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.
- Activities include outdoor movies, concerts, historical tours, and a pub crawl.
- Family-friendly options range from a firefly hike to a mermaid-themed day and a county fair.
- The weather forecast predicts mostly sunny conditions with highs in the mid-80s.
Looking for something to do this weekend?
There’s no shortage of fun things to do across York County from Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 12.
The weather should be pretty good for your weekend activities. On Friday, July 10, it will be partly sunny with a high of around 87 degrees. By Friday night, it will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a low around 66. Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, will be sunny and clear with a high of around 84 and a low of around 63, and a high of around 84 and a low of around 64.
Here is a look at what’s happening:
Food Trucks and Flicks: “How to Train Your Dragon” (Live Action) – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, July 10, Cousler Park, 1060 Church Rd., York, Manchester Township. Enjoy food trucks, yard games and outdoor screening of the family-friendly film. The movie will begin at dark on Raver Stage. Food trucks will include Ry Guys, Mammas Meltz, Carousel Creperies, Sarah’s Creamery and Mac Stack.
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Firefly Hike at Kinsley Nature Preserve – 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, July 10, Robert A. Kinsley Nature Preserve, 1700 Good Hope Rd., Red Lion – Participants can explore the preserve after dark and learn about local firefly species. Tickets are $12.51 online. Go to its Eventbrite page.
Friday Night Jazz – 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Friday, July 10, Victor’s Italian Restaurant, 554 S. Ogontz St., York City – Part of Victor’s monthlong Friday Night Jazz series.
Uncle Sam Crawl – 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 11, Downtown York (registration at The Handsome Cab), 106 N. George St., York City – Participants visit more than a dozen downtown locations for themed food and beverage samples. Tickets are $26.50 each and can be purchased at the event’s Ticketleap page.
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Mermaid Magic Day at Splash – 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, Splash Supply Company, 1941 Powder Mill Rd., York Township. Meet a mermaid, explore gardens and enjoy activities focused on nature and pollinators. To RSVP, visit https://splashsupplyco.com/rsvp/.
History Explorers: Centennial Celebrations – 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 11, York County History Center Museum, 121 N. Pershing Ave., York City – Family-friendly hands-on activities tied to America’s 250th anniversary commemoration. Cost is $5 for students, $2 for member students. Accompanying adults get in free. Visit https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/history-explorers-centennial-celebrations/ to register.
Historic Neas House Tours and Demonstrations – Second Saturday programming – Noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 11, Neas House, 229 High St., Hanover – Tour the historic home and experience demonstrations highlighting local history.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series featuring The Eighties Club – 7 p.m., Sunday, July 12, Springettsbury Amphitheater, 1501 Mt. Zion Rd, Springettsbury – Free outdoor concert featuring classic hits from the 1980s. Food vendors will be on site.
Flames Across the Susquehanna Tour – 2 p.m., Sunday, July 12, Zimmerman Center for Heritage, 1706 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville – A one-hour boat tour exploring the Susquehanna River’s Civil War history. Tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for seniors 65 and over, $12 for youth 5-17 and $5 for children under 5. Visit https://susqnha.org/events/ for more information.
Mason-Dixon Fair – Final Day – Gates open at Noon, Saturday, July 11 – Mason-Dixon Fairgrounds, 101 Carlisle Rd., Delta – Agricultural exhibits, food, entertainment, and family activities are among the fair attractions. $10 entry fee. Kids 12 and under are free. Carnival midway opens at noon. Visit https://www.masondixonfair.org/schedule for more information.
List compiled with aid of an AI assistant.
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