The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire kicked off on August 19th and runs every weekend through October 29th. See jousting knights, live music, stunts, try delicious foods, and more.
Head out to East Petersburg on August 31 and enjoy live blues music! Happening 1PM to 7PM this free event is not one to miss for blues lovers.
The Great Allentown Fair begins on August 28 and runs through September 2. Rides, food, agricultural events, live music, and a fun time are waiting!
Head to the Vineyard at Hershey on Friday nights for food, wine, beer, cider and live music!
Join Grandview Vineyards on Friday & Saturday night for wine, beer, cocktails, and live music on their deck.
You can also check out the Sunflower Festival at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm on September 2nd, with sunflower and zinnia fields, wine and beer, live music, photo sessions and more.
The Shops @ Rockvale are hosting a Local Makers Market on September 7th. Shop local artisans with a variety of goodies including candles, jewelry, woodworking, as well as food and drink.
Head into Lancaster City on August 30 for live performers, art galleries, live music and dining!
Enjoy perusing 200 local artisans and vendors with handmade pieces and items.
September 7th is the last time to enjoy First Saturday in Ephrata before it comes back around next year. Enjoy the day exploring the main streets of Ephrata and the amazing businesses and history that makes this small town thrive.
Take a ride on an electric boat built in 1912 for the Busch family. Traverse onto the open waters of the Susquehanna River and take in the natural beauty located in Lancaster County. Make it a romantic date night on September 2nd on their sunset cruise.
Head out on September 1st to Lititz Historical Foundation to welcome Steel Radiance, an all-female cover band that plays the best in classic rock and blues. Bring your dancing shoes, blankets, chairs, friends, family, and neighbors! This is a pay-what-you-can-event.
End the summer with a splash! Duke’s Lagoon at Dutch Wonderland closes for the season after Labor Day weekend, so don your swimsuit one last time and head on over while you can. If you are looking for other “cool” ideas- be sure to check out our list of activities to beat the heat!
There are plenty of theatres in Lancaster County showing off their talents through incredible stories. See Moses at Sight and Sound or head to one of our smaller theatres and enjoy The Home Game at Bird-in-Hand Stage.
Enjoy over 50 farm fun activities for the family including a corn maze, wagon rides, hay chute slide, live animals and much more!
Enjoy a relaxing guided horseback ride through the Ironstone Ranch at Stone Gables Estate. You and your horse will travel through shady forest trails and trek across open pastures.
Head out to the Strasburg Rail Road, America's oldest operating railroad, and enjoy a 45 minute steam train ride from Strasburg to Paradise, PA.
Take a break from the heat at Turkey Hill Experience where you sample teas and ice cream, learn about Turkey Hill's process, and create and taste your own flavor!
Have fun on a Country Road Excursion or a Covered Bridge Tour all weekend long as you scoot your way through Amish Country with Strasburg Scooters.
Learn about Lancaster's Amish community, ride on an Amish scooter, take a tour of the countryside an,d more!
Including live music, many of our wineries have tastings and offer a great place to hang out at on the weekends! You can also check out local breweries, and our brewery trail, for a craft brew and yummy food.
Dine outdoors while it's still patio season at spots like the treehouse at Loxley's, Annie Bailey's, Decades, and others. Enjoy great food and drinks on a rooftop at The Exchange, Altana, and Tellus360 and check out some of Lancaster's nightlife and bars.
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