In + Around South Central PA

When the weekend rolls around, you can typically find my family and I at indoor farmers markets, grabbing yummy food and browsing local vendor wares. Below are farmers markets that we've visited in the area. Have we missed any...

February is finally here, which means January -- hallelujah! -- is over. Parents looking for kid-friendly events to keep their little ones occupied need look no further; our guide has you covered with all the happenings in South Central...

Hunger is a problem that is pervasive across the country, and it comes in many different forms. From food insecurity, struggling to feed your children, and food deserts, millions of families struggle with hunger every single day. And for...

Local libraries are some of our greatest resources. They offer so much more than just books -- classes, resources, fun events, and of course, story times! And often, most of these things are available at low or no cost...

January descends upon us in the guise of a month of rest. Eagerly, we turn our eyes toward “the end” of the holiday season as our mental and emotional capacities are pushed to the limit during the rush and...

This week's episode of Fireflies and Whoopie Pie features a fantastic local organization helping build the Down syndrome community! Alisha Fitzwater, program director for Gigi's Playhouse Lancaster, joins the show to talk about the programs they offer, how to...

Since living in the area for over a year, we've created some holiday traditions, although we're still finding new things to do! Here are some local activities that put our family in the holiday spirit: Storytime with Santa (and...

The holiday season is in full swing, and that includes celebrating Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa is a week-long African American elebrating history, family, and the Seven Principles of African culture: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative...

Hanukkah is almost here, and there is tons of festive family-friendly fun to be had around South Central PA! Don't miss a thing with our guide, which will keep you up-to-date on all the Hanukkah happenings this holiday season. READ:...

The temperature is dropping, snow is on the way, and the holidays are right around the corner... which means winter is coming! There is so much fun to be had here in South Central PA during the winter season,...