JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

May 8th 5 PM - 9 PM Rain or Shine Lititz	Lovin' Lititz Every Second (Friday) Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of each month.  Downtown merchants are happy to announce great family activities & entertainments, free & open to the public, in stores & venues throughout the downtown shopping area. www.venturelititz.com
May 9th 9 AM - 4 PM Elizabethtown	Arts In the Park Located at Elizabethtown Community Park www.etownmainst.com
NEW OnlyDowntown EVENT! May 15 & 16 Elizabethtown Mount Joy Manheim Ephrata Lititz Varying Times
May 15th 5 PM -  8 PM Ephrata	Third Friday's a Charm Every 3rd Friday, Downtown Ephrata's shops offer something special, just to celebrate the fact it's Friday! Each month offers something different, including entertainment, refreshments, & special sales. Hook up with friends, enjoy a latte, chill will the sounds of an acoustic guitar, or just SHOP. www.downtownephrata.org
May 15th 5 PM - 8 PM Mount Joy	Fourth Friday in Downtown Mount Joy - one week early in May! Hometown Night - Oh, those good ole' days! Always a fun time for the family! Shop, Dine, Be Entertained, Hands On Activities, Specials & More www.msmj.org
May 15th 6 - 9 PM Manheim	Adopt a Block Party Find out more about this beautification program at our Adopt A Block Party! You will learn how to become involved and more information about this important community program. There will also be fun games, food and entertainment for the whole family! Stop by the Mini Park to learn more about how you can help enhance the downtown and keep our town safe, clean and beautiful! www.manheimdowntown.org
May 16th 8 AM - 4 PM Mount Joy	Community Craft Day & Downtown Sidewalk Sales The Mount Joy Farmers Market welcomes dozens of local crafters to market from 8 am to noon at the Union National Community Bank Parking Lot, 101 E. Main Street. Plus, Downtown Sidewalk Sales from 10 am - until (times vary per store) www.msmj.org
May 16th 10 AM - 3 PM Manheim	Market on the Square Celebrate spring and small town life with this community event that converts our lovely square into an open air market for bedding plants, garden treasures and features a free perennial exchange. Also families can enjoy a farmer's market, live music by the MCHS Jazz Band. Entertainment will be provided by Vantastic Vanden, Dance Performances by Crickets Performing Arts and music provided by DJ Gregg Steif. We will have a strolling Baron and Mrs. Von Stiegel, Children's Activities, Trike Race, Alpaca Zoo, Chalk Walk, Barrel Express and much much more! www.manheimdowntown.org
May 16th 10 AM - 5 PM Mount Joy	White Nights Festival Join us as we celebrate the area's Slavic culture with music, food, exhibits, and folk dancing. www.downtownephrata.org
May 23rd 2 PM Mount Joy	Memorial Day Parade Parade along Main Street www.msmj.org
Saturdays 8 AM - Noon Mount Joy	Mount Joy Farmers Market A growers market for local, fresh produce, baked goods, & more Located at UNCB at 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy. Special May Activities: May 16th Community Craft Day www.msmj.org

JUNE

June 5th 5 PM - 8 PM Manheim	First Friday Stop in at the various downtown shops and restaurants that extend their hours on First Friday! www.manheimdowntown.org
June 12th 5 PM - 9 PM Rain or Shine Lititz	Lovin' Lititz Every Second (Friday) Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of each month.  Downtown merchants are happy to announce great family activities & entertainments, free & open to the public, in stores & venues throughout the downtown shopping area. www.venturelititz.com
June 19th 5 PM -  8 PM Ephrata	Third Friday's a Charm Every 3rd Friday, Downtown Ephrata's shops offer something special, just to celebrate the fact it's Friday! Each month offers something different, including entertainment, refreshments, & special sales. Hook up with friends, enjoy a latte, chill will the sounds of an acoustic guitar, or just SHOP. www.downtownephrata.org
June 26th 5 PM - 8 PM Mount Joy	Fourth Friday in Downtown Mount Joy Themed: Fit & Fabluous - Kick off to a better you! Always a fun time for the family! Shop, Dine, Be Entertained, Hands On Activities, Specials & More www.msmj.org
Thursdays June TBD 11:30 AM - 1 PM Elizabethtown	Summer Lunch Series Lunch is available or bring your own. Free entertainment & children's activities. Lunch 11:30 - 1 and Entertainment noon - 1. Located in Center Square.  Rain Location is Moose Family Center www.etownmainst.com
Saturdays 8 AM - Noon Mount Joy	Mount Joy Farmers Market A growers market for local, fresh produce, baked goods, & more Located at UNCB at 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy. Special Activities in June: June 6th Strawberry Festival www.msmj.org

JULY

July 1st - 7th Manheim	Independents Week Taking the time to recognize Manheim's local independent businesses and the community values they embody: their spirit of entrepreneurism, individuality, uniqueness, and character; giving back to community with time, talent, goods and services, and fulfilling our community's needs; we're also recognizing the independce of our citizens; their ability to think and act for themselves and embracing their part in shaping the future of Manheim. Celebrate your independents! Independent Local Businesses advance economic opportunity, our local character and support ourcommunity. Residents and visitors can participate in Independents Week activities and games at our locally independently owned businesses. www.manheimdowntown.org
July 3 5 PM - 8 PM Manheim	First Friday Stop in at the various downtown shops and restaurants that extend their hours on First Friday! www.manheimdowntown.org
July TBD Time Ephrata	Ephrata Fire Cracker Five Mile Run Runners travel on Ephrata Streets on a 5 mile course www.downtownephrata.org
July 10th 5 PM - 9 PM Rain or Shine Lititz	Lovin' Lititz Every Second (Friday) Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of each month.  Downtown merchants are happy to announce great family activities & entertainments, free & open to the public, in stores & venues throughout the downtown shopping area. www.venturelititz.com
July 17th 5 PM -  8 PM Ephrata	Third Friday's a Charm Every 3rd Friday, Downtown Ephrata's shops offer something special, just to celebrate the fact it's Friday! Each month offers something different, including entertainment, refreshments, & special sales. Hook up with friends, enjoy a latte, chill will the sounds of an acoustic guitar, or just SHOP. www.downtownephrata.org
July 24th 5 PM - 8 PM Mount Joy	Fourth Friday in Downtown Mount Joy Themed: Race to Taste - Get Ready, Get Set...for a 'Classic' Evening!  Always a fun time for the family! Shop, Dine, Be Entertained, Hands On Activities, Specials & More www.msmj.org
July 25th 11 AM - 3 PM Mount Joy	Taste of Mount Joy, Crusin' Cuisine Showcase of antique, classic, and hot rod cars, as well as the great tastes of Mount Joy restaurants www.msmj.org
Thursdays July TBD 11:30 AM - 1 PM Elizabethtown	Summer Lunch Series Lunch is available or bring your own. Free entertainment & children's activities. Lunch 11:30 - 1 and Entertainment noon - 1. Located in Center Square.  Rain Location is Moose Family Center www.etownmainst.com
Saturdays 8 AM - Noon Mount Joy	Mount Joy Farmers Market A growers market for local, fresh produce, baked goods, & more Located at UNCB, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy Special Dates in July: July 25th Recipe Exchange Day www.msmj.org

AUGUST

August 7th 5 PM - 8 PM Manheim	First Friday Stop in at the various downtown shops and restaurants that extend their hours on First Friday! www.manheimdowntown.org
August 14th 5 PM - 9 PM Rain or Shine Lititz	Lovin' Lititz Every Second (Friday) Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of each month.  Downtown merchants are happy to announce great family activities & entertainments, free & open to the public, in stores & venues throughout the downtown shopping area. www.venturelititz.com
August 21st 5PM - 8 PM Ephrata	Third Friday's a Charm Every 3rd Friday, Downtown Ephrata's shops offer something special, just to celebrate the fact it's Friday! Each month offers something different, including entertainment, refreshments, & special sales. Hook up with friends, enjoy a latte, chill will the sounds of an acoustic guitar, or just SHOP. www.downtownephrata.org
August 28th 5PM - 8PM Mount Joy	Fourth Friday in Downtown Mount Joy Themed: August Arts & Antiques - Treasures Old & New Always a fun time for the family! Shop, Dine, Be Entertained, Hands On Activities, Specials & More www.msmj.org
August 29th Food 5 pm Movie 8:30 pm Manheim	Taste of Manheim - Dinner & Movie on the Square The Manheim Downtown Devleopment Group presents a Taste of Manheim - Dinner and a Movie on the Square! This family fun event will showcase come of Manheim's best restaurants and their signature dishes! This event will also feature an outdoor movie, (movie tbd), on a screeen that is THREE STORIES TALL!!! Bring your appetite, FM radios, and your lawn chair and enjoy an evening on the square! Tastings begin at 5:00 pm (tastes are $2 - $3) Movie beings at 8:30pm www.manheimdowntown.org
Saturdays 8 AM - Noon Mount Joy	Mount Joy Farmers Market A growers market for local, fresh produce, baked goods, & more Located at UNCB, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy Special Activities in August: Aug 8th Farmers Day, formerly Kids Day www.msmj.org

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 4th 5 PM - 8 PM Manheim	First Friday Stop in at the various downtown shops and restaurants that extend their hours on First Friday! www.manheimdowntown.org
Sept. 5th 4 - 8 PM Mount Joy	Crab Fest in Mount Joy A Main Street Mount Joy Fundraiser at the Lancaster Liederkranz; Mount Joy's third annual Thrivent Day - Feast on All you can eat hardshell crabs, crab cakes, soup, & more. Plus live music & activities for all ages! www.msmj.org
Sept. 11th 5 PM - 9 PM Rain or Shine Lititz	Lovin' Lititz Every Second (Friday) Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of each month.  Downtown merchants are happy to announce great family activities & entertainments, free & open to the public, in stores & venues throughout the downtown shopping area. www.venturelititz.com
Sept. 18th 5 PM - 8 PM Ephrata	Third Friday's a Charm Every 3rd Friday, Downtown Ephrata's shops offer something special, just to celebrate the fact it's Friday! Each month offers something different, including entertainment, refreshments, & special sales. Hook up with friends, enjoy a latte, chill will the sounds of an acoustic guitar, or just SHOP. www.downtownephrata.org
Sept. 25th 5 PM - 8 PM Mount Joy	Fourth Friday in Downtown Mount Joy Themed: Lean & Green Always a fun time for the family! Shop, Dine, Be Entertained, Hands On Activities, Specials & More www.msmj.org
Saturdays 8 AM - Noon Mount Joy	Mount Joy Farmers Market A growers market for local, fresh produce, baked goods, & more Located at UNCB, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy Special Activities in Sept: Sept 12th Herb Day AND the Fall Community Craft Day Sept 26th is a new event "Mums" the Word www.msmj.org

OCTOBER

Oct. 2nd 5 PM - 8 PM Manheim	First Friday Stop in at the various downtown shops and restaurants that extend their hours on First Friday! www.manheimdowntown.org
Oct. 9th 5 PM - 9 PM Rain or Shine Lititz	Lovin' Lititz Every Second (Friday) Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of each month.  Downtown merchants are happy to announce great family activities & entertainments, free & open to the public, in stores & venues throughout the downtown shopping area. www.venturelititz.com
Oct. 16th 5 PM - 8 PM Ephrata	Third Friday's a Charm Every 3rd Friday, Downtown Ephrata's shops offer something special, just to celebrate the fact it's Friday! Each month offers something different, including entertainment, refreshments, & special sales. Hook up with friends, enjoy a latte, chill will the sounds of an acoustic guitar, or just SHOP. www.downtownephrata.org
Oct. 17th 10 AM - 2 PM Manheim	Crusin' the Square - Manheim Classic Car Show Cruisin' the Square is the title of our automobile and motorcycle show; our ninth consecutive annual show is scheduled for October 17, 2009.   Personalized invitations to prior car show participants, awards by class, 50/50 raffle and a bunch of door prizes, as well as a few grand prize drawings has made this event a regional favorite and draws some awesome cars and motorcycles to view.   Our exhibitors love parking on our historic square.   Add good weather, music and dance entertainment, good food from our local vendors and you will have an enjoyable and memorable day.   Last year the event grew to include over 250 vehicles in showing.   Take the link above for video and photos from the 2008 and prior shows.   Children’s activities and entertainment including pumpkin painting and a magic show are also a big hit.   Staged in the center of town, the Square will be closed from 8:30am - 2:30pm.   The event is open to the public and admission is free.   www.manheimdowntown.org
Oct. 17th Reg 11:30-12:30 1 PM Parade Event til 3 PM Mount Joy	Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest & Parade A howling good time with our beloved pets. Fun-family activities, food, awards, pet-related organizations, businesses, & rescues in War Memorial Park. www.msmj.org
Oct. 23rd 5 PM - 8 PM Mount Joy	Fourth Friday in Downtown Mount Joy Theme: Tailgating Treats (for the Sports Lovers) Always a fun time for the family! Shop, Dine, Be Entertained, Hands On Activities, Specials & More www.msmj.org
Oct. TBD Ephrata	Jack Frost Parade Dress up and strut your stuff.  See the Ephrata VFW for more info. www.downtownephrata.org
Saturdays Oct 3, 10, & 17 8 AM - Noon Mount Joy	Mount Joy Farmers Market A growers market for local, fresh produce, baked goods, & more Located at UNCB, 101 E. Main Street, Mount Joy Closing Day of the 2009 Season is Oct 17th www.msmj.org

NOVEMBER

Nov. 6th 5 PM - 8 PM Manheim	First Friday Stop in at the various downtown shops and restaurants that extend their hours on First Friday! www.manheimdowntown.org
Nov. 13th 5 PM - 9 PM Rain or Shine Lititz	'Lovin' Lititz Every Second' Friday Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of each month.  Downtown merchants are happy to announce great family activities & entertainments, free & open to the public, in stores & venues throughout the downtown shopping area. www.venturelititz.com
Nov. 20th 5 - 8 PM Ephrata	Third Friday's a Charm Every 3rd Friday, Downtown Ephrata's shops offer something special, just to celebrate the fact it's Friday! Each month offers something different, including entertainment, refreshments, & special sales. Hook up with friends, enjoy a latte, chill will the sounds of an acoustic guitar, or just SHOP. www.downtownephrata.org
Nov. 27th 5 PM - 8 PM Mount Joy	Fourth Friday in Downtown Mount Joy Theme: Shop til You Drop Always a fun time for the family! Shop, Dine, Be Entertained, Hands On Activities, Specials & More www.msmj.org
DATE TBD 6 - 8 PM Ephrata	Holiday Spectacular of Lights Santa comes to town, the town Christmas tree gets lit, and there is singing, cookies, hot cider, and all kinds of fun. Come out and join the fun. www.downtownephrata.org

DECEMBER 2009