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Things to See & Do

Move Over Hex Signs, America is Obsessed With Barn Quilts

I first noticed a barn quilt several years ago when the Book family’s farm was a stop on the Strasburg Garden Tour. Forget the gardens! Everyone was curious about the ...Read More

Date Night Lancaster

If you’ve checked out upcoming events being held in Lancaster, you’ve likely noticed the many Date Night opportunities that businesses, art studios, venues and organizations are including on their calendars. ...Read More

Lancaster Polo Club Celebrates 85 Years of Tailgates, Toasts and Ponies

Chukkers! Divot stomps! Lancaster County’s polo season is in full swing! This year, the Lancaster Polo Club is celebrating its 85th year, with a legacy woven by generations of players, ...Read More

Follow Me to Chincoteague

Looking for a beach getaway that offers a change of pace? Here’s my guide to making the most of Virginia’s wild and wonderful beach destination, Chincoteague. Much to my family’s embarrassment, ...Read More

Water Polo is Making a Splash

The Manheim Township Recreation and Park Planning (MTRPP) Department recognizes that everyone is unique and has different interests. That’s why it offers a wide range of programs, one of which ...Read More

Celebrate July!

Fireworks! Festivals! Food! Music! Fun! July has it all.  Note: A full slate of July 4th events, which began June 18 and end July 13, is available here as well ...Read More

Homes on Parade

You have through Sunday to see the homes that are taking part of this year’s Parade of Homes (most are open, while a few can only be toured “virtually”), which ...Read More

Happy Birthday, America!

It was 249 years ago that the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Yes, that means we are a year away from celebrating what undoubtedly will be the biggest ...Read More

June is Busting Out All Over!

Summer arrives June 20! It’s the perfect time to celebrate the season with food, drink, music, outdoor activities, fundraisers, family fare and so much more. Long’s Park Summer Music Series Held ...Read More

A Summer of Music!

The arrival of summer means concerts are being held in parks, vineyards, historic sites and venues across Lancaster County. Pack up your lawn chairs and spend an evening listening to ...Read More

You’re Taking Me Where?

That’s the question I asked friends when they invited me out for dinner. “Mohnton,” came the reply. “Just over the

Life in the Garden

We had so many pictures left over from photo shoots in Kevin Lehman and Stacy Martin’s gardens that we thought

Move Over Hex Signs, America is Obsessed With Barn

I first noticed a barn quilt several years ago when the Book family’s farm was a stop on the Strasburg

Date Night Lancaster

If you’ve checked out upcoming events being held in Lancaster, you’ve likely noticed the many Date Night opportunities that businesses,

Nikki’s Custard: Better Than Ice Cream?

Travel to the Jersey Shore or to the Midwest, and you’ll find abundant options of frozen custard. In Lancaster, the

Chellas on Queen: A Dream Becomes Reality

Chellas Arepa Kitchen launched as a food stand in 2018. The location along Hempstead Road proved to be a success

Lancaster Polo Club Celebrates 85 Years of Tailgates, Toasts

Chukkers! Divot stomps! Lancaster County’s polo season is in full swing! This year, the Lancaster Polo Club is celebrating its

Follow Me to Chincoteague

Looking for a beach getaway that offers a change of pace? Here’s my guide to making the most of Virginia’s