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Ongoing
Hershey Theatre Spotlight Tours This one-hour walking tour explores the historic theater’s three-year renovation that restored its original glory from basement to balcony. 15 East Caracas Avenue, Hershey. Tours offered Fridays at 11 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. 533-6299 or hersheytheatre.com.
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Lancaster Science Factory Enjoy a hands-on adventure in the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math at Lancaster’s newest family attraction! 454 New Holland Avenue. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. 509-6363 or lancastersciencefactory.com.
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Ongoing
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts Our Body: The Universe Within, a unique and incredibly detailed exhibit that’s won raves around the country, gives visitors an up-close look at the skeletal, muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems. 222 Market Street, Harrisburg. Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 214-ARTS or whitakercenter.org.
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Through November 23
Wyeth Studio and Kuerner Farm Tours Brandywine River Museum offers tours of the home and workspace of N.C. Wyeth, as well as the farm that inspired many of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings. Wyeth Studio tours held Tues.-Sun.; Kuerner Farm tours held Thurs.-Sun. and are not handicapped-accessible. For more information, call 610-388-2700 or visit brandywinemuseum.org.
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Through November 26
Lancaster County Central Park Discover the many opportunities to explore nature and learn valuable outdoor skills! All events held at Lancaster County Park unless otherwise noted. Nov. 3: Hawk Watch at Chickies Rock County Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Nov. 7: Andrew Lost in the Ice Age, 10-11:30 a.m.; Nov. 13: Full Moon Hike at Speedwell Forge County Park, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 15: Nature’s Way Theater, 10-11:30 a.m., and Nature’s Supermarket, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Nov. 17: Pennsylvania’s Hibernators, 7-8 p.m.; Nov. 26: Owl Prowl, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. For more information, call 295-2055 or visit co.lancaster.pa.us/parks.
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Through November
Ghost Tours of Lancaster and Strasburg Explore long-forgotten mysteries of Lancaster and Strasburg! Lancaster tours depart from the Soldiers & Sailors Monument in Penn Square each Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.; Strasburg tours depart from Mrs. Penn’s Shoppe, 2 West Main Street, 7:30-9 p.m. on Nov. 7 & 8. Advanced tickets required for Lancaster tours; Strasburg tours available first-come, first-served. For more information, visit ghosttour.com/lancaster.html.
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November 6-8
Amazing Maize Maze Cherry-Crest Farm wraps up another year of “corny” fun with its famous Maize Maze. Special events include Flashlight Mazes, Fri.-Sat., 6:30-10 p.m.; and Saturday Harvest Round-up Festival, 12-6 p.m. 150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks. Regular hours: Thurs.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-Dusk. 687-6843 or cherrycrestfarm.com.
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November 7 & December 5
Parents Night Out Each First Friday, Lancaster Family YMCA offers arts, crafts, games and other activities for children six months to 12 years, while older children are encouraged to join the Y’s Leaders in Training program. 572 North Queen Street. 6:30-10 p.m. 397-7474 ext. 132 or lancasterymca.org.
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November 8
Holiday Tour of Homes New Holland Area Woman’s Club hosts its annual event that features nearly a dozen homes all decked out for the season, with proceeds benefiting local community and charitable organizations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 354-2233 or 354-6261.
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November 8-9
American Girl® Fashion Show Hands-on House presents its annual fundraising event offering an entertaining and educational look at how girls throughout history have expressed their individuality through fashion. Quality Inn & Suites, 2363 Oregon Pike. Sat., 10 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. For tickets, call 569-KIDS or visit handsonhouse.org.
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November 9
Iron Furnace Ruins Tour Explore the remnants of Columbia and Marietta’s metalworking past during this three-hour walking tour hosted by archeologist Dr. June Evans. Meet at Breezy View Overlook at Chickies Rock Park at 1 p.m.; sturdy walking shoes recommended. Registration required. 684-2489.
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November 9
The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion These modern-day Houdinis combine comedy, drama, romance and suspense for a one-of-a-kind performance of prestidigitation for the whole family! Strand Theatre, 50 North George Street, York. 3 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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November 9 & December 7
Lancaster County Conservancy Walks Enjoy a Fall Foliage Hike at Turkey Hill Trail on Nov. 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m. (registration due by Nov. 7), and the Winter Wildlife Tracking Hike at the Windolph Landing Nature Preserve on Dec. 7, 2-3:30 p.m. (Registration due by Dec. 5.) For more information, call 392-7891 or visit lancasterconservancy.org.
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November 10
Men’s Garden Club of Lancaster This month, the club hosts Chanticleer, A Pleasure Garden, featuring executive director R. William Thomas, held in conjunction with the club’s annual fall banquet. Salem United Church of Christ, 2312 Marietta Avenue. 6:30-9 p.m. Registration due by Nov. 7. 872-5192 or lancastergardenclub.org.
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November 14 & December 12
Lovin’ Lititz Every 2nd Shops, restaurants and galleries along Main & Broad streets in Lititz offer extended hours the second Friday of each month for art, music, dance and other special events. 5-8 p.m. For more information, call 627-1900 or visit lititzpa.com.
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November 15
Super Saturday This month, Ephrata Area Community Theater hosts a free magic show with Mike Snyder and Donna. Main Theater, 124 East Main Street, Ephrata. 11 a.m. 733-2228.
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November 15
Toy Train Show The Men’s Club of St. Philip the Apostle Church hosts its annual show featuring toy trains, train-related items, train races, and breakfast and lunch. 2111 Millersville Pike. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 872-2166.
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November 20-23
The National Dog Show Be a part of a new holiday tradition, as the country’s most widely viewed dog show – seen every Thanksgiving on NBC – comes to the Greater Reading Expo Center! 2525 North 12th Street, Reading. Events start at 8:30 a.m. daily. For more information, call 610-898-9900 or visit greaterreadingexpocenter.com.
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November 21
3rd Friday’s a Charm Downtown Ephrata joins the Friday fun with extended shop hours and special events, this month featuring a theme of Give a Little...Get a Lot. 5-8 p.m. For more information, call 738-5060 or visit downtownephrata.org.
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November 30
Mooseltoe A determined moose pursues his dream of flying with Santa’s reindeer in this loveable holiday tale. Strand Theatre, 50 North George Street, York. 2 p.m. 846-1111 or strandcapitol.org.
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November – December
Hershey Gardens Enjoy 23 acres of fall foliage and yuletide plumage, as well as a display by the Susquehanna Bonsai Club through December 27. Special events include the National Christmas Tree Walk starting Nov. 14 and Classic Christmas, Dec. 5-7. 170 Hotel Road, Hershey. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving). 534-3492 or hersheygardens.org.
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November – December
Hole in the Wall Puppet Theatre Enjoy marionette productions of Sleeping Beauty through Nov. 15 and Cinderella’s Christmas starting Nov. 22. 126 North Water Street. Shows held each Friday and Saturday at 11 a.m. 394-8398 or holeinthewallpuppets.com.
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November – December
Holtwood & Brunner Island Enjoy a variety of free outdoor programs hosted by the PPL-run environmental preserves. Nov. 14: Safe Harbor Petroglyphs: Indian Rock Art, a presentation at the Eagle Fire Co. in Mount Wolf, 7 p.m.; Nov. 16: Lock 12 Historic Area Hike, 2 p.m.; Dec. 6: Nature Walk and Animal Tracking at Brunner Island Wetlands, 10 a.m. For more information, call 284-6274 or visit pplpreserves.com.
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November – December
Longwood Gardens Autumn’s Colors and Nature’s Castles run through Nov. 23. A Longwood Gardens Christmas starts Nov. 27. Route 1, Kennett Square. Regular hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Nov. 26; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily starting Nov. 27. 610-388-1000 or longwoodgardens.org.
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December 5-7
Day Out With Thomas Thomas the Tank Engine once again rolls into the Strasburg Rail Road along with Sir Topham Hatt™ for three days of family fun on the Great Discover Tour 2008! Route 741, Strasburg. For tickets and more information, call 1-866-468-7630 or visit strasburgrailroad.com.
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December 6-7
Holiday Greens Sale Wheatland Garden Club hosts its second-annual event offering fresh greens to brighten up your holiday décor, with proceeds supporting the upkeep of the grounds at President James Buchanan’s Wheatland. 1120 Marietta Avenue. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 12-4 p.m. 392-8721 or wheatland.org.
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December 7
Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes Eight historic homes will be open for visitors to enjoy award-winning holiday decorations, architectural detail, glowing fireplaces and more during this popular annual event. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information, call 426-4736 or visit mariettarestoration.org.
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