LANCO KIDS

05/09/2024

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

The Rainbow Fish Musical
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
May 6-10
https://buff.ly/4abRS6A

Meet & Greet with Reptile Invasion
May 11 10am-3pm
That Fish Place - That Pet Place
https://buff.ly/43gfepO
Join us for a fun-filled, educational experience! Bring your kids to interact with live reptiles, from tiny geckos to a massive 70-pound Burmese python!

Music and Art with the Wolves at Wolf Sanctuary of PA
May 11 11am-2pm
Wolf Sanctuary of PA
https://buff.ly/4a8bsAB
Our Music and Art with the Wolves Fundraiser is back after 8 years! Enjoy incredible art vendors, live music, delicious local food trucks, educational games, and self-guided wolf tours! All proceeds support our beloved wolves.

Conservancy Explorers Club: Climbers Run Nature Center
May 12 1pm-3pm
Climbers Run Nature Center
https://buff.ly/3wCVwIS
Embark on an adventure through Climbers Run Nature Center, exploring streams, ponds, forests, and meadows. Dive into the ecosystem, discovering how living and non-living elements form communities and learning conservation tips. This easy, flat hike welcomes students from kindergarten to 5th grade, accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $5 per child, and parents/guardians attend for free.

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05/01/2024

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

First Friday at Lancaster Science Factory
May 3 5pm - 7pm
Lancaster Science Factory
https://buff.ly/3xYxxEy
Every First Friday kids grades K-8 and their families can enjoy over 70 interactive exhibits from 5-7pm!

Create Your Own Spring Planter
May 4 10am - 12pm
Stauffers of Kissel Hill
https://buff.ly/3y8rQ6M
Exciting container flower gardening event at ALL Home & Garden store locations! Learn how to simplify your gardening with thrillers, fillers, and spillers, making it fun and creative. Simply bring your own pot or purchase one from us, and we'll provide the soil. It's free to attend, you just pay for the flowers you use. Don't miss out on this opportunity to beautify your space effortlessly!

Touch-a-Tractor and Community Tractor Show
May 4 9am - 2pm
Messick Farm Equipment - Mount Joy
https://buff.ly/3y8rQDO
Don't miss out on door prizes, a bounce house, yard games, & equipment games.Free food and snacks! Event day discounts on equipment.

Dutch Wonderland Kids Pass Giveaway
May 5 Game starts at pm
Lancaster Stormers
https://buff.ly/4aSw0yv
Free Dutch Wonderland Kids Pass Giveaway first 1,000 kids 12 and under

The Barnyard Express Train Opening Weekend!
Saturday (10am - 1pm) & Sundays (4pm - 7pm)
2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
https://buff.ly/4beyxm5
All Aboard The Barnyard Express Train Ride! Enjoy a beautiful tour of our family dairy farm on this 35 minute train ride. Meet the dairy herd, visit our friendly farm animals, feed the goats and learn all about the importance of farming.

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04/24/2024

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

National Pretzel Day
https://buff.ly/3QisF3c
Friday April 26 6am - 7pm
Philly Pretzel Factory - Lititz
1006 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17543

We're celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving everyone a FREE pretzel! So plan on joining us on April 26th, and bring your friends & family, for free pretzels!

WITF Presents Be My Neighbor Day
https://buff.ly/3QgcROp
Saturday April 27 10am - 1pm
North Museum of Nature & Science and WITF
400 College Avenue,Lancaster,17603,US

Join us for Be My Neighbor Day at the North Museum of Nature and Science in Lancaster! This FREE family event, supported by PNC Grow Up Great®, is all about celebrating community and kindness. Meet community helpers, enjoy bilingual story times, design kindness cards, go on a Kindness Quest, and even meet Daniel Tiger from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood! Admission is free, and children will receive a free book on being a helper.

Guided Nature Walk - Exploring for Amphibians
https://buff.ly/3QisRzE
Saturday April 27 9am - 11am
Greenfield Lancaster - S. Dale High Leadership Center
1861 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA 17601

Dive into nature at Greenfield! Join us as we explore streams, ponds, and wetlands in search of frogs, salamanders, and maybe even turtles! Open to all, so bring the family for a fun outdoor adventure. Children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

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04/23/2024

04/18/2024

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

Earth Day Extravaganza Lancaster Public Library
https://buff.ly/3TVh4bu
LPL Ewell Plaza
Sat April 20 10am - 2pm
Community members of all ages are invited to our FIRST EVER Earth Day Extravaganza to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly atmosphere.

The event will feature exhibits, presentations, storytime, a plant swap, and even a pop-up produce stand from our friends at the Junior League of Lancaster! Our host of eco-conscious contributors and entertainers will educate, empower, and inspire our community to welcome environmental-sustainability practices into their daily lives.

Fan Fest Lancaster Stormers
https://buff.ly/440OA4N
650 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17603
Saturday April 20 12pm and game begins 1pm
Free Admission
- Spring Training Game against the Hagerstown Flying Box Cars
- Magnetic Schedule Giveaway courtesy of OAL
- Player Autographs before the Game presented by Domino’s
- Play Catch on the Field before the Game presented by Domino’s
- Solvit Academy Children’s Business Fair on the concourse
- Free Admission to the Kreider Farms Kids Park
- Score your new Stormers branded merchandise in the Team Store!
- Check out available seats for ticket plans with Stormers staff
- Deals on Tickets in the BCF Group Box Office
- Kids Run the Bases after the game presented by Domino’s

Touch-A-Truck
https://buff.ly/445Dqvn
Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster
Saturday April 20 10am - 2pm
Our annual Touch-A-Truck event is back for 2024! Come explore big trucks and unique vehicles from our community. Kids can get an up-close look and even sit in the driver’s seat while learning about a variety of trade industries.

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04/10/2024

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

Spring Wildflowers Hikes at Shenks Ferry
https://buff.ly/4aISp0z
Shenks Ferry Nature Preserve
Fri Apr 12 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $5
This will be a 1.5 mile out and back hike on a gravel and dirt trail. The trail surface is mostly smooth, but there are a few short rocky sections. There is a slight incline with an estimated 100 foot rise in elevation. This event is for ages 8 and up. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Restroom is available on site.

Conservancy Explorers Club: Climbers Run Nature Center
https://buff.ly/4aHkLrY
Climbers Run Nature Center
Sun Apr 14
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $5
This will be an easy short hike on a flat trail with lots of stops to marvel at nature through magnifying lenses. Students in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend and must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years old. Tickets are $5 per child, parents/guardians attend free. Restroom facilities are available on-site.

Dutch Wonderland is now open
https://buff.ly/3J7FqtE
11:00pm - 6:00pm when open
Share the excitement of an enchanted day in the World’s Best Family Park. Meet beloved characters like Duke the Dragon and Princess Brooke. Spin, swing and soar on 30+ family-friendly rides of all sizes. Enjoy entertaining puppet shows and daring dive shows, plus find refreshing fun in Duke’s Lagoon water play area.

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04/04/2024

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

First Friday at Lancaster Science Factory
The Lancaster Science Factory
Friday, April 5th 5-7PM
FREE Admission for kids in K-8th grade and families
https://buff.ly/3JppFOZ

Funky Junk Kid Craft Workshop
Horst Arts
Saturday, April 6th 10-11:30AM
When you attend a Funky Junk workshop, you’re signing yourself up along with your child. This is a time for you to work with and invest in your child. You and your child will sit at our large 11-foot round scrap-wood table. We’ll supply you with all kinds of materials and tools. Then with a bit of guidance from Katherine of Horst Arts, your child will launch into a time of creative activity that they will remember for a long time.
https://buff.ly/3J2Xhlt

Baby Wildlife Shower With Raven Ridge Wildlife Center
Columbia Crossing and Raven Ridge Wildlife Center
Columbia Crossing River Trails Center
Saturday April 6th 11AM-4PM
Please join us for a FREE fun community event in preparation for our influx of springtime wild babies! Games and activities, trivia, cool prizes, AMBASSADOR ANIMALS, education, raffles, favors, refreshments, giveaways, crafts...for all ages!
https://buff.ly/3xnInUi

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03/28/2024

Happy Easter!

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Easter Village
Country Barn Events on the Farm
https://buff.ly/43zyC16
March 29th & 30th with seating times at 9:00, 9:45 and 10:30am

The Easter Bunny is EGGCITED for you to come join him at Country Barn for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious, hearty Farm-to-Fork buffet breakfast and a photo with the Easter Bunny. Then enjoy time with the many fun activities in Barnyard Kingdom with Bunny Village, including hourly egg hunts. Train rides around our scenic farm will also be available. Join us at one of our 12 seatings for our biggest springtime event here at Country Barn.

Easter Bunny Hop Express
Stone Gables Estate Ironstone Ranch at Stone Gables Estate
https://buff.ly/3PGnLg7
March 29th and 30th 9am-3pm

Enjoy a hippity-hoppity narrated train excursion through the center of Stone Gables Estate on the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad. See and ride on a replica of an 1868 steam locomotive, pulling an 1848 Pioneer Coach, mid-1860s Combine Coach, and our newest 1860s Day Coach. On board the train, children will receive a special surprise visit as it traverses into a fully decorated train shed amassed with Easter characters, displays, and Bunnyland.

Terre Hill Flashlight Egg Hunt
Terre Hill Park Terre Hill Days Committee
https://buff.ly/43yGIr1
March 30th
Registration starts 7pm and Egg Hunt 8pm

Everyone ages 11 and older (including adults!) can purchase tickets and participate. Guests will hunt eggs throughout the park in the dark with their own flashlights (must bring your own!). Prizes for the Flashlight Egg Hunt include thousands of dollars in cash, gift baskets, electronics, and more! Tickets can be pre-purchased online for $25 or at the event for $30 per person (tickets are limited- get yours while you can!). Registration/wristband exchange opens at 7PM at Pavilion 1. Hunt starts at 8PM.

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03/20/2024

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

It’s that time of year! Egg hunts and meetings with the Easter Bunny!

Here are just 3 of many Easter and Spring events going on in Lanco this weekend!

Manheim Township 4th Annual Community Egg Hunt
https://buff.ly/4ahefYP
Manheim Township Athletic Complex
Manheim Township Recreation Department
Saturday March 23 1-3pm. Egg hunt begins at 1:30pm

The event is family friendly, and free for all to attend and enjoy. In addition to photo opportunities with the holiday bunny, there will be crafts, egg-themed games, free popcorn, DJ entertainment, and two face painters.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own basket.

Longs Park Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
https://buff.ly/3To3zRs
Longs Park Lancaster
See start time based on age below.

Come join us as we hunt for eggs that are filled with a whole bunch of goodies! We will have food and beverages available for purchase as well as games and prizes. Please bring your Easter basket. Registration is $3 per kid ages 0-12 and please register by March 22nd. It will be done by age groups. You will pay for registration at check in. Call or text Terry Suter, Jr at 717-283-3628 to register. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BASKET
AGES 0-4: 1:15PM (MAY HAVE 1 PARENT/GUARDIAN HELP)
AGES 5-8: 2:15PM (NO PARENT/GUARDIAN HELP)
AGES 9-12: 3:15PM (NO PARENT/GUARDIAN HELP)

Spring EggStravaganza
Tiny Town - Lancaster
https://buff.ly/3wTHAKn
Sunday March 24, 2024: 10am–12pm, 1–3pm, 4-6pm

Hop down to Tiny Town and join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Wear your Easter best and take your spring pictures in our town or spend time at our NEW goat snuggling station!
You will get to play in town, eat delicious Duck Donuts, decorate Easter eggs, meet and take unlimited Photos with the Easter Bunny, snuggle goats and more!
This is not your typical hunt where there is a mad dash and crying children – each child will get quality time enjoying all of our activities!

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03/14/2024

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

Urban Air Adventure Park
1 year Anniversary Birthday Bash
https://buff.ly/3BjVSU5
Saturday, March 16th 10am
BE THE FIRST 200 to purchase an Ultimate or Platinum DAY pass and receive a jump FREE for a YEAR pass! You DON'T want to miss out on our 1 year Anniversary Birthday Bash!!! We will have a DJ, DONUTS AND A TON OF FAMILY FUN!!

St. Patty’s Party at The Castle Roller Skating
Saturday March 16 2pm - 4:30pm
https://buff.ly/43xzwvn
Join us for this special session packed full of Irish fun! The first 50 people will receive a free green glow bracelet, and if you find one our hidden 4 leaf clovers you’ll win a prize! And finally if you can guess the weight of our Blarney Stone you’ll win a free Pizza Party to a future session!
Skating Adm: $8.00 or $28 for a family of 4

Meet and Greet with Reptile Invasion
That Fish Place - That Pet Place
https://buff.ly/43gfepO
Sunday March 17th 11am - 3pm FREE
This child friendly event gives you and your children the opportunity to interact with live reptiles - ranging from a small gecko all the way up to a 70 pound Burmese python! Step up and ask questions, hold, pet or just observe these amazing creatures.

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03/07/2024

What’s Happening this weekend?!?

Lititz Kid Lit Festival by Aaron's Books
https://buff.ly/3V6zIPG
Saturday March 9th at Linden Hall
Workshops with authors and illustrators, author presentations, book signings, story times, and more!
Doors open at 9am with events all day
Check the link for full schedule and tickets

Reading on the Rails
https://buff.ly/4a13iuf
Saturday March 9th
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Various story times throughout the day
Kids will receive their very own “suitcase” and use it to travel from story to story throughout the day.

PA Charter Day Museums Free Admission
March 10th

Historic Ephrata Cloister
https://buff.ly/3PcAUxf
Open noon to 4 p.m. and have staff and volunteers stationed throughout the site to provide information to visitors. The Ephrata Cloister Chorus will perform in the Saal building at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Landis Valley Museum
https://buff.ly/3V2taBO
The living-history museum will be open noon to 4 p.m. Free scavenger hunt will be available for children at the Visitor Center. Craftspeople will be doing demonstrations in the blacksmith and gunsmith shops. Other crafts being demonstrated on the site include leather work, brooms, woodcarving, hearth cooking and tin work.

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
rrmuseumpa.org
The museum will be open noon to 4 p.m.
A number of the historic locomotives and railroad cars — among the collection of 100 — will be open for the public to explore. Also open will be the TrainWorks and Stewart Junction railway education center with lots of hands-on exhibits, and much more to see.

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03/05/2024

This weekend!

Did you know you can hang out with Clifford the Big Red Dog at Kid-Lit?! Our favorite furry friend is making an appearance alongside all of the wonderful authors and illustrators in attendance.

There's something for everyone at the 2024 Kid-Lit Festival! We'll have workshops, book signings, story times, yoga, and more. Best of all, there's still time to get your tickets. Go to aaronsbooks.com/2024KIDLIT to RSVP and find the day's schedule of events.

03/05/2024

03/02/2024

When you're in the market, don't forget to pick up our coloring contest sheet! And don't miss our next Warehouse Theater Kids Show on March 16th! Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary is going to pack our warehouse full of scaly friends and smiling faces! 🐍 Show times are at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm. Tickets are limited, so get yours today, online or at Guest Services in The Market. 🦎

03/01/2024

In 2 weekends!

Can you believe it's almost time for the Lititz Kid-Lit Festival?!?

Have you bought your ticket yet? If not, head to aaronsbooks.com/2024KIDLIT. Head there even if you have - that's the best spot to see which authors and illustrators are confirmed, as well as the day's schedule closer to March 9th.

Let us know your favorite part of the Lititz Kid-Lit Festival below!

03/01/2024

Just 2 more sleeps and kids can join us for 3 whole hours while YOU go out! A monthly tradition, we offer a safe space, closed to the public, where children can come play with our amazing certified staff! Join us THIS Friday from 5:30-8:30pm!

03/01/2024

Fun Activity and last chance for the year!

Don't miss out on our final Maple Sugaring event! Join us this Sunday, March 3 from 1-4 pm at Pavilion 11 in Central Park.

No registration required!