posted May 28, 2024

Things to Do in Lancaster County this June

•Get ready for your summer visit !•

School's out, Lancaster fun is in! Grab the kids and take a road trip to Lancaster County this June.

June in Lancaster, PA offers something for everyone, whether you prefer a fast-paced or relaxed experience. There are plenty of options for family fun, outdoor adventure, and evening entertainment. Get ready for your summer visit with our list of the top things to do in Lancaster County this season.

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Special Events in Lancaster County, PA

79th U.S. Women’s Open | Lancaster Country Club | May 30th - June 2nd
Stay Alive / Make Art / Lancaster | Lancaster Museum of Art | June 1st - 9th
Stream Exploration at Greenfield for Lancaster Water Week | June 1st
Midst of Faith | Fulton Theatre | June 1st
31st Annual Lighthouse Benefit Auction | June 8th
Summer Dining Series | The Farm at Eagles Ridge | June 10th
Summer Fun For Fam! | Laserdome | June 11th
Food Truck Lunch Event at Greenfield | June 12th
Music on the Lawn | Conestoga House & Gardens | June 14th
Summer Soirée | John Wright Restaurant’s River Room | June 20th
Date Night in The Garden | Conestoga House & Gardens | June 20th
Laserdome's 25th Anniversary Party | June 23rd
Antique Extravaganza | June 26th - 30th
Riverfest Weekend! | Susquehanna National Heritage Area | June 28th - 30th

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Foodie Fun

The Lancaster VegFest returns on June 1st - 2nd! Enjoy live music and speakers, shop local vendors, try food from all over the country, and so much more!

You can also explore the flavors of Kitchen Kettle Village with their Summer Solstice Soiree Dinner on June 28th. This special summer evening takes place under the twinkling lights of the Village. Can't make the soiree? Swing by for their Splash Into Summer event on June 15th. Enjoy live music, yard games and contests, great shopping, and summer-themed foods.

Head out the weekend after to continue the foodie fun! On June 8th, Lancaster Central Market will be hosting their Strawberry Festival. There will be food stands, kids activities, live music, and yummy strawberries & strawberry goodies. The strawberry fun continues in the County at Amish Farm and House with their Strawberry Festival on June 8th.

Celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth

This year two Pride events will be happening in the County on June 15th at noon, Lancaster Pride Fest happening downtown at the Lancaster County Convention Center and Lititz Pride Fest happening in Lititz Springs Park on June 29th. During both events, there will be food, entertainment, and local vendors.

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Celebrate Juneteenth with various celebrations across the county. Bring your family and friends to enjoy: - Delicious eats - Engaging live music and performances at these events happening around Lancaster City.

Family Fun Attractions

All Aboard! Family fun awaits you at the Strasburg Rail Road. Try to escape in time during the Escape Room on the Train, or solve a Murder Mystery all while heading down the tracks to Paradise, PA. Make sure you take the kiddos to see Thomas the Tank Engine during Day Out with Thomas, June 15th-17th. Adults can also enjoy the railroad on the Wine & Cheese Train featuring wine and cheese pairings from Waltz Vineyards, or with live performances during Le Train Cabaret.

Celebrate the Lancaster Stormers 20th season and make unforgettable memories with your loved ones at an affordable evening out! They are having events all this month so it can be fun for the whole family.

Head into Intercourse, PA on June 17th and 18th for tractor pulls, contests, food, and fun activities during Intercourse Heritage Days.Enjoy some farm fun with Family Farm Days at Oregon Dairy!

The event includes wagon rides, pony rides, agricultural exhibits, samples, and moreContinue the farm fun just across the river at Flinchbaugh's Orchard and Farm Market to partake in their free Touch A Tractor Day and Pollinator Fest on June 15th!

Experience, learn, and appreciate the great machinery that works our fields and orchards year after year and take part in our celebration of hard-working pollinators. June 12th through August 14th Flinchbaugh's Orchard is hosting their Farm Tales event.

Hear a farm story, venture into the orchard, and end with a tasty, fresh seasonal snack!Visit even more great family fun attractions like Eastland Alpacas, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm and Wolf Sanctuary of PA, perfect for the whole family.

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Catch a Show in Lancaster, PA

The Full Monty | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | May 17th - June 22nd
A funny and heartfelt story about six unemployed steel workers who come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. In the process, they find renewed self-esteem, friendship, have fun, and triumph over their nerves…and their clothes!
The Greatest Love For Whitney | Gretna Theatre | May 30th - June 2nd
From her powerful anthems to her glamorous elegance on the silver screen, Whitney Houston’s breathtaking voice helped her become one of the most beloved artists of all time. The Greatest Love for Whitney celebrates the amazing career and legacy of this Grammy Award-winning icon by taking audiences through a journey of her record-setting hits.
Ring a Bell! | Gretna Music | June 10th
The Raleigh Ringers, under the direction of Penn State alumnus David M. Harris, is an Emmy-nominated, internationally acclaimed concert handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The group has been dazzling audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music, including rock ‘n’ roll tunes that the group has become known for, along with original compositions written just for them.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Fulton Theatre | June 14th - July 21st
The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory… but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.
Burt & Me | Gretna Theatre | June 20th - 23rd
Joe and Lacey were high school sweethearts who drifted apart when they attended different colleges after graduation. Years later, their paths cross again and Joe devises a clever plan to win Lacey back … with the help of one Burt Bacharach. Including “Walk On By”, “I Say A Little Prayer For You”, I’ll Never Fall In Love Again”, “Close To You” and many more all-time classics, this is a summer musical not to be missed!”
Beauty and the Beast | Fulton Theatre | June 22nd - July 20th
The actors have gone rogue, and the Director is here to ensure the beautiful story of Rose and Chadwick is told in the most magical way. This behind-the-scenes, and in front-of-the-scenes, musical will capture your heart and share its message that imagination, not technology, is the key to unlocking your dreams!
The Sound of Music | Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | June 28th - August 10th
Follow Maria, the high-spirited nun, sent from her convent to be the governess to seven unruly children of a strict father, Captain von Trapp. The timeless score includes “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “Edelweiss,” and “The Sound of Music.”
Ryan & Friends: All-star Comedy | Bird-in-Hand Stage | April 6th - October 19th, 2024
Comedy rules when Ryan returns to our stage with every one of his friends: witty 8-year-old Jeffrey, who lives in a suitcase and travels Third Class on airplanes; Harold and Irene, who have way more opinions than your average grandparents; and not-so-silent beasts Ardy the Skunk and Randy the Rooster, plus a new mystery guest—all hilarious and high-energy friends who barely let Ryan get a word in edge-wise.
The Confession | Bird-in-Hand Stage | April 4 – August 3, 2024
Katie Lapp’s parents have been keeping a secret. When Katie learns the truth, she heads to New York to find her birth mother— a wealthy woman who is battling a life-threatening illness and who aches for her long-lost daughter. What follows is a brilliant love story full of music, mystery, and mistaken identities. If you haven’t seen it, don’t miss it—and if you have, fall in love all over again.
Daniel | Sight & Sound Theatres | March 14th - December 31st
Taken from his people, Daniel is exiled far from home in the powerful kingdom of Babylon. Now this faithful servant must navigate his new life inside a palace filled with golden statues and shifting empires. As royal pressures mount, Daniel is faced with a dangerous choice. Will his trust in the one true God remain steadfast through every test of faith?
Jukebox Jive & IMAGINARIUM at Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater playing until this fall.

Don't miss out on seeing a concert in Lancaster! American Music Theatre hosts a ton throughout the year, and Mickey's Black Box and Lititz Shirt Factory hosts a plethora of concerts. Just outside of the county is Giant Center in Hershey, which hosts big-name acts.

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Outdoor Events and Adventures in Lancaster County, PA

Taste of Lititz is back for another year! Enjoy the shops and restaurants along Main Street in Lititz, without any traffic! Main street will be closed to vehicles and open from Water Street to Broad Street for an evening block party feel.

Get outdoors this June with the return of the Red Rose Run on the 1st! This 5-mile race takes you through the city and county park and includes a kids run and more!

Have a unique experience by taking a hot air balloon ride with Lancaster Balloon Rides, ziplining at Refreshing Mountain, or taking an International Food Tour with Unique Lancaster Experiences!

Calling all Goat Yoga participants! Amish Farm and House is offering Goat Yoga classes now through the end of August! Enjoy a full 60 minute yoga class with some cuddle time!

A tour designed for the ice cream lover, Strasburg Scooter Tours is offering their Ice Cream Experience tour this summer. Where you'll scoot out to a local dairy to get a hands-on lesson in making your own ice cream; and taking multiples stops along the way to taste some of the delicious treat. They are also offering their Scootin' for Scoops which is another must try!

Head to the Mount Hope Estate to have an elegant time at their Farm to Fare to enjoy a meal full of fresh-from-the-farm foods, while entertaining hosts provide information about Lancaster County’s rich agricultural history. And right nearby, head to the PA Renaissance Faire grounds to join in on the Celtic Fling, to enjoy traditional pipe bands, modern Celtic rock bands, and everything in between, plus delicious Celtic cuisine, fresh brewed ales, wines, ciders, and more!

Come out this weekend to participate in outdoor events like paddle boarding, hiking and biking, as well as experience the history! Stay for awhile at one of Lancaster's great campgrounds to further your outdoor adventure.

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Lancaster County Experience Trails

Discover Lancaster County, PA your way! Our experience passes offer exciting opportunities, deals, and discounts that are sure to elevate your visit to Lancaster. Check-in and redeem offers at various local businesses to earn points towards exclusive prizes.

When you've earned enough points, head over to the Discover Lancaster Visitors Center to pick up special prizes!

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Live Music in Lancaster County, PA

Summer is practically synonymous with exciting concerts, so if you’re wondering where you can go to listen to some live music this summer in Lancaster, PA, we’ve got you covered! From large-scale amphitheaters to smaller-scale live entertainment at some of our favorite restaurants, you’ll be sure to get your music fix for this summer in Lancaster County.

Decked Out Live | Vineyard at Hershey | June 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
Summer Music Series | Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation | June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th

Free Things to do in Lancaster, PA

Join The Barn at Paradise Station for Jazz on the Patio Summer Series. Enjoy some of Lancaster’s best jazz groups, while dining on the gorgeous blue flagstone patio overlooking the Strasburg Rail Road and stunning countryside. Amish mud sales, return this month and won't return until August.

Head out to Kinzer Fire Company Mud Sale, Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction Bird-in-Hand and Refton Fire Company Mud Sale. Head into Lancaster City to explore local galleries and peruse shops. On June 7th, you can even check out First Friday downtown where galleries stay open later and entertainment is all around.

On First Fridays, the Lancaster Science Factory's 70+ exhibits are free! Similarly, Lititz and Elizabethtown offer Second Fridays, Manheim has First Thursdays, and Ephrata is starting First Saturdays. So no matter where you are in the county you will have a reason to get out and explore your local town.

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