Family events in Lebanon, PA

Preschool Storytime with Miss Betsy offers little ones of all ages stories, songs, crafts, and fun. Sessions are held twice a week, and families can choose the day that works best for them. No registration is required.

Families with young children can enjoy a quieter library visit before the building opens during a sensory-friendly session guided by Step-By-Step Special Instructor Miss Liz, Children’s Librarian Miss Daniella, and caring library staff. Toddlers and preschoolers can explore hands-on, sensory-rich activities in a calm, cozy setting that supports learning, growth, and play. Soft plush companions and interactive stations provide tactile fun for curious little explorers. This program is free and welcomes families.

A lively library storytime for toddlers features reading, simple crafts, and dancing. Little ones can enjoy stories, make a craft, and get moving in a welcoming setting.

This interactive storytime features read-alouds, music, playful rhymes, and movement that support early language, social development, and pre-reading skills. After the stories, children create a themed craft that strengthens fine motor abilities and reinforces the session’s themes. Designed for children ages 3 and older. Registration is not required.

Hop aboard the Wags N’ Wheels pup bus for a fall outing filled with playtime, furry friends, and tail wags. Costumes are welcome but optional, and fall-themed pup cups are part of the fun. Ride times are scheduled after the website form is completed, and pickup is available in designated Lancaster County service areas. Spots are limited, and responding on Facebook does not reserve a place for your pup.

An annual Safe Trick-or-Treat at Penn State Schuylkill invites children to enjoy games, crafts, candy, and plenty of Halloween fun. Families can look forward to a safe and festive evening on campus, and costumes are encouraged.

Thaddeus Stevens College hosts a Trunk or Treat at the Griscom location.

Head to Ephrata Cloister Post 429 for a friendly general knowledge trivia night featuring four rounds, with the third round focused on images. It is free to play whether you go solo or bring a team of any size, and non members are welcome. Answers are written on sheets, teams review their own responses, and the host keeps the official score. The setting is family friendly and smoke free, with food and bar service available for purchase. The games are held each week downstairs in the Commander's Room.

Celebrate a Halloween-themed Trunk or Treat at LCM Quality Pre-Owned. Dealerships will be festively decorated to create a safe, family-friendly setting where children can trick-or-treat from car to car. Kids can enjoy free candy, and costumes are encouraged. Guests are also welcome to check out the latest vehicles on display. This community gathering is open to all.

Enjoy a flashlight corn maze after dark. Navigate the maze by flashlight for a fun nighttime challenge.

Celebrate Pug-o-Ween with a festive walk supporting Pug Life Rescue, starting at the Lancaster Park Gate entrance of Hyde Park. Dress your pug in a costume and wear one yourself, then enjoy a cheerful walk around the park. Toilets and refreshments will be available along the route. A suggested donation of £5 helps raise funds for pugs in rescue.

Celebrate Halloween by visiting the library in costume and receiving a tasty treat.

Celebrate Halloween at the Local Legends Card Show as Spooky Nook Sports becomes a hub for trading card fans. From the team behind Legends Expo, this gathering brings Pokémon, Disney Lorcana, One Piece, MetaZoo, and Magic: The Gathering together under one roof. Costumes come with a perk...admission is free when wearing a full costume, not just a hat. There is a $150 booster box giveaway. The first 150 kids each day receive a free booster pack, and children under 16 get in free with an adult.

Local bands compete in the PA State Championships in the I A and IV A divisions. General admission tickets are available for adults, students, seniors, and military members, and children under 10 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door with a credit or debit card.

An aspiring musician named Miguel enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer, after confronting his family’s ancestral ban on music. Rated PG, the film runs 105 minutes.

Explore the remarkable traits that set bats apart and the important role they play in healthy ecosystems. This Inside the Wild session introduces core STEM ideas including echolocation, nocturnal behavior, mammal features, habitats, and food webs, highlighting how bats help keep insect populations in check. Through hands-on activities and guided investigations, students examine sensory adaptations, wing design, and energy use that support survival. Participants build scientific vocabulary and critical thinking skills, gaining a clearer understanding of why bats matter and how people can coexist with them safely and responsibly.

Head to Memorial Lake State Park for a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt that sends participants searching for spooky creatures along a set course. Each stop features a fun fact about a Pennsylvania native species with a seasonal twist and includes a letter to collect. Gather all the letters to solve the final puzzle. The hunt starts and finishes at the Middle Road Boat Launch, located on Middle Road between the pavilion and the boat ramp.

St. Peter’s in Pine Grove hosts a Trunk or Treat, creating a convenient stop along the Pine Grove trick or treating route. Community members interested in taking part by decorating a vehicle can get in touch with the church office for details.

Visit the Shillington Fire Department in costume to pick up a sweet treat. The department appreciates everyone who stops by and encourages a safe celebration. Happy Halloween.

Open to everyone, this event features haunted hayrides and live music from Wing Nutz inside a heated pavilion. A $5 cover applies to non campers and the general public. Please check in at the office upon arrival.

Enjoy a screening of the original Halloween in the outdoor amphitheater. This is a free event, and attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets for comfort. Snitz Creek Brewery and Gus Deraco’s Italian Sandwiches will be on site. Sponsored by Grade A Haul-Away.

A community buffet breakfast at the fire hall offers a hearty start to a fall morning. Enjoy a warm meal and easy conversation with neighbors in a friendly setting.

Enjoy a family friendly day at a trunk-or-treat style car and bike show. Due to weather, the format has shifted to this style, and the day will include food, hot chocolate, coffee, warm cider, music, raffles, prizes, and treats for kids. Advance registration is preferred to help with planning, and prizes will be announced and handed out during the event. If cancellation becomes necessary, all registrations will be refunded. For more information, contact Kara at kquinter83@gmail.com or call or text 610-587-4797.

Food Truck Sunday at C&C Candies & Country Store features Cousins Maine Lobster serving signature lobster rolls, lobster tacos, and other seafood specialties. The truck offers lobster from Maine. Inside the store, visitors can find candy, baked goods, ice cream, and plenty of sweet treats.

Miss Betsy hosts a cozy bedtime themed storytime featuring milk and cookies. Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and bring a beloved stuffed animal to cuddle. All children are welcome, and no registration is required.