Story Time with Santa at the York Galleria Mall

 

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Get your pre-school children in the holiday spirit this year with Story time with Santa.  On Wednesday December 4th and Wednesday December 18th from 9:30-10am, visit the Santa Set at the York Galleria Mall in East York for special holiday stories read to the children by Santa.  Photo hours are immediately after story time, with package prices starting at $21.
The Santa Set is located in the JCPenny court. 


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Pictures with Santa at the York Galleria Mall

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From now until Christmas Eve, kids can visit with Santa at the York Galleria Mall, in the J.C. Penny court.  Santa's photo hours are Monday-Saturday from 10am-9pm, Sunday from 11am-7pm and Christmas Eve from 10am-6pm.  Photo packages begin at $21.  

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A Birthday Party for Dr. Seuss at Martin Library

It's time to celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' birthday this Saturday, March 2, from 10-11am at Martin Library in York.  There will be stories, snacks and even a visit from the Cat in the Hat! 
If you live closer to the Arthur Hufnagel Public Library in Glen Rock you can visit from 9:30-11:30 for Dr. Seuss and Donuts.  There will be as many Dr. Seuss books as you and the kids can read!   
Both of these York Libraries events are free and no registration is required. 

Sugarbush Story Time at Nixon Park

On Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 10:30-11am and 1:30-2pm families can visit Nixon Park and listen to a story about maple sugaring.  Sugarbush Story Time is free and there is no registration required. 

Nixon Park is located in Springfield Township:


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Love2Learn at the West Manchester Mall

The United Way's Focus on Our Future program presents Love 2 Learn at the West Manchester Mall on Saturday February 9, 2013 from 10am-1pm. 

Love 2 Learn is geared toward families with children ages 7 and younger and emphasis is put on literacy, math, science, art, music and dramatic play.  Activities include face-painting, educational games, child IDs, reading time, musical instrument demo, crafts and more.  Additionally there will be a goodie bag for the first 200 kids and a wishing well with donations going toward teacher scholarships. 
For more information please contact
Sara Bradley, Focus On Our Future Director at 717-771-3808 or email at
bradleys@unitedway-york.org

Tours in York: Wolfgang Chocolate Factory Tour

York, PA is the factory tour capital of the world.  Carrying that title means there are no shortages to tours in York.  Many of these tours are family-friendly, free and fun and those are the ones you will find here!  In addition to being family-friendly, these tours would work well for home schooling groups, scout troops and other groups.

Today we will be looking at Wolfgang Candy Company, located at 50 East 4th Avenue
York, PA 17404.  
Wolfgang requires reservations for all tours, and you can register here.  The Wolfgang Chocolate Tour includes a visit to the museum where you can see the history of chocolate-making, antiques, a video of the Wolfgang candy-making process and a visit to Das Sweeten Haus- the candy store. 
Some important details about the tour:
-No cameras.
-The tour includes 1/4 mile of walking, 2 flights of stairs.
-No jewelry (with a few exceptions), tank-tops or sleeveless tops, food, gum, candy.
-There are nut products in the factory.
-Wear clean clothing.
Other important information:
-Anyone wearing nail polish or fake nails must wear gloves.
-Close-toed shoes are recommended.  Anyone wearing open-toed shoes will be provided with shoe covers.
-Hair nets and beard nets must be worn and will be provided. 
-Nothing may be carried above the waist, including purses.  
-There are some handicapped and stroller restrictions; the museum and Das Sweeten Haus are accessible to everyone.
Most of these rules are in place to protect the candy.  No one wants to find an earring or piece of hair in their chocolate!!  

Tour times from Labor Day-May 31 are started on the hour and are as follows (reservations are required):
Monday-Thursday
10am
2pm

Tour times from June 1- Labor Day are also started on the hour and are as follows (reservations required):
Monday-Thursday
9am 
10am 
11am 
1pm 
2pm

If you are interested in just visiting the store, Wolfgang Das Sweeten Haus Store Hours are:
Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm 
Saturday from 9am-3pm  




Before your visit you can take a virtual tour of the Wolfgang Factory!

Play Space Kick-Off at Martin Library

Join Martin Library on Sunday, January 20, 2013 from 1:30-3:30pm for their Play Space Kick-Off, where they will have toys available to play with for the first time, information for adult visitors from local agencies, entertainment and stories.  This event will be held in the Children's Library at Martin Library.

Contact Laura O'Grady at 717-849-6946 for more information about this event.

Winter Beach Party at Martin Library

Teens in York can kick their winter blues by joining the Winter Beach Party at Martin Library on Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 1-3pm.  They are celebrating summer in winter with activities and snacks and all teenagers are invited!  The Winter Beach Party will be held in the Family Place at Martin Library. 
You can contact Grace Thackston at 717-846-5300 x233 for more information about this event.

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.

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