The Easter Bunny at Brown's Orchards

The Easter Bunny will be visiting Brown's Orchards and Farm Markets in Loganville, PA every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 11am-1pm from now until Saturday, April 7, 2012.  

Brown's is located at 
8892 Susquehanna Trail South
Loganville, PA

Outdoor Family Yoga for All

Outdoor Family Yoga for All!

Families are invited to Nixon Park on Saturday, April 22, 2012 from 12-1pm for a fun outdoor yoga session hosted by the teachers of the Yoga Home in York.  Classes are open to all and there is no fee.  You must register at 717-428-1961, so class sizes may be limited.  Yoga mats will be available or you may bring your own.

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. 

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.

37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Lake and Farquhar Park

York City's 37th annual Easter egg hunt at Kiwanis Lake and Farquhar Park will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 1-3pm.  This event is for children ages 8 and younger, and will be held after the annual fishing derby (which is another fun, free event for kids at Kiwanis Lake!).

The rain date for this event will be Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 3-5pm.     

The Easter Bunny at the West Manchester Mall

The Easter Bunny will be coming to the West Manchester Mall in York from Saturday March 24, 2012 at 10am through April 7, 2012.  Kids of all ages are welcome to get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny and (domestic only) furry kids are also invited to use the Orange entrance to visit on Sunday March 25 and Sunday April 1 from 5-6pm.

Seussational Celebrational at the Red Lion Recreational Center

On Friday March 2 from 6-8 pm kids of all ages are invited to the Red Lion Recreational Center, directly behind the Kaltreider-Benfer Library for a Seussational Celebrational filled with stories, food, crafts, games and more. 

Teen Dances (grades 5 & 6) at the Bob Hoffman YMCA

Teen Dances, for students in grades 5 & 6 are offered from now until May at the Bob Hoffman YMCA in Dover, PA.  For $5 (free for facility members) your 5th and/or 6th graders can spend a safe and fun evening dancing with their friends.  Kids must have a parent-signed registration form to enter.  Registration forms may be picked up at the Dover YMCA. 

Schedule for Teen Dances:
7-9:30pm
Friday January 13
Friday February 10
Friday March 9
Friday April 13
Friday May 11 

Does your tween like to dance?  I don't think I could pay my 5th grader to go but I'll bet it's fun!!

New Years Eve in York 2011-2012

Looking for a last minute family-friendly hangout for New Year celebrations?  Martin Library is having a family night tonight at the library, on the corner of Market and Queen Streets downtown.  This event just started: at 6:45pm until 10:45pm tonight.  Just Dance, Tic Tac Toe and games for all ages.  After the festivities you can head to the square for live music until the rose drop and fireworks at midnight. 

If you are heading downtown let us know how you like the changes!  Do you go somewhere else to ring in the new year?  Please share!!  We are staying in this year- tired and sickness are reigning this house.