Spring Small Wonders at Nixon Park

The Spring 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 and include crafts and snack.


The Spring Small Wonders Series costs $35 per child and their adult and is held every Wednesday in April, plus May 1 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.

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. 

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. 

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.