Coming late Summer/early Fall of 2026
An immersive learning experience featuring hands-on exhibits curated by community partners!
Think: playful blend of camp, carnival, and family fun day. A Children’s Festival is an open invitation to wonder and a celebration of play in all its forms—dance, discovery, science, storytelling, art, and imagination.
Picture this:
- Huge bubble making area
- STEAM demonstrations and experiments
- Dance performances and entertainers
- Sensory-friendly spaces
- Pop-up craft experiences
- Engaging and interactive activities for kids and families
Learn more about attendance, exhibitor, and sponsorship opportunities below!
Attendance
FREE TO ATTEND with the opportunity to make a donation at check-in. This donation supports year-round experiences, exhibits, and programs we provide at the museum! Every donation of $10 will receive a thank you gift,
No pre-registration is required.
Important Parking information:
We will have some on-site parking at the museum on Saturday as well as alternate parking + shuttle bus at Calvary Church down the road. Please see the maps below.
Options:
- Check Hands-on House to see if there is parking available. If our lot is full, you can drop off your guests in the circle (in front of the museum) and the driver can head to Calvary Church to park and wait for the shuttle.
- Avoid the rush, head straight to calvary church and wait for the shuttle to bring all your guests to the museum. When you are ready to return to your vehicle, please send one person to ride the shuttle back to your car at Calvary. You can then return to pick up your guests at Hands-on House.
Hands-on House parking lot:
721 Landis Valley Road
Lancaster PA 17601
Calvary Church parking lot:
1051 Landis Valley Road.
Lancaster PA 17601
Please see the maps below. Click to enlarge
Become an Exhibitor
All exhibitors can set up a booth and are asked to provide a hands-on, interactive activity for children and families to enjoy throughout the event. Think: build stations, experiments, creative play, art-making, movement games, tech demos, and more!
Why Exhibit?
- Create authentic visibility for your business or organization
- Build relationships with hundreds of local families
- Align yourself with a community-centered experience
- Be recognized as a play-based learning champion and family support partner
Become a Sponsor
Make a Lasting Impact: Your sponsorship directly supports Hands-on House programs and exhibits, helping us provide a critical third space where children can develop essential skills, explore their interests— where their families can find support + develop friendships.
Engage with Families: Children’s festivals across the U.S. consistently draw thousands because they offer genuine, joy-filled engagement. This event is a fantastic way to showcase your organization, interact with local families, and build brand awareness in a meaningful and memorable way. Your business will be celebrated through event promotions, signage, and marketing exposure, ensuring your contribution is recognized across Lancaster County
Champion Curiosity & Creativity: Whether children are painting with local artists, learning a new dance, launching a paper rocket, or meeting a fairy in a sensory-friendly garden, they’re stepping into new roles, new ideas, and new versions of themselves. Sponsors help plant the seeds of possibility and remind parents that they don’t have to raise children alone —we’re in this together
