Santa at Brown's Orchards

 

Via: http://www.brownsorchards.com/

Santa is coming to Brown's Orchards in December!  The Cottage is decorated and ready for Christmas and the cafe has some extra special treats in store.  Here are a few Christmas and holiday family activities happening at Brown's:

Professional family photos with Santa.  Santa is visiting Brown's Orchards in Loganville on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 5-7pm in the Orchard View Cottage.  Bring the family for $10 photos with Santa by Blue Couch Studios.  Personal cameras are not permitted.  

Visit with Santa.  

On Saturday, December 7, 2013, Saturday, December 14, 2013 and Saturday, December 21, 2013 visit with Santa in the Orchard View Cottage from 10am-3pm.  

On Sunday December 8, 2013 and Sunday December 15, 2013 visit with Santa in the Orchard View Cottage from 11am-3pm.  

On Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 11am-3pm Santa will be at Brown's for the last time before heading home to the North Pole.  Christmas music by Ryan's Trumpeters will be played from 1-3pm on the front porch.

You are welcome to bring cameras to take photos with Santa during these events.  Bricker's Fries will also be visiting Santa all six days; On Sunday, 12/8 Sunset Fields Alpacas will also be there. 

Cookie Decorating.  On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 visit Brown's Orchard in the Cafe for cookie decorating from 5-7pm.  Kids are invited to the Cafe to decorate a gingerbread cookie.  Pre-registration is required and the cost is $4 per kid.  Call 717-428-2036 ext. 0 to register.  Wednesday is also Kids Eat Free night in the Cafe with the purchase of an adult meal. 

Santa Visit & Story Time.  On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 5:30-6:30pm storyteller Debe Stagmer will be in the Cafe to share holiday stories.  Kids also eat free with an adult meal purchase (1 free meal per adult meal) on Wednesdays.  From 5-7pm Santa will be out in the Orchard View Cottage to visit with children.    

Holiday Story Time.  Mary Brown will be telling holiday stories during normal story time hours on Thursdays, December 5, December 12 and December 19 at 9:30am each day.  Stories about baking cookies, sharing and Christmas will be read and on December 12 there will be an extra special visitor spending time with the kids. 

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Breakfast with Santa at Bogey Macaws

Via: Bogey Macaws

Bogey Macaws American Grill in York will be having breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 7 and Saturday December 14, 2013 from 10am-1pm.  The price for breakfast with Santa includes a breakfast buffet, photo with Santa, admission to Ballocity, a Gingerbread cookie to decorate and a gift bag.  

Ages 12+: $15.95
Ages 3-11: $10.95
2 and under: Free

Make reservations (recommended due to popularity of this event): 717-755-0123 X 580 


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Breakfast with Santa at the York Galleria Mall

 

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On Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 9-10am bring your family to the food court in the York Galleria Mall for Breakfast with Santa.  
There are no additional details about this event, including which food stores will be participating or pricing. 



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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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Free Holiday Activity: Kids' Culinary Craft in York

Via http://photos.pennlive.com/patriot-news/2013/07/central_market_york.html

Families are invited to make a gingerbread house craft at YorKitchen downtown in Central Market.  YorKitchen is offering a free Kids' Culinary Craft, presented by Heritage Hills on Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 10am-2pm (while supplies last).    

YorKitchen and Central Market are located in Downtown York, PA.  YorKitchen can be found at 37 West Clarke Ave. York, Pennsylvania 17401.

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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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Christmas Magic 2013: A Festival of Lights at Rocky Ridge

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

Rocky Ridge County Park kicks off the holiday season on November 29, 2013 with its 30th annual Christmas Magic, A Festival of Lights.  Christmas Magic 2013 is a half mile trail with hundreds of thousands of lights on display, holiday scenes and also includes train displays, heated pavilions, Santa and more.  

Christmas Magic 2013 is held from November 29, 2013-December 31, 2013 (excluding December 24 and 25); Monday-Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 5-9pm.

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

The cost for Christmas Magic is 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.  They only accept cash. 

Come hungry: visitors will be able to snack on food from local vendors including cocoa, cookies and cider from Brown's Orchard, fries from Bricker's, plus BBQ, nachos, funnel cake, chicken strips and much more, sold by the York County Parks Friends.
  

What's New for 2013:
-A New Santa Claus scene
-Larger G-gauge train display by Susquehanna Valley Garden Railroad Society.
-LED lighting
-More outdoor props
-New trail themes
-New Light-O-Rama synchronized lighting trail
-New section of paved trail

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

There are also special days throughout the event.  There is nightly live entertainment (see the schedule of performers below).  On November 29th and 30th the park is partnering with Toys for Tots.  Bring in a brand-new, still in the package toy on one of those two days and receive a Buy-One-Get-One Free admission for Christmas Magic.  Toys should be brought to the Ranger shack near the parking area.  Pet Night is Wednesday, December 4 during normal Festival hours.  Bring your pets along and get a photo with Santa for $5.  Regular admission rates apply.  The rain date is December 5th.  Non-essential pets are not permitted any other nights.  On December 10th at 10am The School of Culinary Arts will display ice sculptures.  These will be on display nightly for as long as the weather permits.   


Nightly Live Entertainment Schedule:
Nov. 29                        Lou Ann Jones- Vocal
Nov. 30                      Shrewsbury Assembly of God Bell Choir    
Dec. 1                        Sommer Garner Voice Students
Dec. 2                        Country Rockers- Band
Dec. 3                        Gloria’s Strings
Dec 4                        Linda Huber- Autoharpist
Dec. 5                       White Rose Chorus
Dec. 6                       Kayla Kroh- Vocal
Dec. 7                       Colby Joines– Acoustic Guitarist
Dec. 8                       Wetzel Robertson- Vocal
Dec. 9                       Spring Grove School District Choral Groups
Dec. 10                     The Chapelmen- Quartet
Dec. 11                     Mary Snow– Celtaic Trio
Dec 12                       Linda Huber- Autoharpist    
Dec. 13                      Soul Purpose– Duo
Dec. 14                      Keil Holland- Acoustic Guitarist
Dec. 15                      Suzanne Gates- Blues
Dec. 16                      Saints and Singers– Men’s Chorus  
Dec. 17                      Potter’s Clay Drama Group– Christian School of York
Dec. 18                      Madalynn Alt- Baton Twirler
Dec. 19                       Keith Andrew Grim- Acoustic Guitarist
Dec, 20                       Kayla Kroh- Vocal
Dec. 21                        Sweet Life Music Duo    
Dec. 22                       Sommer Garner Voice Students
Dec. 23                       Keith Andrew Grim- Acoustic Guitarist
Dec. 26                       Don Ryan Trumpeters
Dec. 27                       Colby Joines- Acoustic Guitarist
Dec. 28                       Country Rockers- Band
Dec. 29                       Leap of Faith- Band
Dec. 30                       Wetzel Robertson- Vocal
Dec. 31                       Lou Ann Jones- Vocal



Rocky Ridge County Park is located at:

3699 Deininger Rd, York, Pa 17406

 

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Free December Workshop for Kids: Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Via: http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

With the colder weather comes a higher demand for indoor activities.  Home Depot has just the cure for cabin fever with their free workshops for kids ages 5-12.  The activity for Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 9:00am-12:00pm is to build a Tic-Tac-Toe board game.  These free workshops teach kids safety, DIY skills and give them confidence.  In addition to keeping their board game, all kids receive a certificate of achievement and a workshop apron.  Spaces are limited in the workshops so register online as soon as possible; kits are available on a first come, first served basis. 

A few requests by the Home Depot:

Do not arrive before 9am.

Children must be present to receive the kit.

 

 

There are 2 Home Depots in York County: 

 1 in York located at 2905 E Market Street
York, PA 17402 (717)757-0440

 

The 2nd is located in New Freedom at 960 Far Hills
New Freedom, PA 17349 (717)227-1040

Free November Workshop for Kids: Build a Small Holiday Toolbox

 

Via: http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

With the colder weather comes a higher demand for indoor activities.  Home Depot has just the cure for cabin fever with their free workshops for kids ages 5-12.  The activity for Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 9:00am-12:00pm is to build a small holiday toolbox.  These free workshops teach kids safety, DIY skills and give them confidence.  In addition to keeping their toolbox, all kids receive a certificate of achievement and a workshop apron.  Spaces are limited in the workshops so register online as soon as possible; kits are available on a first come, first served basis. 

A few requests by the Home Depot:

Do not arrive before 9am.

Children must be present to receive the kit.

There are 2 Home Depots in York County: 

 1 in York located at 2905 E Market Street
York, PA 17402 (717)757-0440

The 2nd is located in New Freedom at 960 Far Hills
New Freedom, PA 17349 (717)227-1040

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Visit with Abraham Lincoln

Via: http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/heritage-rail-trail-park/

Expose the family to some history on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 2pm at the Hanover Junction Train Station on the Rail Trail.  Abraham Lincoln (portrayed by Jim Hayney) will arrive by train, just like he did 150 years ago, to deliver the Gettysburg Address.  After spending some time meeting the public he will recite the Gettysburg Address.  The Hanover Junction Museum will be open during this event.  Walk, bike (via the Rail Trail) or drive to the Hanover Junction Train Station.  
In November of 1863 President Abraham Lincoln visited the Hanover Junction Train Station while heading to Gettysburg.  His funeral train also passed through in April of 1865.  
This seems like a fun way to share history with your children!  Will you be attending with your family?