Immerse yourself in farm life with a guided tour of an authentic Amish house and farm at The Amish Farm & House. You can also stay overnight at a working farm, such as Verdant View Farm Bed and Breakfast.
Lancaster County is home to a variety of farm markets, like Lapp's Farm Market, offering a wide selection of seasonal produce, fresh-baked goods, and more. They are the perfect spot to enjoy the flavors of fall and support local farmers.
Old Windmill Farm offers a guided tour of their working Amish farm, you’ll meet the goats, cows, and chickens who live there. Kids can bottle feed a calf, pet the friendly goats, and gather fresh eggs laid by the chickens.
Fall is the perfect time to explore Lancaster County at your own pace with our Experience Trails. Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts at local farms, orchards, cafes, creameries and more while collecting points for a chance to win a prize.
Get a Taste of Science on October 16th at the Lancaster Science Factory! Trivia, Frisco's, homebrew competition, and more!
Lancaster's rural roads are lined with roadside stands brimming with fresh produce. Take a leisurely drive, handpick your favorites, and savor a delicious meal made from your bounty.
Enjoy small-town fun with First Fridays in downtown Lancaster, First Thursdays in Manheim, and Second Fridays in Lititz every month.
Check out some local galleries and upcoming art exhibits in Lancaster County.
Horst Arts offers unique experiences with activities such as collage, upcycling projects, and kids workshops. The space and workshops are perfect for date nights, team building, birthday parties, and family experiences. Don't worry if you have no prior experience in arts and crafts
Lancaster County has plenty of great coffee spots to check out, like Passenger Coffee. It's the perfect place to grab a hot drink and relax as the fall weather sets in.Foodies love Lancaster County for its wide variety of restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, including Asian, Mexican, Peruvian, Indian, Moroccan, African, and much more. Whether you prefer fine dining, an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch meal, or indulging at a casual restaurant, you'll find it all here.
As the weather get's cooler look to PA Dutch dishes to warm you and keep you full! Head to Shady Maple Smorgasbord, Miller's Restaurant & Smorgasbord or Dienner's Country Restaurant for PA Dutch Classes.
Places to Eat in PA Dutch Country
Shop til you drop. Browse the shops at Kitchen Kettle Village and celebrate autumn at their Tailgate Festival on September 19th & 20.
Dec 7 to Jan 2, 2026
Seasons Olive Oil and Vinegar Taproom 36 W King St Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 925-0891
Dec 8
The Felted Fox 2029 Miller Rd East Petersburg, PA 17520-1627 (717) 487-3204
Dec 6
Lancaster City Welcome Center 38 Penn Square Lancaster , PA 17602 (717) 925-0891
Dec 9
The Felted Fox 2029 Miller Rd East Petersburg, PA 17520 (717) 450-7362
Dec 10
The Felted Fox 2029 Miller Rd East Petersburg, PA 17520 (717) 450-7362
Dec 6
Lancaster Welcome Center 38 Penn Square Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 925-0891
Sep 23
Lancaster Welcome Center 38 Penn Square Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 821-5982
Dec 6
Fisher's Greenhouse & Garden Center 311 North Star Rd. Strasburg, PA 17579 (717) 687-8720
Dec 6
Bethel AME Church 512 E. Strawberry Street Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 874-5975
Enjoy family fun, rides, delicious fair food and drinks, and more at the New Holland Fair and at the West Lampeter Fair.
Head to one of our many fields to pick the perfect carving pumpkin, and enjoy apple cider and hayrides. If you’re not into carving pumpkins, perhaps you can head to an apple orchard and bring home some fresh apples to douse in caramel for the perfect fall snack.
Step back in time as you take to the streets and backroads of Lancaster, PA. Our county is rich with history and has many unique places where you can experience its impact hands-on.
Whether you prefer early American heritage, arts and culture, or religious history we have it all here in Lancaster. Be sure to add one or more of these stops into your itinerary to truly immerse yourself in the past, and learn how it helped develop the Lancaster of the present
Enjoy live music as Decked Out Live continues until the end of September, and Wine by the Vine continues through the end of October.
You can also enjoy an outdoor ziplining adventure at Refreshing Mountain or visit Eastland Alpacas for a fun day meeting friendly animals in a natural farm setting.
The Wolf Sanctuary of PA offers educational tours for children and adults, with a chance to view the wolves in their natural habitat and to learn about their behavior and biology.
No matter the season, did you know that caves stay an average temperature year round? Indian Echo Cavern is 52 degrees inside, rain or shine. Year round, 7 days a week, you can explore the cavern, and enjoy a petting zoo and playground. Plan about 45 minutes for the full tour, and pack your lunch as not to interrupt the little explorers!
Explore Lancaster County's backroads this season by going on a self-guided covered bridge tour.
Explore the beauty of Fall while driving on our backroads in Lancaster, PA. With over 25 covered bridges, you can witness the old-world charm, rich history, and stunning architecture as you pass through them.
Take the self-guided covered bridges tour to experience the magic of these historic sites. For those who prefer to explore with a group, Strasburg Scooters offers a Covered Bridges Tour.Lancaster County is home to some of the country's best hiking and biking trails and outdoor adventures. Explore the Great Outdoors with the whole family or find peace and quiet on a solo hike. Any time of year, here's a round-up of some of the best spots to explore!
Top 21 Trails
Looking for more items to added to your Fall shopping list, to totally deck out your life in everything fall? Well, there are tons of local shops that you should check out this Fall.
Shop these Lancaster retailers online to bring the charm of Lancaster County, PA right to your home and skip the stress of in-person shopping.
Lancaster is home to many amazing theatres, check out some shows happening this month!
Disenchanted | Prima | September 19 - October 5
The princesses are kicking fairytales squarely in the tiara.This fearless Off-Broadway hit offers a PG-13 remix of royal stories, with outrageous songs, irreverent humor, and enough attitude to make a fairy godmother file for early retirement.
Driving Miss Daisy | Fulton Theatre | September 12 - 28
A warm-hearted, humorous, and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady, and a proud, soft-spoken black man. A long-running Off-Broadway success and an Academy Award-winning film.
Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | August 15 - September 20
See the man, hear the music, and relive the life of a legend! In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. Follow Buddy backstage, in the recording studio, and up the charts with hits like “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “That’ll Be the Day,” “Well…All Right,” “Not Fade Away,” and more!
A Chorus Line | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | September 26 - November 1
Follow a group of Broadway dancers on this heart-pounding, nail-biting, ensemble audition. As the competition heats up, the director asks each performer to share about themselves and what influenced their decision to become dancers. Watch as their individual lives transform them into A Chorus Line!
Ryan & Friends | Bird-in-Hand Stage | through October 18
Comedy rules when Ryan returns to our stage with every one of his friends: witty 8-year-old Jeffrey, who lives in a suitcase and travels Third Class on airplanes; Harold and Irene, who have way more opinions than your average grandparents; and not-so-silent beasts Ardy the Skunk and Randy the Rooster, plus a new mystery guest—all hilarious and high-energy friends who barely let Ryan get a word in edge-wise.
Stolen | Bird-in-Hand Stage | through October 22
Emma Yoder, a recent widow, plans a peaceful weekend quilting class. As her students—a biker, an estranged couple, a pastor’s wounded wife, a young military veteran, and a rebellious young girl—spend the weekend learning Amish quilt patterns, seams and secrets come unraveled, tears and truths emerge, and Emma must navigate her way through the upheaval that ensues.
Noah | Sight & Sound Theatres | through December 31
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
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
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.
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 Gretna Theatre or see a traditional movie at Reel Cinemas Lancaster!
Picking Pumpkins in Lancaster County, PA
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Festivals and Fairs in Lancaster County, PA
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510 Centerville Road Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 898-1900
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