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2008 October Events
Here is a listing of 2008 events taking place throughout Lancaster County:
| For ongoing events and live entertainment throughout the year, check the following: - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E. (Rt. 30), Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-397-7700, 800-648-4102.  - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, 717-898-1900. - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre, 15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013 - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. |
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Thru Oct. 4 - The Pill - ibuprofen - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre,15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013. Thru Oct. 11 - The British Invasion - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Relive the biggest movement in pop music history with tributes to bands like The Beatles, Stones and Kinks. On stage Fridays & Saturdays. Thru Oct. 12 - Classic Crooners - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. This show celebrates all the iconic songsters like Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Rosemary Clooney. It will recreate the infamous evenings with The Rat Pack when Frank, Dean and Sammy owned Las Vegas. On stage Sunday - Thursday. Thru Oct. 25 - In the Beginning - Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre, Rt. 896, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7800. Be there as the Garden of Eden appears before you - the waters, vegetation, and animals of the newly created world enveloping the Millennium Theatre! Experience God's pleasure at his most awesome creation, Adam and Eve, and the complete beauty of their unbroken relationship with God. Thru Oct. 26 - Motorcycle Tour Benefit - Lancaster Museum of Art, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA. 717-394-3497. Devil in the Details, photographs of motorcycles by Matthew Linton Mixed media collages by Gail Skudera Suspended Visions, mixed media sculptures by Debbie Sigel. Thru Oct. 26 - Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire - Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Rt. 72 north of Lancaster, Cornwall, PA. 717-665-7021. Thru Nov. 1 - Barefoot In the Park - Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Route 30 East, Box 56, Paradise, PA 17562, 800-292-4301. Rainbow is proud to bring to life the story of newlyweds Corrie and Paul, as they begin their marriage and start to walk the twisty road to love and life. Thru Nov. 1 - Wonderful Town - Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, 510 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 717-898-1900. Experience that rush all over again! It’s a delightful tale of two sisters, Ruth, a would be writer and Eileen, a dewy-eyed bombshell. They’re fresh off the bus from Ohio, ready to follow their dreams, fall in love and live happily ever after in New York City. Thru Nov. 23 - Autumn's Colors - Longwood Gardens, US Route 1, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-388-1000. Celebrate the harvest season amid the glowing reds, brilliant golds and bright oranges of nature's foliage. Gorgeous gourds, giant pumpkins, thousands of blooming chrysanthemums, tasty autumnal treats and music throughout the gardens complement this fun fall festival. Thru Dec. 31 - Ted Rose Retrospective Exhibit - Railroad Museum of PA, Rt. 741 East, Box 15, Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628. Oct. 1 - VIP Amish Tours - Amish
Experience Theatre, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy
Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400. This is a unique tour that goes to an Amish farm at milking time,
an Amish craft maker, and another family for informal conversation --- a special opportunity to meet and talk to
the different Amish people where they live and work. The tour is limited to just 14 people. Oct. 3 - First Friday - City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA 717-291-4758. Over 60 galleries, museums, shops, and restaurants extend their hours. Many artist premiers and openings. 5 - 9 pm. Oct. 3 - 5 - Scary Maze Weekend - Spring Gulch Resort, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-3100. Scary Maze, Magic by Harry Who, trick or treat, hayrides, and a costume dance. Square Dance & DJ Dance Saturday night. Oct. 4 - Harvest Breakfast - Central Market, City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA, 717-735-6890. Come to Central Market in downtown Lancaster for a celebration of Lancaster County's harvest, with music, children's activities, cooking demonstrations, and food tastings. There is no admission fee. 8:00 - 1:00 pm. Oct. 4 - Snitz Fest - Hans Herr House and Museum, 1899 Hans Herr Dr., Willow Street, PA. 717-464-4438.Snitz Fest celebrates the apple and its part in everyday Lancaster County history. Oct. 4 - Annual Quilt Sale - Strasburg Fire Co., 46 W. Main Street, Strasburg, PA, 717-687-7323. See our full schedule of local Mud Sales. Oct. 4 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm. Oct. 4 - 5 - Fall Farm Days - Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster, PA 17602, 1-866-FUNatDW. Oct. 5 - Lou Christie, The Duprees, Jay Siegel & The Tokens, Cleveland Still & The Dubs - American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Oct. 6 - Engelbert Humperdinck -American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30, across from Rockvale Outlets), Lancaster, PA. 717-397-7700 or 800-648-4102. Oct. 6 - VIP Amish Tours - Amish Experience Theatre, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400. This is a unique tour that goes to an Amish farm at milking time, an Amish craft maker, and another family for informal conversation --- a special opportunity to meet and talk to the different Amish people where they live and work. The tour is limited to just 14 people. Oct. 8 - VIP Amish Tours - Amish Experience Theatre, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400. This is a unique tour that goes to an Amish farm at milking time, an Amish craft maker, and another family for informal conversation --- a special opportunity to meet and talk to the different Amish people where they live and work. The tour is limited to just 14 people. Oct. 10 - Second Friday - Lititz Borough, Lititz, PA. Each month Downtown Merchants are happy to announce great family activities and entertainments, free and open to the public, in stores and venues throughout the downtown shopping area. 5 - 9 pm. Oct. 10 - 11 - Artisans' Porchwalk - Lititz Borough, Lititz, PA, 717-626-0214. A show and sale of fine art and crafts on private porches and lawns. A Chinese Auction will be held and the Manor's café will be open to the public. Friday, 10 - 5 pm and Saturday 10 - 4 pm. Oct. 10 - 11 - Harvest Days with the Pumpkin Patch - Landis Valley Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster, PA. 717-569-0401. Oct. 10 - 11 - Time of Harvest - Rough and Tumble, 4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, PA 717-442-4249. Oct. 10 - 12 - Model Railroading Days - Railroad Museum of PA, Rt. 741 East, Box 15, Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-8628. Oct. 10 - 13 - Las Vegas Weekend & Ghost Walk Weekend - Spring Gulch Resort, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-3100. 3-night minimum. Decorate your site and win a prize. Walk through the campground enjoying all the spooky decorated campsites, and you pick the winners! Trick-or-treat and hayrides. Casino games Saturday night. Live Band, "No Limit" Sunday night. Oct. 11 - Lititz Chocolate Walk - Lititz Borough, Lititz, PA. Chocolate and candy makers will be located in almost 2 doz. locations in historic downtown Lititz, demonstrating and selling their wares. Free admission to meet and greet all the chocolatiers-HOWEVER- for those true chocoholics, Chocolate Walk buttons are sold so that the wearer of the button can receive a free sample at each of the stops along the route! 10 - 4 pm. Oct. 11 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm. Oct. 13 - Columbus Day Oct. 13 - VIP Amish Tours - Amish Experience Theatre, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400. This is a unique tour that goes to an Amish farm at milking time, an Amish craft maker, and another family for informal conversation --- a special opportunity to meet and talk to the different Amish people where they live and work. The tour is limited to just 14 people. Oct. 15 - VIP Amish Tours - Amish Experience Theatre, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400. This is a unique tour that goes to an Amish farm at milking time, an Amish craft maker, and another family for informal conversation --- a special opportunity to meet and talk to the different Amish people where they live and work. The tour is limited to just 14 people. Oct. 16 - Hands On History Day - Landis Valley Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster, PA. 717-569-0401. Oct. 17 - musicFRIDAYS - 200 & 300 Blocks of North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA. From belly dancing, a jazz quintet, solo acoustic, rock and Americana groups to more than 30 shops and restaurants, where anything from antiques and groovy home décor to custom-made jewelry and accessories to pet grooming and a happy hello can be found on Lancaster’s coolest blocks. Most shops are open until 9 p.m. 6 - 9 pm. Oct. 17 - 19 - Haunted House Weekend - Spring Gulch Resort, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-3100. Spring Gulch Haunted House. It's a full weekend with costume contests, trick-or-treat, hayrides, Harry Who and a costume dance with Crusin' Down Memory Lane. Oct. 18 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm. Oct. 18 - Fall Harvest Pet Costume Contest & Parade - Main Street Mount Joy, 15 Marietta Avenue, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. 1:00 pm, Parade; A howling good time with our beloved pets. Scarecrow building, refreshments, awards & other fall festivities at War Memorial Park starting at noon. Oct. 18 - 19 - Fall Art Walk - City of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA. Spend two days visiting 50 studios, galleries, museums and other arts venues. Follow the suggested walking routes or create your own. Take advantage of the exclusive opportunity to visit artist studios not normally open to the public. Talk with artists and become engaged with the creative process. Be surprised by exciting new additions to the event. Oct. 21 - Dec. 23 - Amish Family Christmas - Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre,15 North Bridge Street, P.O. Box 63, Christiana, PA 17509, 610-593-7013. Oct. 20 - VIP Amish Tours - Amish Experience Theatre, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400. This is a unique tour that goes to an Amish farm at milking time, an Amish craft maker, and another family for informal conversation --- a special opportunity to meet and talk to the different Amish people where they live and work. The tour is limited to just 14 people. Oct. 22 - VIP Amish Tours - Amish Experience Theatre, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400. This is a unique tour that goes to an Amish farm at milking time, an Amish craft maker, and another family for informal conversation --- a special opportunity to meet and talk to the different Amish people where they live and work. The tour is limited to just 14 people. Oct. 24 - Fourth Fridays: “See Art, Hear Art, Do Art” - Main Street Mount Joy, 15 Marietta Avenue, Mount Joy, PA, 717-653-4227. Experience the Arts, Interactive Activities & Demos, Live Music, Shopping & Dining Specials, Giveaways, Artist Receptions & Exhibits, & More! 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Oct. 24 - 26 - Pumpkin Patch Weekend - Spring Gulch Resort, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 717-354-3100. Kids pick out a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch and decorate it for prizes! Pumpkin pie baking & eating contests, hayrides & trick-or-treat. Pumpkin Dance Saturday night with Square Dancing followed by a DJ Dance. Oct. 25 - Membership Banquet - Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Assoc., Inc., 4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, PA 717-442-4249. Oct. 25 - Wine & Cheese Train - Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA. 717-687-7522. The $30 fare includes First-Class accommodations on the Parlor Car and complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Beer, mixed drinks, premium wines, non-alcoholic hot and cold beverages are also available for purchase. 6:00 pm. Oct. 26 - Children's Halloween Parade - Downtown Lancaster, Penn Square to Lancaster Square, Lancaster, PA. A children's Halloween parade in downtown Lancaster. Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. Event includes costume judging and prizes. 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Oct. 27 - Lititz Lions Halloween Parade - Lititz Borough, Lititz, PA. 7 pm. Oct. 27 - VIP Amish Tours - Amish Experience Theatre, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400. This is a unique tour that goes to an Amish farm at milking time, an Amish craft maker, and another family for informal conversation --- a special opportunity to meet and talk to the different Amish people where they live and work. The tour is limited to just 14 people. Oct. 29 - VIP Amish Tours - Amish Experience Theatre, 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Plain & Fancy Farm), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505, 717-768-8400. This is a unique tour that goes to an Amish farm at milking time, an Amish craft maker, and another family for informal conversation --- a special opportunity to meet and talk to the different Amish people where they live and work. The tour is limited to just 14 people. Oct. 30 - Hands On History Day - Landis Valley Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster, PA. 717-569-0401. Oct. 31 - Halloween Oct. 31 - Nov. 15 - Poe Evermore - Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Rt. 72 north of Lancaster, Cornwall, PA. 717-665-7021. If you have events to add to this listing, please click here |
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