May

The Choo Choo Barn is a true work of art, built by one family over the last 60 years. Our ever-changing display is located along Route 741, just east of Strasburg. Measuring over 1,700 square feet, the Choo Choo Barn display is home to scenes right out of Lancaster County and America.

Visit their website www.choochoobarn.com

Get your first taste of Hershey at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD attraction! Start your visit on our FREE HERSHEY'S GREAT AMERICAN CHOCOLATE TOUR ride, complete with your own FREE HERSHEY'S product sample. Open daily, year round, a visit to HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD attraction means chocolate fun for everyone!

Experience ranger programs & walks, campfire programs, living history & events that assist in preserving & interpreting the Gettysburg Battle.

Visit the website for more information.

ZooAmerica Open Year-Round

Winter is a great time to visit ZooAmerica. With the zoo being home to more than 200 animals of 75 species, it is when our animals are most active. For operating hours and ticket prices, visit ZooAmerica's website.

“The Confession” musical” is an uplifting, faith-based adaptation of three Beverly Lewis novels in her beloved “Heritage of Lancaster County” series. This beautiful Amish love story had audiences laughing and at times teary-eyed by its well-told story, soaring melodies and inspiring lyrics. Playing at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Stage. Please visit their website for showtimes and pricing.

Celebrate Lancaster County's harbinger of spring... rhubarb! The Kitchen Kettle village comes alive with two zany days of rhubarb fun featuring food, music, games and family fun! Don't miss the rhubarb race car derby, the baking contest, rhubarb foods and much more.

Taste the flavors of Pennsylvania at the Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest, an all-encompassing showcase of Pennsylvania’s unique cuisines and the region’s cultural diversity. Not just your average food and wine festival, FlavorFest will dish up a delicious array of the state’s culinary and wine offerings and the finest in artisan crafts. Enjoy cooking demos; a variety of workshops presented by industry leaders; tasting and sales of the area’s finest wine and regional foods; live music and much, much more!  Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Tasting!

 http://www.parenfaire.com/flavorfest.html

June

The Demuth Museum will host its 29^th Annual Demuth Garden Tour during the second weekend in June. The “House and Garden Tour” will grant visitors access to both the home and garden of distinctive Lancaster residences. Intertwined with the history of the last three centuries, the rich variety of Lancaster architecture will provide the backdrop for our hosts’ creative expression in gardening, as well as in interior design, restoration and remodeling projects, and art and antique collecting. For more information and pricing, please call 717-299-9940.

Join Thomas the Tank Engine, a full-sized, operating steam locomotive, as he chugs into town with his friends for train rides, storytelling, live music, and more fun for kids! Lots of activities and Thomas merchandise. Visit the Strasburg Railroad website for more information.

Fáilte! Croeso! Dynnargh! Failt Erriu! Bienvenue! Benvidos! Welcome to the Celtic Fling & Highland Games on the Grounds of Mount Hope Estate & Winery and the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.

Throughout the centuries, the tradition and charm behind the music, dance and stories of the Celtic peoples have captivated the world. The contributions of the Irish, Scots Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Bretons, and Galecians/Asturians not only fill libraries and castles but also pubs, homes and our hearts. The Celtic Fling & Highland Games, as an unbridled celebration of Celtic Culture, offers a first-hand tour of these compelling cultures as it salutes both traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage.

Independence Day Grand Demolition Derby & Spectacular 3-D Fireworks Display

Call Buck MotorSports Park at 800-344-7855 for more information.

July

A series of special Gettysburg National Park Service Ranger-conducted battle walks.

Exciting Battles, Live Morter Fire Demonstrations, Expansive Living History Village with all day activities. Phone: 717-334-1124 ext. 3121

An authentic Bird-in-Hand experiencea Banquet in a Cornfield!  Enjoy a wagon ride to an unforgettable, farm-fresh meal in a cornfield on John and Myrna Smucker's farm, followed by live music and time by the family fire pit.

July 12, 16, 26 and 30 and August 9, 16 and 23, 2012

$39.95 per person; Child 4-12 $29.95; Children 3 and under free.  Includes tax and gratuity.

Call today to reserve you seats: (866) 931-2925 or (717) 768-1500.

Location:Bird-in-Hand, PA
2760 Old Philadelphia Pike
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

August

It’s that time of year again to visit the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire every weekend starting August 4h, 2012 till October 28th, 2012 from 11am to 8pm. Thirty-five acres of jousting knights and royal delights await as hundreds of colorfully-costumed characters in an authentic recreation of a 16th century English Village complete with dozens of authentic Tudor buildings. Musical performances, magic acts, fire-breathing, puppet shows, live jousting, and much more. Enjoy period foods, micro-brewed ales and a variety of wines from 23 Royal Kitchens and shop from merchants. Just so much entertainment to enjoy

Kids of all ages will enjoy this birthday bash for Yummie, the Kitchen Kettle Village mascot. Join our overstuffed gingerbread man and all his zany friends as we celebrate a truly scrumptious day in Pa Dutch Country. Yummie’s Birthday Party is best suited for children 10 years old and under. 

One of the biggest and most popular craft shows on the east coast! Remember, Main Street AND Broad Street will be closed down completely during this event. Tell people to wear their walking shoes so they’ll be comfortable! Off site parking at the middle and high schools will be available. Free rain or shine event. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Located at Lititz Springs Park.

For further details please visit the website or call 717-626-6875

Experience one of America’s leading fine art and craft shows. The four-day long Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival takes place each Labor Day weekend in a beautiful city park on the edge of Downtown Lancaster. Showcasing 200 top artists and craftspeople from across the United States, Canada and beyond, the show juries applications from more than 1,000 annually. All proceeds benefit the free Long’s Park Summer Music Series.

September

Join Thomas the Tank Engine, a full-sized, operating steam locomotive, as he chugs into town with his friends for train rides, storytelling, live music, and more fun for kids! Lots of activities and Thomas merchandise.

 Location: Strasburg Railroad Rt. 741 East,   Lancaster County, PA

In the heart of Lancaster County, we’re celebrating autumn and tailgate season at Kitchen Kettle Village with sports themed scarecrows, pumpkins and corn shocks. Every year Kitchen Kettle Village pays tribute to tailgating season with a two-day food festival filled with delicious and sometimes crazy events.

There are plenty of activities for young and old, families and couples alike. See the sports-themed scarecrows throughout the village and vote for your favorite. Savor a tasty sample of homemade tailgate foods at one of our cooking demonstrations or sampling tables. Tap your toes to a Dixieland Band. Try your hand at Pumpkin Bowling. Or compete at our Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Filling Contest

Visit us at the Kitchen Kettle website for more information.  

October

Every year the streets of New Holland close to traffic and the center of town transforms into a celebration of farm and community.  The crisp autumn air is sweetened with funnel cake, hot cinnamon rolls, and cotton candy.  Laughter rings out and dazzling lights shine on the midway filled with thrilling rides and games of chance. 

Visit: their website  for more information

November

Join Thomas the Tank Engine, a full-sized, operating steam locomotive, as he chugs into town with his friends for train rides, storytelling, live music, and more fun for kids! Lots of activities and Thomas merchandise.

Location: Strasburg Railroad Rt. 741 East,   Lancaster County, PA