Tuesday, July 26, 2011

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


Monday, July 25, 2011

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? 

Sunday, July 17, 2011

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. 

Thursday, July 14, 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. 

Monday, July 11, 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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Monday, July 4, 2011

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!! 

Friday, July 1, 2011

Springettsbury Park's Sounds of Summer


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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