Events

Join us for our annual celebration of Lancaster City’s vibrant residents and cultures. Featuring dozens of food trucks, live music, family entertainment, and more

On Friday, August 14th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, drop off your stuffed animal or favorite toy at the front desk of the Chester County History Center.* We’ll take them on an adventure through our museum, even into the secret spaces that the public is usually not allowed to go! Don’t worry about missing anything; we’ll share pictures of every adventure through email, so you can check in with your friend and see what they’re up to. At 7:00PM, after we’ve tucked the stuffies into bed, we’ll read them a bedtime story that you can join in by Zoom to read along with us! This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce little ones to the joy of reuniting after a short period of separation. On Saturday, August 15th from 10:00am to 1:00pm, come pick up your friend and enjoy a scrapbooking craft of their adventures. The scrapbooking craft runs continuously, so your family can visit anytime between 10:00am to 1:00pm and still get the full experience! Tickets are $10.00 per stuffed animal, and include admission for one child and one parent or guardian for the Saturday craft activity, with access to the entire museum for the day. Additional adults and children may purchase regular admission at the door for museum admission. Reserve Your Tickets Members of CCHC receive a 50% discount using the special member code! If you’re a member and don’t have your code, email jgreen@mycchc.org. Not a member? Purchase your membership (family level or higher) here: https://mycchc.org/membership/ *Sorry kids, only toys are allowed to sleep over! If you can’t drop off your toy during the time allotted on Friday, please reach out to us and we may be able to make other arrangements.

Join us at Playwicki Farm the 2nd Friday of the month from May to August to enjoy food from a variety of delicious food trucks, music, a beer/cocktail garden, moonbounces, pony rides, balloon art, vendors and more! This is a great night for the entire family! Admission and parking are FREE! Confirmed food trucks include: Amazeballs!Bristol Smoke HouseBroad Street BrewingCheesecake RemixCorn HubDaddy’s KitchenFive Maidens CiderG’day GourmetGrandma’s Water IceJoe’s Crafted CravingsKona IceKono PizzaMama SmoothiesPap Pap’s Fillin’ StationRavioli RemixThe Borscht BeltThe Tot RodTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Richboro

Get creative and put a sweet spin on embroidery! Join us for a unique, hands-on cake decorating experience where you'll use colorful sprinkles and tweezers to create your very own embroidered-inspired cake design.   Each guest will receive a 5" x 3" rectangular slice of vanilla cake, layered with vanilla frosting between the layers and a smooth layer of vanilla frosting on top, ready for you to transform into your own sprinkle masterpiece.   You'll have 1.5 hours to decorate your cake at your own pace. All decorating materials will be provided, along with plenty of inspiration to get your creativity flowing. Visit our Sprinkle Bar to choose from a variety of sprinkles, then use tweezers to carefully arrange them into a beautiful embroidered-looking design.   This is a self-guided decorating experience, so you can create a design that's uniquely yours. A host will be available throughout the class to offer helpful tips, tricks, and guidance along the way.   Your ticket includes: 1.5 hours of decorating time 5" x 3" rectangular slice of vanilla cake Vanilla frosting between the cake layers Smooth vanilla frosting on top, ready for decorating All decorating supplies and materials Access to our Sprinkle Bar with a variety of sprinkles Inspiration for your sprinkle embroidery design Helpful tips and tricks from our host Housemade strawberry lemonade per guest Important Ticket Information: All event purchases are final – no refunds or exchanges. Tickets cannot be transferred to a different date. One ticket per decorator. Tickets may not be shared. One seat per ticket. Supervising adults are encouraged (but not required) to purchase a ticket. Adults without tickets are not guaranteed a seat. BYOB: Feel free to bring your favorite beverages and enjoy them while you decorate! Come ready to sprinkle, create, and have fun as you turn cake into a delicious work of art!

Join us for our annual National Parks & Recreation Month Celebration! Our Parks and Rec team is collaborating with sponsors, local businesses and organizations and more to fill School Road Park with an evening of fun-filled activities from 6pm to 8pm, followed by our first Movie in the Park! 6pm - 8pm - Live Music: Real Diamond - Inflatables - Balloons - Face Painting - Petting Zoo - Foamtastic Party - Fire Companies - Hatfield Police Department - Food Trucks: Babalouie BBQ, Couch Pot.A.Doh and Kona Ice - and more! 8:30pm - Movie in the Park: "Zootopia 2"

THE ULTIMATE SUMMER COOLDOWN IS BACK! Looking for the perfect way to wrap up your summer? Grab your towels, throw on your swimsuits, and join Pequea Church for our annual Community Water Night! This is a completely FREE neighborhood event, and we are turning the church parking lot into a massive water park full of fun for the entire family. Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, there is something for everyone! So, invite your friends and neighbors and share with them the details so they can join in on the fun! When: Friday, August 14 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Pequea Church 40 Church Rd. Lancaster, PA Cost: 100% FREE! (No registration required) WHAT TO EXPECT: - Giant Inflatable Water Slides - A Sprinkler Zone - Water Balloons & Water Squirter Free-Play - Baby Pools & Interactive Water Tables Everything is completely free and open to the entire community, so mark your calendars, click "Going," and invite your friends and neighbors and we'll see you there! Let’s make a summer splash together!

Whatever you want to call it, Friday at Freddy’s is back! You want custard? We got it! You want steak burgers? We got it! Want to see what the areas car scene has to offer? We’ve got everything from imports to modern muscle, classic & everything in between! In collaboration with@elitespeedtour @hopeforhalliesonangelswings @freddysbrookhaven

Sip, snack and stroll your way through our Village while discovering the many flavors ofKitchen Kettle.Reserve the Picnic Self Guided Tasting Tour Package for just $25*! Don't miss our popular Picnic Tasting Tours. Savor every moment of this delicious experience! DATES FOR SPRING & SUMMER 2026: • Saturday June 20th (check in between 8:30am - 10am; event ends at 11am)• Saturday July 18th (check in between 8:30am - 10am; event ends at 11am)• Saturday August 15th (check in between 8:30am - 10am; event ends at 11am) Meet on the porch of the Jewelry Bar and The Olive Basin (and look for the Tasting Tour banner) to begin the fun! Your culinary adventure includes stops at participating restaurants, bakeries, and retail food shops in the Village. Grab a friend and discover special samples and experiences just for you. Enjoy generous samples and personalized service, as well as bites of history about the Village. You won't want to miss this fun and delicious tasting package for food lovers of all ages! Please note: We will try our best to make accommodations for dietary restrictions. When booking your ticket, be sure to fill out the allergies section. Tickets must be purchased in advance to enjoy this scrumptious morning and can be purchased online or by calling 1-800-732-3538 to reserve your spot. Tickets are non-refundable.*$25 per package + tax and booking fee