While you're out stop by one of our many fall festivals, cultural events, and more happening around the county.
Family Fun on the Farm
Oregon Dairy FarmsteadPlan a visit to Oregon Dairy with the whole family this October! From a pumpkin patch and corn maze to animal encounters and farm activities, there's so much to explore at the Farmstead.
Harvest Breakfast will happen right outside of Lancaster Central Market on October. 4 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.
Get ready for non-stop fun because Lancaster County hosts festivals and fairs all year round! Check out more exciting festivals happening this August!
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.
Go apple or pumpkin picking - both start in October! Pull out the flannels and hit the orchards to pick the very best! Or stop at our roadside stands and farmers markets to pick your very own, without having to go into the fields. While you're there grab some local produce, seasonal baked goods and homemade crafts & wares.
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire runs Saturdays & Sundays until October 27. Experience knights, stunts, delicious food and amazing artisans, and more throughout the Faire.
Can't make it to this year's Renaissance Faire?Stay tuned for the Yuletide at the PA Renaissance Faire happening end of November to December!
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.
Stay the Weekend
Hershey Farm ResortExperience the charm of Hershey Farm Resort—where cozy accommodations, farm-fresh dining, and local shopping come together. Savor endless favorites at the Grand Smorgasbord, browse unique finds in the Shoppes and Bake Shop, and enjoy artisan paninis and drinks at Café 23. Take a scenic stroll, unwind outdoors, and don’t miss a visit with the friendly barnyard animals.
Join The Lancaster County Brew Trail for free to access a local's guide to locally made craft beer.
Trail is active from September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025. 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.
More Experience Passes
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!
Explore the great outdoors with one of Lancaster's hiking and biking trails or some fun activities by and on the river while you're at it. If you're headed to the river and are ready to get active check out kayakLanCo, and Let's Roll in Columbia. Both rental places are located near the Northwest River Trail, so you can get moving from there
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 Autumn Date Nights in Nature offers forest therapy walks for couples/partners offers a unique opportunity to unplug, unwind, and grow together in the healing embrace of the great outdoors.
Visit the pack at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA for their Wolf Awareness Day on October 18.
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!
Join the Murder Mystery Dinner at The Log Cabin for an evening of fine food, specialty drinks, and live theater as actors bring the story to life with humor and suspense. Throughout the night, you’ll uncover clues, interact with the characters, and piece together the mystery behind the estate.
Join Unique Lancaster Experiences and Seasons Olive Oil as they transport you to Spain with their Passport to Spain experience.
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
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.
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.
Lancaster is home to many amazing theatres, check out some shows happening this month!
This theatre offers experiential concerts and boutique musicals where every seat offers an intimate view of powerhouse performances.
For over 150 years, audiences have been entertained from Broadway caliber shows at America's oldest, continuously operating theatre. T
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.
One of the oldest summer theatres in America, Gretna Theatre is located in the arts/resort community of Mt. Gretna, PA.
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!
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.
Friday, October 10 - 13, The Susquehanna National Heritage Area is offering special Native Peoples’ Boat Tours aboard the Chief Uncas - a beautifully restored, 113-year-old wooden yacht - over Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend.
During this one-hour cruise, passengers will learn about the Susquehannock people and other Native tribes who lived along the river in York and Lancaster Counties, as well as the history behind the Chief Uncas itself. Enjoy this unique way to connect with the region’s cultural past while enjoying the scenic beauty of the river.
Amish mud sales returns for one more mud sale at Cochranville Fire Company Mud Sale on October 25.
Join The Felted Fox for their Free Afternoon Crafts and their Free Storytime & Crafts! The Felted Fox is acozy 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.
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! If you can't make it on Wednesday then head to for their First Saturday.
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