Coming Fall of 2027
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.
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
For additional information on exhibiting or sponsoring this event, please stay tuned, or reach out to colleen@handsonhouse.org with questions.
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
