Evenings Out If you are interested in visiting southeastern Pennsylvania to experience local culture and events, the region offers you a wealth of opportunities throughout the year. Listed below are a list of our suggestions for making your evenings in the area memorable.
Please ask us for suggestions for other local events that may interest you.
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Lancaster, PA
The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, now in its 20th year, consistently provides top quality productions, award-winning food and exceptional service to over 150,000 guests annually. The theatre seats 380 and is located in the heart of the Amish Country in southeastern Pennsylvania. It features a simple yet sophisticated charm you won't find in many theatres.
For ticket prices and more information, call 717-898-1900 or visit the official website.
2nd Fridays in Lititz
Lititz, PA
Lititz is a small town located nearby in Lancaster county with many little shops and home of Wibur Chocolate. Historic Downtown Lititz is bursting with energy every 2nd Friday of the month. Each month downtown merchants are happy to announce great family activities and entertainments, free and open to the public, in stores and venues throughout the downtown shopping area. The 2nd Friday of each month year round, rain or shine, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Free parking is available on the streets and in the lots behind the Main Street boutiques. People visiting Lititz for Second Friday events can also park in the lot at the corporate office of Susquehanna Bancshares, which is located between North Lane and Lititz Run.
Third Friday's a Charm
Ephrata, PA
Ephrata celebrates the third Friday of each month with special activities. Ephrata is a small town located nearby in Lancaster county with much to do and see. It is home to the historical Ephrata Cloister. Antique shops, vintage shops, restaurants fill this town. Walk, shop, eat and relax.
3rd Friday evenings are scheduled from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., January thru November, in December the evening is from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
For more information, call 717-738-5060 or write to Downtown Ephrata, Inc., P.O. Box 124, Ephrata PA 17522.
Rainbow Dinner Theatre
Lancaster, PA
In operation since 1984, the Rainbow Dinner Theatre is located on Route 30 in Paradise, 3 miles east of Rockvale Square Outlets, directly behind the Revere Tavern. The menu varies, and depending on the time of year and the fancy of the chef, it can include pasta, seafood, potatoes, and vegetables, as well as the house favorites: roast beef and stuffed chicken cutlets. For dessert the dinner theatre offer a selection of cakes and pies, not to mention hand-dipped ice cream to top off your meal.
For ticket prices and more information, call 717-687-4300 or 1-800-292-4301 (toll free) or visit the official website.
Chester County Art Association
West Chester, PA
Chester County Art Association offers 14 exhibitions each year, 11 group shows and 3 solo exhibitions. Most of our shows are juried; group shows often feature as many as 150 artists at a time. Most shows open with a reception Thursday night before the show's opening date unless otherwise specified. Receptions are free and open to the public.
Regular gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed on Sundays. Galleries are open to the public and admission is free.
For more information, call 610-696-5600 or visit the official website.
