Things to Do With Kids in March in South Central PA

Pinkalicious: The Musical. The Playhouse at Allenberry, Boiling Springs. March 1st, 8th, and 15th. In Pinkalicious The Musical, Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

City Island Roller Rink, City Island, Harrisburg. March 1st – 30th. Join the City of Harrisburg for Skate Nights at City Island Friday and Saturday nights from February 28-March 30 at the Carousel Pavilion.

Entree Fee: $5 Skate Rental: $5 Snacks: $1

Adult Skating: 6pm-7:30pm & Adult Skate: 7:30pm-9pm

Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Attendees 17+ must provide ID for entrance

Cirque de Soleil Ovo, Giant Center, Hershey. March 20th – 23rd. An exciting Cirque du Soleil performance, OVO is a colorful intrusion into a new day in the life of insects and a non-stop riot of energy and movement. Through show-stopping acrobatics highlighting the unique personalities and abilities of selected insect species, OVO explores the beauty of biodiversity in all its contrasts and vibrancy.

The name OVO means “egg” in Portuguese. This timeless symbol of the life cycle and birth of numerous insects represents the underlying thread of the show.

Zembo Shrine Circus, Zembo Shrine Center, Harrisburg. March 20th – 23rd. Zembo Shrine is proud to present the 2025 Annual Shrine Circus, marking our 77th Year!

Join us from Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Zembo Shrine Auditorium in Uptown Harrisburg. Multiple shows are available and parking is available for free in our adjacent lots on 3rd Street.

Shows are handicapped accessible, with entrance via the rear of the Shrine building, facing the Valley of Harrisburg, AASR.

Doors open 1 hour before show time. Cash and Credit Card are accepted!

This year’s event is being promoted by the Hamid Traveling Circus Company. With more than a century of shows under their belt, Hamid provides thrilling, G-Rated entertainment perfect for the whole family. Learn more at https://hamidcircus.com/ (Note: Actual acts will vary based upon performer availability.)

Come out, enjoy the show, and build Circus memories with your family that will last a lifetime!

Proceeds benefit Zembo Shriners and are not tax deductible.

Zenkaikon, Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, March 20th – 23rd. Join us for our annual celebration of anime, science fiction, fantasy, comics, games, and fandom in Lancaster, PA. Our three-plus day event includes panels, workshops, screenings, cosplay, video and tabletop gaming, LARP, AMVs, dances, vendors, artists, and more!

Breakfast with the Reester Bunny, Hershey’s Chocolate World, Hershey. March 22nd – 23rd, 29th – 30th. Join the REESTER BUNNY and a live host for our first annual Springtime breakfast buffet! Your ticket also features many extras, including attraction tickets, activities, photos, visits with HERSHEY’S Characters and so many more surprises.

Package Includes:
– Hot breakfast buffet (see menu below)
– HERSHEY’S Great Candy Expedition ($20 value)
– Amazing Candy Machine ($10 value)
– Photo op with the REESTER BUNNY & take-home gift ($25 value)
– Bunny hop
– Egg Hunt with sweet prizes
– Photos with HERSHEY’S Characters
– Exclusive shopping time before opening with 20% off coupon

Date and Time:
March 22 – 23 & 29 – 30
7:30 – 9 AM (preferred arrival 7:15 AM)

Tickets:
Adults: $44.95
Children: $29.95

Lebanon Valley Spring Spectacular, Lebanon Valley Expo Center. March 1st. Join us for the 9th Annual Lebanon Valley Spring Spectacular // Craft & Vendor Marketplace on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lebanon Expo Center! This year’s event will host nearly 200 crafters and vendors in West Hall, North Hall, Center Hall and East Hall. There is one other event happening at the Expo Center that day: The Berks Kid’s Closet. Our event is FREE admission and parking is free at the Expo Center. For more information and confirmed vendor list, please visit www.whitmoyerevents.com/lv-spring-spectacular.

Ice and Fire Festival, Downtown Harrisburg. March 1st. The City of Harrisburg presents the 8th annual M&T Bank Ice & Fire Festival on Saturday, March 1 from 11am-7pm. This FREE event will feature 60+ large and small ice sculptures, an ice slide, ice skating rink, fire dancers, live ice carving, fire pits and smores, an artist market, performances by local school and community groups, food trucks, vendors, a cocktail specials, and more. Ice sculptures will be along the Downtown street festival path on North 2nd Street as well as City Island, Midtown, Italian Lake, Shipoke, & Reservoir Park. The sculptures will be illuminated starting at 5pm.

Mardi Gras, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Lebanon. March 1st. The evening will include a church fundraising pancake supper (including sausage) for just $10 ($5 for children under 10) hosted by the ECW at 5:30 PM, followed by a special 5-piece Dixieland Jazz concert by Ben Mauger’s Vintage Jazz Band at 7 PM in the Nave.

After the concert we will have a King Cake reception in the auditorium. There is no cost or registration for the concert or the reception.

Visit https://www.stlukesbazaar.org/mardi-gras.html to order pancake supper tickets.

(The name “king cake” comes from the biblical story of the three kings who bring gifts to baby Jesus. A blend of coffee cake and cinnamon roll, king cake is usually iced in yellow, green and purple – the colors of Mardi Gras. Hidden within these season sweets also lie a special surprise: a plastic king cake baby. King cake is first served on Three Kings Day and lasts through the eve of Mardi Gras to celebrate the coming of the three kings.)

Family Fun Fest – MAROONED! A Space Comedy, The Ware Center, Lancaster. March 1st. An astronaut traveling 87,000 light years into space crash-lands on an uncharted planet, where she must resort to emergency measures to seek rescue. From the award-winning team Alex and Olmsted, elegant puppetry design meets joyful, meaningful storytelling to delightful effect in a production that has been called “achingly beautiful.” This Jim Henson Foundation grant-awarded show is puppetry life support of the best kind.

Heart to Heart Mennonite Choir, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg. March 1st. Join us for a beautiful evening of music as the Heart to Heart Mennonite Choir makes a stop at our Cathedral on their national tour. This concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken to support the future of the concert series.

PA Home and Garden Show, PA Farm Show Complex. March 1st – 2nd. The PA Home + Garden Show returns to the PA Farm Show Complex. Join us for home improvement inspiration!

Exclusive features:

Expansive garden displays and outdoor living exhibits showcasing the latest trends (including a golf-themed feature garden) and offering endless inspiration, created by A.H. Reiff Landscape Supply, QnC Construction, Burdge’s Water Gardens and Jesse James Hardscaping

An abundance of spring plants and flowers from local greenhouses and purveyors, including Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses’ mobile plant shop, Fern, and Palmyra Greenhouse’s vintage flower-filled truck, Rosie

Plant Bar where visitors can make their own potted creations to bring home, and a fully-stocked Garden Market loaded with plants, gifts and decor, both from Plantscapes By Design

Let it Grow! Visitors with gardening questions can stop by this area to consult experts from local environmental and horticultural groups who can help provide solutions and tips

Bar Sheds: Add more fun to your backyard with these bar sheds built by skilled students from Cumberland-Perry Area Career & Technical Center and Dauphin County Technical School

The Peaceful Pavilion 20’ x 20’ timber frame pavilion by Timberhaven Log & Timber Homes, designed to add a warm and tranquil space to your yard

Local libations and more: The relaxing Wine Garden from Juniata Valley Winery, and Hazard’s Distillery’s Whiskey Backyard with popular backyard games

The inviting Backyard Oasis by Backyard Bliss, designed to show how family members can play and enjoy picnics (and more) together in their own yard

“Ease of Living” design room demonstrating the desirable concept of “carefree and comfortable,” marrying beauty and function, designed by David’s Interiors

Ask A Garden Expert! Visitors with questions about home gardens, plants or other garden-related inquiries can visit the Ask A Garden Expert! booth in the Garden Hall, and get answers from Harrisburg Garden Club members

Ask A Designer! Questions about home design, or not sure where to start with your planning? Expert Abby Fitzgerald, interior designer and owner of Fitz Haus Interior Design, will be available in the Ask A Designer! Booth to assist you

Home Depot Kids Workshops are a free, hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12, who follow step-by-step instructions and learn to work with hand tools like hammers and screwdrivers, and painting

Specialty markets: Harrisburg’s Homegrown Market offers unique items from local artisans and retailers, and The Barking Lot pet market, filled with treats, toys and accessories for four- legged family members, from which a portion of sales will help support Canine Rescue of Central PA

Doggy Fashion Show on Sat. March 1 at 12 p.m. featuring a crowd-pleasing parade of adorable, adoptable dogs from Canine Rescue of Central PA.

Riverdance, American Music Theatre, Lancaster. March 1st – 2nd. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.

Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class dancers, musicians and singers in the Riverdance ensemble.

A Night at the Movies: Spaced Out!, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. March 1st – 2nd. Unforgettable melodies from iconic movie scores, including Star Trek, the Star Wars saga, 2001: A Space Odessey, and more, with plenty of John Williams for the sci-fi film fanatic.

Playful Day with Bli!ppi and Ms. R@chel, Tiny Town, Lancaster. March 2nd. Get ready for a day of fun, laughter, and creativity at Tiny Town’s Playful Day! We’re bringing the rainbow to life with an action-packed event that your little ones won’t want to miss! Join us as we welcome a super fun Bl!ppie and Ms. R@chel (our amazing impersonators) for a day full of giggles, tunes, and colorful fun!

Maple Sugar Festival, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. March 2nd. Join us at our annual Maple Sugar Festival for a fun day filled with sweet treats!

Families can taste a variety of maple syrups, see how maple candies are made, practice tapping trees, make colorful crafts, and much more. Admission to the festival is free, no tickets or registration is needed.

For about six weeks nature cooks up its own sweet delights within sugar maple trees as the sap begins to flow, ready to be tapped for making sugar and syrup. The weather needs a combination of below-freezing temperatures at night and above-freezing temperatures during the day that cause the maple sap to flow.

Delicious PA maple products are available for sale.

Fasnacht Day, Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. March 4th. Visit the Museum on Shrove Tuesday from 10 AM – 1 PM! Attendees are invited to dine on Fastnachts and sip coffee in the historic Fegely’s Reading Diner, which is part of the Museum’s collection. Fastnachts will be available for just 25 cents and coffee for 5 cents. Regular Contribution rates apply.

Fasnacht Ice Cream Sandwich Day, Sweet Ride Ice Cream, Reading. March 4th. Happy Fasnacht Day! Today is the day where we serve our popular Fasnacht Ice Cream Sandwiches! Served warm from our panini press and filled with your choice of ice cream flavor! 😋 New for this year – We will be taking pre-orders that way we won’t sell out early! Details on pre-ordering to follow!

Got Green 2025 Customer Appreciation Day, Lebanon Valley Expo Center. March 5th. Get ready for a day of fun & excitement at Deer Country Farm and Lawn’s Got Green 2025, Annual Customer Appreciation Event. We’re rolling out the green carpet for our valued customers, and to the general public.

Come Explore the massive display of the latest John Deere Equipment — from powerful tractors & combines to John Deere planters equipped with the latest and most advanced agricultural technology. Take part in demonstrations and clinics designed exclusively to help farmers & equipment owners to gain valuable knowledge and gain a leading edge in their field.

As the sun sets, the real fun begins! Family Fun Night kicks off with games, prizes and exciting activities that are fun for both kids and adults.

• Tractor Rides: Hop on and experience the thrill of a John Deere tractor ride!
• Fun Games & Contests: Test your skills and win fantastic prizes!
• Children’s Activities: Take a few laps around the electric gator track or let the kids go wild as they barrel through a giant box-maze!
• Photo Booth & Caricatures: Capture memorable moments with your family and friends, or get the family caricature portrait done.
• Equipment Displays: See an impressive line-up of John Deere machinery up close.
• Delicious Food

And much, much more!

CLINICS:

Throughout the day, participate in informative clinics led by our expert staff. Learn valuable tips and tricks on Precision Ag, (upgrading your operation to maximum efficiency with the latest technology,) Lawn mower and equipment maintenance, improved forage operations, Fleet Management & More. Whether a seasoned pro or new to John Deere, you’ll gain valuable knowledge & insights.

Getting Started with Precision Ag – 8:30 – 9:30
Core Hardware, Mapping & Guidance Basics, Connectivity, Ops Center Accounts
Precision Ag Updates – 9:30 – 12:00
• Operations Center Web & Mobile • G5 Displays & Starfires • Advanced Guidance & New Features
Forage Harvester Clinic – 9:30 – 11:30
• Machine Maintenance & Optimization • Precision Ag & Feature Updates • Quality Feed Panel w/ Homestead Nutrition, Jaylor and DCFL
Fleet Management – 10:30 – 11:15
Equipment Mobile, Connectivity, Customer Service Advisor, Operations Center
Precision Ag Diagnostics – 1:30 – 2:30
Troubleshoot common issues and avoid mistakes with our tips.
Lawn & Garden Maintenance Clinic – 4:30 – 7:00
Troubleshoot common issues and avoid mistakes with our tips.

Family Fun Night – 4PM – 8 PM
Details:
* Kids Gator Track
* Corn Pit w/ Toys
* Touch a Tractor
* Free Balloons
* Tractor Rides
• Photo Booth
* Caricature Artists
* Popcorn
* Box Maze
* Much much More!

Cameron Estate Daddy Daughter Dance, Cameron Estate Inn, Mount Joy. March 7th. Join us for our second annual Daddy Daughter Dance! Doors open at 5:30pm. Dance 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Visit https://square.link/u/r3rlKZu5 to purchase your tickets. Ticket price includes buffet dinner, beverages, and dessert.

Lawilowan American Indian Festival, York College of Pennsylvania Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, York. March 8th. Join us for a weekend of family fun and cultural celebration! Experience the vibrant sounds of Native American drumming, singing, and dancing, explore unique crafts and vendors, savor authentic Native food, and immerse yourself in the soothing tones of Native American Flute Circles.

We are also raising awareness for MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women-People).

Event Details:
Dates: March 8th – 9th
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM (Grand Entry at noon both days)
Location: York College of Pennsylvania, Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, 899 S Richland Ave, York, PA, 17403
Admission:
$10 per person (ages 17-64)
$5 for ages 8-16 and York College students (with valid ID)
Free for children under 7 and seniors 65+

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Second Saturday: Luck at the Market, Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square, Hershey. March 8th. Save the Date – Luck at the Market! Join us for a one-of-a-kind Saint Patrick’s Day celebration at Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square, where luck is on your side, and flavors come to life!

What to Expect:

• Exclusive tastings from market vendors featuring themed flavors
• Interactive games & activities to test your luck
• Exciting giveaways & prizes throughout the event
• Live entertainment & a festive atmosphere

Family Workshop: Kokedama, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. March 8th. Gather the family to experiment with soil, moss, and string to create living pieces of art! Learn about Kokedama, the ancient Japanese practice of growing plants in moss balls. Each family member works with a soil mixture to cover the roots of their own resilient plant, wrap it with moss, and secure it with string or twine–resulting in a hanging plant perfect for any sunny window.

This workshop is designed for adults and children to learn together. $60 fee includes one adult (19+) and one child (ages 5-9). Additional guests may be added for $15, up to 8 people per party.

All materials included. Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day of the program.

Scotty McCreery with Spencer Crandall, American Music Theatre, Lancaster. March 8th. Scotty McCreery made history as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. With his deep, strong, country voice, this ACM, CMT, and ACA award winner – and Grand Ole Opry inductee in 2024 – has achieved new heights in the last few years by earning three back-to-back #1 hits from his Seasons Change album. McCreery has ridden the charts with hits like “Five More Minutes,” “This Is It,” “In Between,” “I Love You This Big,” “Barefootin’,” “The Trouble with Girls,” “See You Tonight,” and “Feelin’ It.”

Spencer Crandall is one of Country’s most progressive new talents, self-made and as dynamic as they come. Driven toward greatness, he’s got no remorse for his big dreams, and pulls no punches with his ever-evolving sound. The Nashville based artist has spent years combining pop’s untamed energy with the confessional lyricism of Country, opening up territory no one before him even knew existed – and with his ambitious new 20-track album, Western, the frontier expands again. Growing up in Denver with a tight knit family, the creative powerhouse was taught hard work and dedication, and learned his lessons well – even playing football in college. But when injuries ended his career, the standout athlete was officially out of his comfort zone. Fully embracing his natural, genre-defying instincts, with ultra-smooth vocals, deeply-personal themes and hot-blooded performances, Crandall now counts 1.2M monthly Spotify listeners, 250M total career streams, more than 2.6M followers on TikTok, and fan engagement so off the charts it drives sold-out shows around the nation. He released three albums before Western, made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2022, and continues pushing toward the ultimate goal of a sold-out stadium performance.

Charter Day, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. March 9th. Celebrate Pennsylvania’s 344th birthday with us! In celebration, general admission is free on Charter Day, Sunday, March 9. Explore Pennsylvania’s story with hands-on activities throughout the building. For our visitors with children 5 and under, a limited number of tickets are available for Curiosity Connection 45-minute play periods. Tickets can be picked up at the information desk.

Pennsylvania’s Birthday, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro. March 9th. The Daniel Boone Homestead Associates are excited to kick off their 2025 season with their annual Open House event – Pennsylvania’s Birthday. Formerly known as Charter Day, this event recognizes the day William Penn received his land grant for Pennsylvania from King Charles II of England in 1681. In observance of Pennsylvania’s founding, the Daniel Boone Homestead will offer an exciting open house and living history event featuring eighteenth century demonstrations, trades, and hands-on activities including the operation of the unique Bertolet Sawmill. Additional demonstrations include leatherworking, sewing, wool dyeing, gunsmithing, and blacksmithing. And back for their second year, we are so happy to have Stonehouse History joining us again, demonstrating tape loom weaving and traditional woodworking.

Visitors can tour the spring cellar and Boone House as they learn about the three families who lived there during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Other buildings in the historic area will also be open for viewing including the Smokehouse, Blacksmith Shop, and Homestead Barn.

Throughout the historic area, visitors can learn about the skillful work of a blacksmith, the detailed work of a leatherworker, and the intricate work of a gunsmith. Visitors can also tour the three-room Bertolet Log House and enjoy colonial toys and games. Staff will be operating the Bertolet Sawmill at 1:00 and 3:00pm, and visitors are encouraged to watch this rare piece of machinery in action. The Sawmill is the oldest operating, water-powered, vertical blade sawmill in Pennsylvania and one of three in the United States. It was moved to the Homestead in 1972 from its original location in the Oley Valley.

No admission is charged for this program, but donations are welcome. Please no pets (except service animals) and no smoking on site. Several activities and demonstrations are weather dependent. This program is funded and presented by the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates.

Charter Day, Cornwall Iron Furnace, Lebanon, March 9th. Cornwall Iron Furnace will be offering free guided tours on Sunday March, 9th from noon – 4 p.m. as part of a statewide celebration of Pennsylvania’s Birthday called “Charter Day.”

Harlem Globetrotters World Tour, Giant Center, Hershey. March 9th. The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing fun and innovative challenges to showcase their superstars’ impressive skills and seemingly impossible feats of athleticism on their 2025 tour. Guests can look forward to witnessing the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball live as they bring their signature spins, dunks and slams to the court, taking on their determined rivals, the Washington Generals.

The 2025 tour will provide unrivaled fan engagement, with more in-game fan interactions than ever before. The Harlem Globetrotters will soon celebrate their upcoming centennial in 2026, bringing laughter, joy and long-lasting memories to fans that transcend generations.

Celtic Angels Ireland, Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, Hanover. March 9th. A joyous celebration of everything Irish will touch American soil this spring when the energetic, exciting young stars of Celtic Angels Ireland tour the U.S. Through their shared zeal and passion for Ireland’s musical traditions, this troupe enables their audiences to experience the Real Ireland for the price of a concert ticket.

Celebrating their cherished heritage through Irish dance, music, and song is something these entertainers take very seriously. You’ll be enthralled from the moment the lights dim as the sweet and stirring songs of Ireland, rigorously precise dances, and traditional musicianship carry you to Ireland on wings of music.

Some of the sweetest voices under heaven make up the Celtic Angels: Victoria Sexton, Louise Barry, Searlait Ni Caiside, Olivia Bradley and Michaela Groth.

The Celtic Knight Dancers perform with athletic precision in routines that leave audiences breathless. Their rhythm and artistry are astonishing.
The Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin round out the show with flawless interpretations of authentic Irish Trad instrumentals, and their backing of both singers and dancers is perfection. Tickets: $35 Orchestra/Balcony, $39 Preferred.

4th Annual St. Pooch’s Day Carnival, The Shops @ Rockvale, Lancaster. March 11th. We are hosting our 4th Annual St Pooch’s Day Carnival Event on from 11am to 3pm. This event was created to help with awareness for Rescues by creating an event that is family friendly, while offering something for everyone, including your furbabies!

What you can expect:

Lots of games
Pet Rescues
Adoptable pets (applications must be completed and a waiting period may be possible)
Demonstrations
Balloon artist
Face painter
Paw print activity
Photographer
Raffles
Mini Makers Market
Food trucks
Beverage vendors
Live Music

Ephrata Eats, Pour Man’s Brewing Company, Ephrata. March 11th. We’ve got the perfect recipe for a spectacular evening—good food, fun games, and a great cause! After last year’s sold-out inaugural event, Ephrata Eats is back by popular demand for its second year—and this year, it’s 1950s-themed.

Local restaurants, bakeries, and caterers will be serving up samples of their best bites with beverages provided by Pour Man’s Brewing Company.

Come in your best 50s costume (think poodle skirts, leather jackets, etc.) for the chance to win our costume contest!

Kevin Hart: Acting My Age, Giant Center, Hershey. March 11th. Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian Kevin Hart announced 13 new U.S. shows as part of his highly successful ninth stand-up tour, “Acting My Age,” including a stop at GIANT Center.

Recognized as one of Forbes’ top-grossing stand-up comedians in 2019, Hart captivated audiences with a sold-out show at Crypto.com Arena in 2022 as part of “Netflix Is A Joke Fest.” His previous tour, Reality Check, dominated as the highest-grossing comedy tour of both 2022 and 2023 according to Billboard. Adding to his accolades, Hart clinched the People’s Choice Award for Comedy Act of 2022 in Pollstar.

Blue Bird Box Workshop, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing. Join parks staff as we explore the finer points to enticing beneficial wildlife to your backyard! Learn the benefits of attracting bluebirds and why providing proper nesting spaces for them can be a boon for your flowers, veggie gardens and more. Roll up your sleeves and complete a bluebird box of your own to take home!

$20/ Kit | Registration is REQUIRED

**Additional kits can be purchased in person while supplies last at the program- please bring exact cash or check for additional kits**

Dirty Dancing in Concert, The Pullo Center, York. March 12th. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE TIMELESS ROMANCE OF THE ICONIC FILM.

Join us for DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic. Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life as you sing and dance along to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs. Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years – now live!

Alton Brown LIVE: Last Bite, Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. March 13th. Alton Brown is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. Audiences can expect more cooking, more comedy, more music and more potentially dangerous science stuff. Prepare for an evening unlike any other and if Brown calls for volunteers… think twice.

Leprechaun Hunt, The Peppermint Stick Candy Store, Boyertown. March 14th. Get your green on and join us for a St. Patrick’s Day weekend adventure! The Peppermint Stick is hosting a Leprechaun Hunt around Boyertown! Stop by the store to pick up your map and embark on a quest to find the mischievous leprechaun’s hidden treasures. Solve the riddles he’s left behind, and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to win delightful Peppermint Stick Candy Store gift cards!

Enjoy the fun with a special St. Patrick’s Day themed ice cream and soda menu! Come grab a festive treat while you plan your hunt.

Forgotten Friend Live Reptile Show, Oregon Dairy, Lititz. March 15th. Jesse is back with his beloved reptiles to bring a fun, educational show featuring 15 reptiles from around the world, including snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians! Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) reptile rescue located in Lancaster County, PA. This show is family favorite and fun for kids of all ages! Shows on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Showtimes are 10:30am and 1:30pm.

Tickets for the Forgotten Friend Live Reptile show are $4.00 per person and children 2 and under are Free. Tickets to the Warehouse Theatre Show includes Goodie Bags, Free Popcorn, Free Sample of Oregon Dairy’s Famous Chocolate Milk and for the Big Kids, Free Coffee from Lancaster County Coffee Roasters!

York St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown York. March 15th. Join us in downtown York, PA on Saturday, March 15, for the 39th Annual York St. Patrick’s Day Parade presented by Ace Distributing—a festive celebration filled with music, culture, and community spirit!

You’re in Luck. You’re in York!

Here’s what we’ve got planned for Parade Day:

– Performances by bagpipers, Irish dancers, marching bands, and community floats.
– Costumes, music, and family-friendly fun for all ages.
– Special deals, activities, and can’t miss photo ops.
– Rain, snow, or shine—the Parade goes on no matter the weather!

Parade Day Fast Facts:

– Pre-Parade fun starts at 11 AM with live music, street performers, and other downtown specials.
– Parade steps off at 1 PM, traveling Market Street from Penn Street to Queen Street.
– Parking is convenient at York’s downtown garages and along certain streets in the area.
– We recommend arriving early to check out pre-parade activities and then snagging a prime viewing spot along the route! Bring your chairs, blankets, and Celtic pride—we’ve got a seat for you.
– And the fun doesn’t stop when the Parade is over. Stay and explore everything York has to offer, from delicious dining at local restaurants to fascinating museums and kid-friendly attractions!

Plan your getaway — just a short drive to south-central Pennsylvania from home! With convenient parking and plenty to do, York is the perfect destination for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Learn more at https://www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org/parade-2025/

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Sweet Ride Ice Cream, West Reading. March 15th. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us on March 15th! The Sabo School of Irish Dancers will be performing throughout the afternoon. In addition to our regular menu, there will be our regular and green homemade Waffles and Ice Cream, Shamrock Brownie Sundaes, Paddy Shakes, St. Patrick’s Day Waffle Sundaes, Irish Coffee and MORE…all available for purchase! Our St. Patrick’s ice cream flavors will also be available…Key Lime Pie, Irish Coffee, Irish Cream Cheesecake, Leprechaun Tracks and Bananas Foster! We hope you can join us!

Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Harrisburg. March 15th. The Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade is fun for the whole family! Featuring Irish dance groups, pipe & drum bands, festive floats, adorable animals, famous characters, cool cars, community groups, marching bands, motorcycles, tractors, and more, it’s sure to be an exciting day in downtown Harrisburg. We can’t wait to see you there!

TayTay Dance Party, Reverb, Reading. March 15th. TayTay Dance Party feat. DJ SwiftieTaylor Swift just ended the largest world tour in music, and now its time for the worlds largest Taylor Swift DJ to bring his version of the iconic tour to Reading, PA!

Seasons Celtic Family Band, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg. March 16th. Seasons is an award-winning Celtic family band composed of siblings Mary-Kate Spring, Peter Winter, Mary-Teresa Summer, Mary-Grace Autumn, and Mary-Clare Chun Lee. The Lee siblings seek to not only pay homage to the rich tradition of Celtic and American folk music that they grew up in, but to treat it as a living, breathing entity. The result is a constantly growing collection of original songs and tunes that are all at once both fresh and familiar. Join in this festive Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration with the exciting fusion of Celtic and American folk styles – Seasons. Admission is free – no tickets required. A free-will offering will be taken up to support the concert series.

Rhythm of the Dance, Whitaker Center, Harrisburg. March 19th. This incredible live show creates a new era in Irish entertainment, containing a wealth of Irish talent, featuring World and Irish champion dancers, some of the finest Traditional musicians and singers who are a big hit everywhere. Combining traditional dance and music with the most up to date stage technology, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza takes the audiences on an exhilarating and exciting, energy-packed time trip through the ages. It’s internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world making it such a success with critics and audiences worldwide. Be sure to share the experience when it comes to a venue near you. You’ll be very glad you did. It really is out of this world as seen by 7 million people in 50 countries.

From the creation of Rhythm of the Dance in 1998 (initially the show was set up for a 3 week tour of the United States) it has toured consistently internationally and is achieving greater critical acclaim year after year.

This wonderful show continues to evolve thanks to the constant striving for perfection by its Director/Producer, choreographer and composer to keep the show fresh and interesting so that audiences who attend performances regularly will always find some new and exciting elements within the programme.

With a wonderful, gifted young cast of dancers, musicians and singers, featuring live performances from the entire troupe, this is a show that has won critical acclaim across 4 continents of the world in 50 countries to over 7 million fans. And now after 20 Years of showcasing the very best in Irish dance to the world, the show has undergone a process of renewal, reinvigorating the choreography and music to create an even more spectacular performance. Producer Kieran Cavanagh is very excited about the updated format of the show, he hopes that Rhythm of the Dance will be a breathe of fresh air into Irish dance with this traditionally rooted and authentic production.

Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis, Luhrs Center, Shippensburg. March 22nd. The most interactive comedy show in the world!

In HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv), your evening begins with world renowned hypnotist, Asad Mecci welcoming 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized. The most receptive to hypnosis then join Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it, Anyway?) to improvise the rest of the show, while hypnotized. HYPROV is “hilarious and fascinating” (says Time Out New York) and is “catnip for those who relish spontaneity and informality,” (The Wall Street Journal).

The New Yorker says, “say yes to HYPROV,” and Forbes says “Crazy comedy”.

Sesame Street LIVE! Say Hello, Luhrs Center, Shippensburg. March 23rd. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!

Add-on a Post-Show Photo Experience ($50**)

Meet the Characters of Sesame Street Live, Say Hello!
In this exclusive post show experience, you and your family will have the opportunity to make a lasting memory of your visit by taking a photo alongside characters from Sesame Street Live, Say Hello!

Here’s how it works: Photo Experience ticket purchasers should go to the Will Call window at the Box Office on the show day to pick up their photo experience passes and after-show instructions. Each adult and child in a group must have a Photo Experience ticket to attend and participate in the Photo Experience. The Photo Experience will start shortly after the end of show.

Please make sure to bring your camera, as you will want to capture every moment!

Parents, please note that while most children are excited to meet their favorite characters up-close, others can feel frightened. If your child is scared or hesitant to meet the characters, we recommend moving to the back of the line; This will allow your child the extra time they may need to warm up to the characters and see how they interact with other children present.
For the safety of all guests and performers, no touching or hugging will be permitted.

**Admission to the performance is not included in the Photo Experience ticket. This is a separate upgrade that must be purchased in advance.

**Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian. Each Child, Parent or Guardian must have a show ticket as well as a Photo Experience ticket to attend.

Celebrate Spring with Free Ice Cream, Lickity Split, New Holland. March 23rd. Celebrate the Spring with FREE Ice Cream at Lickity Split! Our scoop team will be handing a free small dish of ice cream to each person!

*Restaurant is CLOSED on Sundays and is ONLY open for the free ice cream event.

2025 Lancaster-Lebanon Quilt Show, Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Lebanon. March 26th – 29th. Join us in Lebanon, PA for the 2025 show. The Lancaster-Lebanon Quilt Show will be returning to the Lebanon Valley Expo Center in Lebanon, PA. Our show will run from March 26-29, 2025 and will feature over 58 vendors, multiple quilt exhibits, classes and more. Best of all- ADMISSION IS FREE and PARKING IS FREE! Stop by to shop, see the quilts and be sure to enter our free gift basket raffle before you leave for over $2500 in merchandise! We hope you will join us!

Dog Man: The Musical, Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. March 26th. TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.

Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!! How hard could it be?
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters.

The show is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander, who collaborated on the Emmy-winning series Peg + Cat on PBS, TheaterWorksUSA’s Click, Clack, Moo, and Clifford The Big Red Dog on PBS and Amazon. Original direction and choreography is by Jen Wineman.

Family Fun Fest – The Vanishing Elephant, The Ware Center, Lancaster. March 29th. Opu, a young boy in Bengal, dreams of one day becoming an elephant trainer. When he befriends Janu, an Asian Elephant, their friendship is the first step on an adventure so huge, it spans decades and continents. On their separate paths, they face many challenges—fearsome encounters, stormy seas, and strange new worlds.

Years in the future, Opu, now an old man, hears that world-famous magician Harry Houdini will vanish an elephant live on stage in New York City. Could it really be Janu, Opu’s old friend, so far from home? He, too, must bravely make the long journey into the unknown to find out.

A moving story of friendship, belonging, and one incredible journey from Bengal to the bright lights of Broadway, presented by the beloved Cahoots theatre company of Belfast, Northern Ireland.

LOBBY ACTIVITIES @ 12:00PM | DOORS @ 12:30PM | SHOW @ 1:00PM

COUNTRY HITS: Songs From Nashville, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, Harrisburg. March 29th – 30th. COUNTRY HITS: Songs from Nashville is a honky-tonking, heart-aching, rocking, solid-gold celebration of everything America loves about Country music past and present. Featuring the classic Country hits you know and love from legendary stars Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash to the biggest stars of today like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, The Chicks, and Kacey Musgraves. COUNTRY HITS, with brand new symphonic arrangements from Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik, breathes new life into this timeless American artform and features two of Nashville’s brightest young vocal stars Emily West and Rick Brantley along with four of Nashville’s most in-demand instrumentalists.

Girls Night: The Musical, Whitaker Center, Harrisburg. March 29th. GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the 80s and 90s make this musical a fan favorite!

Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out … and you’ll recognize a bit yourselves in every one of them! It is described as “Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine), “A boisterous, bust-out, bawdy musical revue” (Wisconsin State Journal), “An infectious, exhilarating sense of intoxication (Hollywood Reporter) and “As funny and outrageous as Sex and the City!” (The Advocate).

GIRLS NIGHT is bursting with energy and is packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive,” “We are Family” and many more.

Test ‘n Tune, Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton. March 30th. Watch or race. Both are options at our Night Test N Tunes. For just $50, you can take your street car down the quarter-mile raceway. Not sure if you want to race just yet? That is perfectly fine! Come on out, watch & ask questions. We promise, no question is a dumb question when it comes to learning something new like drag racing.