Celebrate Fall
Fall in love with the Amish Countryside aboard historic steam trains, where crisp autumn days bring colorful foliage rides, festive Friendsgiving fun, Murder Mystery Adventures, and spooky Halloween ghost train stories.
Harvest Breakfast will happen right outside of Lancaster Central Market. Stand holders will have special Harvest themed pay-per-stand foods, live music, face painting, pumpkin painting and more!
Harvest Days is Landis Valley’s largest annual festival, celebrating Pennsylvania Dutch culture and 19th-century farm life. Enjoy historic craft demonstrations, wagon rides, hands-on activities, traditional food vendors, and a live bluegrass band performance on Saturday evening.
Experience the excitement of jousting knights and royal delights with colorfully costumed villagers and merrymakers August 15 - October 25, 2026.
Step into the world of fantasy at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Here's how you'll spend your day at the faire. We have accommodations sorted for you, including hotels, bed & breakfasts, and other options in Manheim and neighboring towns.
Going to Dutch Wonderland is fun for everyone, no matter if you are going in the Summer, Fall or Winter. Happy Haunting is Dutch Wonderland's Fall themed spooktacular event.
There are lots of more festivals happening around Lancaster County this month! Check them all out!
The brisk autumn weather is perfect for wandering through one of our many orchards, getting lost in one of our vast corn mazes, or taking to the skies and traveling across our beautiful vistas in a hot air balloon ride.
Every autumn the streets of New Holland play host to the town’s magnificent celebration of farm and community, happening September 30 - October 3.
Apoca-Lititz 5K is a fun 5k that encourages you to compete in costume. Prizes are awarded to the fastest runners AND the best dressed; he route is beginner friendly. Happening in downtown Lititz on October 24.
Head out to Old Windmill Farm for an Amish farmhouse experience in the farm kitchen, baking homemade bread, churning butter from our own cream, making cider, and more! Call us today to book your reservations.
Amish Farm and House is inviting you to their Fall Farm Days, enjoy pumpkin chuckin’, hay rides, apple cider taste testing, corn maze and more!
Join The Lancaster County Brew Trail for free to access a local's guide to delicious ice cream shops and creameries. Trail is active from September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026.
Visit local favorites such as Lancaster Brewing Company, Mad Chef Craft Brewing,, and more!
When you've earned enough points, head over to the Discover Lancaster Visitors Center to pick up special prizes!
Discover the small towns of Lancaster County with experiential scavenger hunts! All scavenger hunts are completely free to download and focused on one town in Lancaster County.
More Experience Passes
Whether you’re planning a fall family getaway, a weekend adventure with friends, or just love a classic farm experience, these corn mazes are a great activity for everyone.
As you drive around Lancaster, you’ve probably noticed that the roadside stands have switched over from their summer strawberries and melons to fall’s apples, pumpkins and squash. Whether you’re picking up a pumpkin at a roadside stand or headed out into the field to find the perfect one, we’re here to help.
Pumpkin Patches
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.
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.
Dive into engaging farm interactions and create family memories with baby farm animals at Old Windmill Farm. Participate in activities such as bottle-feeding a calf, milking a cow, handing food to pygmy goats and gathering eggs. Try out their Amish Butter Churning event this summer.
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.
Sample locally-grown produce, fresh baked goods, and local delicacies at Lancaster farmers’ markets in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country heartland.
Pick up Amish goods and local delicacies like homemade jellies, relishes, and chow-chow, or grab a bouquet of fresh flowers, many of which are grown right here in Lancaster County. Wander the aisles, ask questions, and enjoy the community vibes that fill the atmosphere.
Check out Succulent Saturday at Fisher's Greenhouse & Garden Center! Come out and enjoy a Free Planting Bar, where they can create their own succulent arrangements.
Lancaster is home to many amazing theatres, check out some shows happening this month!
For over 150 years, audiences have been entertained from Broadway caliber shows at America's oldest, continuously operating theatre.
Dutch Apple features traditional classics and new critically-acclaimed shows, coupled with an all you can eat buffet meal that changes with every production.
Bird-in-Hand Stage offers exceptional entertainment and has become one of Lancaster County’s must-see stops for live performances.
Story, song and spectacular staging bring the Bible to life on stage.
Master Illusionist Brett Myers delivers an exhilarating blend of grand-scale illusions, sleight-of-hand, family-friendly comedy, and dynamic circus arts in a 2 hour spectacle that captures hearts and the imagination.
Ephrata Performing Arts Center is a non-profit, community-based performing arts center providing a unique theater experience for all.
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 an intimate concert at The Barn at Paradise Station or see a traditional movie at Reel Cinemas Lancaster!
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:
History Events:
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.
Lancaster is a kid's dream come true in terms of fun-filled activities and kid-friendly events.
Take the day and explore Traintown, U.S.A!
If you're adventurous at heart, and "the cold never bothered you anyway" then head out on a hike or bike ride! We have many trails open year-round, like the Northwest River Trail, perfect for biking and walking.
Things to do with friends, a date or by yourself! Here are some fun events that are happening this month and activities that you can do all year round.
If you're looking for more creative activities to do then you should check out Horst Arts where you get test out your imagination, Painting with a Twist where a professional painter will guide you through your own painting, or start felting at The Felted Fox.
Take a class at Lancaster Creative Factory, where you can take a variety of classes ranging from making mugs, bowls, and plates, to hand-building with clay, blowing glass, and even date night classes like glass blowing and wheel throwing.
Treat a whiskey lover to a guided tasting at Stoll & Wolfe Distillery with their Whiskey and History Tour. You will be able to enjoy tasting three local whiskeys. Throughout your 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.
Join local artist, Jo, at her Watercolor Club happening every Friday throughout the month of June.Come as you are, grab your favorite supplies, and explore color, gesture, and mood.
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.
Head to Laserdome, a and let the summer fun begin with holographic theater adventures, laser tag and arcade games!
Catch a game this season with the Lancaster Stormers! Their season kicks off towards the end of the month.
Brewery Tours believes that "craft beer was meant to be experienced." Their Walk-a-Bout tour will guide you through 3 amazing breweries with a tasting of 12 different craft beers.
The PotteryWorks is a creative studio located in Downtown Lancaster that offers artists a comfortable and well-equipped space to paint pottery.
If you prefer to create beaded jewelry instead, you can visit the nearby The BeadWorks and The Gem Den, where you'll find a wide selection of beautiful beads and gems to inspire your crafting projects.
There is no better way to bond than trying to problem solve case! There are many escape rooms across the county, pick one or multiple that you feel fun!
Whether you’re planning some free fun ahead of time or are looking for a quick way to fill a few hours while you’re here, we’ve rounded up a list of Lancaster’s free attractions, outdoor spots, and events for your weekend trip!
Free Afternoon Crafts and Free Storytime & Crafts at The Felted Fox! Visit their cozy craft shop offering a selection of craft kits, yarn, supplies, and charming handmade gifts.
Join the Artisan Mill Co. at The Shops @ Rockvale for their First Saturday events each month. Shop over 170 small businesses in their store!
Every Thursday afternoon, from May through October Lititz Farmer's Market brings seasonal produce, handcrafted goods, and delectable treats. Support local farmers and artisans, enjoy the live music and atmosphere, and bring home the flavors of our community.
Head into Lancaster City for First Friday, August 7! Peruse local shops and galleries, and be wowed by live music and entertainment. Below are businesses that have special offers for First Friday,
Head to the small towns in our countryside for their community nights:
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