What is there to do in Lancaster, PA this weekend?

The Lancaster Ledger lists 12 events and live music shows in Lancaster County for Oct 18, 2026, including AppleUmpkin Fall Festival, History, Lore & Trivia at Rock Ford, Science in ACTION!. Each listing links to the venue's own page with the time and price.

How often is this list updated?

Every time a new Lancaster Ledger edition goes out, which is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This version was updated October 17, 2026.

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Things to Do in Lancaster, PA This Weekend (Oct 18, 2026)

Things to do in Lancaster, PA this weekend

These are the events and live music we picked for this week's Lancaster Ledger, a free newsletter about Lancaster County that goes out Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Every listing links to the venue's or organizer's own page, so you can check the time and buy tickets before you head out.

Sunday, October 18

Events

AppleUmpkin Fall Festival10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Adamstown Grove, 300 W Main St, Adamstown · Free admission
History, Lore & Trivia at Rock Ford2:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Historic Rock Ford, Langmuir Education Room, 881 Rockford Road · Free, registration required
Science in ACTION!1:00 PM - 3:30 PM · Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave · Free with admission ($13 ages 3+, free ages 2 and under and members)
The Haunting of Pumpkin Junction7:00 PM departure (check in by 6:00 PM; pre-show 6:45 PM); also Fri and Sat · Strasburg Rail Road, 301 Gap Road, Ronks · Adults (12+) $47.70 online / $45 cash; children 2-11 $37.10 online / $35 cash; under 2 free on a lap
The Thing at Zoetropolis6:00 PM · Zoetropolis Cinema, 112 N. Water St. · $15 adult, $13 senior/student
Lancaster CROP Hunger Walk2 PM · Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Avenue · Free to walk, walkers raise donations

Live music

Old Time Jam with Danny Mulligan2:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Tellus360, 24 E. King St., Lancaster · Free
Steal Your Sunday with W.W.J.D.2:00 PM to 4:30 PM · Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster · Pay what you want, $5 to $30
Sandeep Das: Raga, Rhythm, and Rasa2:00 PM · The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster · $17 to $25
NiNi with Seven Kingdoms8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) · Phantom Power, 121 W. Frederick St., Millersville · $22 advance, $27 day of show
Sonic Tonic1:00 PM to 4:00 PM · Nissley Vineyards Winery & Estate, 140 Vintage Dr., Bainbridge · No cover listed
Hiroya Tsukamoto7:00 PM to 9:30 PM · West Art (Sanctuary), 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster · $15 advance, $20 at the door