Events

Get ready for rides, games, great food and beer, live music, and fun for the whole family — the 7th Annual Ludwig’s Corner Carnival is almost here!​​2026 Carnival Dates and Hours​July 7th -11th, 2026​​​Tuesday - Friday: 6-10 PMSaturday: 4-10 PM​Parking on site: $5 donation per vehicle​​Rides, amusements, and classic carnival eats will be provided and operated by Houghton Enterprises, Inc.​Stolen Sun Craft Brewing will be pouring their handcrafted brews and pouring hard seltzer for those 21+ all week at the Beer Garden - or enjoy a cocktail from Revival Pizza Pub featuring Diamond Sponsor Tito's Handmade Vodka, with all proceeds from those drinks directly benefitting LCHSA.​​While at the Beer Garden, kick back and enjoy - or dance along to live music from local groups!​Thursday 7/9: School of Rock DowningtownFriday 7/10: Sin BrothersSaturday 7/11: School of Rock Downingtown​​​All carnival proceeds benefit the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Association, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to the preservation of its 33 acres of open space for horse shows and community events in Northern Chester County  Sponsorship Opportunites Available! Our Carnival continues to grow each year. We welcomed over 2,000 carloads of local families in 2025, making sponsorship a great opportunity to connect your business with the community. View the 2026 Carnival Sponsorship Opportunities brochure online.

Celebrate Elmo’s adoption of his sweet and adorable puppy Tango at Sesame Place Philadelphia with all things Tango! Festivities include Elmo & Tango's Gotcha Day Scavenger Hunt, the Furry Friends Gotcha Day Celebration Dance Party, and special photo opportunities with Tango, Barkley, and their friends dressed in puppy-themed costumes around the park. You'll find puppy-themed fun around every corner!   Plus, don’t miss our ALL-NEW Fur-ever Friends Pet Adoption Event in partnership with Philly Rescue Angels. Guests can meet and apply to adopt rescue dogs just like Tango on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12th

Weekly, outdoor music program for families with children up to age five. Join our partners at PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide you and your child through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!  Things to know:  Classes will run on Friday mornings from 10:15am – 11:00am, June 19th through August 14th (no class on July 3)  Join for the whole series or just for one or two sessions. Registration is available on PlayIn Time’s website, linked below.  If you have them, you are welcome to bring your own shakers, sticks, or other percussive instruments.  Classes will be held outside on the Great Lawn so bring a blanket or lawn pad to sit on.  Please note that, while the program is geared toward younger ages, siblings ages 6 and older are welcome and can attend free of charge. 

We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to explore the magic of filmmaking on iPad with iMovie. Kids will collaborate as they direct, record, edit, and more to make a friendship film that celebrates how we’re better when we come together. Devices provided. For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available on request.

Enjoy a fun night with a beer garden & live music provided by the Roof Rockers. Beer Garden: Josie's Pub will be serving drinks featuring sangria options Food Trucks-Premium Shaved Ice-East Petersburg-Landisville Lions-Simply Greek Root's Market

Join us for our annual fundraising carnival, a cherished tradition that has been supporting our volunteer fire company for nearly a century! This exciting event not only brings the community together for a day of fun and entertainment but also plays a vital role in ensuring we can continue to provide essential services. With thrilling games, delicious food, and engaging activities for all ages, your participation helps us keep the fire company running strong. Come celebrate with us and make a difference in community!  

Come on out Celebrate Crystal Cave's 155th anniversary on Saturday July 11th. We will be open from 9am to 7 pm. Virginville Fire Company will have two of their fire trucks here from 11am to 4 pm for people to look at and talk to the local fire fighters. Tim Ferris from Extract and Box LLC. will be giving two demonstrations about honeybees at noon and 3pm. A representative from PA Bat Conservation and Rehabilitation will be giving a demonstration at 130 pm. Other things to see and do are dime toss for crystal cave glasses, Dunk tank...Try your luck at dunking one of our staff members and even the president of the company. Miniature golf, Panning for Gems, two rock and souvenir shops, ice cream parlor serving delicious Hershey Ice cream and our food building will be open. We are roasting a pig for pull pork sandwiches and there will be anniversary cake. Stayed tuned for more posts