Kid-Friendly Events in May in South Central PA

Seussical: Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg. May 3rd – 5th, 9th – 12th. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton the Elephant as he embarks on an adventure to save Jojo and the Whos. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Rated P for Parenthood: Prima Theatre, Lancaster. May 3rd – 5th, 9th – 11th. YOU DESERVE A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER AND PURE JOY! Grab tickets for this hilarious show, blending Saturday Night Live’s wit with a lighthearted musical. Chronicling modern-day parenthood, from conception to college, Rated P For Parenthood offers giant doses of heart and humor — at a fraction of the cost of braces!

Junie B. Jones: The Fulton Theatre, Lancaster. May 4th, 11th, and 18th. IT’S JUNIE B.’S FIRST DAY OF FIRST GRADE, AND A LOT OF THINGS HAVE CHANGED FOR HER! Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting.

Family Fun Day: South Mountain YMCA, Reinholds. May 5th and 19th. Experience the magic of our mountain! Bring your family and we’ll provide the fun. Climb our tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the wagon and more! Summer camp tours are available throughout the day. Family Fun Days are FREE and open to the public. Come see what camp is all about. We are open rain or shine. No RSVP needed.

Spring Storytime: Flinchbaugh’s Orchard, Hellam. May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th. Stretch your legs, and ready your ears for a fun FREE Story Time at the farm this spring. Tuesday Mornings this spring (starting April 2 thru May 28 ): Story Time with Miss Felicia from the Kreutz Creek Library or our own Miss Kristin at 10am. 30 minutes of story time and movement. Stay after to enjoy the Corn Barn and Straw Bale Maze at the farm too! All classes will be held under our Orchard Pavilion or in the grass yard by the Orchard Pavilion. No registration required.

79th US Women’s Open: Lancaster Country Club, Lancaster. May 24th – June 2nd. The 2024 U.S. Women’s Open will be the second USGA championship contested at Lancaster Country Club. In Gee Chun of the Republic of Korea edged fellow Korean Amy Yang by one stroke to win the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open, her first of two career major championships. The championship set records for U.S. Women’s Open entries and attendance.

First Thursday: Market Square, Manheim. May 2nd, 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Enjoy downtown Manheim and the surrounding areas. Live music, vendors and food trucks will be located around Market Square. Bring the family out including those small princesses and super heroes! Join us at Divine Consign in Market Square to decorate princess crowns and super hero masks, while supplies last!

First Friday in Lancaster City: Penn Square, Lancaster. May 3rd. Lancaster City’s monthly celebration of arts and culture! Discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as you walk our attractive streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture. Unique boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and art college that comprise Lancaster’s arts community.

Maifest: Reading Liederkranz. May 3rd, 3:00pm – 11:00pm. Come and celebrate Maifest with us! Embrace spring the German way as we kickoff the season in our historic biergarten. Get ready to groove to the tunes of the Alex Meixner Band, delivering lively polka tunes and classic German melodies. Enjoy our mouthwatering traditional German cuisine, and of course, we’ve got plenty of beer to keep the good times flowing! The biergarten and bar open at 3 pm, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Our outdoor kitchen will open at 5 pm.

Members enjoy FREE entry, while guests can join the fun for just $20.

This event is open to all, rain or shine!

Free First Friday: Lancaster Science Factory, Lancaster. May 3rd, 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Every First Friday the Lancaster Science Factory offers free admission from 5 – 7pm. Explore over 70 interactive exhibits for kids in grades K – 8 and their families!

Parents Night Out: Keystone Kidspace, York. May 3rd, 5:00pm – 8:00pm. May First Friday is right around the corner! Don’t worry about finding a sitter – Keystone Kidspace is hosting another “Parents Night Out”! Drop your kids off for a night of supervised fun while you hit the town! Evening includes fun maker activities, dinner and snacks. Pre-registration is required.

Hispanic Community Night: Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster. May 3rd, 5:00pm. There will be Dance Performances, Mariachi Flores Band and more! More details to come! El Serrano Coupon for Buy 1 Get One Free Chicken Fajita to the first 1,000 families. Sign Up For A Salsa Class Before The Game! Enter at 5pm to take a free salsa class by Lancaster Salsa on the field before the game!

First Friday Free Family Film: The Appell Center, York. May 3rd, 6:30pm. A modern twist on a classic tale from Walt Disney Animation Studios features the beautiful Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) who dreams of owning her own restaurant. When she meets a Frog Prince (Bruno Campos) who desperately wants to be human again, a fateful kiss leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana… with the villainous voodoo magician Dr. Facilier (Keith David) in hot pursuit!

Shrek the Musical: Hershey Theatre. May 3rd – 4th. The hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning smash-hit DreamWorks animated film “Shrek” will take the stage in The Sweetest Place On Earth for a 7:30 p.m. show on Friday, May 3, and two shows at 1 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.

The Tony Award-winning fairy tale musical adventure features songs from Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo; Caroline, or Change), a side-splitting book by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Kimberly Akimbo) and brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life. USA Today raves, “Altogether irresistible!” You’ll be a believer too, as there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

Blooms & More Festival: Cornwall Manor, Lebanon. May 4th, 9:00am – 1:00pm. Rain or shine (Festival is held indoors); no admission fee.

This fun, spring event is hosted by the Cornwall Manor Society and features:

-Plant Sale with annuals, perennials, houseplants, mixed planters, vegetable plants and organic items grown on our Trailside Organic Farm
-Silent Auction with themed baskets, unique items, gift cards, experiences and artist’s corner
-Crafts
-Woodworking Items
-Homemade Fudge
-Baked Goods
-Treasure Trove (thrift store) and Manor Shoppe (gift shoppe) open for shopping
-Tours of the Buckingham Mansion and Railroad Club
AND MUCH MORE!

Walk for the Animals: Reading Fairgrounds, Leesport. May 4th, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Everyone is welcome! Four-legged friends included!

WHY? To raise vital funds to improve and save the lives of thousands of animals this year! Walkers who raise at least $250 will receive an exclusive 2024 Walk sweatshirt in addition to their commemorative Walk t-shirt!

REGISTRATION/SIGN IN – 10:00 AM

WALK START – 11:00 AM

DOG CONTESTS START – 12 – 12:30 PM

40+ vendors & exhibitors, food trucks, live music, activities, dog contests, and more!

BECOME A VIP (VERY IMPORTANT PET-LOVER)
VIP REGISTRATION IS $75 AND INCLUDES:
• Delicious all-you-can-eat picnic buffet
• Complimentary beer and wine garden
• Special recognition in our program book
• Exclusive Walk for the Animals bandana

Details and registration are online at https://humanepa.org/events/walk-for-the-animals/

Bark for Life: New Life Fellowship, Ephrata. May 4th, 10:00am – 2:00pm. Bark For Life honors the lifelong contributions of our Canine Caregivers, celebrates human and canine cancer survivors and works to end cancer through research, education, advocacy, and patient services.

Join Us in a Canine Event to Fight Cancer!

There will be lots of activities to keep your dog entertained: games, contests and a Strut Your Mutt costume parade! There will be rescues, adoptable dogs, vendors, food trucks, demonstrations and more. Again this year, there will also be a live auction starting at 1pm. Bark For Life is a community event that is free to attend.

STEAM Olympics: Richland Community Library. May 4th, 10:00am – 2:00pm. This event is a part of Remake Learning Days. STEAM Olympics will be held from 10 am to 2 pm. You can come in any time between these times. There will be stations set-up with a variety of Olympics related activities. Special display of Olympic related books. Special take and make activity packet for children to take home.

MayFest 2024: Maytown Historical Society, Maytown. May 4th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Come join us as we celebrate both the historic and modern day Maytown, PA!

•Maypole celebration
•Family/Kids Activities
•Wedding Ceremony
•Live Art Demonstrations
•Historical Characters
•100 Handmade Makers
•Food Trucks
•Penny Candy Store
•Cake Walk
and more!

May Fair: Londonderry Elementary School, Middletown. May 4th, 10:00am – 5:00pm. Lots of games and prizes. Face painting, sand art and slime station. Petting Zoo. Food to purchase from St. Pete’s Fryers and Mister Softee. Everyone is invited to attend.

Mancino’s 45th Anniversary Celebration: Mancino’s, Lebanon. May 4th, 11:00am – 4:00pm. Celebrate with $0.45 slices of pizza, crafts and activities for kids, giveaways, raffle baskets, face painting, and more!

717 Vintage Fest: York Expo Center. May 4th – 5th. Calling all vintage lovers! 717 Vintage Fest is a weekend long vintage-only vendor market featuring unique curated clothing, accessories, home decor & more for all genders, all ages, and from all decades. 717 Vintage Fest will feature a selection of the region’s most established and up-and-coming vintage stores and independent vendors. Each store’s brand focus offers diverse styles of vintage clothing, accessories, home decor, furniture, vinyl, collectables, & more, ranging from early 20th century pieces to in-demand Y2K items and everything in between.

Historic Baseball at French Creek: French Creek State Park, Elverson. May 4th, 11:30am. Step back in time and watch baseball as it would have been played in the 1860s– as the community of Hopewell Furnace would have understood the game. This free, family friendly event will educate visitors on how baseball has transformed into the game we understand today.

We will have a brief program discussing the overview of the 1864 rules at 11:30am. At 12:00pm, sit back and relax as the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia takes on team Hopewell Furnace in a full nine inning, 1864-style game!

Bring your favorite lawn chair or a blanket as there is not seating near the field.

Taco Fest: Downtown Reading. May 4th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm. Get ready for a day filled with delicious food, vibrant music, and endless fun. Whether you’re a taco lover, looking for a food adventure or just a good time, this is the place to be!

Star Wars Night: Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster. May 4th, 5:30pm. Character appearances, get your photos, themed music and more during the game. May the Fourth be With You!

May the Fourth Be With You: The Appell Center, York. May 4th, 7:00pm. Discover the conflict between good and evil in the electrifying Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. After the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion’s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin.

Movie Night in the Park: Soldier and Sailor Memorial Park, Mechanicsburg. May 4th, 8:00pm. Come on out to Memorial Park on 05/04/24 for a movie night in the park! In celebration of May the 4th, we will be showing Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! Bring a chair, blanket or something to sit on and join us for a fun night in the park!

Garden Faire: Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. May 5th, 10:00am. Join us at Garden Faire as we kick off the museum and festival season at Fort Hunter Mansion and Park. Families can participate in a variety of activities, view exhibits in the Centennial Barn, tour the Fort Hunter Mansion, enjoy lunch in the Tavern House, among many other fun activities. Admission to the festival is free and the Fort Hunter Mansion will be open for abbreviated tours at a discount price of $5.

Kids Spring Fling: Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Lebanon. May 5th, 11:00am – 4:00pm. Head in to spring with a fling! Join Red Bird Events and youth groups from all over the Lebanon and Lancaster Area! Tons of youth sports, scout troops, youth centered organizations and so much more! Bounce houses, games, face painting and other activities!

Children’s Day: Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro. May 5th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Come and experience colonial life with interactive learning and exploration! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on activities and demonstrations for children and their families. Children will have the opportunity to learn more about Daniel Boone’s exciting childhood in the Oley Valley and participate in various eighteenth century, hands-on activities such as textile processing, candle dipping, quill pen writing, butter making, and more!

Children will learn about Daniel’s mother Sarah Boone and her famous butter and cheese as they explore the spring cellar and smokehouse. Volunteers will talk about food preservation and children will have a chance to help make butter and tend the Homestead garden. Tours of the Boone House and the Bertolet Log House will be offered throughout the day. At the Bertolet Log House, children will be able to explore animal furs and skins and play with colonial toys and games. Children will also be able to enjoy a colonial dancing demonstration and learn a few simple steps. Throughout the afternoon, volunteers will teach children how to write with a quill pen and dip candles as they learn about handwriting, schooling, and lighting in the eighteenth century.

Families will learn about textile processing in the eighteenth century and about Daniel’s father’s profession as a weaver. The Hopewell Quilters will provide a demonstration and fun hands-on activity for children. Visitors can also watch spinning and wool dyeing demonstrations and try carding wool. Don’t miss this great opportunity for the whole family to learn more about how Daniel Boone lived and played as a child in the Oley Valley in the 1700s!

Storming Into Summer: Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster. May 5th, 2:00pm. FREE Dutch Wonderland pass to the first 1,000 kids 12 & under. Enjoy various beach/summer activities including limbo, water guns, cornhole, sandbox, hula hoop toss & more. Run through an inflatable obstacle course. Pre-game catch on the field and player autographs. Face painting & chalk art station. Speed pitching activity. “Beach ball bonanza.” Photo booth with props. Beach themed post game kids run the bases.

Grand Opening: Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library, Bethel. May 6th, 11:00am. The Bethel Library is hosting our official Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Join us at 11:00 AM to kick it off!

Tadpole Time: Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, Columbia. May 8th, 10:30am – 11:30am. Tadpole Time features monthly themes that explore the natural world along the river, with stories and activities that will encourage your child’s curiosity about the world around them. For children ages 2-5 with their caretakers. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Food Truck and Restaurant Rally: Downtown New Cumberland. May 9th, 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.

Mom & Son Night of Fun: Color Me Mine, Harrisburg. May 9th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Spend quality time together and make some new memories while you paint pottery!! $12 per Person. Refreshments or feel free to bring your own beverage. Light snacks/pizza will be served.

Mother-Daughter Slumber Party: Holiday Inn Morgantown. May 10th – 11th. What better way to celebrate Taylor Swift’s album drop than booking your reservation for the First Annual Mother/Daughter Slumber Party at the Holiday Inn Morgantown, PA? Pajama parties, Movie Night, and a Taylor Swift Pool Party complete with Friendship Bracelets… what better way to celebrate Mom and everyone’s favorite artist all in one weekend. Are you ready for it?

Community Yard Sale: Mary Oehme Gardens, Lititz. May 11th, 7:00am – 12:00pm. Search your attic, basement, and closets and turn your unwanted items into CASH at our 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale on May 11th!

This event will be held in the Mary Oehme Gardens, located behind 137 East Main Street, in the heart of downtown Lititz from 7am-12pm. This is a fundraiser for the Lititz Historical Foundation.

Just some of the items for sale will be: CLOTHING, COLLECTIBLES, COMIC BOOKS, POSTCARDS, DVDs, ANTIQUES, BOOKS, AND SO MUCH MORE!

PickleFest: Dillsburg Community Association, Dillsburg. May 11th, 8:00am – 3:00pm. Pickle Fest is a one day Street Fair held on the 2nd Saturday of May and is Dillsburg’s unofficial start of spring!!! Full of Arts, Crafts, Organizations, Food Vendors, Businesses, Music, 5k Pickle Chase Run and more!! Fair runs from 8am-3pm and runs the entire length of Greenbriar lane from Harrisburg Pike to N. Baltimore Street.

Wild About Dogs: Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. May 11th, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Join the Friends of Wildwood for their third annual Wild About Dogs Event! This will be a unique opportunity to honor your favorite furry friends and celebrate the wonders of Wildwood Park. Enjoy a fun scavenger hunt with your best friend, engage with local pet-centered vendors, buy some homemade tasty dog and human treats and more!

Dog memberships will be available for purchase during the event. All new and current dog members will receive a special gift. A single dog membership will be free with each human membership purchased. Dogs must be leashed, owners are responsible for and must supervise their dogs at all times.

The program is free. Registration not required.

Music and Art with the Wolves: Wolf Sanctuary of PA, Lititz. May 11th, 11:00am – 2:00pm. After 8 years, we are so excited to bring back our Music and Art with the Wolves Fundraiser! This event features amazing artist and craft vendors, fantastic music, local food trucks, educational games and activities, self-guided wolf tours, and more! Proceeds from admission and sales in our gift shop all benefit the wolves. Book ahead or pay on arrival. We hope you will join us for a fun-filled day with the Wolves of Speedwell!

TruckTrek: Cherry Street, Palmyra. May 11th, 11:00am – 6:00pm. We’re back for our 9TH ANNUAL Central PA Food Truck + Arts Festival! Proceeds from this event benefit The Caring Cupboard food pantry in Palmyra. Since 2018, we’ve been able to donate $13,000!!

Mamapalooza: H.M. Levitz Memorial Park, Grantville. May 11th, 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Mamapalooza 2024 promises an unforgettable day of fun, relaxation, and indulgence for moms and their families!

Pampering Station
– Treat yourself to mini facials and waxing services.
– Relax and indulge in a quick refresh with rejuvenating facials.
– Achieve silky smooth skin with expert waxing sessions.

Entertainment
– Lively music playing your favorite tunes.
– Fun-filled activities for kids of all ages, from face painting to crafting.

Vendor Stalls
– Discover trendy trendy finds.
– Explore innovative goodies.

Food
– Delicious offerings to satisfy diverse tastes.
– Refreshing beverages to quench your thirst throughout the day.

Relaxation
– Take a break with yoga sessions or mindfulness workshops.
– Recharge at pampering stations for a moment of self-care and rejuvenation.

Bluey VIP Ice Cream Party: Great American Creamery, Reading. May 15th, 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Join us to celebrate Bluey’s Big Play in Reading, PA! This VIP Ice Cream party will give you exclusive access to an ice cream party & picture with Bluey before the show AND parking! Parking is at the Doubletree hotel. Limited tickets available! All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Bluey’s Big Play: Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. May 15th – 16th. When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag.

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush.

Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.

Lebanon Lilly’s Birthday Party: Patches Family Creamery, Lebanon. May 16th, 3:00pm – 5:00pm. Come out to Patches Family Creamery to celebrate Lebanon Lilly’s Birthday party! Our utterly adorable friend will be offering a free scoop ice cream while supplies last. Come take a picture with here and visit with her other friends on the farm!

Spring Steam Show: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Mechanicsburg. May 16th – 19th. This fun-filled spring show hosted by the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association features tractor parades, tractor pulls, a craft and vendor fair, kids’ activities, a car show, train rides, a chili cook-off, food trucks, live music, and much more. This year features tracked machines such as crawlers, dozers, excavators and more.

Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Glow Party: Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. May 17th – 19th. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and introducing the brand new HW 5-Alarm™, the firetruck hero of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! The Glow Party production features a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team.

Baby Animal Festival: Corn Cob Acres, Mountville. May 18th – 19th. Spring showers are bringing…baby animals to Corn Cob Acres! We are excited to host our 2nd Annual Baby Animal Festival this spring. Join us May 18th and 19th to visit with animals both big and small! We will have different kinds of animals that you will be able to learn about, interact with, and touch! The park will also be open with many of your favorite attractions that guests of all ages can explore and enjoy. Food will be available on site. Come experience Corn Cob Acres in the spring and start a family tradition with baby animals!

Admission includes:

Visiting with the animals
Hayrides
Barrel train rides
Pillow Bounce
Tire Mountain
Slingshots
Game Wall
Pedal Karts
and more!

Marietta Day Community Yard Sale and Street Fair: Downtown Marietta. May 18th, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Come one, come all! 7 blocks of Market Street will be closed to vehicles for your strolling pleasure. Food Vendors, Artisan Vendors, and residents selling their flea market / yard sale treasures! Family entertainment and kids games. Our Rain “Washout Date” is the very next day, Sunday May 19.

Ready, Set, Explore STEM & Innovation: WITF Public Media Center, Harrisburg. May 18th, 9:00am – 5:00pm. The Innovation Studio’s robotics stations feature Cubelets, Ozobots, Spheros, Dashbots and more!

Drive Spheros through a moon map, convince the Bea’s Bee Bots to return to their hive, and code Ozzy Ozobot a path out of the bright sun!

Do you think you can get a plane off the ground and land it too? We think so! Test your pilot skills in our brand-new flight simulator and discover aerodynamics concepts at our flight station.

Then, imagine and make with Legos, K’Nex, Magna Tiles, and more, before getting your photo taken with Pete the Cat!

Before you leave, visit the book giveaway table to choose a book to take home. Learning stations at Ready, Set, Explore STEM & Innovation are designed for kids and teens, ages 3 – 14 years.

Union Canal Tunnel Day: Union Canal Tunnel Park, Lebanon. May 18th, 9:00am – 7:00pm. Take a narrated boat tour through the oldest transportation tunnel in the United States during the Annual Union Canal Day. Check out the exhibitors, vendors, and listen to some live music. Take a chance on a basket at the raffle table or enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many picnic tables throughout the park.

Pet Rock Event: Celebree School of Hershey. May 18th, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Join us for a fun-filled Pet Rock Event! Calling all little artists and nature lovers! Bring your creativity to Celebree School of Hershey and join us for a special Pet Rock Event. Let’s paint, decorate, and give life to our very own pet rocks!

This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to explore their imagination, learn about nature, and create their unique pet rocks to cherish. Don’t miss out on this rockin’ good time!

If you want to RSVP today to secure your spot! For more information, please contact us at 717-598-8379

Mental Health Awareness Festival: Community Health Council of Lebanon County, Lebanon. May 18th, 10:00am – 1:00pm. Lebanon County is proud to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us for our 2nd annual Mental Health Awareness Festival on Saturday, May 18th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The event will be held in the parking lot of Poplar Commons (718 Poplar Street, Lebanon, PA 17042). Connect with more than 35 different mental health agencies/providers located throughout the county, and participate in a variety of different activities including yoga and cooking demonstrations, dance party w/ DJ, selfies with a kissing horse, cuddles with dwarf goats, therapy dogs, art, and more! The first 250 attendees receive a free tote bag!

Plein Air Art Walk: Downtown Camp Hill. May 18th, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Enjoy a destination day of the arts, shopping, dining, music, kid art sessions & more along Market Street in beautiful downtown Camp Hill!

Boyertown Heritage Day: Downtown Boyertown. May 18th, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Take part in a real-life detective story! Begin by picking up your guide book and lantern at the explorer’s tent. Collect clues found in actual artifacts from yesteryear at Boyertown’s historical sites to shed light on the past and solve the mystery! Can you crack the case and secure the reward? Sleuthing fun for all ages!

Rang Aur Patan Utsav: Carlisle Fairgrounds. May 18th, 11:00am – 6:00pm. This event aims to bring together two traditional festivals from India: The Color (“Rang”) Festival, celebrated in spring, and The Kite (“Patang”) Festival, celebrated in January. Although this festival is of Indian Heritage, we welcome all communities to experience the joys and smiles this colorful event can bring.

SpringFest: Nissley Vineyards, Bainbridge. May 18th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm. Join us for a day of family fun! Catch live music from Randy Zimmerman from 12:00 – 2:30 and Kracker Beez from 3:00 – 6:00. Enjoy food from local food trucks, lawn games, local vendors, and lots of wine! Admission is free and all ages are welcome!

WJTL 40Fest: Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Ronks. May 18th, 12:00pm – 6:00pm. WJTL 40 Fest will be a celebration of 40 incredible years of Christ. Community. Music. We’ve been excitedly planning this special day to gather WJTL family old and new, at a unique family-owned venue in the community, for a day of music and fun!

Enjoy family fun at Cherry Crest starting at noon. Performances will begin in the afternoon.

Kids Night Out: Color Me Mine, Harrisburg. May 18th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Our Kid’s Night Out is the perfect way to give yourself some free time! Our drop-off program is designed for kids ages 6 and up and includes pizza and healthy snacks for dinner.

Enjoy your two hours of free time, knowing that your kids are having just as much fun as you. Cost is $37 per painter and is all inclusive. Ages 6 and up, please. PLEASE NOTE: Advance reservations are required. We want this to be a fun time for kids to interact with one another!

GVFC Annual Yard Sale: Grantville Volunteer Fire Department Training Grounds, Grantville. May 25th, 7:00am – 12:00pm. Save the date for Grantville Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Yard Sale at the Carnival Grounds. This is a huge outdoor sale, with over 100 vendors space available. There is plenty of convenient parking. Food and drinks available at the concession stand. The event is rain or shine.

20th Country Cruise and Fireman’s Festival: Oregon Dairy, Lititz. May 25th, 8:00am – 12:00pm. Street Rods, Classics, Bikes, Trucks & Antiques Welcome! Fun For The Whole Family! Fire Engine Rides – ($2). Kunzler and Flowers Bakery are providing the Hot Dogs & Drinks under the carport from 10am – 2pm. 100% of the proceeds benefit The West Earl Fire Co! Contact: Nancy Shaffer at 717-656-2856 ext 247 or [email protected].

Royal Summer Celebration: Reading Public Museum. May 25th, 9:00am – 1:00pm. Hear ye! Hear ye! In honor of RPM’s featured summer exhibitions, all guests of the Museum realm are invited to celebrate!

Museum Members can join us from 9-11am for exclusive access to the two new summer exhibits, Amazing Castle and The Lost World of Dragons. All children will be able to make some exclusive crafts while exploring The Museum before it opens to the general public. Again, this part of the day is MEMBERS ONLY! Registration is required.

From 11am-1pm, both members and non-members of the RPM realm are invited to attend our Knights & Princesses Family Brunch. Children will get to meet some members of the royal court in addition to receiving a fun craft to take home.

ArtsFest: Riverfront Park, Harrisburg. May 25th – 27th. Hand-crafted works will be available for sale in sixteen different categories, including ceramics, digital, drawing, fiber (decorative and wearable), furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, miscellaneous, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. The festival also features live entertainment, Jazzfest, a community art project, Kidsfest, HBGFest powered by the HBG Flea, 25 food trucks and more.

While visiting, we encourage everyone to explore the City’s vibrant art scene. The Harrisburg Arts District is a walkable area encompassing parts of the Capitol City’s downtown, midtown, and riverfront areas. It features art museums and galleries, theatre, 40+ murals, concert and entertainment venues, historical markers and monuments, and more.

Kidsfest sponsored by Renewal By Andersen will provide fun for the whole family during the festival in the park near Walnut Street. Enjoy free activities such as face painting, balloon animals, DIY sidewalk chalk creations, and more art-centric kids activities each day of the festival.

Movie Night – Happy Gilmore: Color Me Mine, Harrisburg. May 25th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm. There is a $12 event fee per painter. Event fee will cover studio fee and movie candy & popcorn / drinks. (Price ranging from $20 to $50) BYOB is welcome for painters over 21. This will sell out, sign up today!

Memorial Day Train Ride: Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. May 27th, 9:00am – 12:30pm. CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES! Enjoy a heroic train excursion through the center of Stone Gables Estate on the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad celebrating Memorial Day! Before or after your train ride. You can visit our Superhero Training Camp then join an American Captain, Spider Hero, Amazon Warrior, and Marvelous Captain. Put your superhero skills to the test!