September

The Choo Choo Barn is a true work of art, built by one family over the last 60 years. Our ever-changing display is located along Route 741, just east of Strasburg. Measuring over 1,700 square feet, the Choo Choo Barn display is home to scenes right out of Lancaster County and America. Hours of Operation Open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm. Last admittance to display is at 4:30 pm.

Web Site www.choochoobarn.com

Adults (age 13 and up): $6.00 Children (age 4-12): $4.00 Children under 4 are free!

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire comes to life amidst a 35-acre bustling 16th century Elizabethan marketplace! Help us celebrate the most rollicking festival of its kind in all the known worlde. Entertainment for the entire family, food, merchants & artisans, wine & ale, and lots more! - c

Weekends & Labor Day Monday, August 14-October 31, 2010
tober 25, 2009

Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance , an interactive exhibition that explores the art, science and mystery of fragrance.

Experience plants and flowers in an
immersive sensory environment. Explore the mysterious power of scent. Discover the creative artistry and intricate science behind fragrance.

Make your own fragrance and take home a
personalized scent card.  Engage your senses in this magical exhibition as you see,
touch and smell Longwood’s fragrant world.

Admission fee's apply

http://www.longwoodgardens.org/MakingScents.html

Join thousands of arts enthusiasts at Lancaster's monthly celebration of the arts. Over 70 venues present new exhibitions, performances, and spontaneous creativity.

Upcoming Dates

• Sep 3, 2010  Oct 1, 2010  Nov 5, 2010 and  Dec 3, 2010

Location- Downtown Lancaster

146 North Prince Street, Lancaster

Information (717) 509-2787

Experience one of America’s leading fine art and craft shows. The four-day long Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival takes place each Labor Day weekend in a beautiful city park on the edge of Downtown Lancaster. Showcasing 200 top artists and craftspeople from across the United States, Canada and beyond, the show juries applications from more than 1,000 annually. All proceeds benefit the free Long’s Park Summer Music Series. Contact Longs park for admission pricing and show times.

Join Thomas the Tank Engine, a full-sized, operating steam locomotive, as he chugs into town with his friends for train rides, storytelling, live music, and more fun for kids! Lots of activities and Thomas merchandise.

http://www.strasburgrailroad.com

Oompa Loompa Doompadee Doo.  I’ve got a perfect puzzle for you.  Where do you go when you want to guzzle down sweets?  If you are wise you will listen to me.  Drummer Boy!!!  Chocolate Pudding Tag, “Candy Eating Contest”, Golden Ticket Scavenger Hunt, Candy Bar Bingo and a Willy Wonka Movie Marathon.  Make chocolate ice cream in a bag and join us in an after dark chocolate kiss hunt.  EDIBLE CHOCOLATE FACTORY FUN FOR EVERYONE!!!

Drummer Boy Camping Ground         

1300 Hanover Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325

Phone 1 800 293 2808

The Pumpkin Patch opens Saturday, September 26 and runs through October 18, as long as produce lasts.

The patch will be open on Saturday and Sunday, Noon until 4:00 PM. Come to Land of Little Horses Farm Park and follow the signs to the Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, Mini Pumpkins, Indian Corn, Corn Shocks, and much more will be available. Bring the whole family! Start a tradition!

125 Glenwood Drive
Gettysburg, PA

For More Information:  717 334 7258 or

October

On Fridays and Saturdays in October- experience our world famous The Amazing Maize Maze™ in total darkness! All you need are flashlights and a few friends. An excellent Youth Group event as well as a nice, non-scary, Halloween alternative, the Flashlight Maze has gained in popularity with young and old alike! Traditionally, Flashlight Maze hours run from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM with the last entrance into the Maze at 9:00 PM.

http://www.cherrycrestfarm.com/index.asp

AFTER 25 YEARS of hair-raising, bone-chilling, nerve-shattering excitement... see what sets us apart from ALL OTHERS!

Friday's and Saturday's from 7pm to 10pm

Sundays from 7pm to 9pm

http://www.jasonswoods.com/index1.asp
 

Festival Event

Harvest time is celebrated in this old time festival held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds, 10 miles northwest of Gettysburg. Don't miss the live entertainment, over 300 arts & crafts vendors, farm displays, antique farm equipment, antique and classic cars, steam engines, antique cider press, orchard tours, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more! Be sure to sample all the great food. This event takes place rain or shine, be sure to wear your comfy shoes for a day of fun. The Apple Harvest Festival is held the first and second weekend of October. Held 8 am to 6 pm each day. Parking included in cost of admission.

PO Box 38
Biglerville, PA 17307

Phone 717 677 9413

http://www.appleharvest.com

22nd ANNUAL BRIDGE BUST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Rain or Shine
Veteran's Memorial Bridge (Route 462) - between Columbia & Wrightsville

http://www.parivertowns.com/bridgebust.php

For three weekends in October, Hersheypark In The Dark offers Halloween fun for the entire family, including Hersheypark roller coasters, Halloween-themed shows and attractions, and your favorite fall food!
Friday: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Sunday: 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland offers three weekends of hauntingly friendly fun, ideal for families!

Dutch Wonderland is only 30 minutes away from Hershey! Little ghouls and boys are in for lots of treats, including;

- Over 20 themed rides and attractions
- Trick-Or-Treat Trail
- Magic shows
- Ghoulish games
- Special fall food
- Storytelling by The Princess and Knight of Dutch Wonderland.

Visit our website at www.dutchwonderland.com for pricing and times.

June

Join Thomas the Tank Engine, a full-sized, operating steam locomotive, as he chugs into town with his friends for train rides, storytelling, live music, and more fun for kids! Lots of activities and Thomas merchandise.

http://www.strasburgrailroad.com