{"id":2495829,"date":"2026-07-10T00:50:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T00:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2495829"},"modified":"2026-07-10T00:50:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T00:50:52","slug":"york-county-weekend-activities-include-music-history-and-family-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/york-county-weekend-activities-include-music-history-and-family-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"York County weekend activities include music, history and family fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"videoWrap\" class=\"spacer-large videoWrap\" style=\"position:relative\"><media-video video-id=\"90807723007\" title=\"Listen to the York Factory Whistle patriotic concert\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/07\/04\/PPYR\/90807797007-260704-factory-whistle-concert-07.jpg?crop=1468,826,x0,y250\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\" placement=\"snow-video-story-priority\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"uwVideoPlaceholder\" slot=\"placeholder\" style=\"z-index:19;width:100%;padding-bottom:56.25%;position:relative\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vidplaybtn\" style=\"display:-moz-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:-webkit-flex;display:flex;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.4);border:2px solid #fff;border-radius:80px;cursor:pointer;height:80px;width:80px;position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:10\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div slot=\"videoDetails\" id=\"videoDetails\" class=\"videoDetails\" style=\"padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px\">\n<div id=\"videoDetailsContainer\" class=\"videoDetailsContainer\" hidden=\"\">\n<p>Listen to the York Factory Whistle patriotic concert<\/p>\n<p>A patriotic factory whistle concert is played from the former Metso building on Arch Street in York City, Saturday, July 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/media-video><\/div>\n<p><story-highlights class=\"spacer-small column ten-column no-gutter\" util-module-path=\"elements\/story\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Activities include outdoor movies, concerts, historical tours, and a pub crawl.<\/li>\n<li>Family-friendly options range from a firefly hike to a mermaid-themed day and a county fair.<\/li>\n<li>The weather forecast predicts mostly sunny conditions with highs in the mid-80s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/story-highlights><partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>Looking for something to do this weekend?<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>There&#8217;s no shortage of fun things to do across York County from Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 12.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The weather should be\u00a0pretty good\u00a0for your weekend activities. On Friday, July 10, it will be partly sunny with a\u00a0high\u00a0of around 87 degrees. By Friday night, it will be\u00a0mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a\u00a0low\u00a0around 66. Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, will be sunny and clear with a\u00a0high of around 84 and a low of around 63, and a high of around 84 and a low of around 64.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"90846251007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here is a look at what&#8217;s happening:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food Trucks and Flicks: \u201cHow to Train Your Dragon\u201d (Live Action)\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211;\u00a05 p.m. to\u00a08 p.m.,\u00a0Friday, July 10,\u00a0Cousler\u00a0Park,\u00a01060 Church Rd., York,\u00a0Manchester Township.\u00a0Enjoy\u00a0food trucks, yard games and\u00a0outdoor\u00a0screening of the family-friendly film.\u00a0The movie will begin\u00a0at dark\u00a0on Raver Stage. Food trucks will include\u00a0Ry Guys, Mammas Meltz, Carousel Creperies, Sarah&#8217;s\u00a0Creamery\u00a0and Mac Stack.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cm.yorkdispatch.com\/specialoffer\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&gt;&gt; Please consider subscribing to support local journalism.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Firefly Hike at Kinsley Nature Preserve\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211;\u00a08 p.m.\u00a0to 10 p.m., Friday,\u00a0July 10,\u00a0Robert A. Kinsley Nature Preserve,\u00a01700 Good Hope Rd., Red Lion\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Participants can explore the preserve after dark and learn about local firefly species.\u00a0Tickets are $12.51 online. Go to its\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/firefly-hike-at-kinsley-nature-preserve-tickets-1989266237867\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eventbrite<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>Friday Night Jazz<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.,\u00a0Friday, July 10,\u00a0Victor&#8217;s Italian Restaurant,\u00a0554 S. Ogontz St.,\u00a0York City &#8211;\u00a0Part of Victor\u2019s monthlong Friday Night Jazz series.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>Uncle Sam Crawl<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a011:30 a.m.\u00a0to 5 p.m.,\u00a0Saturday, July 11,\u00a0Downtown York (registration at The Handsome Cab),\u00a0106 N. George St., York\u00a0City &#8211;\u00a0Participants visit more than a dozen downtown locations for themed food and beverage samples.\u00a0Tickets are $26.50 each and can be\u00a0purchased\u00a0at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/events.ticketleap.com\/tickets\/downtownevents\/york-s-summer-sips?_gl=1*sdnecq*_gcl_au*MTgyMTc3NzQ1MC4xNzgzNTIyNDY3\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the event&#8217;s Ticketleap page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/profile.ydr.com\/newsletters\/manage\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>&gt;&gt; Want to stay up to date on the latest news? Sign up for our newsletters.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mermaid Magic Day at Splash<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a011 a.m.,\u00a0Saturday, July 11,\u00a0Splash Supply Company,\u00a01941 Powder Mill Rd., York Township.\u00a0Meet a mermaid, explore\u00a0gardens\u00a0and enjoy activities focused on nature and pollinators.\u00a0To RSVP, visit\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/splashsupplyco.com\/rsvp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/splashsupplyco.com\/rsvp\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/07\/10\/PPYD\/74360526007-240710-djs-yc-history-center-055.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/07\/10\/PPYD\/74360526007-240710-djs-yc-history-center-055.jpg?crop=2711,2033,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/07\/10\/PPYD\/74360526007-240710-djs-yc-history-center-055.jpg?crop=1524,2031,x897,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/07\/10\/PPYD\/74360526007-240710-djs-yc-history-center-055.jpg?crop=2999,1687,x0,y0 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"The York Dispatch\" caption=\"New additions to the original building structure are painted black (as seen on the ceiling) at the new York County History Center at 121 N. Pershing Ave. in York City, shown Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The new location, which features 15,000 square feet of dedicated exhibit space, will celebrate with a grand opening Aug. 2-4. (Dawn J. Sagert\/The York Dispatch)\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>History Explorers: Centennial Celebrations\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211;\u00a010:30 a.m.\u00a0to\u00a02:30 p.m.,\u00a0Saturday, July 11,\u00a0York County History Center Museum,\u00a0121 N. Pershing Ave., York\u00a0City\u00a0&#8211; Family-friendly hands-on activities tied to America&#8217;s 250th anniversary commemoration.\u00a0Cost is $5 for students, $2 for member students. Accompanying adults\u00a0get in\u00a0free.\u00a0Visit\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkhistorycenter.org\/event\/history-explorers-centennial-celebrations\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.yorkhistorycenter.org\/event\/history-explorers-centennial-celebrations\/<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0register.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>Historic Neas House Tours and Demonstrations\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Second Saturday\u00a0programming\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Noon to 4 p.m.,\u00a0Saturday, July 11,\u00a0Neas House,\u00a0229 High St., Hanover\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Tour the historic home and experience demonstrations highlighting local history.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ydr.com\/story\/news\/local\/2026\/07\/08\/unidentified-substance-spills-into-tyler-run-hazmat-team-investigates\/90844781007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cleaning solution from York Hospital maintenance caused hazmat response<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ydr.com\/story\/news\/crime\/2026\/07\/08\/hanover-couple-sentenced-for-physical-financial-abuse-of-elderly-mom\/90847205007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hanover couple sentenced after admitting to elder abuse<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sounds of Summer Concert Series featuring The Eighties Club<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a07 p.m.,\u00a0Sunday, July 12,\u00a0Springettsbury\u00a0Amphitheater, 1501\u00a0Mt. Zion Rd,\u00a0Springettsbury\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Free outdoor concert featuring classic hits from the 1980s. Food vendors will be on site.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flames Across the Susquehanna Tour\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 2 p.m.,\u00a0Sunday, July 12,\u00a0Zimmerman Center for Heritage,\u00a01706 Long Level\u00a0Rd, Wrightsville\u00a0&#8211; A\u00a0one-hour boat tour exploring the Susquehanna River\u2019s Civil War history.\u00a0Tickets are\u00a0$24 for adults, $22 for seniors 65 and over, $12 for youth 5-17 and $5\u00a0for children under 5. Visit\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/susqnha.org\/events\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/susqnha.org\/events\/<\/a>\u00a0for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mason-Dixon Fair\u00a0\u2013 Final Day<\/strong> \u2013 Gates open at Noon, Saturday, July 11 &#8211;\u00a0Mason-Dixon Fairgrounds,\u00a0101 Carlisle Rd., Delta\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Agricultural exhibits, food,\u00a0entertainment,\u00a0and family activities are among the fair attractions.\u00a0$10 entry fee. Kids 12 and under are free.\u00a0Carnival midway opens at noon. Visit\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masondixonfair.org\/schedule\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.masondixonfair.org\/schedule<\/a>\u00a0for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"88496133007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><em>List compiled with aid of an AI assistant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cm.yorkdispatch.com\/specialoffer\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&gt;&gt; Please consider subscribing to support local journalism.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-07-09 08:26:21.422570616 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-07-09 08:26:21.422570616 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.ydr.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to the York Factory Whistle patriotic concert A patriotic factory whistle concert is played from the former Metso building on Arch Street in York City, Saturday, July 4, 2026. 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