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?   

Free Activitiy: Kids' Culinary Craft in York

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

Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, the kids are invited to make a turkey pin craft at YorKitchen downtown in Central Market.  YorKitchen is offering a free Kids' Culinary Craft, presented by Heritage Hills on Saturday, November 23, 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.

Trick-or-Treat Nights in York

It's almost Halloween, and that means it's time for Trick-or-treating!  Halloween is Thursday, October 31 and most places in York are sticking with that night to go trick- or-treating.  Check out these websites that have compiled lists of local trick-or-treat nights.  Remember that North York Borough will require wristbands.  Last year, when the weather ruined the evening for many families in the area, West York Borough hosted an event at Shelley Park by the Fairgrounds and invited York City residents that had nowhere to go. 

Fox 43's list of trick-or-treating in South Central PA, including York County

The York Galleria Mall in East York will also have trick-or-treating on October 31, called "Mall-O-Ween", for anyone ages 1-12 and their adult from 6-8pm.  

Halloween in the Park

Halloween in the Park at Codorus State Park in Hanover is back for another year!  On Friday October 25, 2013 and Saturday October 26, 2013 from 6-10PM each night, your family can visit the park for lots of fun Halloween activities for $10 per car.  Enter the park through Rt. 216 (the pool entrance) to participate in the fun.  Remember to bring your flashlights!

Trick-or-treating is from 6:00-8:30pm both nights.  The reserved campsites are set up and decorated and the kids will trick-or-treat at each site.  There is also a Halloween display and light show to enjoy.  Hayrides run from 6-10pm both nights. 
Other activities at Halloween in the Park are The Turtle Tent, a chainsaw artist and blacksmith.  There will also be games and food vendors.  Mascots and dancing will entertain trick-or-treating families while they wait in line.  A program map is available online to see what's happening and where to find it. 



Sorry, campers- the camping portion of this event has been booked full!  But feel free to contact them to be added to a waiting list in the event of a cancellation or for next season. 



Directions to Codorus State Park:

View Larger Map Get Directions View Bird's Eye

Smyser's Farm 2013 Fall Fest

Every Saturday from 10am-4pm and Sunday from 12pm-4pm from now until the end of October Symser's Farm is hosting their 3rd annual Fall Fest.

Smyser's Farm offers a petting zoo, a hayride, 1 acre corn maze, straw maze, the new sorghum grass maze, corn box, and games.  Kids 12 and under get to spin the wheel for a prize.  $5 admission per person; ages 4 and under are free.  Smyser's Farm only accepts CASH!

Smyser's Farm also has a pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkins.  Pick-your-own pumpkin prices vary according to size.  Most are $1-5, giant pumpkins are more.  Enjoy food vendors including Bricker's Fries, Shorty's Funnel Cakes, Turkey Hill Ice Cream, Soft Pretzels, Sandwiches, Kettle Corn, and others.  Many Autumn decorations will also be for sale at the roadside stand on East Berlin Road.

Smyser's Farm is located at the corner of East Berlin Rd. and South Salem Church Rd.

Paulus Orchards Autumn Family Fun 2013

 

Paulus Orchards 2013 Corn Maze honors their new butterfly house.

Every Saturday from 9-5 and Sunday from 11-5 from now until November 3, 2013, Paulus Orchards in Dillsburg, PA is hosting lots of great family fun.  For $7 per person (under 2 is free, seniors are $5) 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, ride on the cow train and much more.  
Pumpkin and apple-picking are also open on Saturdays and Sundays for most of the season during corn maze hours for an additional cost. 

Every weekday from 9:0am-2:30pm families can participate in fun activities like the apple bin-azium, corn shed, slides, pedal karts, giant checkers, little log houses and more.  Admission is $5 per child and their adult is free.  Certain activities are only available on the weekends. 

Paulus Orchards Flashlight Maze:
Every Friday and Saturday night in October only, 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.  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

Flinchbaugh's Orchard Fall Fest 2013

Flinchbaugh's Orchard and Farm Market's Fall Fest will be held on Saturdays, October 5, 12 and 19, 2013 and also on Monday, October 14, 2013 from 10am-4pm.  This year the Fall Fest will include games, face-painting, corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, fall games, photo opportunities, corn boxes, wagon rides and other fun Autumn activities for families.  Also, on October 5 and 12 you can pick your own apples. 

At Flinchbaugh's Orchard and Farm Market the pumpkin patch is open Monday-Saturday until November 2 and the corn maze is open Monday-Saturday until November 9, 2013. 

Fall Extravaganza at Ski Roundtop

I'm a little late here but there's still time to head over to Ski Roundtop today for their Fall Extravaganza until 5pm. 
For a $15 wristband per person families can enjoy the live music, zip line (once), wall climbing, cable elements, paintball shooting gallery, hay wagon ride, chairlift ride, hay maze and beginner disc golf course. 

http://www.skiroundtop.com/

Halloween in the Park at Codorus State Park

Source: Halloween in the Park Flier

Bring your family and your flashlights for Halloween in the Park, on Friday October 28, 2011 and Saturday October 29, 2011 from 6-10PM both days at Codorus State Park in Hanover.  
This family-friendly event costs an affordable $10 per car.
Trick-or-treating is from 6:30-8pm.  Reserved campsites are set up and decorated and the kids will trick-or-treat at each site.  There is also a Halloween display and light show to enjoy.  
Other activities at Halloween in the Park are kid-friendly hayrides, games, food, chainsaw artist Jeff Haring and more.  View a map of activities and events.        




Directions to Codorus State Park:

View Larger Map Get Directions View Bird's Eye

 

Central Market Pumpkinpalooza

The Pumpkinpalooza at Central Market in York will be held on Saturday October 29, 2011 from 10am-2pm.  Kids are invited to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat with their families throughout Central Market. 
In addition, there will be pumpkin art creations by local artists at 10am, Martin Library will hold storytime in the upstairs mezzanine at Market at noon and more.  Bring your decorated or carved pumpkin when you arrive to help decorate the market!    

Central Market is located in downtown York, PA at
34 W Philadelphia Street York, PA

West Manchester Township's Funoween Festival

West Manchester Township (West York) is hosting a Funoween Festival, an all-ages family event at West York Middle School on Tuesday October 25, 2011 from 6-8pm.  Tickets for this event are available at the West Manchester Township office for $5 per person.  Kids under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 
Halloween crafts, pumpkin decorating, food, nail painting, scream BINGO and Creatures of the Night by Zoo America are included with admission.   

Trick-or-Treat Nights in York

It's almost Halloween, and that means it's time for Trick-or-treating!  Halloween is Thursday, October 31 and most places in York are sticking with that night to go trick- or-treating.  Check out these websites that have compiled lists of local trick-or-treat nights.  Remember that North York Borough will require wristbands.  Last year, when the weather ruined the evening for many families in the area, West York Borough hosted an event at Shelley Park by the Fairgrounds and invited York City residents that had nowhere to go. 

Fox 43's list of trick-or-treating in South Central PA, including York County

The York Galleria Mall in East York will also have trick-or-treating on October 31, called "Mall-O-Ween", for anyone ages 1-12 and their adult from 6-8pm.  

Miller Plant Farm Fall Fest 2011

Miller Plant Farm is offering their first ever Fall Fest in 2011.  We missed the first one, yesterday October 1, 2011 but they are having another next Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 8am-5pm. 
There will be FREE hayrides, pumpkin painting, and lots of fun for families.  Cider sampling and plenty of autumn plants and decor will be for sale.

Miller Plant Farm is located at:

430 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
Ph. (717) 741-2631


View Larger Map

Kids Fall Day at Brown's Orchards

On Saturday October 1, 2011 Brown's Orchard is having Kids Fall Day at the Loganville location from 10am-2pm.  Brown's will be offering hayrides, pick your own apples, face painting, make your own scarecrow, games, food, alpacas and live music from 2-4.  Some things are free and some are low-cost activities. 


Brown's South is located at
8892 Susquehanna Trail South, Loganville, PA
(717) 428-2036


View Larger Map