Stauffers of Kissel Hill Fall Festival 2013

It's officially Fall and that means York is abundant with Autumn festivals!  There are so many farms and markets in York County that offer family fun, like corn mazes, pumpkin painting, hay rides and much more for families with kids of all ages.  Many of these activities are free or low-cost and that includes Stauffers of Kissel Hill's Fall Festival.  

Stauffers of Kissel Hill has two York County locations: Dover, PA at 3949 Carlisle Rd. and East York at 4450 Lincoln Highway.  Each location holds their Fall Festival for two weekends, on Saturday, September 28, 2013 and Saturday October 5, 2013.   

Both locations are holding their festival from 10am-3pm.  At the Dover Stauffers of Kissel Hill location the activities include scarecrow-building (this is the only paid activity), a straw maze, photo opportunities, tattoos, pumpkin painting and other free and fun activities.  At the East York Stauffers of Kissel Hill location the activities include all of the same ones as the Dover location but they also offer a hay ride, which is a low-cost activity.  There will also be other visitors at the East York location including the York County SPCA and both locations will be selling food.  

This is a fun time for all!  Check out our past visits (and here) to the Dover Stauffers of Kissel Hill to see some photos of previous SKH Fall Festivals.  

#skh #stauffersofkisselhill #yorkpafamilies #fallfestivalsinyork 
 
 

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. 

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

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. 

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! 

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! 

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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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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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 4, 2011

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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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):

April 30, 2011

May 4, 2011

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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LEGO Racers Kids Event at Borders

On Saturday March 26, 2011 at 2PM Borders is hosting a Lego Racers Kids Event.  Kids are invited to join this interactive racing event.  Space is limited.  Contact Borders for more information: 717-755-0800




Borders of York is located at
3000 Whiteford Road
York, PA 17402







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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie Event at Borders

On Saturday March 19, 2011 at 2PM kids Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans can celebrate the latest movie at Borders with trivia, games, Wimpy activities and more.  Fans can submit Diary of a Wimpy Kid book reviews with the chance to have their review published on Borders.com. 


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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Elmo's Birthday at Borders

Happy Birthday Elmo!
On Saturday February 26, 2011 at 2PM kids ages 3-6 can celebrate Elmo's birthday at Borders (parents note that the birthday star will be celebrating on Sesame Street) with music, stories, crafts and more (varies by store)! 
NOTE: this is NOT a costume character event.


Contact the store for more details.
Borders of York is located at
3000 Whiteford Road
York, PA 17402


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Silverlicious Celebration at Borders

Saturday February 12, 2011 at 2PM Borders is having a Silverlicious Celebration to commemorate the new book featuring Pinkalicious.  Kids can enjoy games, crafts, giveaways and a Pinkalicious parade!
This special event is for Pinkalicious fans and fans-to-be ages 4-8.
NOTE: this is NOT a costume character event.




Call the store for more event details.


Borders of York is located at
3000 Whiteford Road
York, PA 17402



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Borders Family Game Night

On Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 6PM families (recommended for children ages 6 and up) can join Borders for Family Game Night. Try out games including Split Decision, Billionaire, Rage, Word on the Street and more. 





Borders is located at 3000 Whiteford Road, York, PA 17402.



*Remember to attend tonight's family game night too!  Same time and place.* 

Borders Family Game Night

On Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 6PM families (recommended for children ages 6 and up) can join Borders for Family Game Night.  Try out games including Split Decision, Billionaire, Rage, Word on the Street, and more.

Borders is located at 3000 Whiteford Road, York, PA 17402.

 

Lowe's Build and GrowClinic: Ball Toss

On Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 10AM-11AM, Lowe's is having a free Build and Grow Clinic.  Kids in 1st-5th grade can build a ball toss if they are one of the first 50 in their area to register. 
As of right now both York Lowe's locations are available but since space is limited and goes quickly I recommend registering early if you definitely plan to attend. 

You must register here: https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx 
Note: you may notice another event coming up this weekend.  You can still register for the Game Box but the closest available locations are in Lancaster and Carlisle. 

LOWE'S OF W. YORK, PA                     
1175 CARLISLE ROAD (Delco Shopping Center)
YORK PA , 17404

LOWE'S OF YORK, PA.
2449 E. MARKET ST.
YORK PA , 17402

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!! 

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!

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.