Oct 20 2011
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Halloween Activities at the Faire
Every weekend through October 30!
Pick up a trick-or-treat bag and map at the Informistress, and visit the locations throughout the Shire to fill your bag with sweets and surprises! Adult Costume Contest Children’s Costume Contest
Nipperkins are invited to show off their costumes for Queen Elizabeth and Her Court!
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Feb 07 2011
1.) Lots of Gold Points! During the Country Means Business promotion, stay one night Sunday – Thursday, now through Feb. 17, 2011, and receive 10,000 bonus Gold Points. Enrollment in goldpoints plus is free and easy by visiting www.goldpointsplus.com or asking any front desk associate at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites.
2.) Roots Farmer’s Market. Less than a mile from the Manheim Country Inn & Suites, this farmers market has plenty of indoor market space featuring locally made food and craft items.
3.) Take a tour of the Kreider Dairy Farm from the comfort of your own vehicle, year round, in any weather. Advanced reservations required.
4.) Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Enjoy a full buffet lunch or dinner with carving stations and a wide variety of dessert items. Then tap your toes along with bluegrass gospel favorites in this sequel to the popular show Smoke on the Mountain.
5.) Family fun at the Hands-on House at the Landis Valley Museum. In addition to the regular exhibits which feature hands-on educational fun for kids ages 2-10, there are several special crafts and classes during the winter, including Frosty Friends and Icy Art.
6.) Celebrate Elvis’ birthday on January 22nd, at the American Music Theater with premier Elvis impersonators, Scot Bruce and Mike Albert, who perform as young and old Elvis, respectively. On January 23rd, come back for the Elvis Gospel Show, featuring Mike Albert.
7.) American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show & Contest at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Shop for quilts, quilting supplies, and gifts at the huge Merchant Mall, take classes on beginning through advanced quilting techniques, and view over 300 quilts on exhibit. March 16-19
8.) Wilbur Chocolate Museum and Factory Store in Lititz, PA. Watch live candy making and take a stroll down chocolate memory lane in the Wilbur museum.
9.) Ice Park at Clipper Magazine Station. Kids of all ages can enjoy ice skating and sliding in the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers.
10.) Cuddle up with a loved one in a Jacuzzi suite at the scenic and cozy Manheim Country Inn & Suites. These spacious two room suites have a king bed and two-person Jacuzzi in the bedroom, and a separate room with second TV and microwave and fridge. Plus, you’ll be close to all the above attractions. Call 717-665-5440 for reservations or book online at www.countryinns.com/manheimpa
Dec 04 2009
Top 10 Christmas Activities in or near Lancaster County
1. National Christmas Center, Lincoln Highway, Paradise
Experience the memories of Christmases past and present in 20,000 square feet of life-sized, walk-through, indoor exhibits. Open daily in December, except Christmas Day.
2. A Dickens of a Christmas, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Manheim
Experience the songs, stories, and traditions of a Victorian Christmas in this interactive theater production. December 3-6, 9-13, 16-23, 26-27.
3. Christmas Show, American Music Theater, Lincoln Highway, Lancaster
A huge holiday production show featuring singing and dancing to traditional favorites and contemporary hits. On stage most days through January 3.
4. Hersheypark Candylane and Sweet Lights, Hershey
Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland, Lincoln Highway, Lancaster
Candylane features lights, music shows, Santa, real reindeer, Hershey’s hot chocolate, family rides, and holiday shopping at the park. Sweet Lights is a drive-through winter wonderland of over 600 illuminated, animated displays along wooded trails. Candylane open most days in December, Sweet Lights open every day in December. Winter Wonderland features lights, themed rides, games, holiday entertainment, outdoors and indoors. Open weekends in December and December 28-30.
5. Sight & Sound Theaters’ Miracle of Christmas and Voices of Christmas, Strasburg
Miracle of Christmas at the Millennium Theatre tells the true story of Christmas in a multi-sensory, interactive experience. Voices of Christmas at the Living Waters Theater is an inspirational holiday showcase of Christmas traditions, past and present. Miracle of Christmas and Voices of Christmas are on stage most Tuesdays through Saturdays in December and Monday, December 28.
6. Santa’s Paradise Express, Strasburg Railroad, Strasburg
Travel with Santa on an old-fashioned train warmed with potbelly stoves, and sing along with live musicians at the station. Open December 11-13 and 18-20.
7. Holly Jolly Christmas, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, Centerville Rd., Lancaster
Experience the joys of Christmas with singing and dancing on stage and a traditional holiday feast including over 15 desserts. Open Tuesdays through Sundays through December 23.
8. Ice Skating, Clipper Stadium, Lancaster
Clipper Stadium, home of local baseball team, the Lancaster Barnstormers, turns into an ice rink for public skating December through February. Look for special events such as Toys for Tots drives, Kid’s Skate Half Price, and Skate with Cylo, the Barnstormer’s loveable and entertaining mascot. Open Thursdays and Fridays 6-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm, and Sundays 12-6pm starting December 12.
9. Santa’s Workshop, Hands on House Children’s Museum, by the Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster
Kids 2-10 and their parents can enjoy the special Christmas workshops at the Hands on House in addition to the museums other educational exhibits. Open every day in December except Christmas Day and New Years Day.
10. Longwood Gardens, Rte. 1, Kennett Square
Enter a Christmas wonderland with indoor and outdoor gardens featuring floral displays, ornaments, trees, lights, fountains, ice skaters, and live music. Look for special events such as the Yuletide Buffet and New Year’s Eve celebration. Open daily 9am-9pm.
Come visit us at the Manheim Country Inn & Suites and be close to all of these activities, while staying in a peaceful, country setting with views of Lancaster County farmland. Call 877-720-1202 or visit www.countryinns.com/manheimpa to reserve your room or suite today!
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Trick-or-Treating on the Shire
home-fashioned costumes for fantastic prizes!