Join Kitchen Kettle Village in celebrating their annual Rhubarb Fest! Enjoy seeing who has the fastest rhubarb car, tribute to our very own Rhubarb King & Queen, eat homemade rhubarb foods, and more!
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This outdoor event in beautiful Market Square showcases a wide variety of regional beer, wine, cider, mead, and spirits, along with live music and food vendors. Sample offerings from local makers and purchase your favorites—bottles, cans, growlers, and six-packs—to take home, with a convenient “bottle check” so you don’t have to carry them during the event.
Oct 13
The Felted Fox 2029 Miller Rd East Petersburg, PA 17520 (717) 450-7362
Apr 3
Strasburg Scooter & Tours 246 N. Decatur Street Strasburg, PA 17579 (215) 915-9290
Oct 12
260 Granite Run Dr. Lancaster, PA 17601
Apr 3
Strasburg Scooters & Tours 246 N. Decatur Street Strasburg, PA 17579 (717) 344-2488
Apr 3
Strasburg Scooters & Tours 246 N. Decatur Street Strasburg, PA 17579 (717) 344-2488
Oct 16
West Art Lancaster 816 Buchanan Ave Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 396-7833
Nov 7
Fisher's Greenhouse & Garden Center 311 North Star Rd. Strasburg, PA 17579 (717) 687-8720
Oct 12
The Felted Fox 2029 Miller Rd East Petersburg, PA 17520-1627 (717) 487-3204
Oct 14
Columbia Crossings River Trail Center 41 Walnut St Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 449-5607
Oct 12 to Oct 15
Bird-in-Hand Stage 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505 (717) 768-1507
It’s the unofficial start to summer! Light your campfires, grab a cold beverage, and enjoy the warm weather this Memorial Day Weekend. Whether you’re looking for an event or ideas of things to do around the house, this is your guide to an exciting holiday weekend.
Mother’s Day is soon approaching and there’s no better place to celebrate than Lancaster County, PA. Treat your mom to a unique Lancaster County experience or gift a one-of-a-kind, locally made item. Lancaster has everything you need to make this Mother’s Day special and memorable.
Find special events, places to eat, things to do, gift ideas and more!
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.
Lancaster is home to many amazing theatres, check out some shows happening this month!
Don't miss out on seeing a concert in Lancaster! American Music Theatre hosts a ton throughout the year, and Mickey's Black Box, Lititz Shirt Factory and The Trust Performing Arts Center 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 Gretna Theatre or see a traditional movie at Reel Cinemas Lancaster!
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While it may be still cold out spring will be here soon! Here are events to get you excited for the warmer months.
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.
If you can't make it to any events but still want to get into the spring mode visit some greenhouses, like Central Market Flowers, Perfect Pots, Fisher's Greenhouse and many more.
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Since they are often hidden gems on the backroads rather than on the main drags of Route 30 or 340, we have compiled a list of some of our favorite places to stop. As well as some “how-to” tips to help you act like a local. So come on, take the long way home and savor the simple pleasure you will find in a quart of freshly picked strawberries.
Pick up the last minute winter crops before the spring ones start to bud, head out to local markets like Cherry Hill Orchards, Lancaster Central Market, Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market, and more.
Join us for the Herb & Garden Faire 2026 at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, a must-visit event for garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and history buffs alike! This annual event, one of the most anticipated gardening fairs in Pennsylvania, brings together expert growers, artisans, and garden enthusiasts in a historic, immersive setting.
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!
Join The Lancaster County Ice Cream Trail for free to access a local's guide to delicious ice cream shops and creameries. Enjoy locally made, cow-to-cone flavors from places like Lapp Valley Creamery, Fox Meadows, Nikki's Custard 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 and Downtown of Lancaster County with experiential scavenger hunts! All scavenger hunts are completely free to download and focused on one town in Lancaster County.
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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 also played a key role in helping freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. 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.
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.
Events happening where you can learn more about Lancaster County environment:
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.
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.
Catch a game this season with the Lancaster Stormers! Their season kicks off towards the end of the month.
The PotteryWorks is a creative studio located in Downtown Lancaster that offers artists a comfortable and well-equipped space to paint pottery. You can choose from a variety of items, such as bowls, plates, mugs, piggy banks, and figurines for kids, and personalize them with your unique style. 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!
Join The Felted Fox for their Free Afternoon Crafts and their Free Storytime & Crafts! The Felted Fox is a cozy craft shop offering a selection of craft kits, yarn, supplies, and charming handmade gifts.
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.
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.
Join the Artisan Mill Co. at The Shops @ Rockvale for their First Saturday events each month. Shop over 170 small businesses in their store!
Get ready! Our new, 2026, Visitor Guide will be coming out soon! The FREE 2026 Lancaster County Visitors Guide to explore things to do, places to stay, where to eat, an events calendar, and exclusive coupons! Order yours today!
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Summer Fun in Lancaster, PA
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Picking Pumpkins in Lancaster County, PA
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