2011

 

Through Nov 5: Corn Cob Acres. Field of Fun is where family memories grow! Our cornfield opens to reveal a park-like setting filled with kid friendly games and activities that will be sure to put smiles on your children’s faces. Weave your way through the spider web maze, crawl through a bat cave and explore inside a giant bag of candy corn on your journey. While exploring the Barnyard, you can slide down a haystack, play in the bin of corn, create music on a sound wall, jump in the cow belly bounce and choose an animal for a ride in our farm animal barrel train. When you need a break from all the exciting activities, climb aboard our tractor pulled hayride through the the cornfield. After you ride, you can travel into the Wild West and through the mine shaft, as you move down the road on your pedal kart. You can even show your cowboy skills and try to rope a steer. If all this play has gotten you hungry or thirsty, our snack bar can help. choose the perfect pumpkin in our u-pick Pumpkin Patch where the Pumpkin Princess has been known to appear. The Pumpkin Patch also offers a pumpkin playhouse with a green vine tube slide, beanbag toss, face painting and scarecrow dressing. Be sure to capture your day at one of the many photo op areas and harvest a lifetime of memories. Saturdays 10am-5pm. Last admittance at 4pm, park closes at 5pm. $10 one price adults and children (under age 1 FREE!). $36 Family 4-pack (Coupon may not be used with this option). $5 Grandparent (with purchase of one regular paid child’s admission). Group rates: $8 per person (Must pay as a group, not individually. Cannot be combined with a coupon). 191 College Avenue, Mountville. 717-285-7748 or visit www.corncobacres.com

 

Through Nov 5: Field of Screams, America’s #1 Haunted Attraction. When it comes to thrills, chills and non-stop action, Field of Screams delivers. With three horrifying attractions and a free* Entertainment Area, there’s always frightening fun to be had. Journey through a field of the living dead on our hair-raising haunted hayride. Rain or shine, face your demons in the Frightmare Asylum, or face off with the blood-thirsty butcher that haunts the Den of Darkness. Experience the heart of horror right here in Central PA! 191 College Avenue, Mountville. 717-285-7748 or visit www.fieldofscreams.com

 

Through Nov 26: Nightly Ghost Tours. Discover the mysterious side of Strasburg and Lancaster. Lancaster tours depart from Penn Square, while Strasburg tours depart from Main and Decatur streets at 8pm. Advanced tickets required. King & Queen Streetss, Lancaster. 717-687-6687 or visit www.ghosttour.com

 

Through Dec 31: National Toy Train Museum. A World-Class Collection of Toy Trains for Kids of All Ages. Hundreds of toy trains in a modern museum built like a historic train station! See electric trains, floor toys, accessories from the mid-1800s-present. Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, Marklin, LGB and many others. Five large train layouts: standard gauge, O, S, G, HO, plus Z. Run many trains yourself with friendly docents available to help and explain. Route 741, 300 Paradise Lane, Paradise. 717 687-8976 or visit www.nttmuseum.org

 

Through Jan 1: Koziar’s Christmas Village. New this Year...Come visit our spectacular new hand crafted outdoor train display with multiple track lines, station and village. 782 Christmas Village Road, Burnville. 610-488-1110 or visit www.koziarschristmasvillage.com

 

Nov 4: First Friday – Downtown Lancaster. 717-509-ARTS www.lancasterarts.com. Downtown York 717-849-2221 www.yorkcity.org. Downtown Reading (484) 706-9561 www.firstfridayreading.org

 

Nov 4: Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Baby & Toddler Expo – Lancaster County Convention Center. A wide variety of entertainment, exhibits, seminars and attractions will be available. Come meet Barney and join the celebration! Also, be entertained by Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, Tinker Bell and Beauty! 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster. (866) 503-3786

 

Nov 4-5: Family Sleepover – National Watch and Clock Museum. What happens after the National Watch and Clock Museum locks its doors each night? Does the mouse run up the clock, does the grandfather clock begin to talk, or does time really fly? The Family Overnight is a unique opportunity for children ages 6 to 12 to spend the night at the Museum and enjoy activities including decorating a clock to take home, munching on a snack, and exploring the many Museum’s exhibits. Cost is $20 for children and $12 for adults, with payment due prior to the sleepover. The adult chaperone must be at least 21 years old and is required for every five children participating. Register by October 28. 514 Poplar Street Columbia, PA Katie Knaub, 717-684-8261 x237, education@nawcc.org or visit us on the web nawcc.org.

 

Nov 5-6: We Fought By The Sword Live – Laserdome!  Admission includes all you can play Laser Tag and access to our haunted house! Only $20 or $15 with student ID. 2050 Auction Road, Manheim. 717-492-0002 or visit www.Laserdome.com.

 

Nov 8: Annual Homeschool Day – The National Watch and Clock Museum. Families who homeschool are especially invited to spend time at the Museum and participate from 10am-3pm. in the following crafts and activities: Make a clock from a CD (really works) to take home. Go on a scavenger hunt through the Museum exhibits. Discover how one person’s trash can be another person’s junk. And learn how clocks are used in toys. Registration required; cost per student is $10 with no charge for one accompanying adult. $6 for each additional adult. No charge for children under 6. 514 Poplar Street Columbia. 717-684-8261 x237, email education@nawcc.org or visit us on the web nawcc.org

 

Nov 11: Second Friday – Downtown Lititz. 717-626-6332 www.lititzpa.com

 

Nov 12: Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fine Craft Fair – Lancaster Convention Center. Join us at our lovely, new site in the Lancaster Convention Center. Explore local and regional crafts from over 130 craft artists at Lancaster’s favorite craft show. Find the perfect gift that shows how much you care. The Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair is an opportunity to support the region’s best craftspeople while finding functional and decorative crafts. Garage Parking validated. 10am-6pm. $8 adults, free for members and children under 12. 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster. 717-431-8706 www.pacrafts.org/november.

 

Nov 18: Third Friday’s A Charm – Downtown Ephrata. 717-738-5060 www.downtownephrata.org

 

Nov 18-20: Day Out With Thomas™ – Strasburg Rail Road. Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt™. You’ll find lots of other exciting activities, and a complete selection of Thomas merchandise in our gift shop. Day Out With Thomas tickets may be purchased at TicketWeb or by calling toll-free 866-468-7630. Route 741 East, Strasburg. 717-687-8421

 

Nov 19-20: Servicing a Pocket Watch for the Beginner – The National Watch and Clock Museum. 514 Poplar Street Columbia. 717-684-8261 x237, email education@nawcc.org or visit us on the web nawcc.org

 

Nov 20: Gifts that Give Hope. Lancaster’s 4th Annual Alternative Gift Fair. Enjoy wonderful food from Rachel’s Creperie, Café Chocolate, Upohar Cuisine, Cocina Mexicana, Rafiki Cafe, Square One Coffee, Rice & Noodles and Tortina Bakery. 10am-4pm. FREE admission, gift and food prices range from $5-$75. Hels at The Farm and Home Center, Lancaster. 717-201-9157.

 

Nov 25: Fourth Friday – Downtown Mount Joy. 717-653-4227 www.mainstreetmountjoy.com. Downtown Columbia 717-684-5249 www.parivertowns.com

 

Nov 26-27: Hold Your Breath! Live – Laserdome! Admission includes all you can play Laser Tag and access to our haunted house! Only $20 or $15 with student ID. 2050 Auction Road, Manheim. 717-492-0002 or visit www.Laserdome.com.

 

Nov 30: Hairspray – Fulton Opera House. Just in time for the holidays comes Broadway’s big fat musical hit. Jump back to early 1960s Baltimore, where pleasantly plump Tracy Turnblad has big hair, an even bigger heart and a huge dream to be a dancer on the Corny Collins Show. $20 to $58. 12 North Prince Street, Lancaster. 717-397-7425 or visit www.thefulton.org

 

Nov 24: Annual Thanksgiving Feast – Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord. Grand Smorgasbord: 11am-5pm. $23.95 plus tax and gratuity. Children 4-12 $1 per year of age; 3 and younger FREE! Or...Family Style at Your Own Table: 12 pm. Served family style to your own private family table on the lower level. $23.95 plus tax and gratuity ($28.95). Children 4-12 $1 per year of age, plus tax and gratuity; 3 and younger FREE! 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand. For reservations, call 717-768-1500