Zenkaikons 8th annual Convention is coming to Downtown Lancaster for the second year in a row ! This convention is for all of the Anime fanatics as well as those that love Japanese art. Not only will guests be able to see the wonderful artwork but they will also get to enjoy in the science fiction and fantasy literature that will be sprinkled throughout the convention. Convention goers will also be able to attend the multiple events and special themed activities happening during the entire convention. There is a schedule and map posted onto their website that you can visit by clicking HERE.
This convention will start on Friday April 25th and continue until Sunday April 27th with varying times. The location of the convention is going to be at the convention center in Downtown Lancaster so there will be plenty of place to go eat or catch a couple of drinks to afterwards. To book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
Oldest home that is still standing in Lancaster County.
Lancaster County, PA is full of history at every corner. It is one of the oldest inland establishments in America and has thrived over the years making it a successful area for Amish settlers to make their homes here and make it one of the most successful areas of agriculture. Since there is so much history in Lancaster there are a lot of museums scattered all over Lancaster County from the Susquehanna River all the way to Old Philadelphia Pike towards Philadelphia & Coatesville.
American Military Edged Weaponary Museum
With relics and history dating back all the way to the Spanish-American War this museum has a lot that a person interested in preserved artifacts will enjoy. On your visit here (for only $3 for an adult!) you can see knives, a rocket, grease gun, swords and so many other cool things here. This museum is open only from May- November, Monday through Saturday. Visit the American Military Edged Weaponary Museum to see so you and your family can see some of the weapons that helped our country be where it is today.
Ephrata Cloister
Founded in 1732, the Ephrata Cloister lets visitors take a step back in time and see how people lived life in the 1700s. Ephrata Cloister takes you on lantern lit tours to REALLY get the feel of it. Aside from showing you how people lived their lives they also do events there like indoor and outdoor weddings and picnics. Visit their website to see when you and your family can make a trip to see this wonderfully preserved ground and estate.
Hans Herr House & Museum
The Hans Herr House & Museum is the oldest structure that still stands in Lancaster County. It is located in Willow Street, PA, about 15 minutes from Downtown Lancaster. As the oldest Mennonite meetinghouse in Lancaster is it very historic and still has features that gives visitors a feel like they are stepping back in time. Open from April through December visitors will have the opportunity to see medieval German architecture and learn about the early settlers lifestyle and beliefs. To get more information about this location you can visit the Hans Herr website.
Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
Landis Valley is a village that is beating with life as they are open throughout the year for many events to let the public see their wonderful grounds and exhibits that they have here. Visitors will get to learn all of the wonders of living a Pennsylvania Dutch lifestyle that include horse-drawn buggy rides, traditional crafts and even how to cook like them ! The Landis Valley Museum also has an amazing selection of artifacts that guests can take home with them to remember their wonderful trip there. To learn more visit the Landis Valley website.
Visit Lancaster County and the PA Visitors Bureau to find out more locations that you and your family can visit during your stay in beautiful Amish Country.
Buddy Holly was an eccentric person that came onto the music scene in his mid teens to change the face of music forever. Tragically his life was cut short at the tender age of 22 when his plane crashed in Clear Lake, Iowa along with Richie Valens and J.P (The Big Bopper) Richardson. All three men were music pioneers who still had a lot of talent yet to show the world.
The Fulton Theatre will be showing a production that has some of the best 50s hits to make all of the attendees want to get up and dance ! From April 22nd – May 11th come and experience the musical talents of the cast and crew at the historic Fulton Theatre in Downtown Lancaster. Following his fast rise to fame they will act out all of the hardships of the “Young Man With the Glasses”.
To check availability and seating, visit the Fulton Theatre Website or call their box office at 717-397-7425. You can also visit the Fulton Facebook page to see all of the updates that they post on there as well. To book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
Lancaster County is having tons of fun all weekend long to celebrate Easter. From Easter Egg hunts to Easter themed events there is something here that the whole family can enjoy !
Wilbur Chocolate Store
Join the Wilbur Chocolate Factory & Store this weekend to get your picture with the Easter Bunny ! From 11AM- 12:30PM and 1PM- 2:30PM, on Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th, the Easter Bunny will be on set ready to have its photo-op with children of all different ages. The photos will then be posted onto the Wilbur Chocolate Facebook page. Visit the Wilbur Chocolate Facebook page for more information or call them at 717-626-3249.
Barnyard Kingdom
Barnyard Kingdom in Lancaster, PA is an outdoor playground for youngsters and adults alike. Cheer on the only pig races in Lancaster, PA here at this location and tour the working farm on one of their wagon rides. There are ponies, goats, chickens, sheep, bunnies and much more in their very own petting zoo ! This weekend only take the little ones to meet the Easter Bunny and take one of their wagon rides around the property. To get more information about the event and location you can visit the Barnyard Kingdom website or call them at 717-872-1554.
Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Market
Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market will be hosting its first ever Spring Fest on Saturday, April 19 from 10am-2pm. Activities will include an Easter egg hunt for children from 1-12 years of age and hunting for apples in a straw bale maze. Spring Fest is complete with face painting, egg dying, basket decorating and live bunny rabbits, chicks and guinea pigs for children to interact with too. The farm and orchards will be in full blossom, not only making it beautiful but perfect for the wagon rides through the orchard. Food concessions will be available for lunch items too. Registration for children is accepted by phone, email or in person at the Market. Admission is $5 per child and is due on the event day. To get your child registered you can go onto their website to see where to call or email.
Come and visit the Mount Hope Estate and Winery for their 7th annual Great Pennsylvania Flavorfest this Memorial Day weekend ! Enjoy FREE admission, parking and free wine-tastings all weekend long as they welcome the summer with the celebration of food ! I mean seriously ? What else is better than grilling outside and hanging out with friends and family?!
Join them on May 24th & 25th, from 11AM- 5PM for this weekend full of food and fun at the grounds of the Mount Hope Estate and Winery. To get more information about the event visit the FAQ’s page and get your questions answered. If you would like to book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI. To get more insight about our property you can also visit our Facebook page.
Strasburg, PA is a train enthusiasts paradise ! There are attractions that focus solely on train history and train displays. Below is a list of attractions and displays in Strasburg, PA.
The Choo Choo Barn: 221 Gap Rd Strasburg, PA
Since 1961, people across the country and around the world have come to visit a truly unique attraction…the Choo Choo Barn — Traintown U.S.A.®! The 1,700 square foot train layout features over 150 hand-built animated figures and vehicles and 22 operating trains…they guarantee the Choo Choo Barn is like nothing you’ve ever seen!
The National Toy Train Museum: 300 Paradise Lane Strasburg, PA
The National Toy Train Museum in Strasburg, PA has train memorabilia that dates back all the way to the mid-1800s. See brands like Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, Marklin, LGB and so much more at the one of a kind museum that’ll be hard to come by anywhere else. Especially with all of the history that Lancaster County has to offer !
Railroad Museum of PA: PA Route 741 Strasburg, PA
The Railroad Museum of PA lets visitors learn the history and technology that shaped our nation. Railroads and trains are what made this country so prosperous today so why not take your children to learn all there is to learn about them? There are vintage wood-burners, electric and anything from colossal to slim in the different kinds of trains that are on display here. Younger visitors, and the young at heart, will enjoy Stewart Junction railway education center, with its fun and challenging hands-on activities. With more than 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars in this fascinating, world-class collection, plan to spend at least 90 minutes to see it all.
Strasburg Railroad: 301 Gap Road Ronks, PA
The Strasburg Railroad takes you and your family on a fun ride that follows the old railroad tracks of Lancaster County. Year-round there are special events and themes that the Strasburg Railroad does for the stream of young visitors that they have. For Easter weekend there will be an Easter bunny telling tales and giving out candy. During the Winter holidays there is Santa Claus that boards the train and gives everyone a warm welcome with hot chocolate and treats with the help of his elves. See for yourself, these beautifully restored steam trains that take you on a 45 minute tour through the beautiful Amish scenery of Lancaster, PA.
Hersheypark Amusement Park has officially opened today ! People from all over the world come to Hershey, PA to experience the sights and sounds that that Milton Hershey envisioned when he came up with the idea of the theme park.
Originally built for the workers and residents of Hershey, PA this small town has evolved over the years. Hershey Park’s original appeal was its simplicity. An ideal spot for picnicking, boating, and canoeing, the Park was landscaped with graceful trees and wooded groves that provided a shady retreat for thousands of people without being crowded. The original main buildings, a rustic bandstand and pavilion, served as a stage for vaudeville and theatre productions. With it’s opening day more than 100 years ago a lot has changed in the park ! In 1907 there was the addition of the merry-go-round, on the 20th year anniversary the “Wild Cat” was introduced; by 1945 there were well over two dozen attractions that everyone could enjoy and have fun in.
Nowadays there are over 10 full-sized roller coasters, a waterpark, an Ampitheatre that features performances by lovely seals and much much more ! Plan your trip to this wonderful candy paradise (LIMIT THE AMOUNT THE CHILDREN GET TO !! ), and get ready for a fun-filled day, 2 days or whole week in this chocolatey town.
To book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites you can visit our website, Facebook page or you can call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI. To get more information about park hours and dates you can visit the Hershey Park website or their Facebook page.
Lancaster County is home to a lot of family owned and historical farmers markets that dot our beautiful landscape ! There is Roots Market, the oldest family owned, continuously running market in Lancaster County. We also have the Central Market right in the heart of Downtown Lancaster that is the oldest continuous running market in the United States. Come visit Lancaster County and get a taste of all of the wonderfully locally grown produce.
Lancaster Central Market: 23 North Market St Lancaster, PA
In the heart of Downtown Lancaster in Penn Square, Lancaster Central Market is the oldest Farmer’s Market in America. Since the 1730s merchants have came from the farmlands of Lancaster County to provide fresh meats and produce to the “city folk” that live in the city. Things have changed throughout the years so nowadays there is not only local foods available here but foods from all over the world as well as crafts, flowers and as always friendly conversation. To get an insight of the Central Market you can visit their website. The market is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 6am-4pm and Saturdays from 6am-2pm.
Bird-In-Hand Farmers Market: 2710 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-In-Hand, PA
Indoor, air-conditioned farmers market: Dream come true right ! Come out to the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country and experience this farmers market in Bird-In-Hand, PA. You can get anything from spices to lingerie here at the Bird-In-Hand farmers market, there are dozens of shops within this indoor facility so there will not be a minute of boredom. The Bird-In-Hand farmers market is open Friday & Saturday, year round; Wednesday, April through November; Thursday: July through October from 8:30am- 5:30pm. Visit their website for more information.
Cherry Hill Orchards: 400 Long Lane Lancaster, PA
Cherry Hill Orchards is a family run orchard that has delighted Lancasterians for over 40 years ! With one thirds of their orchards specifically grown for the “pick your own'” specials year round. During different times of the year you can pick seasonal fruits and get a really good price for them too. In addition to the pick your own, there are the Cherry Hill outlets and of course the year round special events for the kids. This place is open year round so come at anytime to enjoy the festivities ! You can visit their website for more information about their orchards.
Visit Lancaster County this Spring and Summer and see what all of the hype is about !
In the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch country, quietly secured on 20 plus acres of natural woodland, you will find the home of the Speedwell Wolves. For over a hundred years since the last wild Wolf was known to exist in Pennsylvania Speedwell Wolves Sanctuary has existed from starting out as a rescue to evolving to an educational tour their first and best intentions are to make these wolves feel comfortable and at home. They are devoted to maintaining the natural habitat for these wolves and wolf hybrids.
The Wolves of Speedwell hold a unique position as Ambassadors to the wild. It has been said that “the best wolf habitat resides in the human heart.” Perhaps it is also that the best habitat for our own wildness resides in the heart of the Wolf. The Sanctuary currently provides food, shelter and veterinary care for over forty Wolves with no government or corporate assistance.
Lancaster County tends to always get into the spirit of any holiday that comes around. This Easter Holiday there are plenty of Easter Egg Hunts to go to so that everyone can feel like a kid again !
AACA Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Hershey, PA
Join the AACA Museum for a fun filled afternoon with the Easter Bunny. On Saturday April 12th visit with the Easter Bunny from 11 AM – 1 PM. Then enjoy the fun of an Egg Hunt – Ages 0-3 years will begin at 1 PM, Ages 4-6 years will begin at 1:15 PM, and ages 7-10 Years will begin at 1:30 PM. They will also have hot dogs and popcorn beginning at 11:30 AM, while supplies last.
Easter Bunny Trail at Strasburg Railroad: Strasburg, PA
Take a trip to Strasburg, PA is Lancaster County and experience the Easter spirit in one of their steam engine trains. From April 18th- April 20th visitors will get to experience the Easter festivities aboard one of the historic steam engine trains through the stunning farmlands of Lancaster County. To get more information about the tours and tickets visit the Strasburg Railroad website.
Springfest & Easter Apple Hunt: Hallem, PA
Think Harvest Fest, only with an Easter flare. Spring Fest will include Pennsylvania’s one and only first – Easter Apple Hunt. Starting at noon, hunt for apples hidden in a straw bale maze. Plus what Spring Fest would be complete without face painting, egg dying and live bunny rabbits, chicks and guinea pigs for children to interact with too! Appropriate for children ages 1 and up! Please pre-register all children for the event by April 17. Admission is $5 per child. Spring Fest hours: 10am-2pm, Apple Hunt-12pm. To get more information on how to register your child you can visit the Flinchbaughs Website.
Visit Lancaster Online to see a list of all events going on in and around Lancaster County this Easter.
