Things to Do With Kids in June in South Central PA

Strawberry Festival, Brecknock Orchard. June 1st, 7th – 8th, and 15th.  Enjoy a day at the orchard with your family and friends! Over five acres of strawberry fields, complimentary bottled water for all “Pick Your Own” customers, and containers are available. Free wagon rides to strawberry fields, crafts for kids and adults, and more!

Annual Fire Company Fair, West Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Company. June 6th – 8th. Free admission and parking! Rain or shine. Chicken Corn Soup – Ham & Bean Soup – Hot Sausage – Country Ham Sandwich – Pit Beef & Pulled Pork Sandwich (Fri. & Sat) – Hot Chicken Sandwich & Gravy – French Fries, Burgers and Hot Dogs – Ice Cream – Draft Birch Beer – Games – Bingo – Pony Rides – And More!

St. Joan of Arc Parish Festival, St. Joan of Arc Hershey. June 6th – 8th. FREE ENTRY! 5-9:30 PM each night. Fun for the whole family! Children’s games, Bingo, Magic of Tony Baroni (Fri/Sat), hot air balloon (Sat), silent auction (including Autographed Christian Pulisic Jersey and a trip FOR 2 to Sicily) raffles, plants, bake sale, crafts and more! Musical entertainment: Thurs June 6th- The Happy Slovens; Fri June 7th – CBS Band; Sat June 8th– Crossing Abbey Road.

3rd Annual World War II Weekend, Mid-Atlantic Air Museum. June 7th – 9th. Attend the original WWII living history event and airshow, featuring special guests, live entertainment, over 1,200 re-enactors, 200 period vehicles, and 80 vintage aircraft. Battle re-enactments, vehicle parade, military encampments, WWII aircraft rides, large military flea market, Friday and Saturday night hangar dance, and much more. Tickets are available on our website, or at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Redner’s or Boscov’s stores.

Sunset Music & Movie Series, Fort Hunter Mansion & Park. June 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Each week will highlight local performing arts organizations or an outdoor movie. Pack a picnic basket (or purchase from our food concessions), bring your blankets and your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of family fun!

Serviceberry Festival, Heartwood Nursery. June 14th – 15th. One of the most popular events hosted at Heartwood Nursery is the annual Serviceberry Festival. Learn about the native Serviceberry tree, attend tours of the Serviceberry groves, and taste this delicious native fruit. This festival is also a great opportunity to learn more about native plants, see the species planted on the property, visit the pollinator meadow, and learn about the history of Heartwood Nursery. Have a question or want more details? Please call (717) 993.5230.

Intercourse Heritage Days, Intercourse Village. June 14th – 15th. Join us at the Intercourse Community Park for Heritage Days 2024. Festivities will take place Friday, June 14th from 5pm to 9pm and Saturday, June 15th from 10am to 9pm. You’ll be able to experience A Lancaster County Flavor Fest Celebration, Kids Activities, Intercourse Heritage Trivia Contest for cash prizes, Volleyball Tournament, Live Music, Heritage History Display, Nighttime Spectacular Display, and so much more!

Lavender Festival, Maple Lawn Farms. June 15th – 16th, 22nd – 23rd. It is the 3rd Lavender Festival at Maple Lawn Farms! Each Ticket holder will harvest their very own bundle of Lavender!! Check-in by the Market and get a wagon ride out to the Lavender Fields to help us harvest our fields at Maple Lawn Farms. Enjoy Food, Music, Shopping, and Fantastic Photo-ops!!

Hummelstown Fireman’s Carnival, Herbert A. Schaffner Memorial Park. June 17th – 22nd. Join us June 17th-22nd for our Annual Fireman’s Carnival! We’ll have games, food, rides, cash bingo and live bands! Best part, admission to the carnival is free! Family nights are Monday-Thursday from 6:00PM-10:00PM meaning one price ride wristband for each person.

Mineralfest, Macungie Memorial Park. June 1st,  8:30am – 3:00pm. A biannual show sponsored by the Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association. One hundred tables overloaded with minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, crystals and geodes from six continents – and possibly from outer space. FREE ADMISSION – and plenty of free parking. FAMILY-ORIENTED – younger attendees encouraged. RAIN OR SHINE – over 50 vendors indoors, outdoor tailgate section weather permitting.

Vibe Fest, The 9 Collective, Lancaster. June 1st, 9:00am – 5:00pm. The 9 Collective will hold its first ever Vibe Fest !!! This all inclusive family friendly festival will feature small business from all over and TONS of community activities and wellness events! This is such a great way to kick off your summer and spend time supporting your community!

Baby Animal Festival, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. June 1st, 10:00am – 5:00pm. Come celebrate the cuteness! Join us for a day filled with fluffy chicks, wobbly lambs, playful calves, and more adorable baby animals. It’s a heartwarming celebration of new life on the farm, perfect for families and animal lovers alike. Come create unforgettable memories with these pint-sized bundles of joy!

Timeless Tales with Belle, Elizabethtown Public Library. June 1st, 10:30am – 12:00pm. Get ready for a magical journey with Belle and friends at the Elizabethtown Public Library! Join us for “Timeless Tales with Belle,” where your favorite characters from Beauty and the Beast come to life! From Belle and Gaston to Lumiere and the Enchantress, it’s a storytime extravaganza you won’t want to miss! Tickets are just $10 per child and include storytime with Belle, exciting activities, and enchanting crafts! Plus, dive into the world of books and adventure with us on June 1st, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details – trust us, you won’t want to miss this magical event.

9th Annual Strawberry Festival, Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit Farm & Market. June 1st – 2nd. Mark your calendars now for our first fruit festival of the 2024 season. We’ll have live music, strawberry ice cream sundaes and other delicious strawberry desserts. Our bakery will be busy making strawberry sugar cakes, muffins, and much more. Enjoy a wagon ride around the farm and cool off with a delicious strawberry milkshake!

Lancaster VegFest, Buchanan Park. June 1st – 2nd. Join us for Lancaster’s 8th annual VegFest to celebrate the plant-based lifestyle! It’s our mission to provide information about the benefits of a plant-based diet for health and the benefit to animals. There is a $5 suggested donation at the door that goes to the local nonprofit, Lancaster Farm Sanctuary.

Strawberry Festival, Camp Swatara. June 1st, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Love ice cream? Come out to Camp Swatara to enjoy some fresh strawberries, ice cream, and games. Fun for the whole family! Cost is $5.

A Taste of Greece, Hellenic Cultural Center, York. June 1st, 6:00pm. Sit down full dinner buffet with live Greek music. $60.00 per person. Buffet consisting of Salad, Pastsitsio, Pork shiskabobs, Athenian Chicken, Orzo, Green Beans, Spinach puffs and Cheese puffs. For dessert – assorted pastries.

Arcona Summer Movie Night – The Little Mermaid, Charter Homes & Neighborhoods. June 1st, 6:30pm. Join us at the Arcona Swim Club to kick off this year’s Summer Movie Night series with the Little Mermaid. Enjoy pre-movie activities starting at 6:30 PM including a steel drum band, food and drinks from Crossroads, kids crafts, and visits from Ariel & Prince Erik. All ages welcome. Let’s kick off summer in style!

Pronio’s 105th Anniversary Block Party, Pronio’s Market. June 2nd, 4:00pm – 8:00pm. It’s time for an encore! Pronio’s is celebrating 105 years of serving the needs of the Hershey community and beyond, and we want YOU at our party! Join us for games, plenty of Pronio’s merch, fun and of course TONS of DELICIOUS PRONIO’S SPECIALTIES.

Princess & Fairy Cruise, Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat. June 4th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Treat your little princess to an evening of laughs, fun and the royal treatment. This activity-filled ride will have each prospective princess participate in several themed activities and crafts. Includes pizza, drink, and ice cream. This promises to be a magical evening that you and your children will remember forever!

SummerQuest Kickoff, Glatfelter Library. June 7th, 10:30am – 1:30pm. Meet some alpacas and learn about weaving at 10:30 AM. Drop in between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM for fun ongoing games and crafts!

Historic Old Annville Day, Downtown Annville. June 8th, 9:00am – 2:00pm. As in past years, this lively street fair on West Main Street in the center of the Annville Historic District will include local musical groups, demonstrations by artisans, activities for children, a dazzling variety of tasty foods, and some 200 vendors displaying and selling arts and crafts and much more.

49th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair, Hoffer Park. June 8th, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Join us for a day of celebration in beautiful Hoffer Park, Middletown, PA 17057, as we mark the 49th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair and commemorate the 250th Anniversary of Middletown’s Declaration of Independence – the Middletown Resolves! Over 150 arts & crafts vendors, 12 delicious food booths, Cruise In Car Show, Live Entertainment, Kids Crafting Corner, Craft Beer & Wine Café, and more. Don’t miss the chance to experience the vibrant spirit of our community!

Strawberry Festival, The Amish Farm & House. June 8th, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Join us for a strawberry-filled day on the farm! Tickets on sale now! We will have a variety of strawberry treats to choose from, including fresh strawberries, strawberry pie, and strawberry freezer jam. The BBQ Barn will be serving strawberry milkshakes! Strawberry Scavenger Hunt – Can you find the strawberries on the farm? Try and see if you can locate strawberry pictures on the farm – if you find one, you can win a fun prize! (One per person please!) Included in Your Ticket – Hayrides around the farm, a petting zoo, and barrel cars for kids are all included with your ticket.

Cider Donut Festival, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. June 8th, 10:00am – 5:00pm. Who loves Cherry Crest’s cider donuts??? If you do, don’t miss this mouthwatering extravaganza! Whether you’re a kid or just young at heart, the Cider Donut Festival promises a day packed with laughter, adventure, and, most importantly, mouthwatering delights. You will have the chance to taste a variety of treats from our classic cider donuts to innovative donut creations that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your friends and family, and join us for an unforgettable celebration of all things cider donut – because here at Cherry Crest Farm, the fun never stops!

Spring Fiesta, Jim Dietrich Park. June 8th, 11:00am – 9:00pm. Muhlenberg Township’s Spring Fiesta is a music and food festival with a Latin flair. Come celebrate Latino culture and to taste some great taco-related items. There will be a variety of food vendors in attendance putting a spin on their cuisine. We will have music, dancing, crafters, food vendors, and an adult-beverage area. For some additional entertainment, there will be piñatas, face painting, glitter art, a moon bounce, and even a bit of bull riding. A spectacular fireworks display will end the evening at 9:00 PM! Come join in the fun. Thank you to this year’s sponsors Sheetz, NRG Energy, J.P. Mascaro and FastBridge Fiber.

Drumming Circle and Welcoming Fireflies, Homefields Care Farm. June 8th, 7:00pm – 9:30pm. Nothing says “welcome summer” like the arrival of the fireflies! Bring the family to Homefields for an evening of drumming as we watch the fields come alive with light. We’ll take a break from drumming to enjoy s’mores at the bonfire while learning about the natural history of fireflies and their unique biology. Join us at the farm as we celebrate the start of summer surrounded by nature. Bring a favorite percussive instrument and we’ll have extras available. Leading the drumming circle will be local musician and music facilitator Elissa “Lisa” Fairman of Earth Rhythms LLC.

Summer Mediterranean Festival of York, Archangel Michael & St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church. June 8th – 9th. Join us for the vibrant Summer Mediterranean Festival at the Archangel Michael and St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church in Dallastown, PA! Indulge in a culinary journey with traditional delights such as Kofta, Chicken Shish, Béchamel pasta, Gyro, and more. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and cultural experience of the Mediterranean.

Kids Fun Fair, Fasig & Keath Colonial Log Homes. June 9th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm. “Kids’ Fair” with games, activities, face painting, and more. Free tours of our colonial-era log homes and artifacts.

Annual Ice Cream Sundae Day, Eicher Arts Center. June 9th, 2:00pm – 6:00pm. Ice Cream Sundaes, Food, Drink & Entertainment. Face Painting and Balloon Artistry by Joyful Canvas. Rumpelstiltskin performed by Penn’s Woods Theater in Miniature. Celtic music performed by Across the Pond. This is a rain or shine event. There will be a large tent on the property. So please join us for a free community event. Donations will be accepted.

Family Farm Days, Oregon Dairy. June 11th – 13th. FREE Guided Tractor and Wagon Rides to the Farmstead at Oregon Dairy. FREE Samples of Oregon Dairy Whole Milk and Chocolate Milk. FREE Samples of Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream from Leiby’s Dairy. PA Dairyman’s Association Milkshakes on the moo-ve Truck will be serving their famous milkshakes ($6.00) from open to close each day! FREE Kids’ Activities! Straw tunnel, Corn Bin Toy Box, Lancaster 4-H Petting Zoo featuring bunnies, goats, alpacas, and more! Lancaster Stormer’s Mascot – Cylo will be here everyday from 12pm-1pm. Rohrer Seeds & Cow Pots Present Sunflower Planting for the kids! Kids can plant a sunflower seed, take it home and watch it grow throughout the summer. Additional Rides Available for Purchase: $3/per ride or Unlimited Ride Wristbands – $10/each, 2 and under FREE! Barrel Train Rides, Peddle Tractor Rides, Jump Pad, Miniature Pony Rides by Swift Cloud Farms from 10am – 1pm daily – Rides by Donation. Wednesday from 3pm – 6pm Lancaster 4H “The Rough Riders” club will be offering Pony rides – $5/ride.

New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally, Downtown New Cumberland. June 13th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Indulge your taste buds with the freshest, most mouthwatering fare from the area’s top-notch food trucks. International fare bursting with flavor, sandwiches that will leave you speechless, lip-smacking barbecues, delectable sweets, and artisan snacks that will have you coming back for more! And that’s not all… Our downtown businesses will be staying open late, offering special promotions just for you. We encourage you to arrive hungry because this Rally is all about enjoying incredible food and creating lasting memories with friends and family. Plus, by attending this event, you’ll be supporting local businesses and the community as a whole. So, grab your appetites, bring your friends and loved ones, and join us for an unforgettable evening at the New Cumberland Food Truck and Restaurant Rally.

In Our Swiftie Era Dance Party, Tiny Town Lancaster. June 14th. 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Step into the “In Our Swiftie Era” Kids Party! Calling all young Swifties! Get ready to shake it off and party like never before at our Taylor Swift-tastic dance party! Join us for an epic sing-along on our massive screen, dance along to her chart-toppers, and sing our hearts out to every iconic lyric. We will be bracelet making, striking a pose at our Taylor-themed photo booth, and indulging in delicious snacks that’ll make your taste buds sing! From “Love Story” to “Shake It Off” and beyond, it’s a celebration of all things Taylor Swift! So grab your glitter, put on your favorite Swiftie gear, and get ready to party like it’s 1989! Grab your tickets and join us for a Swiftie-filled bash that’ll make memories to last a lifetime! See you there, superstar!

Touch-a-Truck/Tractor/Train, Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association. June 14th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Bring the kids or grandkids, nieces, and nephews out to the grounds to sit in the driver’s seat of a big rig, tractor, or our very own 643 Steam Locomotive. The gates open at 5 pm. Have dinner at one of several food trucks or sit under the pavilion and enjoy live music by Austin Rife.

Read and Walk in the Sensory Garden, Blue Marsh. June 15th, 10:00am. Join us for an outdoor story time all about bird watching and bird calls! Event is FREE, recommended for children ages 3-8 years old! Pre Registration is required! Register to reserve your spot by emailing [email protected], or by calling (610) 926- 1555 during Schuylkill Valley Community Library business hours. Light walking required, however trails and event space are wheelchair and stroller friendly. Weather dependent.

Ready, Set, Explore: The Science of Chocolate, Hershey Public Library. June 15th, 10:00am – 1:00pm. Hershey, Pennsylvania is known around the world for Hershey’s chocolate! Discover the process and science behind turning cacao pods into the chocolate and candies we eat! At this event, your family can:

• Learn about the lifecycle of chocolate – from cacao pod to chocolate bar
• Design your own chocolate bar wrapper
• Explore coding with educational robotic toys, such as Ozobots and Spheros
• Enjoy bilingual storytimes with WITF’s Tia Flora
• Meet Curious George… and more!

Don’t forget to pick out a free book before you go home! This event is designed for children and teens, ages 3 – 14.

Touch-a-Tractor and Pollinator Festival, Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm Market. June 15th, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Flinchbaugh’s Tractor & Pollinator Day is FREE for everyone of all ages. You’ll experience, learn and appreciate the great machinery that works our fields and orchards year after year AND take part in our celebration of hard working pollinators. We hope you can join us! The farm will have over 30 of its tractors, trucks and implements (of all different shapes, sizes & solors) on site for the community to touch and experience. Meet the equipment, from antiques to “newbies,” as each piece of machinery will be on display with a describing Name Tag to help attendees learn just what they do!

**Special Events:
– Kid Tractor Pull Contest will be operational for kids to test their strength too! Winners will be awarded in 3 age brackets – 3-5 year, 6-9 year, and 10-15 year. Practice between 10a-11a. Competition at 11a-1p, with fun trials following the competition. (subject to change).
– Our favorite Pollinators will be on display by our local Hellam Township Environmental team and Master Gardeners!
– Scavenger Hunt with prizes

Penn-Mar Irish Festival, The Markets at Shrewsbury. June 15th, 10:30am – 9:00pm. Annual celebration of Irish and Celtic heritage with music, dance, workshops, vendors, food, and children’s activities, held on the grassy grounds of The Markets at Shrewsbury. FREE kids activity tent with crafts and crafts, sponsored by Members 1st Federal Credit Union.

Art on the Avenue, West Reading. June 15th, 11:00am – 7:00pm. Save the Date for for Art on the Avenue! West Reading will host its 30th annual Art on the Avenue, Berks County’s premiere art and music festival.

Lancaster Pride Festival, Lancaster County Convention Center. June 15th, 12:00pm – 7:00pm. This year’s theme, “Our Streets Are Open to All,” celebrates the diverse and resilient spirit of the LGBTQ+ community, with expanded outdoor activities to enhance the festive atmosphere.

FREE: Milo the Magnificent, Mt. Gretna Playhouse. June 15th, 6:00pm. Milo…aspires to be an illusionist, and while his tricks and experiments rarely work out as planned, children will still find them magical.” Using stunningly innovative puppetry, this wordless comedy, inspired by turn of the century vaudeville entertainers, is as highly physical as it is charming. The Jim Henson Foundation awarded a grant for this highly engaging puppet show about an aspiring magician. Great for all ages! Free. No Tickets needed.

4th Annual Strawberry Festival – Picnic in the Park, Elizabethtown Borough Park. June 16th, 1:00pm – 6:00pm. This One Is For Dad! Celebrating Fathers Day has never been easier! We’ve done the planning for you! Come celebrate with Food Trucks, Live Music, & Family Entertainment from 1-6pm!

The Strawberry Social concept is that of a community picnic in the park with home town games like a Free Pie Eating Contest, Free Kids Cupcake Eating Contest, Free Candy & Toy Toss, Free Candy Buffet, Free Red and Wild Outfit Contest, Free Face Painting, Free Bounce House, Live Music & of course food trucks and snacks! Attendees are encouraged to wear ALL RED and bring they’re own picnic items such as a blanket, table, chairs, whatever you choose or just bring yourselves! A variety number of picnic tables will also be pre decorated and available! Food and drink can be brought with you or bought at the various food vendors and trucks. The event ends with a water blaster battle to cool off after the hot summer day! Some water blasters and sprayers will be provided but feel free to come with your own!

Juneteenth HBG – Black Arts Expo II, Young Professionals of Color Harrisburg. June 17th, 5:00pm – 9:00pm. This event is a family-friendly event to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday. Artists from the area will showcase their art, guiding attendees through the past, present, and future of Black history through their eyes. Art will be hung throughout the space, open and available to be seen and loved by attendees. Attendees will also be able to participate in our interactive paint session, that will be active and open during the entire event. This event was created to open the stage for all to see art with new eyes and be open to the richness of Black History.

Free Community Day, Whitaker Center for Science and Arts. June 18th, 10:00am – 3:00pm. In collaboration with PNC, join us on Tuesday, June 18th from 10 AM to 3 PM for a FREE community day at Whitaker Center! The day will be filled with interactive STEAM activities including: PNC Mobile Learning Adventure in Kunkel Gallery (Ages 6 and under), Admission to the UPMC Science Center, Select Medical Digital Cinema Documentaries, PNC Innovation Zone Coding Lessons (Ages 10 and up). Tickets are required for entry. (500 Maximum)

Juneteenth Jubilee, City Island. June 19th, 12:00pm – 5:00pm. A family-centered, fully accessible guest and community experience for all. This year, we will highlight small, black-owned businesses, offer plenty of child-friendly activities, and showcase a range of vendors to provide the community with local resource organizations. Food trucks will be on-site as well as other food vendors.

Juneteenth Celebration, Sixth Ward Park. June 19th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Join us for a vibrant celebration at the Juneteenth Block Party! The Spice of Life Foundation and The African American Cultural Alliance are thrilled to invite you to an afternoon filled with amazing food, exciting music, and stellar entertainment that celebrates community and freedom! Bring your family and friends to enjoy:

– Delicious eats
– Engaging live music and performances
– Fun activities for all ages

Let’s celebrate freedom and community together! Mark your calendar, spread the word, and come celebrate with us!

Juneteenth Cultural Mixer, Crispus Attucks Community Center. June 19th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm. After welcoming more than 200 people to its first-ever Cultural Mixer in 2022, Crispus Attucks Community Center is excited to host its 3rd Annual Cultural Mixer. This event is FREE of charge to the neighborhood and the greater Lancaster Community and will include food and beverages, performances, community connection and history.

Music in the Gardens, Hershey Gardens. June 20th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Guests are invited to bring their own beverages and snacks, as well as chairs or a blanket and enjoy music – – and the Gardens! The Butterfly Atrium will be closed. Regular admission rates apply; free for members.

Juneteenth HBG Cultural Arts Celebration, Narcisse Theatre. June 20th, 6:00pm. Experience an electrifying showcase of performances, featuring talented black artists from diverse backgrounds, including dance, music, spoken word, and more. This event is designed to celebrate the rich history and cultural heritage of the African American community and honor the legacy of Juneteenth. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness some of the most dynamic and vibrant performances of the year. Mark your calendars for June 20th and join us at Narçisse Theatre Company, 312 Chestnut Street Harrisburg for the Black Performance Arts Mashup. Let’s come together to celebrate our diversity and our shared humanity.

Make Music York, Downtown York. June 21st. Make Music York County is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city. In York County, Pennsylvania, Make Music Day has been celebrated by Menchey Music for many years, and in 2022, Menchey teamed up with the York County Cultural Alliance to push this even out to reach more of the County. Now, Make Music Day is a large, collaborative celebration with a hub of activity in Downtown York, and additional events being hosted in libraries and other locations around town. Make Music Day brings joy, inspires creativity, and transforms communities. It celebrates and promotes the natural music maker in all of us, regardless of ability. Everyone is invited to participate in Make Music Day by hosting, participating in, & attending events.

Juneteenth HBG Soma Block Party, Young Professionals of Color Harrisburg. June 21st, 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Join us under the lights for this special Juneteenth SoMa Block Party with YPOC and HYP during June’s 3rd in the Burg! Block parties take place on S. Third St. between Market & Chestnuts Streets. Street parking is available around the area and free after 5 p.m. Events are FREE to attend and open to the public! Pay-as-you-go.

Juneteenth Community Free Day, National Civil War Museum. June 22nd, 10:00am – 4:00pm. The National Civil War Museum proudly presents the NCWM Juneteenth Community Free Day. Join us for a day filled with family-friendly activities, all free of charge. 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church Praise Team Choir; Ballroom 10:00 am – 4:00 pm African American Quilters Demonstration.

York County Pride, York Expo Center. June 22nd, 11:00am – 5:00pm. Located inside the All Trans Memorial Hall at the York Fairgrounds, York County Pride is a time to come together and celebrate the full inclusion of our wonderfully diverse community and specifically celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community in York County. York County Pride is the signature event of the Rainbow Rose Center. The event features: Inspiring speakers, Exciting performances and entertainment, Fully interactive children’s activities, Retail vendors, Informational and organizational messaging, and more.

World Refugee Day Block Party, CWS Harrisburg. June 22nd, 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Our 2024 event is outdoors, rain or shine, and includes free family-friendly activities and live multicultural entertainment. DJ Bernie will be back for a second year! Food may be purchased from a small food truck court. Activities:

*Henna by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Bounce Obstacle Course
Photobooth by Naterpix
Human-sized Hamster Wheel by Kinetic Kreations
*Face Painting by Creative Faces- Changing the Way You Look
*Handmade Toys and Craft Kits (while supplies last)
*Sidewalk Chalk by Sidewalk Chalk PA
*Dauphin County Library System Fun Area
Baby goat petting by Steinmetz Family Farm
Visiting animals by Critter Connections
*Singing Princesses courtesy of Princess Party
Balloon art by Air Weaver Balloons

Laserdome 25th Anniversary Party, Laserdome. June 23rd, 12:00pm – 9:00pm. Come and enjoy cheeseburgers, wings, sausage sammies, french fries and more at Mollie’s Coach food truck and for dessert we have an ice cream food truck! Please feel free to bring your own picnic and cooler/drinks, we’ll have a tent outside set up with picnic tables. There will be free outdoor games like mini disc golf, corn hole, Kan Jam and more.

Enjoy live music outside featuring Psychedelic Breakfast (a Pink Floyd cover band), DJ Orion, and Uncle Terry. Plus we will be running a special deal inside where you get to play all of our main attractions (Verse Immersive, Laser Tag and Arcades) for only $25 each! Please help us spread the word to anyone you know who has been involved with Laserdome. Thank you for being awesome! Hope to see you there!

Lebanon Pride, South 8th Street. June 23rd, 1:00pm – 5:00pm. The event is free and open to all ages. It will include “safe and neighborhood-friendly” live music, dancing, and entertainment, a press release said, “as well as vendors from human service organizations, healthcare organizations, and affirming businesses and churches to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Lebanon County.”

Shrewsbury Fireman’s Carnival, Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company. June 24th – 29th. One of York County’s greatest carnivals returns with rides, games, food, fireworks, nightly entertainment, vendors, and so much more!

Clydesdale Horses at the Farm, Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm Market. June 25th – 30th. In partnership with Brewery Products, we will be rolling out the red carpet for the Clydesdale Horses as they will be stabled at the farm for a week! You will have the opportunity to meet and greet the horses during public viewing times, as well as learn more about their magnificent breed. Enjoy lunch at the farm each day with food trucks and additional farm fun.

Watercolors and Water Play, Camp Catherine. June 26th, 10:00am – 11:30am. We will be reading the story “The Magical Garden of Claude Monet” and using watercolors to make our own art. We will also be hiking to the creek for some water play. Explorers should dress for mud and water play. Parents are required to stay and are encouraged to play and learn right alongside their mini explorer.

Baby Kangaroo Visit, Camp Catherine. June 27th, 10:00am – 11:00am. This children’s class is a special event featuring a visit from live baby kangaroos from Aldinger Farms. Class will feature a themed read-aloud, craft, and stationed movement activities. We will also have the opportunity to observe a baby kangaroo close-up as it hops around the room and each family will be able to hold, pet, and take pictures with the kangaroos. Parents are required to stay and are encouraged to play and learn right alongside their mini explorer.

Carlisle Summerfair, Downtown Carlisle. June 28th – July 7th. The 2024 Carlisle Summerfair offers free family-friendly events in the Carlisle, PA region at the start of summer. Please note, there are several events that do charge a small fee, but for the most part, the majority of our activities are free for everyone.

Riverfest Weekend, Susquehanna National Heritage Area. June 28th – 30th. In June 1863, Confederate forces marched into Pennsylvania and spread across south central counties, raiding, and sacking small towns. Columbia and Wrightsville joined together to protect Lancaster from the same fate. After a short battle, outnumbered Union troops and local volunteers set the wooden covered bridge that crossed the Susquehanna River ablaze. This act stopped the Confederates cold. They retreated west to a location in Adams County and, just two days later, that Army battled Union forces in the Battle of Gettysburg.

Riverfest is a weekend-long celebration of our river towns’ heritage and recreation. Susquehanna NHA, Rivertownes PA USA, and our heritage partners have created a range of experiences that tell the amazing stories of our past. Learn about the burning of the bridge story through several different heritage walks, talks, and trolley tours! Thanks to our heritage partners. Check out all the recreational trails that meander through our historic industrial landscape at the River Expo. Conquer the Bridge Burner Challenge Run & Paddle Race, a multi-sport race tracing the paths of the 1863 bridge burners. Looking to discover on your own? Discover self-guided adventure options from Columbia Crossing River Trails Center. There are over 100 miles of trails, 10 scenic overlooks, and over 2 dozen heritage sites in the Susquehanna National Heritage Area.

York County BBQ Festival, Delta-Peach Bottom Community Center. June 28th – 29th. One of the most popular events in our town is the annual BBQ festival, where people can enjoy a variety of food, music and local businesses. The festival is held at the Community Center Grounds, where dozens of stalls offer delicious treats, snacks, sandwiches, BBQ and more. There is also a stage where local bands and singers perform live music throughout the day, ranging from rock to jazz to folk. We’ll be having a Beer and Wine Garden! Grab your drink tokens the day of (with valid ID) and enjoy the beautiful weekend in our garden with a domestic or craft beer, seltzer, cider, or wine in hand. Beverages will be available for $5 a drink. We’ll also have a designated seating area for those hanging out in the garden! The festival is a great opportunity to support local businesses, as many of them showcase their products and services at the event. You can find handmade crafts, books, clothes and other items that reflect the creativity and diversity of our community.

The festival is a fun and family-friendly event that attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is a celebration of our town’s culture and spirit.

An American Salute, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. June 28th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm. A Central Pennsylvania tradition, the Hershey Symphony’s “An American Salute” concert is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2024, at 7:30 pm on the lawn of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Kutztown Folk Festival, 450 Wentz Street. June 29th – July 7th. The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously operated folklife festival in America. This nine-day event continues to draw visitors from all over the world, entertaining families while providing valuable insight into the traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch and their fascinating way of life. Children’s activities abound and admission is free for children 12 and under. The festival also houses the largest quilt sale in America and has an internationally attended Quilt Auction of top prize-winning quilts.

Lititz Pride Festival, Downtown Lititz. June 29th, 11:00am – 5:00pm. This family-friendly, free celebration welcomes everyone to come as they are, to listen, to learn, and, always, to choose love. The day will include great local food vendors, music, speakers, rubber duck races, and more. As always, we encourage everyone to spend some time “out in town” supporting our local merchants. Lititz is a thriving, inclusive community – let’s show off our Pride!

Berks Celtic Festival, Reading Liederkranz. June 29th, 11:00am – 9:00pm. The Berks Celtic Festival is a family friendly one day celebration of Celtic heritage. There will be terrific bands, pipes and drums, and dancers. There will be great beer and whiskey, tasty Celtic fare and the usual assortment of summer festival food, and friendly vendors of all kinds, all set in a beautiful outdoor facility. Stage, dance floor, and some seating is covered. There is plenty of seating, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Color Me Mine Ice Cream Social, Brightbill Park. June 29th, 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Join the staff of Color Me Mine for an exciting afternoon of pottery painting in the park! Paint an ice cream bowl and enjoy pizza courtesy of your Linglestown Rd Papa Johns and a complimentary ice cream treat from Milk ‘N Mor ice cream truck. Artz N’ Motion will be performing demos throughout the paint event. Residents: $26, NonResidents: $30. Registration: bit.ly/YouthFun.

Fun Food Fest, Hampden Park. June 29th, 4:00pm – 9:30pm. A variety of food trucks will be ready to serve food in Hampden Park at 4 p.m. Live music is scheduled throughout the event, with the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band performing a free park concert at 5 p.m. Later in the evening, Perfect Strangers will keep you entertained, covering a variety of hits starting at 7 p.m. The event will be capped off with a professional firework display after sunset. The pool will be open until the conclusion of the fireworks. (to gain access the pool, you must be a member or pay daily admission) Come spend the day at the park, go for an evening swim, try some great grub and enjoy an evening of fireworks!

Cylo’s Birthday, Clipper Magazine Stadium. June 30th, 2:00pm. Join Cylo and his mascot friends and help Cylo celebrate his birthday! Make a Birthday Card for Cylo, play games, take pictures and sing Happy Birthday!

FREE Movie: Zootopia, Allen Theater. June 30th, 1:00pm – 3:30pm. Meet-and-greet with police officers, check out police equipment, and exciting book raffle giveaway. Free grab bag of snacks for kids 12 and under!