Marshmallow Hike at Rocky Ridge

MARSHMALLOW HIKE AT ROCKY RIDGE PARK

On Tuesday, December 28 at the Hidden Laurel Picnic Area from 9:30–11:30am & 1–3pm

and Thursday, December 30 (same location) from 1–3pm you can take a holiday hike through the woods to search for gifts from Mother Nature.  After the walk there will be hot chocolate and a warm fire available!   
 
It's free but call 717-428-1961 to register for the walk.
 
What a great way to get outdoors and burn off some extra energy!! 

Christmas Magic 2010: A Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge

Are you searching for Christmas Magic 2013?

Rocky Ridge County Park is having their annual Christmas Magic Festival of Lights.  Rocky Ridge is located off of Mount Zion Rd. (Rt 24) about a mile North of Rt. 30.  Families take a half-mile walk through 400,000 displays of lights and holiday scenes (including a train display- a favorite in my family!).  If it gets too cold don't worry- there are some heated pavilions along the way! 
Bring a canned food item when you visit for the Park Rangers' Food Drive. 

When:
November 26 - December 23
December 26 - December 31
(Closed Dec. 24, 25 )


Times:
Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 5 to 9 p.m.


Costs:
Adults, $8; Ages 4-12, $6
Under age 4, Free,
Seniors(60+) $7
Groups: 12+ adults - $7 each
Groups: 12+ children - $5 each


Bring a canned food item when you visit for the Park Rangers' Food Drive.

Are any readers going this year?  Have you been here before?  Share your past experiences!  I haven't been to this event since I was a kid so I don't remember much.  Hopefully we can make it this year!

Holiday Entertainment: Innovations Dance Center at the West Manchester Mall

On December 18, 2010 at 7pm Innovations Dance Center will be performing at the West Manchester Mall.  This is a free event in the mall!

There are lots of activities going on this holiday season at the West Manchester Mall to make your shopping experience more enjoyable.  Check out the West Manchester Mall label on the York, Pa Families blog to see the other upcoming events.

Holiday Entertainment: Wanda's Cadet's at the West Manchester Mall

On December 12, 2010 at 2pm Wanda's Cadets (baton twirling) will be performing at the West Manchester Mall.  This is a free event in the mall!

There are lots of activities going on this holiday season at the West Manchester Mall to make your shopping experience more enjoyable.  Check out the West Manchester Mall label on the York, Pa Families blog to see the other upcoming events.

Holiday Entertainment: Kay's Reflection Dance Group at the West Manchester Mall

On December 10, 2010 at 6pm Kay's Reflection Dance Group will be performing at the West Manchester Mall.  This is a free event in the mall!

There are lots of activities going on this holiday season at the West Manchester Mall to make your shopping experience more enjoyable.  Check out the West Manchester Mall label on the York, Pa Families blog to see the other upcoming events.

Philadelphia Eagles Running Backs Visit The York Galleria Mall

On December 4, 2010 from 2-4pm you can bring your little football fans to see Eagles Running Backs LeSean McCoy and Eldra Buckley at the York Galleria Mall.  They will be signing autographs and the cost is $30 for McCoy and $10 for Buckley.  (Always free to look!!) 

Check out the label York Galleria Mall on the York, Pa Families blog for other events going on at the mall!

Holiday Entertainment: Church of the Nazerene Youth Group Choir at the West Manchester Mall

On November 28, 2010 from 3:30-7pm and December 6 & 13 from 6-8pm the Church of the Nazarene Youth Choir will be performing at the West Manchester Mall in West York.  This is a free event in the mall!  

There are lots of activities going on this holiday season at the West Manchester Mall to make your shopping experience more enjoyable.  Check out the West Manchester Mall label on the York, Pa Families blog to see the other upcoming events.

Photos with Santa at the York Galleria Mall

Santa will be at the York Galleria Mall in East York from now until December 24, 2010!  Children can visit Santa from 10am-9pm Monday-Saturday and Noon-5pm on Sundays (break time varies).  Photo package prices range from $20-45.

There are lots of activities to enjoy while shopping at the Galleria Mall.  Check out the York Galleria Mall label on the York, Pa Families blog to see other upcoming events.

Stauffers of Kissel Hill: Visit with Reindeer

On November 28, 2010 from 11a.m.-1p.m. you can visit with live reindeer at the Dover location or from 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m. at the East York location. 

HALLO-SCREAM! at YorkArts

Join YorkArts for Hallo-Scream on Saturday October 30th from 9-11a.m..  Students will learn the history of Halloween and will learn about Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream and then create their own version. Students will use oil pastel and colored pencil to create their own masterpiece.
This class is for ages 7 and up and costs $20.
To register visit: http://www.creativeyork.com/catalogs/CreativeYork_Fall10.pdf
Registration is required prior to the event.

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Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic: Periscope

On Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 10-11a.m, your child can build a working periscope for FREE with Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic!  This project is for children older than 3 due to choking hazards.  

Pre-registration is required and for this project, as of Friday 10/22 both York locations have space. 

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic: Flapping Bat

On Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 10-11a.m, (just in time for Halloween) your child can build a flapping bat (with glow-in-the-dark stickers!!) for FREE with Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic!  This project is for children older than 3 due to choking hazards.  

Pre-registration is required and for this project the closest available store is in Hanover. 

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Exploring Minerals at Nixon Park

This is different than the Rocks and Minerals Weekend at Nixon and will be held on Saturday Oct. 16th at 2p.m.  It's, free, for ages 8 and up and registration is required.  Call 717-428-1961 to register.

Kids will take a look at different minerals using hands-on activities.  They will learn the importance of minerals and why they are fun to collect.  

Check out the label "Nixon Park" for more events on the 16th!

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Fox Story Time: Prospecting for Gold at Nixon Park

On Saturday October 16th at 10a.m. at Nixon Park join Brenda Miller as she reads a story about a person who lived his dream of becoming a gold prospector.

After story time children will have the opportunity to find their own gemstones to take home!

For ages 4-7.  $5 per person, register by calling 717-428-1961.

Check out the label "Nixon Park" to see what else is going on at Nixon Park this weekend!


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PNAIA Native American Powwow

Come to the PNAIA Native American Powwow on October 9th and 10th 2010 at Jim Mack's Ice Cream, 5745 Lincoln Hwy.  York, Pa 17406 from 11a.m.-6p.m. (grand entry at Noon).

Admission is by donation.  There will be many fun activities to see and do including Drums: Turtle Creek Singers, Wedubitung Singers, Iroquois Thunder Heart Native American Arts,Crafts, Dancing, Flute playing, Food, Living History Village and more! 

Welcoming all Boy Scouts and OA members to earn advancements.

For more information you can contact:

Frank LittleBear  717-858-6911. 

franklittlebear@att.net 

We had a lot of fun watching the dancing demonstrations at Brown's Orchard and hope we can make it to this!


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Earthquakes and Volcanoes at Nixon Park

On Saturday October 16th at 11a.m. you can visit Nixon Park to learn about earthquakes and volcanoes.  This event is recommended for ages 8 and up and is free to attend.
Kids will have the chance to erupt several types of volcanoes.

Check out the label "Nixon Park" to see what else is going on at Nixon Park in October.  There are a few events going on on the 16th for every age group!! 


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"Fun at the Farm Without the Fright" at Barefoot Farm

Pick your own pumpkins and enjoy a family fun day at Barefoot Farm, 6621 Bluebird Lane Dover, PA 17315.  

Children can enter the Garden Gourd House, play in the Corn Box, explore the Straw Fort and follow the Sunflower Trail to get their picture taken.  Hayrides are available for $3 (free for 24 months and under) on select days- Monday and Friday at 6pm, Saturday 11am & 1pm).

Pumpkin Picking Hours are(Beginning 9-25-10 thru 10-30-10) on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10-dusk and Sat 9-2p.m. (Wed. & Sun.- Closed).


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Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Painting at YorkArts

Bring your child to YorkArts (10 N. Beaver St. York) on Saturday, October 9 from 9:00-10:30a.m. and share the experience of this introduction to art class. Children (accompanied by their parents/
guardians) will experiment with a wide variety of age-appropriate media and techniques. These active fun classes will be taught by their experienced, enthusiastic instructors. 

This art class is for ages 3-6 and costs $20 for 2 people.

Class is limited to 8 children
and 8 adults. *Parents and guardians will need to fully assist their
children. If you have multiple children, please consider bringing
a “helper”.
To register visit: http://www.creativeyork.com/catalogs/CreativeYork_Fall10.pdf
Registration is required prior to the event.

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Brown's Farm Market and Garden Center Fall Fest

Join Brown's this weekend, October 2 and 3 from 11a.m.-3p.m. at their Emigsville location for a family fall festival. 

For a $5 wristband kids can play all day.  Games and activities include a straw bale mountain and maze, moonbounce, face painting, pumpkin painting ($1 for a pumpkin) and a 4-H petting zoo (Sunday only).  

There are also $2 wagon rides.  

Tons of delicious Fall food will be for sale (sweet potato soup and apple cider- YUM!) and free musical entertainment will be available both days. 


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Rock and Mineral Weekend at Nixon Park

On Saturday Oct. 16th from 10am–4pm and Sunday Oct. 17th from 12 noon–4 pm Nixon Park is hosting Rock and Mineral Weekend.  This event is free and no registration is required.

The event includes demonstrations and special exhibits like the fossil pit and gemstone sandbox.

While this event is probably best suited to children ages 5 and up, Nixon park has plenty of fun for all ages.    

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Stauffers of Kissel Hill 2010 Fall Festival

Dover Location Events.  Visit http://www.skh.com/garden/fallfest_york.jpg to see events at the East York location.

This weekend, October 2 & 3 and next weekend, October 9 & 10 Stauffers of Kissel Hill is having their annual Fall Festival.  On both Saturdays you can enjoy the festivities from 10-3 and on Sundays from 11-3.  

There are tons of FREE activities to do all 4 days, including mini golf, pumpkin tic tac toe, pumpkin bowling, straw maze, face painting, Halloween hopscotch, pumpkin painting (with the purchase of a pumpkin- they are all very cheap!) and much more.  You can also make a scarecrow, which costs around $10-15.   

Parents, there are even some fun things for you, including a cooking demo and decorating ideas.  

We visited the Dover location in 2009 and even though it was a rainy day the kids had a blast painting pumpkins, doing a scavenger hunt (I didn't see that event listed this year but it was a favorite of theirs), playing in the straw maze and mini golfing.  We were even able to snap a few photos with their huge pumpkin display.  Here are a few pictures of our fun and wet day last year:

We will definitely be attending this awesome and affordable family event again this year!  Hope to see you there.  :)

York Literacy Council Book Sale

On September 10 from 10a.m.-8p.m. and Sept. 11 from 10a.m.-4p.m. the York Literacy Council will be holding book sales at their location: 800 E. King St. and at the West Manchester Mall.  Families will have plenty of new and gently-used books to choose from at great prices.   

The West Manchester Mall location will offer a filled basket raffle and a bake sale will be held at the York  Literacy Council.    

I've never been to the Literacy Council but the West Manchester Mall location always has a great assortment of books and they are really cheap! 

First Friday: Family Edition

I was wrong!  I had posted that the last First Friday was in August but fear not...there's one tomorrow, Friday September 3, 2010!!
Visit downtown York on Friday from 4-9p.m. (free meter parking starts at 5) for some great family fun.   
On Beaver Street you can find the Steven Courtney Band (kid-friendly band),  Bouncehouse, free caricatures at Sweet Melissa's Dream and the 2nd annual Hootenanny at JustBrenda Studio.  
Also, there will be a free Zumba class (on the street) with Body Rhythms Life Fitness and live entertainment on Cherry Lane by Big Break Entertainment.    

Other activities:
Keo Asian Restaurant & Sushi is offering $1.99 meals from the kids menu with the purchase of an adult meal.



Lets hope this heat clears up and the (real) last First Friday will be wonderful!  

Visit With the Oriole Bird at Ollie's in West York

On Saturday, September 11th between 12p.m.-1p.m. you can stop by Ollie's in West York on Rodney Rd. (by Toys R Us) to meet the FAMOUS Baltimore Oriole Bird! 
He will be signing autographs and you can get your picture taken with him.  So be sure to bring your camera!



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Bakugan Battle League at Toys R Us

 Get ready to battle!

 

Toys R Us in York, located at 1410 Kenneth Rd., York, PA 17408 (by the West Manchester Mall) is host to a monthly Bakugan Battle League and the next one is this Saturday August 28, 2010 at noon.

 

When kids arrive at their local Toys R Us to play for the first time they will receive a membership card from their league master.  At the start of each event children will get a book about the day's game to review.  They must read the challenge and choose their story option.  Games across the U.S. will be documented and the Bakugan winners decide the next story!

Children must bring their own Bakugan.  The league master is there to assist players but everyone attending should know the basic rules.  http://www.bakugan.com has plenty of information to get kids started.

 

This event is for ages 3 and older but remember that they need to be able to understand the game.  Parents must accompany children at all times during the League.  

Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival

On Saturday August 28 from 10-5 and Sunday August 29 from 10-4 Downtown York, PA will be having their annual Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival.  

In addition to more than 100 art vendors there will be a Children Festival with hands-on art and entertainment both days on North Beaver St. (first block) and a free jazz concert Saturday evening starting at 6pm at The Capitol.  Performers include The Mike Barton Quartet, Dave Wilson, Phil Markowitz, Tony Marino and Butch Reed.

We went last year and the kids had a lot of fun even though we never made it to the children area.  The kids think there is something so fantastic about being able to run down the streets of York!  We hope to be there again this year.  

Perseid Meteor Shower

The annual Perseid Meteor Shower is making an appearance tonight into early tomorrow morning.  Get your binoculars, telescopes and blankets ready for this amazing and totally free event hosted by the sky!  You could see a meteor every minute but during more active times it's more like 3 per minute. 
This year is the perfect one to watch this event- reports are that there is plenty to see.  The moon won't be bright enough to distract the view.  We only have to keep our fingers crossed that it's not too cloudy! 

In addition to the meteor shower, this year three planets have aligned and will be viewable in a clear sky.  Venus, Mars and Saturn will be near the moon on the western horizon.  You can look for them with this map as soon as it's dark.  You can also start searching the horizon for meteors then but it's rare.    
If you go out during the predawn hours you will be able to see Jupiter- it's the brightest thing in the sky! 
3a.m. is the recommended time for seeing the most meteors. 

Before waking up and dragging your kids out into the late night (or super early morning) get them excited by sharing some educational fun facts about meteor showers, stars and planets. You can find lots of great information at Space.com

The Great Kindness Challenge, Saturday August 14, 2010

The Great Kindness Challenge, presented by Kids for Peace will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010.  This is a WORLDWIDE event!!  The purpose of the Great Kindness Challenge is to promote acts of service and kindness all over the world.  Of course, this should be done EVERY day but this is a day to celebrate and support it by completing as many acts as possible.  

To make this extra fun the website, The Great Kindness Challenge has provided a checklist of 50 activities that you and your family can complete on Saturday.  You can complete many of them during your regular routine, whether you stay at home or spend the day out and about.

Some examples of kind acts from the checklist are painting a picture to give to someone, calling your grandparents, donating to an animal shelter (this can be free- take over your old blankets and towels instead of throwing them away and you'll be recycling too!), pick up some trash, feed the birds...there is SO much to do and even the little things count.  

Download and print out a copy for everyone in your family and challenge yourselves to spread the kindness on August 14th! When you're done you can share your activities with their community via their Facebook Page or e-mail them at info@greatkindnesschallenge.org

10th Annual York County Heritage Trust Book Blast

The York County Heritage Trust is holding their annual Book Blast at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess St. from August 12-14. 

Hours are as follows:

August 12 & 13 from 9a.m.-6p.m.

August 14 from 9a.m.-1p.m.

Prices for paperback books start at $1, hardcovers start at $2.

On Friday, 8/13 at 3p.m. there will be a family tree workshop for children. They will learn the basics of tracing their family tree and how to fill out pedigree charts and family group sheets.

Saturday 8/14 from 9a.m.-1p.m. is the Buck-A-Bag sale. Bring your reusable bags!

There will also be picture frames for sale.


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Dallastown Carnival

The annual Dallastown Carnival will be held from August 17-21, 2010 at the Dallastown Community Park.

The time schedule is as follows: 

Tuesday 8/17: 6-10PM

Wednesday 8/18: 6-10PM

Thursday 8/19: 6-10PM 

Friday 8/20: 5-11PM

Saturday 8/21: 5-11PM

Wristbands can be purchased for $16 daily but look for a $2 off coupon in the Community Courier (valid for Tuesday and Thursday).  This coupon may only be in the Community Courier for the Dallastown areas.    


The entertainment schedule is as follows:

Tues: Tall in the Saddle (Country)

Wed: Jud Conway (Roots/Rock/Country)

Thurs: Shiloh Ridge (Blue Grass)

Fri: Full Tilt (Motown) 

Sat: Jay Jackson Band (Classic Older Country)


This is all of the info I have right now but I'll add more as I find out more.

First Friday: Dog Days of Summer (Downtown York)

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Tonight is the last First Friday of the 2010 summer!

Starting at 5PM, First Friday takes place on the first block of North Beaver Street, between Market and Philadelphia Streets.  This block is closed to traffic.  The event features street vendors, entertainment, games, and giveaways!  Be on the lookout for stores staying open longer, live entertainment and store promotions.

What's going on tonight?  It's all about the pets!  

*The Camera Center is offering a wooden frame of you and your dog for $6 from the Camera Center.  $1/photo will be donated to the S.P.C.A.  

*Dog ice cream eating contest begins at 6PM.

*Live music.

*Mini Arts Festival.

*Meet a rescue pony and other adoptable pets. 

Spring Garden Township's Safe-T-Day

Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 10am-1pm Spring Garden Township is having their 2nd annual community Safe-T-Day at Tri Hill Park (which is behind/beside the police department):

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Families can enjoy games, food and other activities.  Trucks and cars from the police and firefighters will be on display and there will be car seat safety checks and a bike derby (both require pre-registration).  There is no number specified but I assume you could call their office and register or be redirected.  Spring Garden Township: 717-848-2858

Tri Hill Park has a baseball field, a short trail, pavilion and a playground.  There are plenty of shade trees near the playground in case it gets hot!   

Windsor Fest- Saturday July 24, 2010

Saturday July 24, 2010 from 10am-6pm the Windsor Fest will be held at Laucks Memorial Field (The Windsor Ball Field).  It's a one-day family event with be rides, food, live entertainment and crafts.  There will also be special appearances by Mickey Mouse and Elmo! 

I can't for the life of me figure out where Laucks Memorial Field is.  I tried to Google it but with little luck.  I got results for all the local hospitals and a church in Windsor- is that where it is?  Sounds like fun!   

Brown's Orchard Cooking Demo for Kids

Friday 7/23/10 at 10am at Brown's South, Loganville in the Brown Bean Cafe is offering  a Kid’s Class :  Make Your Own Pizza (ages 5-12)

Limited space so please pre-register by calling 717-428-2036.

Cost is $15.  The class will last until approximately 11:15am.

Kids pick their own toppings and make a savory pizza and a dessert pizza (to eat or take home). They will be making the pizza dough and learning about yeast. Steps to make any kind of pizza and recipes are included.

$15 for a lifetime of knowledge (and the ability to make pizza on pizza night instead of ordering potentially poor quality pizza!) is a pretty good deal!  Limited space- they are only accepting 10 children.  Hopefully if it's successful they will have more of these in the future. 

Kiwanis Lake Summer Movie Series

Kiwanis Lake, at North Newberry Street and Parkway Boulevard in York has a summer movie series every Wednesday until August 25, 2010.  The movies start at dusk but there are usually activities (Tumblebus is 1 and is there every other week) before the movie starts.  Refreshments are sold (drinks, popcorn, hot dogs) but you can bring your own.  Bring a blanket and/or chairs. 

July 21, 2010: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (PG for brief, mild language.  90 minutes)
Activities: Tumblebus until 8pm for ages 8 and under.


July 28, 2010: Astro Boy (PG for action and peril, brief, mild language.  94 minutes)


August 4, 2010: Shorts: Not So TALL Tales From The Director Of 'Spy Kids' (PG.  89 minutes)
Activities: Tumblebus until 8pm for ages 8 and under.

August 11, 2010: Planet 51 (PG for mild sci-fi action and suggestive humor.  91 minutes)


August 18, 2010: Princess & the Frog (G.  97 minutes)


August 25, 2010: Alice in Wonderland (Not sure if this is the new one or the animated version.)




If I figure out what the other activities are I will amend this post to add that information!

Summer Wildflower Walk at Nixon Park

Nixon Park is having a Summer Wildflower Walk on Sunday July 18, 2010 from 2:30-4pm.  This is a free educational hike taking visitors through the park to study flowers and learn about their roles.  No pre-registration required.  The age range for this event isn't listed.  I suggest using your judgment but it seems more appropriate for kids 12 and older, or for younger kids who love nature and hiking.   






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Jefferson Carnival: Fund Raiser for the Jefferson Sportsmen's Association

*The 2011 Jefferson Carnival announcement will be available on July 1, 2011 at 6:30AM!!* 



Today and Tomorrow, the 16th and 17th, are the last days of the Jefferson Carnival in Codorus Township, located at 4704 Sportsman Club Road, Codorus Township, off Route 516 (see map below) in Spring Grove.  
You can enjoy food, games, rides and music at this family event.  Live music begins at 7:30pm.  Ride bracelets were $14 Monday & Wednesday with reduced prices on certain days, but there was no info on the wrist band prices for Saturday or Sunday.  This is NOT a pet-friendly event.

Music Schedule:

• Friday, July 16: John Dillard and the Last Train Runnin’
• Saturday, July 17: Carroll County Ramblers

This is a yearly summer event and the largest fund raiser for the Jefferson Sportsmen's Association.  




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Home Depot Kids Workshops

Home Depot offers FREE kids workshops on the first Saturday of every month from 9-12pm.  The kids workshops are free how-to workshops for kids ages 5-12.  These are fun, educational hands-on projects that keep kids busy and are perfect for a rainy or too-hot day. 

Upcoming Home Depot workshops for kids: 

Saturday August 7, 2010- Make a school bus pencil organizer.  Perfect for back-to-school time. 

Saturday September 4, 2010- Calling all football pros!  Make a cool display to show off your prized football.


All Home Depot locations offer this free service for kids.  Here is a map to our local, York, PA Home Depot:


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Inspiring H.O.P.E. Playground at Cousler Park is Now Open!

The Inspiring H.O.P.E. playground at Cousler Park in Manchester Township has completed construction and is ready to be enjoyed.  I've been looking forward to the opening of this playground!  I think it's a fantastic idea.  You can read about their mission and purpose by clicking on the post title but here is a sampling from their website:

"Inspiring H.O.P.E will create a community-build, barrier-free playground to allow children who cannot walk, see or hear to have a place to play alongside children who can. Nearly 5,000 elementary and middle school-aged children from York County have sensory, physical, or mental disabilities. They need a place to play safely with equipment designed for their abilities. The project will serve the children with disabilities and parents who have disabilities who cannot maneuver around other playgrounds because of barriers."

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A perfectly free and fun afternoon for all ages.  Have your older kids bring their bikes or scooters (with helmets!) if they don't like playing on playgrounds.  There are 3 trails ranging from .5-1.5 miles in length.

Free Live Music at Central Market in Downtown York

From 10:30-12:30 every Saturday you can go to Central Market in downtown York for free live music.  This is the schedule of musicians/bands for the rest of July:

 7/10/2010  - Kris Kostoff Trio

7/17/2010 - Shane Speal

7/24/2010  - The Lone Wolf Project

7/31/2010 - Ryan Peters 

If you are out and about downtown York with your family it's never a bad idea to stop and hear the music! 

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2010 Free Family Film Festival at Regal Cinemas @ West Manchester Mall

Woops!  Looking for the 2012 Summer Movie Express schedule?  

Free summer movies at Regal Cinemas, West Manchester Mall have already begun but you can still see many great family-friendly movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am until August 11, 2010.  Here is the list: 

07/13/2010-07/14/2010	Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
	Barnyard (PG)
07/20/2010-07/21/2010	Wallace and Gromit (G)
	Evan Almighty (PG)
07/27/2010-07/28/2010	Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
	Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
08/03/2010-08/04/2010	Rugrats In Paris (G)
	E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (PG)
08/10/2010-08/11/2010	Rugrats The Movie (G)
	Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

West Manchester Stadium 13
1800 Loucks Road
York ,PA 17408
717-767-1527

Seating is on a first come, first served basis.  All movies are rated G or PG.  I have yet to check these out so I'm not sure how young the kids are that go but I'm assuming that since it's free that families may bring very young children and simply leave if they cannot handle sitting still for a long movie.  If anyone has any experience visiting the theater for the free family film festival please share!

York County Libraries Present SplashFest Saturday July 10, 2010 at Codorus State Park

From 10am-2pm York County Libraries will be celebrating SplashFest at Codorus State Park.  This is a rain or shine event.  This FREE event will be held in the band shell and will include professional storytelling by Beth Rebert at 10:30am, children's performer Jim Rule at 12:30 and other awesome-looking performances.  In addition to the performers there will be free make & take crafts and an appearance by storybook character Lyle Lyle Crocodile.  There will be food vendors at the event but outside food is permitted.   


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It looks like it will be a fun and educational time for all ages, especially since it will be held at the beautiful Codorus State Park- if older children (10 and up) get bored there is so much to explore! 




I went to the library website (you can click on the post title to go there) and saw some other events that are going on through York County Libraries and saw something about Creepy Crawly Worm Races.  It didn't say when and where those were taking place (It definitely didn't mention it in the SplashFest announcement) but I must find out!  I have a 5 year old daughter who LOVES creepy crawly things and she would love this!!

Has anyone ever been to this?  Saturday is my son's 9th birthday so it will be up to him whether we go or not but I'm hoping he'll be interested in at least checking it out.  If he doesn't like it we can always simply enjoy one of our favorite big parks.