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Turkey Hill ExperienceThe Turkey Hill Experience features interactive exhibits allowing you to create your own virtual ice cream flavor, package, and commercial. Enjoy plenty of unlimited samples of iced tea and ice cream all while learning about Turkey Hill’s history and how our products are made.
Think of it as a block party that celebrates all that makes Lititz great!
Taste of Lititz is a delicious night out that oozes small town charm. This event invites you to try small tastes of our local restaurants’ very best bites. Of course, your strolling might turn to dancing thanks to a lineup of live music scheduled throughout the night.
Father's Day is soon approaching and there’s no better place to celebrate than Lancaster County, PA. Treat the dad in your life to a unique Lancaster County experience or gift a one-of-a-kind, locally made item. Lancaster has everything you need to make this Father's Day special and memorable
Weekend Getaway
Fulton Steamboat InnAboard this steamboat-themed hotel, conveniently located within minutes of the most popular destinations in Lancaster, you can relax in one-of-a-kind Nautical- or Victorian-themed guest rooms, or unwind on the adults-only Sun Deck. Spend the weekend at the Fulton Steamboat Inn, where 19th-century charm and exceptional staff will make your stay feel like your home away from home.
Head to Lancaster Central Market for their annual Strawberry Festival happening on June 14 from 8am-12pm.
Enjoy Strawberry themed food stands, live music, face painting and more!
Come out our oldest continuously operated Market in the US and experience one of the most delicious and fun mornings of the year!
On the other side of the county is Elizabethtown's Strawberry Social where you'll find hand made, home grown, or curated items.
On June 27 - 29 join Susquehanna National Heritage to celebrate their annual Riverfest Weekend 2025!
Riverfest commemorates the burning of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge during the Civil War. On the last Sunday in June 1863, locals prevented Confederate troops from crossing the river and moving toward Harrisburg or Philadelphia. Confederate troops were forced to turn back and just three days later, the Battle of Gettysburg erupted.
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This year two Pride events will be happening in the County on June 28 at noon, Lancaster Pride Fest happening downtown at the Lancaster County Convention Center and Lititz Pride Fest happening in Lititz Springs Park on June 7. During both events, there will be food, entertainment, and local vendors.
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Celebrate Lancaster Water Week with Lancaster Conservancy, happening June 6 - 14, for it's 9th year celebrating 1,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. These waterways are the source of our drinking water, drive economic and agricultural growth, and allow us to escape into nature to fish, paddle, and swim. Many of these beautiful streams are polluted, but there is an incredible effort underway to bring them back to health in our lifetime.
Join us at Lititz Run Watershed Bike Tour for a 13-mile guided group ride exploring a local watershed and learn about various restoration efforts.
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.
Get crafty at Horst Arts! Create your string art, wooden dutch hex sign making, funky journal and so many more fun activities!
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.
The Craft Factory is a place where anyone can unleash their creativity, even if they don't consider themselves artistic or crafty.
And if you're looking for a fun night out with yourself, a date or some friends, be sure to check out Painting with a Twist where you can bring your own drinks for even more enjoyment!
Every Maker Monday night at The Felted Fox you can work on a felting project with a group of others! This is great for those looking for community!
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.
Explore the talents of Lancaster's local artists and their vibrant paintings, hand-crafted pottery and unique crafts. There are many hands-on, art experiences that allow you to create your own masterpiece as a memento from your visit to Lancaster.
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!
Celebrate Juneteenth this June 19!
Bring your family and friends to enjoy: - Delicious eats - Engaging live music and performances at these events happening around Lancaster County
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.
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, ziplining at Refreshing Mountain, or Goat Yoga at Amish Farm and House!
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.
Enjoy light refreshments as part of a closing tea ceremony.Visiting the pack at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA or take a ride on an e-bike with Let's Roll down by the river, in Columbia.
Come out this weekend to participate in outdoor events like paddle boarding, hiking and biking, as well as experience the history! Stay for awhile at one of Lancaster's great campgrounds to further your outdoor adventure.
80’s By Request: LIVE! | Prima | June 13 - June 29
Enter a time warp to the decade of neon lights and timeless hits. You’re the DJ, and Prima is your live jukebox, bringing the best 80s tunes to life through electrifying live performances.
Cats | Fulton Theatre | June 13 - July 20
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.
We Will Rock You | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | May 23 - June 21, 2025
Featuring over 20 hit Queen songs including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “We Are the Champions,” “Killer Queen,” “Somebody to Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “We Will Rock You,” follow two revolutionaries as they try to save rock music in a post-apocalyptic world. As algorithms predict our every preference, this is a fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to individuality.
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!
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.
Swing! | Servant Stage | June 7 - August 10
SWING! is a high-energy Broadway musical that celebrates the vibrant dance and music style of swing, a genre that became popular in the 1930s and '40s.
Then Sings My Soul: Hymns & Songs Inspired by the Ministry of Billy Graham | The Barn at Paradise Station | June 24
Then Sings My Soul is an original musical program featuring over 30 hymns, their histories and their connection to the life and ministry of Billy Graham.
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.
The Lititz Historical Foundation Summer Concert Series 2025 is back! This pay what you can is a great option for everyone, all donations benefiting the Lititz Historical Foundation.
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.
Guide to First Friday
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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