• Last day for PA Garden Expo at the PA Farm Show Complex
• Chocolate Covered February in Hershey, PA
• Fire and Ice Festival Party in Mount Joy, PA
• An Evening with Jason Castro at American Music Theatre

February 28th, 2011

• Last day of Chocolate Covered February in Hershey, PA

March 2nd, 2011

• The Lovely Ladies of Jazz performing at The Olde Greenfield Inn

March 3rd, 2011

• Sugar at The Dutch Apple Theatre

March 4th, 2011

• First Friday in Downtown Lancaster

March 5th, 2011

• Bart Township Mud Sale at the Bart Township Fire Company

Looking for a place to stay in Lancaster? Give us a call today for rates, and ask for our social media rate to take advantage of that great offer. Need more suggestions while you’re here? Just call or stop by and ask one of our friendly front desk staff, and we’ll give you plenty of suggestion!

• Last day to Ice Skate at the Clipper Stadium Ice Rink
• Connie Francis performing at the American Music Theatre

February 14th, 2011

• Valentine’s Day

February 16th, 2011

• The Lovely Ladies of Jazz performing at The Olde Greenfield Inn

February 17th, 2011

• Frosty Friends at Hands on House Children’s Museum

February 18th, 2011

• Disappearing Act at Hands on House Children’s Museum
• Mission Fest at Lancaster County Convention Center
• Ladies Night Out at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER

February 19th, 2011

• Music Friday in Downtown Lancaster
• Thomas and Friends Live On Stage in Hershey

Looking for a place to stay in Lancaster? Give us a call today for rates, and ask for our social media rate to take advantage of that great offer. Need more suggestions while you’re here? Just call or stop by and ask one of our friendly front desk staff, and we’ll give you plenty of suggestion!

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

Voices of Christmas is a joyful celebration of Christmas with all your favorite carols, toe-tapping dances, live instruments, endearing animals, rich colorful costumes, and so much more! Voices of Christmas is now playing till December 30th, don’t miss out on this great show!

Miracle of Christmas has Christmas memories jumping to life, a touching story line. The Millennium Theatre will be warmly decorated with lights, greenery, and a spectacular thirty-foot Christmas tree. Miracle of Christmas is playing November 20th, 2010 till December 30th. In 5 days a great show that’ll give you that “wow”!

Looking for a place to stay in Lancaster? Give us a call today for rates, and ask for our social media rate to take advantage of that great offer. Need more suggestions while you’re here? Just call or stop by and ask one of our friendly front desk staff, and we’ll give you plenty of suggestion!

Day Out with Thomas at Strasburg Railroad is going on this week till Sunday the 19th of September. Come spend the day with Thomas the No. 1 engine and celebrate his 65th birthday. Many exciting things to do for adults and children while visiting Thomas.

Also going on this week till Sunday the 19th of September, York Fair. The York Fair is America’s first and oldest fair. The York Fair is about 30 minutes away from Lancaster.

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm such a great place to start if you’re looking for plenty of things to do! From the corn maze to the harvest festival and more! 50+ fun activities do with the family & friends!

Looking for something to make you jump and have those heart stopping screams? Head out to Field of Screams! Great for adults and groups of friends & family. 3 terrifying events to choose from, or do the whole package! The haunted hayride, and the chilling haunted houses. Starting September 17th thru November 6th.

Jason’s Woods many haunted attractions to give you that extra scare, with their grand slam combo attractions! They’re also celebrating their 25th year anniversary this year! Staring October 1st thru October 31st.

Haunted Mill Scream Park five terrifying attractions to pump your adrenaline! Can you handle the chills? Starting September 23rd thru October 31st.

Hershey Park in the Dark is fun for the whole entire family of all ages! Enjoy Hershey’s trick-or-treat adventures with the kids, what a good way to enjoy October with sweets and treats! Enjoy all the thrilling coasters and entertainment.

Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings is great for families with younger children! Will feature themed rides and attractions, trick-or-treating, magic shows, ghoulish games, storytelling by The Princess and Knight of Dutch Wonderland and so much more! Dutch Wonderland was voted top 5 Children’s Park for the 3rd year in a row!

Looking for a ghost tours with some history & live tales of ghosts and haunted houses? Candlelight walking tours in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish Country, Strasburg & Lancaster. Looking for more history head out to the Gettysburg tours.

Poe Evermore prepare for an evening of handpicked  Edgar Allen Poe stories and poems that are guaranteed to haunt, and guarantee a great evening at the Mt. Hope Mansion.

Plus many more!

Never ending things to do in Lancaster! Give us a call today for rates, and ask for our social media rate to take advantage of that great offer. Need more suggestions while you’re here? Just call or stop by and ask one of our friendly front desk staff, and we’ll give you plenty of suggestion!

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!

The Fairfield Inn by Marriott and all of the LancasterPAhotels are offering holiday packages which include festively entertaining  holiday theater.  Come enjoy the American Music Theatre’s Christmas Show.  Stay with us and receive lodging in our beautiful and immaculately clean hotel, two dinners at Miller’s Smorgasbord, Plain and Fancy or Good ‘n Plenty Restaurant and breakfast each morning in the hotel breakfast room.  Bring your family and make us your home away from home!