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7 Fun FREE Things To Do This Weekend in Lancaster County

Looking for something fun and FREE to do with your family this weekend, September 9-10, 2017? In this list you’ll find shows, concerts, celebrations, and even a Whoopie Pie festival! And if you can’t find anything here that suits your fancy, check out our full events calendar packed with frugal or cheap things to do in Lancaster County!

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Around the World in 80 Days

by Servant Stage at Lancaster Alliance Church

Phileas Fogg has agreed to an outrageous wager that puts his fortune and his life at risk. With his resourcesful servant Passepartout, Fogg sets out to circle the globe in an unheard of 80 days. But his every step is dogged by a detective who thinks he’s a robber on the run. Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a show!

Royer’s Flowers FREE Kids Event: Grandparents Day

Did you know that Royer’s Flowers has over 16 stores in Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin and Franklin counties that offer a fun, free activity several times a year for kids ages 5 to 12? We first heard about the program about 3 years ago and we immediately fell in love with it! It’s called Royer’s Kids Club.

5th Annual Latin American Cultural Festival

The Latin American Cultural Center cordially invites you to join us and celebrate our “5th Annual Latin American Cultural Festival” at Binn’s Park, Lancaster, Pa FREE TO ATTEND | FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT | LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | LATIN FOOD and more!

2017 Whoopie Pie Festival

Join Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn for their annual Whoopie Pie Festival, where over 100 different Whoopie Pie flavors will be available for purchase. ADMISSION IS FREE! NEW THIS YEAR: Whoopie Pie Festival VIP Pass Packages!

 


Sunday, September 10, 2017

29th Annual Rubber Duckie Race and Festival

Great food, pony rides, games, face painting and more! Watch 20,000 rubber duckies float down the Conestoga River in an exciting race for fabulous prizes! Admission is FREE! New ticketing process EASIER and FASTER! Proceeds benefit Schreiber’s pediatric health and wellness programs and services.

STEVEN COURTNEY & THE SUITCASE MUSICIANS

Join us for a fun filled concert for community families. Steven Courtney is a well-known highly acclaimed family songwriter and performer that uses his energetic music to entertain and infuse life lessons. Light refreshments will be served. No tickets required!

Back to School Bash

A community carnival event for the whole family. Chicken BBQ, snow cones, games, prizes, pedal karts, bounce houses & more! Service @ 10:30 with fun to follow.

 

For more free and cheap things to do this weekend, check out our Events calendar!

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