Live Music and Dance for Families at Martin Library

The quiet room at Martin Library will not be so quiet on Saturday, January 12, 2012 from 11am-12pm and 1-2pm when the Susquehanna Folk Music Society- Kolo Club performs live music and dances in colorful costumes- an activity for families with children of all ages.  It appears that you need to register to attend this event so call quickly, just in case! 

Call Fran Keller at Martin Library at 846 5300 x225
Martin Library is downtown in York, PA on Market St.

The Lego Club at the Dillsburg Area Public Library

The Dillsburg Area Public Library has a Lego club the first Thursday of every month from 6-7pm.  The first club meeting will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2012.  This activity is for elementary school-aged children and Legos will be provided.  Finished projects will be displayed at the library. 
You can find out more information by calling the Dillsburg Area Public Library at
717-432-5613.

Winter Small Wonders Series at Nixon Park

The Winter Small Wonders at Nixon Park is a series for children ages 3-4 and their adult to explore and learn about nature.  Classes will explore outside (probably weather permitting) and include crafts and snack. 

The Winter Small Wonders Series costs $35 per child and their adult and is held every Wednesday in January from 1-2:30pm.  You can register by calling 717-840-7440 or you may download the registration packet from the website at www.yorkcountypa.gov. 

Marshmallow Hike at Rocky Ridge

The Marshmallow Hike at Rocky Ridge is an outdoor hike through the park to search for Mother Nature's gifts.  After the walk, enjoy a fire and hot cocoa. 
The Marshmallow Hike dates and times are:
Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 1-3pm
Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 9:30-11:30am and 1-3pm

This is a free event but registration is required.  You can register for the Marshmallow Hike by calling 428-1961. 
The Marshmallow Hike meeting area is located at
Rocky Ridge Park,
Hidden Laurel Picnic Area,
Pheasant Pavilion

Christmas Adventure at Nixon Park

Christmas Adventure is a nature-themed scavenger hunt and hike at Nixon Park and will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 1-3:30pm.  This event is indoor and outdoor and it's going to be really cold this weekend so be sure to bundle up! 
There is no registration and no fee for Christmas Adventure, and you may arrive at any point during the event to start. 

Christmas Adventure is located at
Nixon Park Nature Center

5922 Nixon Drive York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-428-1961
Email: nixoncountypark@yorkcountypa.gov

Santa at the York Galleria Mall 2012

The York Galleria Mall in East York has many opportunities for kids (the furry ones too!) to meet and spend time with Santa in December.

Photos with Santa is held in the JC Penny court, on the first floor.  Photo packages start at $21.
Santa's photo hours are:

Monday - Saturday: 10am to 9pm (Break: 1pm to 2pm & 5pm to 6pm*)
Sunday: 11pm to 5pm (Break: 2pm to 3pm*)
Christmas Eve: 10am to 6pm (Break: 1pm to 2pm*)

Breakfast with Santa:

Saturday, December 15, 9am to 10am
Located in the Food Court

Story Time with Santa:

Wednesday, December 5, 9:30am to 10am
Wednesday, December 12, 9:30am to 10am
Wednesday, December 19, 9:30am to 10am

Pet Photo Night:

Sunday, December 9, 7pm to 8:30pm

Christmas Magic 2012 A Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge

Are you searching for Christmas Magic 2013?

 

Via: http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/events/christmas-magic/christmas-magic.html

Rocky Ridge County Park has kicked off the holiday season with its 29th annual Christmas Magic, A Festival of Lights.  Christmas Magic 2012 is a half mile trail with hundreds of thousands of lights on display, holiday scenes, train displays and more. 
When: Christmas Magic will be held throughout the park until December 31, 2012.  Monday-Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 5-9pm. 
Where: Rocky Ridge County Park.  3699 Deininger Rd, York, Pa 17406
Cost: Adults $8, Ages 4-12 $6, Under 4 is free, Seniors (60+) $7, Groups of 12+ adults $7 each, Groups of 12+ kids $5 each.


New for 2012:
-More lights, props, scenes, new themes
-A bigger train display
What else:
-Food vendors, including Brown's Orchards, Bricker's Fries and more will be serving some great comfort and holiday food.
-Wednesday, December 5 is Pet Night.  Bring your pet along during normal business hours and even get a picture with Santa for $5.
-Beginning December 11 and continuing as weather permits, there will be ice sculptures by students from The School of Culinary Arts.
-Many county municipalities offer a buy-one-get-one-free coupon for certain dates.  If your township or borough doesn't offer this coupon you may also print it from the website. 
-Live entertainment each business evening- see the website above for details.

BOP Plaza Palooza: Art

Every Sunday from October 14, 2012-November 11, 2012 families are invited to BOP's Plaza Palooza at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in downtown York, PA.  Each week there will be a different theme with related activities and some activities will be there every time.  The cost is $4 per person but there are some easy things to do to reduce the cost.  The October 21 BOP event is FREE thanks to a sponsor.

Regular weekly activities include:
-The Imagination Playground
-Ice Skating
-The Neos
-The Revolution Bounce House
-Bricks for Kids (Lego activities)

Art
On Sunday October 21, 2012 from 12-4pm you can visit the Sovereign Bank Stadium for BOP's 2nd Plaza Palooza event: Art
Activities include:
-Weekly activities
- FREE admission
-Barbie Smith, face painter, ARTiFACES.com
-Help create a sculpture of the city of York (using boxes and recyclables)
-Sports-shaped sand art
-Caricature art Mel Conrad
-Painting and art demos
-Interactive poetry activities
-Create furniture art to be auctioned off at the Children's Aid Society's event at the stadium
-York Arts art education activity
-Spin art
-Sea playground inflatable playground for kids
-Sidewalk painting
-Inflatable ski ball
-Mt. Zion United Church of Christ will host a game table and a craft table

West Manchester Township's Funoween at WY Middle School

On Tuesday, October 30, from 6-8pm West Manchester Township is sponsoring a Halloween event for families at the West York Middle School. Families with children of all ages are invited and you must have an adult with you if you are under 16. Snacks will be available.
Activities include:
-Halloween crafts like pumpkin decorating, creepy fingernail painting, ghostly crafts, scary temporary tattoos.
-Halloween BINGO.
-& more!
Dressing up is encouraged but not required. 

Tickets are limited and are $5 per person (under 2 is free).  Tickets can be purchased now at the West Manchester Township building during office hours.

BOP Plaza Palooza: Let's Get Movin'

Every Sunday from October 14, 2012-November 11, 2012 families are invited to BOP's Plaza Palooza at the Sovereign Bank Stadium in downtown York, PA.  Each week there will be a different theme with related activities and some activities will be there every time.  The cost is $4 per person but there are some easy things to do to reduce the cost.  The October 21 BOP event is FREE thanks to a sponsor.

Regular weekly activities include:
-The Imagination Playground
-Ice Skating
-The Neos
-The Revolution Bounce House
-Bricks for Kids (Lego activities)


Let's Get Movin'
On Sunday October 14, 2012 from 12-4pm you can visit the Sovereign Bank Stadium for BOP's first Plaza Palooza of 2012: Let's Get Movin'! 
Activities include:
-Weekly activities
- $1 off admission for children wearing their little league jersey
-Rock wall 
-Inflatable Twister
-Sports-shaped sand art
-Bike decoration station
-Relay races
-Football clinic with Ron Johnson
-Baseball clinic with York Revolution OR Keith Wentz
-Bike safety lessons
-Temple guard
-Kid yoga
-Water safety station
-Gymnastics or cheerleading instruction and demo
-Irish Dancers
-Family First Health

Flinchbaugh's Orchard Fall Fest 2012

Are you looking for Flinchbaugh's Orchard 2013 Fall Fest?  

Flinchbaugh's Orchard and Farm Market will be holding their Fall Fest on Saturday, October 6, 2012 and Saturday October 13, 2012 from 10am-4pm.  
Families can enjoy some free activities including the straw bale jungle gym and the corn box, low-cost activities like the wagon rides and face-painting, and paid activities like picking pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, trying your luck with the 5 acre "Hog Heaven" corn maze and pumpkin-painting. Bring your cameras! 

The large corn maze will also be open Mondays-Saturdays until November 3, 2012.  See the website for pricing details. 

Flinchbaugh's is located at
110 Ducktown Road  
Hellam, PA 17406 
717-252-2540

Brown's Fall Hayrides

Brown's Orchards is offering fall hayrides now through October 28, 2012 at Yellow Church Road Farm, located at 8773 Yellow Church Rd, Seven Valleys 17360.  From 10am-6pm on Saturdays and 11am-4pm on Sundays the family can enjoy a hayride with pumpkin and apple-picking.  The cost is $3 per person (under 2, sitting on a lap is free).  Pumpkins and apples are extra.

Paulus Orchards Autumn Family Fun

Every Saturday from 9-5 and Sunday from 11-5 in October, Paulus Orchards in Dillsburg, PA is hosting lots of great family fun.  For $7 per person (under 2 is free) the family can get lost in the corn maze, ride the pedal carts and take a wagon ride, play in the corn shed, apple bin-azium and little log houses and more.  
Pumpkin and apple-picking are also open on Saturdays and Sundays during corn maze hours for an additional cost.  Apple-picking may not be available the entire month of October.

Every weekday from 9:30am-2:30pm families can visit the small corn maze and play on the playground.  Admission is $5 per child and their adult is free.

Paulus Orchards Flashlight Maze:
Every Friday and Saturday night in October, Paulus Orchards is also offering a flashlight maze.  Enter between 6:30-8:30pm and try to find your way through the maze in the dark, ride the pedal carts, play on the tube slides and warm up at the camp fire.  Cost is $7 per person.  
 

Children ages 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times during all events and activities.  

Paulus Orchards is located at
522 East Mount Airy Road
Dillsburg PA 17109
717-432-2544

Shrewsbury's Annual Fall Fest

Shrewsbury's Annual Fall Fest in the Village will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 10am-4pm.  Families can enjoy village-wide activities including live entertainment (10-3:30), vendors, antiques, arts, crafts, food and lots of other activities.  New this year, there will be a soup contest in the Factory.  

A map to the event from York:

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Miller Plant Farm's Fall Fest

Miller Plant Farm is holding a Fall Fest on Saturday October 6, 2012 from and Saturday October 13, 2012 from.
Activities at Miller Plant Farm's Fall Fest will include free hayrides, pumpkin painting and more family fun.  Miller Plant Farm has a large selection of pumpkins, fall flowers and other seasonal items that will be for sale during the event.  There is no information on the hours of the Fall Fest but their business hours are 8-4 on Saturdays.


Miller Plant Farm is located at
430 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717)  741-2631

York Township's 2012 Fall Fun Fest

The York Township 2012 Fall Fun Fest will be held at the York Township Municipal Building on Saturday October 20, 2012 from 9am-2pm. 

The 2012 Fall Fun Fest will offer a craft show, touch-a-truck, bounce house, music, food and more. 

Stauffers of Kissel Hill 2012 Fall Festival

 LOOKING FOR THE 2013 STAUFFERS OF KISSEL HILL FALL FESTIVAL?

Every year Stauffers of Kissel Hill has a Fall Festival at both York-area locations.  The year, the Stauffers 2012 Fall Festival will be held Saturday September 29, 2012-Sunday September 30, 2012 and Saturday October 6, 2012-Sunday October 7, 2012 from 10am-3pm each day. 

The Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fall Festival offers mostly free Autumn activities for families with kids of all ages. 

Saturday and Sunday activities at the Dover and East York locations include:

Build a scarecrow for a fee (it's around $10-15).  Free straw maze, pumpkin bowling, corn box, face-painting, make and take pasta necklace, mini golf plus they have many areas perfect for a family photo, so be sure to bring your camera!  This year the flier also mentions that there is FREE pumpkin painting.  Prior years that we've visited it was free to paint, but you had to buy a pumpkin.  This year it says pumpkins sponsored by Metro Bank.  It's normally under $3 for a good-sized pumpkin so either way it's a good deal! 

The Dover Stauffers of Kissel Hill is located at
3949 Carlisle Road
Dover, PA 17315


The East York Stauffers of Kissel Hill is located at
4450 Lincoln Highway
York, PA 17406

Here are some photos from past Fall Festival events at the Dover Stauffers of Kissel Hill:



Photo op. 2011




Photo op 2011



Photo op 2010

Photo op 2010



One of my favorite photo opportunities from 2009




2010 photo op.



And so many other free acitivities:

Story Time at Brown's Orchards

On Thursday September 13, 2012 at 9:30am you and your child may enjoy story time with Mary Brown at Brown's Orchards.  This is a weekly event with different themes every week.  Sept. 13's theme is School and Friendship.


Brown's Orchards and Farm Market is located at
8892 Susquehanna Trail South, Loganville, PA 17342

Phone: 717-428-2036

Bats Demystified at Nixon Park

Learn all about bats during the Bats Demystified informational session at Nixon Park on Sunday August 26, 2012 from 2:30-4pm.  A park volunteer will share facts and dismiss myths about the night flyers.  There is no fee nor registration required. 

Nixon Park is located at Nixon Dr, York, PA 17403
717-428-1861

Family Morning Discovery Walk at the Heritage Rail Trail, New Freedom Train Station

The Family Morning Discovery Walk will be held on Thursday August 16, 2012 from 10:00-11:30am at the Heritage Rail Trail, New Freedom Station.  Children and their adults can join park staff for a nature exploration, looking at habitats, plants and animals of the Heritage Rail Trail park.  There is no fee but call  428-1961 to register. 

Peach Weekend at Brown's Orchard

On Saturday August 18, 2012 from 10am-2pm celebrate Peach Weekend with Brown's Orchard.  Join in on a peach pie-eating contest, enjoy face-painting, kids crafts, games, visit with pigs and enjoy some BBQ with the family.  Peach season is ending soon so this is a great end of summer activity for everyone! 

Brown's Orchards & Farm Market
PO Box 154
8892 Susquehanna Trail South
Loganville, PA 17342

Free Concert at Fairmount Park

Red Lion Zion Church is holding a FREE Concert at Fairmount Park
(behind Kaltreider-Benfer Library) on Sunday August 12, 2012 from 5-7pm.  Live music will be by The Delta Road String Band and food will be for sale.  Bring your lawn chair or a blanket.

Key Largo Concert at Brown's Orchard

From 2:30-5pm on Sunday August 12, 2012 visit Brown's Orchard for live music, Alpacas of Willow Spring, Bricker's French Fries and more. 

Brown's Orchard is located at:

Brown's Orchards & Farm Market
PO Box 154
8892 Susquehanna Trail South
Loganville, PA 17342

What's Happening in August in York, PA

Happening the week of August 12, 2012:

August 1-31, 2012: Kids Bowl Free is still running through August.  Check your local bowling alley for specific end dates.
 
Sunday August 12, 2012: The Dover Community Park in Dover, PA is hosting a free Summer Concert Series once per month on Sundays from now until September 2012. Money raised from food and other vendors will go to various non-profits in Dover's community.  The band on Sunday (from 6-8 pm) is Tall in the Saddle.  The Dover Community Park is located at 2481 W. Canal Rd. Dover, PA 17315
If the weather is bad the concerts will be held at the Community Building at 3700 Davidsburg Rd.

Tuesday August 14, 2012-Saturday August 18, 2012: The Dallastown Carnival offers live entertainment, food, rides with wristbands available daily, games, raffles and lots of family fun.  The Dallastown Community Park is located behind the Fire House that is on 50 S. School Place.

Dallastown Carnival 2012

The Dallastown Carnival is back from Tuesday August 14th - 18th 2012 at the Dallastown Community Park.
Dates and Times:
Tuesday, 8/14 - 6-10pm
Wednesday, 8/15 - 6-10pm
Thursday, 8/16 - 6-10pm
Friday, 8/17 - 5-11pm
Saturday, 8/18 - 5-11pm

Live Music:
Tuesday - Mark DeRose and The Way Home (Acoustic Rock)
Wednesday - M80's Band (80's Cover Band)
Thursday - Shiloh Ridge (Bluegrass)
Friday - Smokin Gunnz (Southern Rock)
Saturday - Revolve (Beatles Cover Band)

Free entertainment, rides with wristbands available every night, food, games and more!
Dallastown Community Park is located behind the Fire House that is on 50 S. School Place.

The Art Institute of York's Rock the Canvas 2012

The Art Institute of York is the sponsor for Rock the Canvas 2012.  Rock the Canvas will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 1-5PM at Springettsbury Park.  The event will include live music, art activities for children under 12, art exhibits and more. 

Dover, PA Summer Concert Series 2012

The Dover Community Park in Dover, PA is hosting a free Summer Concert Series once per month on Sundays from now until September 2012.  Money raised from food and other vendors will go to various non-profits in Dover's community. 

July 15th (6-8 pm): Little Ivory Blues Band
August 12 (6-8 pm): Tall in the Saddle
September 9th (5-7 pm): Bob Plunkert & Real Country

The Dover Community Park is located at 

2481 W. Canal Rd.

Dover, PA 17315

If the weather is bad the concerts will be held at 

the Community Building at 3700 Davidsburg Rd.

York Township 2012 Free Friday Night Flicks

York Township is once again hosting Free Friday Night Flicks.  Your family can visit York Township Park in Spry this summer for free outdoor movies every Friday until August 10, 2012.  Movies will begin around 8:45pm but depends on when it starts getting dark.   
Here is a list of the movies your family can watch for FREE every Friday this summer:

June 22, 2012 Puss in Boots (PG)
June 29, 2012 Captain America (PG-13)  FIREWORKS after the movie!
July 6, 2012 Dolphin Tale (PG)
July 13, 2012 Hop (PG)
July 20, 2012 The Adventures of Tin Tin (PG)
July 27, 2012 The Smurfs (PG)
August 3, 2012 Thor (PG-13)
August 10, 2012 The Muppets (PG)

Codorus Blast 2012 Festival in the Park

The Codorus Blast Festival in the Park will be held Friday June 22- Sunday June 24, 2012 at Codorus State Park in Hanover, PA.  Money raised from this event is used for the park.  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. The Codorus Blast website didn't have much info on scheduled events but I'm sharing what I've found! 

  

Events all weekend:

Live Music

Laser tag

Family Fun Area

Nature Zone

Civil War Reenactment 

Friday events:

Keystone DockDogs:

4pm BIG AIR WAVE #1
6:30pm BIG AIR WAVE #2

Saturday Events:

10am Triathlon.  Registration begins at 8am at the classroom building or register online. $60-65

Keystone DockDogs:

9am BIG AIR WAVE #3
12pm BIG AIR WAVE #4
3pm BIG AIR WAVE #5
6pm EXTREME VERTICAL FINALS
10am-6pm Kayak Program- $5 per person kayaking in the Main Launch Cove Area 

Sunday Events:

Keystone DockDogs:

9am SPEED RETRIEVE 

10:30am SPEED RETRIEVE FINALS 

12pm BIG AIR WAVE #6 

3pm BIG AIR DIVISIONALS FINAL 

10am-4pm Kayak Program- $5 per person kayaking in the Main Launch Cove Area

There was no mention on the Codorus Blast website about Fireworks on Saturday evening or the Amusement rides all weekend.  I'm not sure if that means they are no longer happening or if the website just wasn't updated to reflect these activities and events. 

Cooking with Felicity: An American Girl Activity at Dill's Tavern, Dillsburg, PA

If you have an American Girl lover in your family there is a fun activity in Dillsburg at Dill's Tavern for children ages 8-12 called Hearth Cooking for Kids with Felicity on June 30, 2012.  For $45 per student your child will work with Instructor Linda Zeigler to create a dinner and dessert from Felicity Merriman's cookbook, with the meal based on the life and time of Felicity in the year 1774. 

To find out about registering contact the Borough Office:

at 151 South Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019

Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Phone Number:
(717) 432-9969

E-mail Address:
Dillsburg@Dillsburg.com

Regal Cinemas at the West Manchester Mall Summer Movie Express 2012

Looking for the 2013 Summer Movie Express?

Regal Cinemas is again offering their Summer Movie Express movies at the West Manchester Mall for only $1.  Every Tuesday and Wednesday from now until August 8, 2012 you can take your family to see kid-friendly movies for $1 per person.  It's a great price to stay cool on a super hot day or dry on a rainy one.  A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute.  
Here is a list of what's playing at the West Manchester Mall location.  If you prefer a different location outside of York the listing may be different.  Movies start at 10:00am

Tuesday 6/19:  Dolphin Tale
Wednesday 6/20:  Happy Feet Two
Tuesday 6/26:  Legend of the Guardians (Owls of Ga'Hoole)
Wednesday 6/27:   Yogi Bear
Tuesday 7/3:  Cats and Dogs: Revenge
Wednesday 7/4:  Hugo
Tuesday 7/10:  Adventures of Tin Tin
Wednesday 7/11:  Puss in Boots
Tuesday 7/17:  Kung Fu Panda 2
Wednesday 7/18:  Rango
Tuesday  7/24:  Rio
Wednesday 7/25:  Spy Kids: All the Time
Tuesday 7/31:  Chimpanzee
Wednesday 8/1:  Hoodwinked Too
Tuesday 8/7:  Arthur Christmas
Wednesday 8/8:  Smurfs

Kids can Bowl for Free in York

Kids Bowl Free is again offering FREE bowling for kids this summer.  In the York area a few bowling centers are participating with this program that offers kids under the age of 15 free bowling (times and days vary depending on the location you choose).  Up to 4 adult family members (or baby sitters) can be added to the purchase of the family pass for about $25.  This is for 2 games per person per session all summer.  The pass is valid while bowling with your child(ren).  Shoe rentals are extra for kids and the adult family pass.  
Local bowling centers that are participating include:
Lion Bowling Center in Red Lion
Colony Park East
Colony Park Lanes North
Lincolnway Bowling Center
Suburban Bowlerama
Hanover Bowling Centre

Have you participated in Kids Bowl Free?  We signed up for the first time this year.  We'll likely visit on rainy days or extremely hot ones.  Shoe rentals are fairly inexpensive and it's a great way to support your local community.  Indoor places like this don't get as much business in the summer months so it's a great compromise on their part to get business they wouldn't normally have.  

York, PA Families on Facebook

I've mentioned before that York, Pa Families is on Facebook but I thought I'd mention it again because I've been doing a lot of Facebook-only posting and sharing.  It hasn't been reaching the blog because I've been so busy with home life and it's much easier to make a quick post on Facebook.  Terrible of me and I apologize!  Once I get into the summer swing I should hopefully get a little better.  Until then, like York, PA Families for more up-to-date info on what's going on around york for families and kids!  


Also, feel free to email me with your family-friendly activities that are happening in or near York, PA.  After a review your activity might be published. 

Theatre Under the Trees: A Midsummer's Night Dream

DreamWrights will be performing A Midsummer's Night Dream for their Theater Under the Trees event for the 2012 summer.  From July 20, 2012- July 28, 2012 there will be various free performances around York County.  These will all be held outdoors.  On July 29, 2012 the last performance will be held indoors at DreamWrights at 2:30pm.  
This event is free and appropriate for all ages.  

Summer Camp at the York JCC

The York Jewish Community Center has 3 summer camp options for all age groups.  Hours are 6:30am-6pm with most activities occurring between 9am-4pm. 

For children ages 3-6 the JCC offers the Early Years Discover Camp.  Weekly themes and activities like music, games, reading and science will be enjoyed by the campers.  

For children entering grades K-8 the JCC offers the Center Campus Club J.  A large variety of indoor and outdoor activities will be offered and children may participate in their favorites or experience new ones, including swimming, sports, cooking, journalism and many more.  

The price for the above camps is $161/week for members and $177/week for non-members.


Teens ages 13-18 can participate in the Facilitators-in-Training (FIT) program.  This is offered from 7am-5pm.  Teens will work with children and learn basic leadership and safety skills.  Cost for the FIT program is $72/week for members and $105/week for non-members.        

You can visit the York JCC to see the weekly themes, other planned activities during camp season and for more information. 

Summer Camps York, PA
Summer Activities for kids in York

Springettsbury Sounds of Summer 2012

Every summer Springettsbury Park (by the York Galleria Mall) in Springettsbury Township (East York) hosts the Sounds of Summer.  Every Sunday and Wednesday from Sunday June 10, 2012 until Sunday August 5, 2012 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.  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 Creative Playground, AKA "Castle Park" to enjoy. Favorite food vendors including Bricker's French Fries and funnel cake are available during these events.

You can view the full 2012 Concert Schedule lineup on the Springettsbury Township website.


July 4, 2012 falls on a Wednesday.  The Urban Guerilla Orchestra will be performing and fireworks will follow. 

Summer Playground Program West Manchester Township

Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in West Manchester Township's Summer Playground Program.  Activities include games, sports, arts & crafts and more.  The Summer Playground program runs from June 25-August 3, 2012 with the exceptions of July 4 and July 31. 
The program runs from 9am-12pm Monday-Friday.
West Manchester offers 3 playgrounds to choose from: Loman Park, Sunset Lane Park and Shetter Park.  This cost for this program is $55 for residents of West Manchester Township and $65 for non-members. 

Frank Theatres Summer Kids Series 2012

Frank Theatres has announced their Summer Kids Series for the 2012 summer.  Admission this year is $1 per person.  Movies are shown at 10:00am on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 19, 2012 and ending August 9, 2012. 
Frank Theatres is located at
Queensgate Stadium 13
2067 Springwood Rd.
York, PA 17403

Frank Theatres Summer Kids Series 2012 movie schedule:

Tuesday June 19 and Thursday June 21: Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG)

Tuesday June 26 and Thursday June 28: The Smurfs (PG)

Tuesday July 3 and Thursday July 5: Puss in Boots (PG)

Tuesday July 10 and Thursday July 12: Happy Feet Two (PG)

Tuesday July 17 and Thursday July 19: Shrek Forever After (PG) 

Tuesday July 24 and Thursday July 26: Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (PG)

Tuesday July 31 and Thursday August 2: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G)

Tuesday August 7 and Thursday August 9: The Adventures of Tin Tin (PG)


You can also view the Gettysburg Frank Theatres Summer Kids Series 2012 schedule which includes a different schedule and a few other movies. 

Activities for Kids at the Dover Community Library May 20-26

Upcoming activities for kids at the Dover Community Library in Dover, PA:

Monday, May 21, 2012 from 7-8pm
-Monday Evening Story Time is for families with children of all ages.  No registration is necessary. 

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 11-11:45am
-Baby Time is for ages birth to 2.  Babies, with their adult can enjoy stories, songs and more.  No registration necessary.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 11-11:45am
-Baby Time is for ages birth to 2. Babies, with their adult can enjoy stories, songs and more. No registration necessary.


Dover Area Community Library contact information and location:

3700-3 Davidsburg Rd.
Dover, PA 17315
Phone: 717-292-6814
Email: dolib@yorklibraries.org

PAWS for Reading at the Village Library in Jacobus

Every Saturday in May from 10:15-11:30am new and reluctant readers can come to the Village Library in Jacobus, PA for PAWS for Reading.  Call to register for a 15 minute reading session.


Village Library location and contact information:

35 C N. Main St.
Jacobus, PA 17407
Phone: 717-428-1034
Email: sflib@yorklibraries.org

Preschool Story Time at Martin Library

On Wednesday May 16, 2012 from 10-10:45am preschool children ages 3-5 and their adult are invited for story time, songs, games and crafts at Martin Library.
Call 717-846-5300 ext 242 for more information about this activity.

Activities for Kids at the Dover Community Library May 12-19

Upcoming activities for kids at the Dover Community Library in Dover, PA:

Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10-11:30am
-Tales for Tails is for readers who are reluctant, beginners or simply love dogs, join therapy dog Chrissy for story time.  Registration is recommended.  This is the last Tales for Tails session at Dover until September.

Monday, May 14, 2012 from 7-8pm
-Monday Evening Story Time is for families with children of all ages.  No registration is necessary. 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
from 10-10:45am
-Toddler Time is for toddlers age 2-3.  Toddlers and their adult will listen to stories and participate in songs, movement activities and more.
from 11-11:45am
-Baby Time is for ages birth to 2.  Babies, with their adult can enjoy stories, songs and more.  No registration necessary.
from 1-2pm
-Special Preschool Story Time is for preschool children and their adult.  Celebrate the 2012 One Book, Every Young Child selection: Stop Snoring, Bernard! and enjoy snacks, crafts and more. 

Thursday, May 17, 2012

from 10-10:45am

-Toddler Time is for toddlers age 2-3. Toddlers and their adult will listen to stories and participate in songs, movement activities and more.
from 11-11:45am
-Baby Time is for ages birth to 2. Babies, with their adult can enjoy stories, songs and more. No registration necessary.
from 1-2pm
-Special Preschool Story Time is for preschool children and their adult. Celebrate the 2012 One Book, Every Young Child selection: Stop Snoring, Bernard! and enjoy snacks, crafts and more.


Dover Area Community Library contact information and location:

3700-3 Davidsburg Rd.
Dover, PA 17315
Phone: 717-292-6814
Email: dolib@yorklibraries.org

Terrific Two Story Time at Martin Library

Terrific Two Story Time at Martin Library is designed especially for 2 year old children and is held on Monday May 14, 2012 from 10:30-11:15am.  Kids and their adult can enjoy stories, games, finger play, songs and crafts. 

Born to Read Story Time at Martin Library

Toddlers age 12-23 months and their adult are invited to Born to Read Story Time at Martin Library in York on Monday, May 14, 2012 from 9:30-10am.  Drop in for stories, songs, games and finger play; no registration necessary.

Kids Celebrate Spring at Brown's Orchards

Brown's Orchards in Loganville is hosting Kids Celebrate Spring on Saturday May 19, 2012 from 10am-2pm.  Jacobus Library will be there to accept registration for their summer reading program and at 11am registered children will participate in a spelling bee.  There will also be face-painting, crafts, activities and kids can visit with Bob's Critters and Blossom. 

At 2pm Jazz band Time Out and Inspire Studio of the Arts will be performing in the pavillion. 

4th Annual Child Abuse Walk & Family Fun Day

The Child Abuse Prevention/Outreach Committee is holding their 4th annual Child Abuse Walk and Family Fun Day on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Kiwanis Lake and Penn Park from 10am-1pm.  The walk begins at 10am at Penn Park.  At Kiwanis Lake families can enjoy a bounce house, York Revolution Baseball autographs, magician, child abuse awareness jewelry, activities, food, information tables, and more.  

To participate in the walk contact Tamara Ramer at 717-845-6532.  

York Little Theatre Open House

York Little Theatre is having an open house on Saturday March 31, 2012 from 10am-2pm.  There will be backstage tours, refreshments and activities for children.  

Other scheduled events include:

10:30am- Sample Glee Club Class

11:45am- Sample Improvisational Performance

1:00pm- Sneak Peak at Xanadu (a romantic comedy on roller skates)

There will also be a clothing and fabric sale. 

YLT is located at:

27 S. Belmont St.

York, PA 17403

717-854-5715

Easter Egg Scramble at Stauffer's of Kissel Hill

On Saturday March 31, 2012 the Stauffer's of Kissel Hill locations in Dover and East York will be holding an Easter Egg Scramble.  This event will be held rain or shine.  Bring your baskets and cameras for Hershey's chocolate and holiday sticker-filled eggs for kids ages 1-6 to hunt.

Ages 1-3 will be scrambling at 9am
Ages 4-6 will be scrambling at 9:30am

The Easter Bunny at Brown's Orchards

The Easter Bunny will be visiting Brown's Orchards and Farm Markets in Loganville, PA every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 11am-1pm from now until Saturday, April 7, 2012.  

Brown's is located at 
8892 Susquehanna Trail South
Loganville, PA

Outdoor Family Yoga for All

Outdoor Family Yoga for All!

Families are invited to Nixon Park on Saturday, April 22, 2012 from 12-1pm for a fun outdoor yoga session hosted by the teachers of the Yoga Home in York.  Classes are open to all and there is no fee.  You must register at 717-428-1961, so class sizes may be limited.  Yoga mats will be available or you may bring your own.

Cats for a Cure Children's Carnival

On Saturday March 31, 2012 from 12-5pm families can visit the York Galleria Mall in East York for an indoor carnival sponsored by Northeastern High School’s Student Senate in conjunction with PSU and Four Diamonds to raise money for pediatric cancer research.  The carnival will be held on the lower level JC Penny court and will offer face-painting, carnival games, Easter egg hunt (3pm) and other fun activities. 

29th Annual York Saint Patrick's Day Parade

On Saturday March 17, 2012 the 29th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade in York, PA will kick off at 1pm at the intersection of Market and Penn Streets, heading East.  The parade ends on Market Street between Queen and Duke Streets.  

Many restaurants, food vendors and shops will be participating in the festivities, with specials, discounts and/or extended hours with activities starting as early as 8am.   View a full list of activities here. (in PDF format).
-At Martin Library, dancers from the McGinley School of Irish Dance will perform from 11:30am-12pm.  
-Central Market will have live music and dancing at 9am and 9pm.  Children may make Irish Potato Candy at 10am at Rojahn Performance Kitchen.  Ni Riain School of Irish Dance dancers will be performing on and off between 11am-12pm.   
-Continental Square (George and Market Streets) will offer many activities including free caricature drawings for kids from 11:15am-1:15pm, large coloring table for kids, live music and dancing beginning at 12 noon and Saint Patrick's Day novelties will be sold.
-Live music and free blood pressure screenings will be available at Noon on Cherry Lane. 
-Dancing by the McGinley School of Irish Dance at 12 noon at the York Emporium.


The non-profit volunteer organization celebrates Saint Patrick's Day in York and also promotes the Celtic arts and heritage throughout the year.  Visit their website at http://www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org/index.html for more information or to support the cause.  There are many events in York scheduled throughout the year that benefit the organization. 

2010 Saint Patrick's Day Photos by The Susquehanna Photograph
2009 and 2010 York Saint Patrick's Day Photos on Flickr. 


Will you be attending the 2012 Saint Patrick's Day Parade in York?

14th Annual Fishing Derby at Kiwanis Lake

The 14th annual fishing derby at Kiwanis Lake in York, PA will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 8am-12pm for children ages 15 and under and their adult.  This free event is held rain or shine and registration is required.  You can register the day of the event.  Stick around for the Easter egg hunt after this event!

Contact Sandie Walker at 849-2251 for more information.

37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Lake and Farquhar Park

York City's 37th annual Easter egg hunt at Kiwanis Lake and Farquhar Park will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 1-3pm.  This event is for children ages 8 and younger, and will be held after the annual fishing derby (which is another fun, free event for kids at Kiwanis Lake!).

The rain date for this event will be Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 3-5pm.     

The Easter Bunny at the West Manchester Mall

The Easter Bunny will be coming to the West Manchester Mall in York from Saturday March 24, 2012 at 10am through April 7, 2012.  Kids of all ages are welcome to get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny and (domestic only) furry kids are also invited to use the Orange entrance to visit on Sunday March 25 and Sunday April 1 from 5-6pm.