancaster Stormers.
Find more fun 4th of July and weekend events!
208th Celebration of
4th of July in LititzThe 208th July 4th Celebration in Lititz Springs Park will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025. Enjoy a full day of festivities for the whole family!
The annual Washington Boro Tomato Festival is held every year on the second and third Saturday of July at the Washington Boro Community Park. It benefits Blue Rock Fire Rescue and celebrates the area’s tomato-growing heritage.
The festival features food, games, music, and plenty of fun for the whole family.
Celebrate summer and Independence Day at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm’s Sweet Summer Festival! Enjoy the golden sweetness of farm-fresh corn, lively music, games, and festive fun.
Savor the aroma of roasted corn, indulge in delicious summer flavors, and soak in the patriotic spirit with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and local drinks. Whether you’re dancing, playing games, or just relaxing, there’s something for everyone to love!
Festival Highlights:
There are lots of more festivals happening around Lancaster County this month! Check them all out!
Lancaster International Piano Festival
July 18, 2025 - July 28, 2025
The goal of the festival is to provide something for everyone by combining an intensive educational program with an outstanding concert series presented by world-class pianists.
San Juan Bautista Hispanic Festival
July 23, 2025 to July 26, 2025
The San Juan Bautista Hispanic Festival is a 4 day festival where Hispanic Musicians and Foods representing Latin America are represented.
Highland Cow Festival
July 19, 2025
Where the fluffiest creatures on earth take center stage! Get ready for a day packed with fuzzy fun as we celebrate these adorable bovines. Cow Themed Games, Brush-A-Highland, Cowboy Hat Decorating, Photo Ops, and more!
Summer fun is plentiful in Lancaster, PA—whether you’re looking for family fun, outdoor adventure, or great ways to spend the evening. Start planning your summer visit with our list of top things to do this season in Lancaster County:
Below are some activities you can enjoy in Lancaster County this summer:
Unique Lancaster Experiences offers a variety of tours and experiences in Lancaster, PA! Book an International Food Tour, Lancaster History & Breakfast Walking Tour or head outside for an Electric Bicycle Tour. If you are looking for more kid-friendly experience try their Lancaster City Scavenger Hunt.
Lititz Historical Foundation's popular Whiskey and History tours are back again for 2025! Treat a whiskey lover to a guided tasting at Stoll & Wolfe Distillery. Where you will be able to enjoy tasting three local whiskeys. Throughout the tasting you will learn about the whiskey and distilling history of the Lititz area. Your evening will also include a guided walking tour of historic Main Street, Lititz.
Amish Farm and House is inviting you to experience a scenic sunset dinner on an Amish farm! You'll stop at an Amish persons house where you’ll enjoy a traditional Amish dinner in their home. As the evening winds down enjoy traditional desserts and engaging conversation with the Amish family.
Grab your significant other and enjoy a date night in the gardens on the third Thursday of each month from 5-8PM at Conestoga House & Gardens. Enjoy live, strolling music in a romantic atmosphere with the option to pre-order food and wine or BYOB. Other great date night spots are The Barn at Paradise Station Jazz on the Patio night every Thursday and Live Music and Trivia Nights at Plain & Fancy Farm.
Head to Laserdome, a and let the summer fun begin with holographic theater adventures, laser tag and arcade games!
From large-scale amphitheaters and main stage concerts to smaller-scale live entertainment at some of our favorite restaurants and wineries, you’ll be sure to get your music fix in Lancaster County.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Lancaster County's premier wineries, where wine tastings, live music amidst the vineyards, and exquisite wine and cheese pairings await.
Grab a chair, a wine glass and visit one of our local wineries who are putting on live music each weekend in the summer. Visit these local wineries to enjoy live music this summer.
Lancaster, PA is full of great opportunities to head outside with your kids. So slather on the sunscreen and venture outside for some good old-fashioned family fun. The destinations below are designed to offer great experiences and new discoveries for the entire family.
Have a unique experience by taking a hot air balloon ride with Lancaster Balloon Rides, or Goat Yoga at Amish Farm and House!
Zipline at Refreshing Mountain and take part in their new Glow Nights! Glow Night Ziplining is an exhilarating after-dark experience offered only on Memorial Day weekend, Independence Day holiday weekends, and Labor Day weekends. Strap in and soar through the trees with special lighting to make you and the trees burst with color! Add in glow sticks and glow necklaces illuminating the night making this amplified ziplining experience thrilling beyond words.
A tour designed for the ice cream lover, Strasburg Scooter Tours is offering their Ice Cream Experience tour this summer. Where you'll scoot out to a local dairy to get a hands-on lesson in making your own ice cream; and taking multiples stops along the way to taste some of the delicious treat. They are also offering their Scootin' for Scoops which is another must try!
A unique opportunity to be had in Lancaster County, horseback riding! Stone Gables Estate is bringing back their Horseback Trail Rides! Gentle, well-mannered horses with experienced equestrian guides will navigate you on this most memorable adventure. Find a list of things to do to get the kids moving and outdoors.
Reconnect with nature as spring is in full force around you with One with Nature Forest Therapy. Their Wildflowers & Serenity event will take you on a guided nature/forest therapy walk and seek vibrant wildflowers along the way.
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
Sweet Summer FestivalCelebrate summer and Independence Day at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm’s Sweet Summer Festival! Enjoy the golden sweetness of farm-fresh corn, lively music, games, and festive fun.
Getting outside is easy to do this summer in Lancaster! If you're interested in activities by the river, like kayaking with kayakLanCo or want to explore new hiking spots, we've got you covered. If biking is your thing, you can rent a regular bike from Chiques Rock Outfitters, or if you prefer a smoother ride, you can rent an e-bike from Let's Roll in Columbia. Both rental places are located near the Northwest River Trail, so you can get moving from there.
Visit the pack at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA.
Experience real stories and unreal views aboard the Chief Uncas! This summer, Susquehanna National Heritage Area invites you to experience live, on-the-water lectures on one of America's most storied rivers with their Heritage Cruises.
Earth to Lititz is hosting an Urban Hike! On the second Thursday of every month, take a 45 to 55-minute walk through the town of Lititz exploring quaint streets and paths in our beautiful parks. You'll even learn about Lititz's rich history!
Since its founding in 1729, Lancaster has had a rich and varied history. On September 27, 1777 Lancaster hosted the Second Continental Congress and was even the U.S. capital for one day! Lancaster County even took part in the Underground Rail Road helping slaves escape to freedom. Here are historical events that are happening around the county this month:
This free experience allows locals and visitors to step back in time and learn about the history of grain milling and early rural family life at the Mascot Roller Mills and Ressler Family Home. It's a great place to take the kids and have them get hands-on learning experience.
Cats | Fulton Theatre | June 23, 2025 to July 20, 2025
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s unforgettable score, dazzling costumes, breathtaking choreography, and a story woven from T.S. Eliot’s poems create a purr-fectly magical experience.
The Wizard of Oz | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | June 27 - August 9
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of the timeless tale about Dorothy Gale, a farm girl, who travels from Kansas and over the rainbow to the magical land of Oz. But there is truly no place like home!
Shrek the Musical, Jr. | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | July 15 to August 8
Everyone’s favorite ogre takes the stage! Based on the DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek the ogre finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits. If he can rescue the feisty princess Fiona, his quiet swamp will be restored. However, no quest would be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
Ryan & Friends: Lifetime of Laughter | Bird-in-Hand Stage | until October 18, 2025
It’s a laugh a minute when you follow your favorite funnyman and his friends through a lifetime devoted to lighthearted comedy and uplifting entertainment. Hear from his friends Harold and Irene, the opinionated grandparents, and Jeffrey, the 8-year-old wisecracker and his older (but smaller) brother. And look for cameo appearances by characters from throughout his 30 years as a ventriloquist.
The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits | Bird-in-Hand Stage | until August 2, 2025
Mysteries have a way of following Fannie Miller. When she makes it to the finals of a baking contest and contestants start disappearing, she calls on part-time PI Foster Bates to help investigate. Are her fellow finalists trying to thin out the competition?
Noah | Sight & Sound Theatres | until December 31, 2025
With a catastrophic storm on its way, Noah is given a monumental task: build a boat big enough to save his family from a flood that will cover the entire earth. As Noah endeavors to live faithfully in the midst of an increasingly chaotic world, can he trust that God’s promises run deeper than the rising waters around him?
Jukebox Generation | Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater | until October 18, 2025
A magical musical journey awaits as we celebrate the transformative and uniting power of music with JUKEBOX GENERATION! Step into a time machine and experience the soundtrack of decades past. From the rock ‘n’ roll and classics of the 50s & 60s to the anthems and excitement of the 70s & 80s, this electrifying production brings four iconic decades to life with dazzling performances, stunning visuals and timeless hits that will leave you with a song in your heart!
IMAGINARIUM | Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater | until November 1, 2025
Go as far as imagination can take you in this variety magic show! Experience wonder as illusionist Brett Myers takes audiences to a larger-than-life-circus, the whimsy of Wonka, the glamour of Hollywood, and the curiosities of a Steampunk era.
Into the Woods JR. | Servant Stage | July 12, 2025
Into the Woods Jr. is a captivating musical that weaves together classic fairy tales like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel in an exciting, adventure-filled story.
Don't miss out on seeing a concert in Lancaster! American Music Theatre hosts a ton throughout the year, and Mickey's Black Box and Lititz Shirt Factory hosts a plethora of concerts. Just outside of the county is Giant Center in Hershey, which hosts big-name acts.
Take the day and hang out and enjoy a playwright at Grenta Theatre or see a traditional movie at Reel Cinemas Lancaster!
Join The Barn at Paradise Station for Jazz on the Patio Summer Series. Enjoy some of Lancaster’s best jazz groups, while dining on the gorgeous blue flagstone patio overlooking the Strasburg Rail Road and stunning countryside. Amish mud sales, return this month and won't return until August.
Head into Lancaster City for First Friday! Peruse local shops and galleries, and be wowed by live music and entertainment. On First Fridays, the Lancaster Science Factory offers their over 70 exhibits for free for K-8.
Every Thursday in May until the end of October Lititz Springs Park will be hosting the Lititz Farmers Market. There will be fresh produce, baked goods, live music, and different food truck vendors each week. The Farmers Market celebrates the locally made and grown foods of Lancaster County.
We the People First Friday features community-centered performances and exhibits that represent the great mosaic of Lancaster and beyond with genres as diverse as our nation! FREE and open to the public.Similarly, you can head to the small town of Manheim for First Thursday and head to downtown Lititz for Second Saturdays, or Elizabethtown for Second Fridays.
Head to Ephrata for the Mainspring's 4th Wednesday Happy Hour! Enjoy live music and food trucks; bring friends, family, and neighbors!
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