New Years Eve in York 2011-2012

Looking for a last minute family-friendly hangout for New Year celebrations?  Martin Library is having a family night tonight at the library, on the corner of Market and Queen Streets downtown.  This event just started: at 6:45pm until 10:45pm tonight.  Just Dance, Tic Tac Toe and games for all ages.  After the festivities you can head to the square for live music until the rose drop and fireworks at midnight. 

If you are heading downtown let us know how you like the changes!  Do you go somewhere else to ring in the new year?  Please share!!  We are staying in this year- tired and sickness are reigning this house. 

BOP (Bring on Play) Plaza Palooza Celebrates Animals

BOP (Bring on Play) is bringing the event Plaza Palooza to York City each Sunday until December 11, 2011 from 11am-3pm.  Every Sunday families can visit the Brooks Robinson Plaza at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in Downtown York, PA for affordable fun for the whole family.  Admission is $4 per person and you can save on your entry by bringing in select items (see the website above) or getting family season tickets.  Every week is a new theme.  In addition to theme activities there will be inflatables, music, games, photo booth, crafts, laser tag, ice skating and much more.  The Plaza Palooza events are held rain or shine. 

There are only 3 events left this year- don't miss them! 

The themes and activities for Sunday November 27 from 11am-3pm are
Animals
-Bob the Critter Guy
-Frisbee Dog Show and interaction with dogs
-Adoptions from the SPCA
-from 1-3pm "animal" poses with Lotus Moon Yoga (bring your mat)
-Rodeo Round-up Inflatable
-Birdfeeder, dog/cat toy crafts with York Academy PTO
-Animal games with Devers PTO
-Decorate Boomer's doghouse
-Stauffer's cookie toss game
-Animal themed music

 
The themes and activities for Sunday December 4 from 11am-3pm are:
Truck Touch
-Check out lots of vehicles including an emergency vehicle, fire engine, canteen truck, police cruisers and more.
-from 12-2pm caricature drawings by Mel Conrad
-Fire and police badge crafts


The themes and activities for Sunday December 11 from 11am-3pm are:

Winter Wonderland

Visit Santa at Brown's Orchard

You can visit with Santa this weekend at Brown's Orchard! 
On Saturday November 26, 2011 from 10am-2pm visit Santa at Brown's Orchard in Emigsville in the Winter Wonderland.
On Sunday November 27, 2011 from 11am-4pm visit with Santa at Brown's Orchard in Loganville in the new Santa's Workshop. 

Don't forget to bring your camera to capture this event! 

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Holiday Festivities

At Stauffers of Kissel Hill, located in East York and Dover, your family can visit and get pictures with Santa's  reindeer on Sunday November 27, 2011 from 11am-1pm at the Dover location and 1:30-3:30pm at the East York location.  

Other activities:
Dover: Visit with Santa, enjoy cookies, juice and candy canes.
East York: enjoy cocoa and cookies.

Dress warm for this outdoor event! 

BOP (Bring on Play) Plaza Palooza Celebrates Music

BOP (Bring on Play) is bringing the event Plaza Palooza to York City each Sunday until December 11, 2011 from 11am-3pm.  Every Sunday families can visit the Brooks Robinson Plaza at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in Downtown York, PA for affordable fun for the whole family.  Admission is $4 per person and you can save on your entry by bringing in select items (see the website above) or getting family season tickets.  Every week is a new theme.  In addition to theme activities there will be inflatables, music, games, photo booth, crafts, laser tag, ice skating and much more.  The Plaza Palooza events are held rain or shine!



The themes and activities for Sunday November 13 from 11am-3pm are
Play with Music:
Bop with music


The themes and activities for Sunday November 20 from 11am-3pm are:
Circus:
Face painting by Artifaces




Look for upcoming themes and activities for the Bring on Play Plaza Palooza events in York City:
November 27: Animals

December 4: Truck Touch

December 11: Winter Wonderland

Fall Extravaganza at Ski Roundtop

I'm a little late here but there's still time to head over to Ski Roundtop today for their Fall Extravaganza until 5pm. 
For a $15 wristband per person families can enjoy the live music, zip line (once), wall climbing, cable elements, paintball shooting gallery, hay wagon ride, chairlift ride, hay maze and beginner disc golf course. 

http://www.skiroundtop.com/

BOP (Bring on Play) Plaza Palooza Celebrates Veteran's Day

BOP (Bring on Play) is bringing the event Plaza Palooza to York City each Sunday until December 11, 2011 from 11am-3pm.  Every Sunday families can visit the Brooks Robinson Plaza at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in Downtown York, PA for affordable fun for the whole family.  Admission is $4 per person and you can save on your entry by bringing in select items (see the website above) or getting family season tickets.  Every week is a new theme.  In addition to theme activities there will be inflatables, music, games, photo booth, crafts, laser tag, ice skating and much more.  The Plaza Palooza events are held rain or shine!

The themes and activities for Sunday November 6 from 11am-3pm are
Patriotic/Veteran's Day:
Check out a 1943 Ford Military Jeep turned into museum of collectibles.


The themes and activities for Sunday November 13 from 11am-3pm are
Play with Music:
Bop with music

Look for upcoming themes and activities for the Bring on Play Plaza Palooza events in York City:

November 20: Circus
November 27: Animals
December 4: Truck Touch
December 11: Winter Wonderland

Halloween in the Park at Codorus State Park

Source: Halloween in the Park Flier

Bring your family and your flashlights for Halloween in the Park, on Friday October 28, 2011 and Saturday October 29, 2011 from 6-10PM both days at Codorus State Park in Hanover.  
This family-friendly event costs an affordable $10 per car.
Trick-or-treating is from 6:30-8pm.  Reserved campsites are set up and decorated and the kids will trick-or-treat at each site.  There is also a Halloween display and light show to enjoy.  
Other activities at Halloween in the Park are kid-friendly hayrides, games, food, chainsaw artist Jeff Haring and more.  View a map of activities and events.        




Directions to Codorus State Park:

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Central Market Pumpkinpalooza

The Pumpkinpalooza at Central Market in York will be held on Saturday October 29, 2011 from 10am-2pm.  Kids are invited to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat with their families throughout Central Market. 
In addition, there will be pumpkin art creations by local artists at 10am, Martin Library will hold storytime in the upstairs mezzanine at Market at noon and more.  Bring your decorated or carved pumpkin when you arrive to help decorate the market!    

Central Market is located in downtown York, PA at
34 W Philadelphia Street York, PA

West Manchester Township's Funoween Festival

West Manchester Township (West York) is hosting a Funoween Festival, an all-ages family event at West York Middle School on Tuesday October 25, 2011 from 6-8pm.  Tickets for this event are available at the West Manchester Township office for $5 per person.  Kids under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 
Halloween crafts, pumpkin decorating, food, nail painting, scream BINGO and Creatures of the Night by Zoo America are included with admission.   

BOP (Bring on Play) Plaza Palooza

BOP (Bring on Play) is bringing the event Plaza Palooza to York City every Sunday until December 11, 2011 from 11am-3pm.  Every Sunday families can visit the Brooks Robinson Plaza at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in Downtown York, PA for affordable fun for the whole family.  Admission is $4 per person and you can save on your entry by bringing in select items (see the website above) or getting family season tickets.  Every week is a new theme.  In addition to theme activities there will be inflatables, music, games, crafts and other interactive fun for children. 

The themes and activities for Sunday October 16, 2011 from 11am-3pm are
Harvest/Fall.


The themes and activities for Sunday October 23 from 11am-3pm are
Sports and Homecoming:
-11am Ice skating demo
-11-1 magic with Le-Von
-2pm photo ops with Downtown and York Revolution players.


Look for upcoming themes and activities for the Bring on Play Plaza Palooza events in York City:

October 30: Halloween
November 6: Patriotic/ Veteran's Day
November 13: Music
November 20: Circus
November 27: Animals
December 4: Truck Touch
December 11: Winter Wonderland

Trick-or-Treat Nights in York

It's almost Halloween, and that means it's time for Trick-or-treating!  Halloween is Thursday, October 31 and most places in York are sticking with that night to go trick- or-treating.  Check out these websites that have compiled lists of local trick-or-treat nights.  Remember that North York Borough will require wristbands.  Last year, when the weather ruined the evening for many families in the area, West York Borough hosted an event at Shelley Park by the Fairgrounds and invited York City residents that had nowhere to go. 

Fox 43's list of trick-or-treating in South Central PA, including York County

The York Galleria Mall in East York will also have trick-or-treating on October 31, called "Mall-O-Ween", for anyone ages 1-12 and their adult from 6-8pm.  

Miller Plant Farm Fall Fest 2011

Miller Plant Farm is offering their first ever Fall Fest in 2011.  We missed the first one, yesterday October 1, 2011 but they are having another next Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 8am-5pm. 
There will be FREE hayrides, pumpkin painting, and lots of fun for families.  Cider sampling and plenty of autumn plants and decor will be for sale.

Miller Plant Farm is located at:

430 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
Ph. (717) 741-2631


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BOP Plaza Palooza 2011

BOP (Bring on Play) is bringing the event Plaza Palooza to York City starting today, October 2, 2011.  Every Sunday until December 11, 2011 from 11am-3pm families can visit the Brooks Robinson Plaza at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in Downtown York, PA for affordable fun for the whole family.  Admission is $4 per person and you can save on your entry by bringing in select items (see the website above) or getting family season tickets.  Every week is a new theme.  In addition to theme activities there will be inflatables, music, games, crafts and other interactive fun for children. 

The themes and activities for Sunday October 2, 2011 from 11am-3pm are
Breast Cancer Awareness:
-Clown and face painting.
-Music by a DJ
-Pink hair extensions
-Starfish Spin frisbee spin art
-Kids games sponsored by Wellspan


October 9: Arts and Humanities
October 16: Fall Harvest
October 23: Sports and Homecoming
October 30: Halloween
November 6: Patriotic/ Veteran's Day
November 13: Music
November 20: Circus
November 27: Animals
December 4: Truck Touch
December 11: Winter Wonderland

Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fall Festival

LOOKING FOR THE 2013 STAUFFERS OF KISSEL HILL FALL FESTIVAL?

I'm a little behind here but there's still plenty of time to visit Stauffers of Kissel Hill for their 2011 Fall Festival, at both York County locations. 
Today, Sunday October 2, 2011 from 11am-3pm you can visit the East York or Dover Stauffers of Kissel Hill for pumpkin painting (with pumpkin purchase), straw maze, corn box (like a sand box but a little less messy), miniature golf, sidewalk chalk art, make-and-take craft, build-your-own scarecrow ($) and lots of free games.  Visit the East York location for Hayrides ($) or the Dover location for a free scavenger hunt.  Food will also for sale at both locations. 

Here are some more scheduled events for next week at Stauffers of Kissel Hill:

Saturday October 8 from 10am-3pm:
All activities from 10/3 plus,
Kids Safety ID (East York)
11am-1pm: balloon creations (Dover).
1pm: The Puppetman Puppet Show (East York)
1pm: Police Dog Demo with Sgt. Sowers (East York)

Sunday October 9 from 11am-3pm:
All activities from 10/3 plus,
Story Teller 11am (Dover)
Firetruck 11am (Dover)
11am-2pm: Fire department (East York)

We've been to the Dover location a few times and it's always been a blast.  The kids especially loved the scavenger hunt, corn box and pumpkin painting.  Check out some of our family moments from The Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fall Festival 2010.

Hay Maze

Pumpkin Painting is affordable fun.



Corn box




Works better with taller kids ;)



Even the babies can have fun!



Mini Golf



We're looking forward to this year! 

Fall Fest at Brown's Orchards

On Saturday October 8 and Sunday October 9 Brown's Orchards North (Emigsville location) will be having their Fall Fest from 10am-3pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday.  Brown's is offering free and low-cost entertainment including hayrides, pumpkin decorating, straw bale mountain, straw bale maze, alpacas, helicopter, firetrucks, food, games and activities, Critter Caravan (Sunday) and more.  Wristbands area available for $5 for certain games/activities for kids. 
We went to this event last year and had a blast painting pumpkins, playing on the straw mountain and racing through the maze.  This year's ad didn't mention the PNAIA Pow Wow, which was really fun too.  It's very family-friendly but avoid bringing your strollers because it was a pain to get around the rocky areas but it is possible if you must.

717-767-4142
Brown's North is located at
3100 North George Street
Emigsville, PA


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Kids Fall Day at Brown's Orchards

On Saturday October 1, 2011 Brown's Orchard is having Kids Fall Day at the Loganville location from 10am-2pm.  Brown's will be offering hayrides, pick your own apples, face painting, make your own scarecrow, games, food, alpacas and live music from 2-4.  Some things are free and some are low-cost activities. 


Brown's South is located at
8892 Susquehanna Trail South, Loganville, PA
(717) 428-2036


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The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower August 2011

The annual Perseid Meteor Showers are happening right now.  From close to the end of July until mid August (the peak is mid-August, anyway) late night or early morning sky watchers can view the meteor showers hosted for free by the sky.  Get your binoculars, telescopes and blankets ready! 
The best times and dates to view the Perseid Showers are between moonset and the first light of dawn on August 10th and 11th.  On August 13, 2011, during the peak times the sky will be brightened by the full moon.  This may make the meteor showers difficult to see during more reasonable hours. 
Get your kids excited by science by educating them on the showers before watching.  You can find lots of great information at Space.com. Or view the 2011 Perseid Meteor Shower view table to prepare for your adventure. 


When we watched the Perseid Showers we decided to go to a family member's house since we have loud and crazy kids.  They definitely aren't the quiet type!  We brought blankets, got out chairs, binoculars.  The little one fell asleep in my arms- a pillow would have been a good idea.  Snacks will keep the kids occupied during slow times.  Printing up a star-gazing chart would be helpful as well.  Then you can play eye-spy games with older kids or race to see who finds certain ones first.    
 
Have you watched meteor showers with your kids in the past?  What are your tips for making the most out of educational activities like this? 

2011 Dallastown Carnival

The 2011 Dallastown Carnival at the Dallastown Community Park will be held from Tuesday August 16, 2011 until Saturday August 20, 2011.  This event offers free admission, free parking and free entertainment.  
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday 8/16 from 6-10pm.  Musical entertainment by Long Ryde (bluegrass).
Wednesay 8/17 from 6-10pm.  Musical entertainment by Mark DeRose & The Way Home  (Acoustic Rock).
Thursday 8/18 from 6-10pm.  Musical entertainment by Revolve (Beetles Cover Band).
Friday 8/19 from 5-11pm.  Musical entertainment by Full Tilt (motown).
Saturday 8/20 from 5-11pm.  Musical entertainment by Jay Jackson Show (country).

Raffle tickets are on sale now and sales will continue throughout the carnival to win a TV, laptop, XBox Kinect, Ipod and E-reader. 

Red Lion's 35th Annual Street Fair 2011

The 35th annual Red Lion Street Fair- sponsored by the Red Lion Area Business Association- will be held on Saturday August 13, 2011 from 9am-4pm in downtown Red Lion.  This family-friendly event in Red Lion, PA has plenty of fun and free activities and entertainment for the whole family, plus shopping and lots of yummy food! 

Kiwanis Lake 2011 Summer Movie Series

Every Wednesday until August 17, 2011 Kiwanis Lake is offering free movies for the 2011 Summer Movie Series.  Family-friendly movies begin every Wednesday at dusk (around 8:30pm) outside by the lake.  Bring a blanket or chairs to this free event.  Food will be for sale. 

YorkArts will attend on Wednesday August 10, 2011 from 6:30-7:30pm for a FREE art in the park program.

The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday July 27: Cats and Dogs
Wednesday August 3: Gnomeo and Juliet

Wednesday August 10: Furry Vengence

Wednesday August 17: Tangled

Lincoln Park Summer Concert Series 2011

Every Thursday until August 18th you can visit Lincoln Park in York City for their free Summer Concert Series.  Starting at 7pm there will be live musical entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. 
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday July 28: Sarah Indian Summer Jars- Festive music.
Thursday August 4: Dennis McCaughey – Tropical Soul
Thursday August 11: Alex Smith Trio- Jazz, Blues and Funk
Thursday August 18: Leah Burkey- Current Country

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Summer Activities in York (July 2011)

There are so many fun and family-friendly activities going on in York, PA!  Here's a list of just a few upcoming events in the York area.  Remember that you don't have to travel far to have fun!

All Summer: Get Outdoors (GO) York Summer reading and activity.
Tuesday July 26 from 5:30-10pm Old Tyme Carnival and Fireworks at Sunset Lane in West York (Shiloh). 
Tuesday July 26 at 10am Open Season 2 at the West Manchester Mall Regal Cinemas for $1 admission.
Tuesday July 26 and Thursday July 28 at 10am Megamind at Frank Theatres for $1 admission.
Wednesday July 27 at 10am Yogi Bear at West Manchester Mall Regal Cinemas for $1 admission.
Wednesday July 27 at 7pm Springettsbury Park's Sounds of Summer presents The Rivers Rockabilly Trio.
Wednesday July 27 at 8:30pm Cats and Dogs at Kiwanis Lake for free outdoor movie night.
Thursday July 28 at 7pm at Lincoln Park for the Summer Concert Series, Sarah Indian Summer Jars- Festive Music.
Friday July 29 at 8:45pm Despicable Me free outdoor movie event at York Township Park in Spry. 
Sunday July 21 at 7pm Springettsbury Park's Sounds of Summer presents The Groove Train. 

National Night Out 2011

National Night Out, in its 28th year, will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2011 from approximately 5-dark at various parks throughout York County.  National Night Out is a fun event that brings together our communities while promoting crime prevention awareness.  

There are many parks in York participating in this event and I can't locate them all.  I'll do my best to list every one that I'm aware of.  If you know of one that I haven't listed please share it in the comments section!

York City will have NNO at various York City parks.  I cannot find information on which parks. 
West York Borough: Shelly Park will have food, activities, borough officials and live music from Behavioral Nightmare. 
Dallastown: Dallastown Community Park will have city officials, pony rides, a magician, bounce house, scavenger hunt, K9 demonstrations, face painting, fire competition, live entertainment by The Outlaw (DJ) and more.  Their website has also requested that Padawans should bring their lightsabers (and non-perishables) for an expected out of town visitor.  Dallastown also invites residents of Red Lion to their event. 
Spring Garden Township: Elmwood Park (next to Memorial Hospital) will have food, games, bounce house, public officials, car seat check*, Bike safety course* and more.  *pre-register by calling 854-7282. 
Carroll Township (Dillsburg area): Residents of Carroll Township, Dillsburg Borough and Monaghan Township are invited to Logan Park on Logan Road for an old time family-style cookout, exhibits by law enforcement and the fire departments.  Bring non-perishables for the food bank. 

Are you attending your local National Night Out?  Do you know of any I missed? 

Old Tyme Carnival and Fireworks

On July 26, 2011 from 5:30pm-10pm families can visit Sunset Lane Park in West York (Shiloh area) for the Old Tyme Carnival and Fireworks.  This free event is provided by west Manchester Township and includes games, fire and police safety programs, dunk tank, moon walk and slides.  Musical entertainment will be provided by the Mark DeRose Band at 5:30pm.  Foods available for sale include hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, italian ice, ice cream, cotton candy, soft pretzels, french fries and funnel cake.  Fireworks begin at 9:15pm. 
Bring your chairs, blankets and dancing shoes for a fun, free, family-friendly outdoor event!

Rain date is July 27, 2011. 

Sunset Lane Park Summer Social and Movie Night

On July 21, 2011 from 7pm-? you can visit Sunset Lane Park in West York (Shiloh area) for a Summer Social and Movie Night.  The evening will start with musical entertainment by DJ DeLuge.  Then at dark families can enjoy a free movie: Furry Vengeance and food will be for sale including pizza, italian ice and soda.  Don't forget to bring your chairs, blankets and dancing shoes! 

Rain date is July 28, 2011. 

Free Roller Skating

You can skate for free at Roll 'R' Way tonight, Monday July 11, 2011 from 6-8:30pm just by picking up coupons at the West Manchester Township building located at 380 E. Berlin Rd. in West York (open until 5pm).  You may rent skates there for a small fee or bring your own. 

Roll 'R' Way is located at
940 S. Vander Ave in York. 


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Free Friday Night Flicks at York Township Park

Free outdoor movies!!
York Township Park in South York, PA (Spry) offers FREE outdoor movies every Friday night from now until August 26, 2011. York Township is providing the inflatable big screen- you only need to provide chairs and blankets. These are all family-friendly (mostly G and PG)) movies and it's a perfect way to enjoy the fresh outdoor air without risk of sunburn or heat-related injuries!  All movies begin at 8:45pm.

Here is the list of Summer movies available at the York Township Park:

July 15, 2011: Shrek Forever After
July 22, 2011: Sherlock Holmes
July 29, 2011: Despicable Me
August 5, 2011: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
August 12, 2011: Tangled
August 19, 2011: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
August 26, 2011: Toy Story 3




York Township Park is located at 25 Oak Street, York, PA 17402, which is just off of S. Queen St. in Spry.


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Get Outdoors (GO) York: Passport to Adventure

Get Outdoors (GO) York has partnered with York County Libraries and others for a summer program called the Passport to Adventure that encourages reading and physical activity. 

From June 1, 2011 until September 5, 2011 families with children of every age (birth to 18 years) can participate in two different events: the reading program, One World, Many Stories and the physical Go Explore Your World, with opportunities to win prizes along the way. 

For this adventurous Summer activity your child(ren) will obtain a passport from your local York County library with everything you need to get started.  In your passport you will find directions to every "country" (park) with hints to get to the location and country facts, registration prizes, dates for upcoming events both related to the Passport to Adventure program and for other York County Park and Library programs, info on letterboxing, reading suggestions and much more.  With every checkpoint (see the passport for details on the amount of checkpoints for each entry) your children can increase their chance to win a grand prize, for up to 5 chances.   
For the reading portion of the program you can log your minutes at any York County Library location or on the website.  Children can earn more prizes from this, plus entries for even more prizes! 

In addition to this fun event you can get great recipes from the Get Outdoors York website, based on the countries your family will be exploring through the program including Ratatouille (France) and Buttermilk Soup with Apples (Belgium).  Yum!       

If you haven't already begun, Get Outdoors York!! 

Springettsbury Park's Sounds of Summer

Looking for Springettsbury Park's Sounds of Summer 2012?  

Every summer Springettsbury Park (by the York Galleria Mall) in Springettsbury Township (East York area) hosts Sounds of Summer (PDF file).  Every Sunday and Wednesday from June 12, 2011 until Sunday August 8, 2011 you can bring your blankets or lawn chairs at 7pm to enjoy an evening of live music, food and fun.  Sounds of Summer is held rain or shine.

On Sunday July 3, 2011 there will also be fireworks.

There are many different genres performing and many returning favorites.  This event is always full of energy and if the family just isn't into it there is always the wonderful "Castle Park" to enjoy.  Favorite food vendors including Bricker's French Fries and funnel cake are available during these events

Currently there is a mix-up on their calendar, as it states that on Sunday August 6th there will be many art activities for children from 1-5 and that the last day is Sunday August 8 (Beetlemania!).  Saturday is the 6th, Sunday the 7th.  I'm assuming that the Rock the Canvas event (art activities and live music) is on Saturday the 6th and Beetlemania is Sunday the 7th.   

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July 4th Independence Day Celebrations in York

There are many things to do this weekend to celebrate the July 4, 2011 holiday.  Both Fox43.com and Wgal.com have already provided a great list of all the activities that are available by county.

To view York's activities provided by Fox 43's website go here: July 4th Area Festivities 2011.

To view York's activities provided by the Wgal website go here: Fourth of July Fireworks 2011.

Are you participating in any celebrations this weekend?  Do you have a favorite that you wouldn't miss or are you trying something new this year?  We usually go to Shelly Park in West York and sometimes head over to the fairgrounds to hear the York Symphony Orchestra play.  But we've also enjoyed Springettsbury's Sounds of Summer.  This year we could go to both, since Springettsbury's is on Sunday! 

Jefferson Carnival 2011

Monday July 11- Saturday July 16 2011 is 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. 
The schedule of events is as follows (Music & shows start at 7:30pm):
July 11: Ride wristbands $14.  The Jay Jackson Show.
July 12: Kiddie Rides Reduced 7-9pm.  The Brodbecks Band.  FIREWORKS 10PM.
July 13: Ride wristbands $14.  Hanover Express.  
July 14: All Rides reduced 7-9pm.  Bootleg Band.
July 15: Key Largo- Country.
July 16: Borderline.  

*NO PETS!*
This is a yearly summer event and the largest fund raiser for the Jefferson Sportsmen's Association.   Volunteers are wanted to help before, during and after this event.  Please contact Ken Klein at 717-235-7686 to volunteer.




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Summer Movie Series 2011 at Frank Theatres

Frank Theatres in the Queensgate Shopping Center has already kicked off its Summer Movie Series 2011.  They are offering many of the same movies that the West Manchester Mall theater has but on different days.  If one location doesn't work for you and your family the other might!  Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am is $1 admission to the family-friendly, PG-rated movies listed below.   

Tuesday 7/5 & Thursday 7/7:      Yogi Bear
Tuesday 7/12 & Thursday 7/14:  How to Train Your Dragon
Tuesday 7/19 & Thursday 7/21:  The Karate Kid
Tuesday 7/26 & Thursday 7/28:  Megamind
Tuesday 8/2 & Thursday 8/4:      Despicable Me
Tuesday 8/9 & Thursday 8/11:    The Last Airbender

Groups are welcome and seating is subject to availability. 

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Summer Camps in York

There are so many Summer camps in York, PA. 
InYork has created a page to help you find camps that meet your specific needs in the area.  You can choose from day camp or overnight camp and enter in terms that fit what you and your family need in a camp.  You can also search for specialty camps (think art, church, science...) or sports camps. 
When you get your results it will tell you the age group, costs, dates and any other important information about the camp.  It's a very convenient tool! 
Visit InYork's camp search page here: InYork Camp Search

Puppet Theatre Inside Out

On June 30, 2011 from 10am-11:30am Martin Library is host to Steve Abrams, master puppeteer.  With his puppets he will tell a few classic stories and demonstrate how the puppets work.  This is sure to be an entertaining event, recommended for children ages 6 and older. 


You must register to attend this program and there are still openings.  This event will also be at other York County Library locations over the next few days. 

Codorus Blast 2011

The Codorus Blast Festival in the Park will be held Friday June 24- Sunday June 26, 2011 at Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA.  There are tons of fun, family-friendly activities for all ages all three days.  Here is a breakdown of events, plus events that will happen throughout the weekend.  When we went last year we didn't even make it to the amusement ride area and still had a "blast".

Friday events:
Keystone DockDogs Big Air Wave at 4pm and 6:30pm

Music by Pentagon from 7:30-10:30pm

Nature Tent:
6pm The Art of Facolnry
7pm Value of Vultures

Saturday Events:
Keystone DockDogs:
Big Air Wave at 9am, Noon, 3pm.
Extreme Vertical Finals at 6pm

Codorus Blast Triathlon at 10am Application

Free pontoon boat rides from 10am-6pm

Music by The Willys from 1-4pm
Music by 6 Cents from 7-10:30pm

Nature Tent:
Bluebirds at 10am
"Bob the Critter Guy" at 11am
PA Wildlife Natural History Displays at Noon
The Art of Falconry at 1pm
Bees at 2pm
"Bob the Critter Guy" at 3pm
The Saw Whet Owl at 4pm
The Art of Falconry at 5pm

Fireworks at 9pm

Sunday Events:
Keystone DockDogs:
Speed Retrieve at 9am
Big Air Wave at 11am
Speed Retrieve Finals at 1:30pm
Big Air Divisional Finals 2pm

Music by Borderline from 1-4pm
Music by Leah Burkey from 5-7pm

Nature Tent:
Birding in York County at 10am
Value of Vultures at 11am

Other events:

• Logrolling
• Free pontoon boat rides also possible on Friday and Sunday depending on weather conditions and staffing.
• Kayak program Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm $5 per person for a 15-20 minute lesson and 30 minute ride.  
• Amusement rides all weekend with ride-all-night wristbands available for purchase Friday and ride-all-day wristbands available for purchase on Sunday.
• Family Fun Area: next to the amusement rides, enjoy activities like Water Wars, fire prevention demonstrations, professional woodcarvings; and stage acts including comedy, dance, exercise demos and more will be showing during band intermissions.
• Pigeon Releases Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 4pm
• Civil War Reenactors with many events throughout the weekend

Monday Evening Story Time at the Dover Community Library

Monday Evening Story Time at the Dover Area Community Library is for families with children of all ages.  Join Miss Colleen from 7PM-8PM every Monday in June 2011 while she (and other presenters) share their favorite stories.  

Monday June 6, 2011
Monday June 13, 2011
Monday June 20, 2011
Monday June 27, 2011


Registration is not needed and it's free!  Call 717-292-6814 for questions. 

 The Dover Area Community Library is part of the York County Libraries system and is located at 3700-3 Davidsburg Rd.  Dover, PA 17315

 


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Monday Evening Story Time at the Dover Community Library

Monday Evening Story Time at the Dover Area Community Library is for families with children of all ages.  Join Miss Colleen from 7PM-8PM on Monday, May 30, 2011 while she (and other presenters) share their favorite stories.  


Registration is not needed and it's free!  Call 717-292-6814 for questions.  This is usually a weekly event. 


The Dover Area Community Library is part of the York County Libraries system and is located at 3700-3 Davidsburg Rd.  Dover, PA 17315

 


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Monday Evening Story Time at the Dover Area Community Library is for families with children of all ages.  Join Miss Colleen from 7PM-8PM on Monday, May 23, 2011 while she (and other presenters) share their favorite stories.  


Registration is not needed and it's free!  Call 717-292-6814 for questions.  This is usually a weekly event. 


The Dover Area Community Library is part of the York County Libraries system and is located at 3700-3 Davidsburg Rd.  Dover, PA 17315

 


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Tales for Tails Storytime at Dover Library

On Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 10AM-11AM children can visit the Dover Library for the Tales for Tails Story Time hour.  This event is for beginners, reluctant readers, those who need practice and readers who love DOGS! 
Pups Buffy or Magic are therapy dogs and avid listeners who will attend story time with the children. 

Please sign up by calling 292-6814.
The Dover Area Community Library is part of the York County Libraries system and is located at 3700-3 Davidsburg Rd.  Dover, PA 17315

 


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Preschool Story Time & Crafts at the Arthur Hufnagel Library

Every Thursday in May from 11am-12pm the Arthur Hufnagel Library in Glen Rock has Preschool Story Time and Crafts for kids ages 3-5 in the Glen Rock Children's Room.     

Thursday May 12, 2011
Thursday May 19, 2011
Thursday May 26, 2011

No registration and it's free!  Caregiver must stay with child. 

Arthur Hufnagel Public Library
of Glen Rock is located at:
32 Main Street
Glen Rock, PA 17327
Phone: 717-235-1127


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Summer Movie Express 2011 at Regal Cinemas

Woops!  Looking for the 2013 Summer Express Movie schedule?  

The 9 week Summer Movie Express at Regal Cinemas in the West Manchester Mall in York, begins June 14, 2011 at 10am.  Every Tuesday and Wednesday is $1 admission to the movies listed below.  This is the event that in previous years was free.  Still a good bargain on a super hot or rainy day! 

6/14 (10am) RAMONA & BEEZUS

6/15 (10am) SPY NEXT DOOR, THE

6/21 (10am) ALPHA AND OMEGA

6/22 (10am) KITT KITTREDGE

6/28 (10am) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

6/29 (10am) MUPPETS FROM SPACE

7/5 (10am) CHARLOTTE'S WEB

7/6 (10am) KARATE KID

7/12 (10am) JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

7/13 (10am) LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS

7/19 (10am) MEGAMIND

7/20 (10am) OPEN SEASON

7/26 (10am) OPEN SEASON 2

7/27 (10am) YOGI BEAR

8/2 (10am) THE LAST AIRBENDER

8/3 (10am) OPEN SEASON 3

8/9 (10am) CATS AND DOGS

8/10 (10am) MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN

These movies are rated G and PG. 

Regal Cinemas in York is located at:
WEST MANCHESTER STADIUM 13

1800 Loucks Road
Suite #614
York PA
717-767-1527

Police Gaming Program at the Martin Library

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from 4PM-7PM Martin Memorial Library in downtown York, PA will be having a Police Gaming Program. This will be held in the Family Place inside the library and is sponsored by the York City Police Department and everyone is invited to play video games, use laptops and have a snack.


For more information you can contact the Martin Library Children's Desk at 717-846-5300 x242

Martin Library is located at:
159 East Market Street
York, PA 17401


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Honey Bee Festival

Brown's Orchard (North) is having a Honey Bee Festival on Saturday May 14, 2011 from 10am-4pm and Sunday May 15, 2011 from 11am-4pm. For only $5 per child (under 2 is free) they can enjoy crafts, games, straw maze & mountain, live bee demo, Queen Bee parade, story-telling, alpacas, firetrucks, helicoptor and more. They also have the opportunity to meet the new mascot, Blossom!






Brown's North is located at
3100 North George Street
Emigsville, PA


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Children's Storytime at Borders

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 11am is storytime for children at Borders in York.  Young children can visit for stories and activities.  No age group is specified but since it's held on Wednesdays at 11 my guess is it's geared toward the 5 and under crowd. 

Upcoming Children's Storytimes (Wednesdays and Saturdays):

May 7, 2011

May 11, 2011

May 14, 2011

May 18, 2011

May 21, 2011

May 25, 2011

May 28, 2011

June 1, 2011

June 4, 2011

June 8, 2011

June 11, 2011

June 15, 2011

June 18, 2011

June 22, 2011

June 25, 2011

June 29, 2011

Call the store for more details: 717-755-0800

Borders of York is located at

3000 Whiteford Road

York, PA 17402

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