Family events in Hanover, PA

Discover how Montreal-style bagels compare to the New York classic in a friendly, hands-on class. Each participant will make three bagels, then enjoy them warm with a variety of toppings or take them home. All ingredients and aprons are included, along with step-by-step instruction and a recipe to keep. Drinks are available for purchase during the event. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Reservations are available online. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred.

Make Tuesday your movie day with $7 movie tickets at Warehouse Cinemas. Catch a blockbuster, share a laugh with friends, or enjoy a family movie night, with fresh popcorn, handcrafted food, and cold drinks available. Settle into a luxury recliner and enjoy the big-screen experience.

Children ages 2–5 and up can enjoy books, songs, and crafts. Everyone is welcome.

Children ages 2–5 and up can enjoy books, songs, and crafts with Miss Karin. Everyone is welcome.

Explore Wakefield Valley Park on a guided hike with City Recreation staff and guest park naturalist Basil Levesque. Learn about the park’s history, local plants and wildlife, and unique ecology while experiencing its seasonal natural beauty.

Those needing help with laundry can receive complimentary assistance at MBella Laundromat in Red Lion, PA. Service is available for up to four 13-gallon bags, and each person is responsible for handling their own laundry. This community offering is hosted by Chapel Church. Questions can be sent to missions@chapelchurch.org.

Settle in for a sweet, low-key evening at Heart & Healing Co. in York, PA, where families can decorate cookies together and sip hot cocoa. Designed for parents and children, this gathering focuses on creativity, conversation, and shared time in a welcoming setting. The price is $8 per person. Prepayment is required to ensure enough supplies for all participants. To reserve spots, contact the organizer with the number of adults and children attending. Everyone is welcome.

Join Miss Jess for a baby story time featuring stories, songs, bounces, rhymes, and other engaging activities that encourage early literacy. Each session ends with creative free play, offering children and adults a chance to interact. For ages 1 to 24 months. There will be no story time on Sept. 11 or Nov. 27.

Downtown Hanover comes alive with a monthly art walk where local businesses turn into welcoming gallery spaces that spotlight the work of regional artists. Launched in August 2025 by Little Fox Coffee & Books and supported by Main Street Hanover, this community-focused series was created to bring something vibrant and meaningful to the heart of town. Each installment features a fresh mix of artists and venues, inviting visitors to explore shops, meet creators, and enjoy an evening centered on art, culture, and connection. The event is open to all ages and is free to attend, with no tickets required. Businesses and artists are invited to get involved as hosts or exhibitors through Little Fox Coffee & Books.

Little Boots Kids Line Dancing Night returns for a third edition at Heart & Healing Co. in York, PA. This kid-focused evening includes country music and instruction in two lively line dances, with plenty of chances to move, laugh, and make new friends. It welcomes first-timers as well as those who attended earlier sessions. No prior experience is required, just enthusiasm. Admission is $10 per child. Space is limited, so contacting Heart & Healing Co. to reserve a spot is recommended. The event supports a warm and growing community of young dancers.

Enjoy a festive indoor holiday bazaar spread across two levels at Red Lion Area High School. Explore more than 150 vendor booths, pick up snacks and drinks from on site concessions, and check out raffle baskets on site. Capture memories with photo opportunities featuring Santa and the Grinch. The venue is ADA compliant and includes an elevator for easy access between floors. Parking is plentiful.

The third Sports Card, TCG, and Collectibles Show highlights sports cards, trading card games, and a range of memorabilia. This edition adds Disney pins to the offerings. Vendor tables are available, and interested participants can inquire for details.

Enjoy a Saturday morning storytime and activity featuring Cynthia Cliff’s picture book, Mary E. and the Apple Tree. The story follows a girl’s experiences on her family farm and explores how food traditions can connect people and places across generations.

Macaroni KID, in partnership with the Friends of Glen Rock Borough and the Glen Rock Rec Board, presents the second annual York County Kids Thanksgiving Balloon Parade, a playful spin on a beloved holiday tradition. Geared toward children ages 1 to 17, the procession highlights kid-made balloon creations, the option to showcase a purchased balloon, favorite inflatable costumes, and creatively decorated strollers, wagons, and mobility devices for a bright and cheerful scene along the route. The parade follows the rail trail by The Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock toward Table 1837-Glen Rock Mill Inn, then loops back to the library. The path is fully accessible for mobility aids and families with strollers. Children who complete the route receive a treat bag at the finish. Advance registration is required through the event page. Entries should be appropriate for all ages, and children 4 and under must have an adult walking with them. Volunteer opportunities are available for check in, route support, and treat bag distribution and sponsorship.

Enjoy a sit-down meal at Emerald Garden II while supporting the athletes of Ember Cheer Allstars. This dine-in fundraiser turns each order into help for the team and their upcoming season, letting guests savor favorite dishes while giving back. Hosted at the Shrewsbury location, it offers an easy way for families and friends to share a meal and contribute to the program, with appreciation to the restaurant for making it possible.

Enjoy free, open board gaming with a game from the demo wall, an opened game from the used games for sale, or one you bring along. The gathering may overlap with other events, so please be courteous and respectful of other players.

Explore the natural world through fun, informal, nature-themed drop-in activities at the Nature Education Center. These activities are open to all ages, with no fee or registration required.

Spend a family-friendly afternoon exploring the farm with a guided tour that introduces its crops, livestock, and operations. Afterward, families can enjoy a picnic together, bring home herbs from the farm, and/or purchase farm products. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome, with the experience especially suited to children in first through fifth grade.

The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents a family-friendly barn dance open to all ages and ability levels. Dancers can enjoy squares, sets, circles, contras, and waltzes, with Jared Bishop, Maddy Smith, and Katie Stahl calling and playing the music. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $10 for members and affiliates, $15 for non-members, and $5 for children 12 and under.

Enjoy an open gym session with opportunities to flip and play. Participants ages 6 and older are welcome, and admission is $10 at the door.

At the White Rose Sugar Art Banquet, guests will celebrate America’s 250th birthday and honor service members past and present. Everyone is welcome. Guests can visit the White Rose Sugar Art Competition and then attend the banquet at Wisehaven Event Center, which is five miles from the York County School of Technology, the site of the cake competition. The complete buffet dinner is $50 per person. Seating is limited and expected to sell out quickly, and reservations with payment are required by the stated deadline. In recognition of America’s heroes, attendees are invited to share information about service members in their families, with details provided on the reservation page.

A new bluegrass show arrives in York, bringing together Josh Williams, Don Rigsby, Ron Block, Mike Anglin, and Steve Thomas for a live performance. Tickets are $25 at the door, and children under 12 receive free admission.

Shop an outdoor market celebrating local farms and vendors in the Royal Square District. Expect fresh, locally sourced goods with York Fresh Food Farms among the participants, so plan to bring one or two bags to stock up. After picking up your favorites, stroll the neighborhood to browse distinctive shops, enjoy a meal or coffee, try an art class, or visit Mural Park for creative inspiration. There is plenty to explore for a full outing.

Celebrate the season with songs, story time, and a holiday craft led by a Waldorf early childhood teacher. Designed for children up to age 7, this Lantern Walk honors the inner light as winter brings shorter days and longer nights. Families can enjoy the program on a blanket brought from home or at a picnic table, then create a lantern with the provided materials. A warm drink is included.

Mayberry Archers presents an indoor 300 round shoot that welcomes the public as well as club members and nonmembers. The event is held in a heated 12 lane range set at 18 meters, and it accommodates both compound and recurve shooters. Only field or target points are permitted. Payment is by cash or check, with entry at $10 for adults and $5 for youth 12 and under. It offers a dependable indoor option for keeping skills sharp during the colder months.

A yearly showcase of cars brings plenty of fun to Hampstead Lions Club Park.

Grandparents and grandparent-like caregivers can take home free recycled PJ Library books to share Jewish stories and traditions with the little ones in their lives.

The world famous Harlem Wizards bring a family-friendly basketball game to Westminster High School in Westminster, MD, featuring trick plays, plenty of hoops, and alley oops. Ticket options include Student at $18, General Admission at $22, Reserved Student and Reserved Adult at $25, and Courtside Plus Student and Courtside Plus Adult at $50. Advance purchase is recommended.

Explore Dills Tavern and its surrounding historic sites on a guided tour featuring the bake oven, Wheelwright Shop, Rye Whiskey Distillery, 1798 Log Barn, Visitor Center, and Historic Educational Garden. Tours begin in the gift shop. A spinning demonstration is offered during tours on the second Sunday of each month. Sunday tours are available through October, and tours on other days can be arranged by appointment. The cost is $5 per individual or $10 per immediate family, and children under 12 are free. Payment is collected before the tour.

The Severna Park Green Hornets 11U White take the field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for a youth baseball game, with an effort to gather roughly thirty to thirty five supporters to cheer from the stands. When purchasing tickets, choose the SP Green Hornets 11U White option. Players and coaches do not need tickets, and children age 3 and under are admitted free.