Jul 02 2012
Celebrate Independence Day in South Central PA!
Check Out These Great Events!
June 25, 2012
Dine with the Amish: July 3 at Strasburg Rail Road. Join us for a Pa Dutch style dinner with a local Amish family. This incredible cultural exchange promotes a deeper understanding of a unique centuries-old lifestyle and creates memories that will last a lifetime. Reservations are required. 717-687-7522 or www.strasburgrailroad.com
Lititz Independence Day Parade: July 3 at Lititz Springs Park. Enjoy the Lititz Lions Club Independence Celebration Parade followed by entertainment in the park by Flamin’ Dick & The Hot Rods on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. (fireworks on July 4) 717-626-8981
Stars & Stripes – Fireworks & Fountains: July 3 at Longwood Gardens. Stars & Stripes is a salute to John Philip Sousa, who gave 14 concerts with his band at Longwood between 1922 and 1930. This thrilling musical program evokes a Fourth of July parade. 610-388-1000 or www.longwoodgardens.org
Reading Railroad Days: July 3 at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Enjoy the remarkable Reading Railroad trains of eastern Pennsylvania history through tours of Reading Company equipment and a huge, operating model railroad from the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society. 717-687-8628 or www.rrmuseumpa.org
Stevie Nicks: July 3 at The Star Pavilion. Stevie Nicks whose first studio CD in ten years, “In Your Dreams” was released to critical raves and debuted in the Top Ten on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart is back on tour with a performance at The Star Pavilion at Hersheypark Stadium. 717-534-3911 or www.hersheypa.com
Fourth of July Sidewalk Sale: July 4 along Rockvale Outlets Lancaster. Sale starts at 9:30 a.m. and goes until 5. This sale runs through July 8. 717-293-9595 or www.rockvaleoutletslancaster.com
Museum Explorer Mornings: July 5 at Brandywine River Museum. Introduce children to art through this exciting program. Participate in one or all of these workshops designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult. Each program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. 610-388-2700 or www.brandywinemuseum.org
Glo Golf Patriotic Nite: July 6 at Village Greens Miniature Golf Course. Golf under the stars with glowing balls! Enjoy featured music while enjoying a twist on traditional golf with special lighting effects! 717-687-6933 or www.villagegreens.com
Long’s Park Summer Music Series: July 8 at Long’s Park. Join us for 32-piece City Rhythm Orchestra’s return to celebrate Stan Kenton’s 100th birthday with a retrospective of his big band jazz and swing from the 40s, 50s and 60s. 7:30 p.m. 717-735-8883 or www.longspark.org/music.html
Trace Adkins: July 8 at American Music Theatre. Mixing down-home country charm with classic honky tonk, gospel, blues, and rock, Trace Adkins personifies country music. His powerful baritone voice is the centerpiece of his many hits, including “Every Light in the House,” “Rough & Ready,” “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” and “You’re Gonna Miss This.” 717-397-7700 or www.amtshows.com
Amish Adventure Tour: at Amish Experience at Plain and Fancy Farm. Come enjoy our brand new tour featuring made-on-the-farm ice cream and a unique Amish visit each night including: basket maker, goat cheese farm, aquaponic farm of the future where plants are grown “in the air.” 717-768-8400 or www.amishexperience.com
