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FAMILY RECREATION & SPECIAL EVENTSSpend quality recreation time having fun with your children! We hold family programs throughout the year where parents and kids play together. Family Bowling: JanuaryBring the family out for a fun day of bowling and see how many strikes you can roll. Daddy-Daughter Dance: FebruaryYoung ladies, ages 5-13, and their dates are cordially invited to attend the Daddy Daughter Dance. This is for COUPLES ONLY (daddy/daughter, grandfather/granddaughter, uncle/niece, etc). Attire will be dressy. The evening will include dinner for 2, flower for daughter, photos of the evening and dancing. Click here for more information. Family Tri-Star Basketball Competition: MarchKids & adults compete in shooting, dribbling & passing. An adult over 18 years old must sign up with a child. Awards given at end of competition. Held at JP McCaskey High School. Register at 6 p.m. Family Bingo Night: MarchA fun night of bingo for parents and children! Play will be on hard cards (25c per card per game). Subs, hot dogs and drinks will be sold. Easter Egg Hunt & Coloring Contest: Saturday one week before EasterSearch for eggs - some with candy - some with prizes! Children 4 and under play games to get eggs; children ages 5 to 10 hunt for them. Held at Lancaster County Central Park. Coloring contest open to ages 3 to 3rd grade, with prizes for the top 4 winners in each age category. Spring Bling: AprilCome & be creative with beads & other items! $10/bracelet or pair of earrings. Parents must attend with child. Co-sponsored by Pottery Works. Family Punt, Pass & Kick: MayKids and parents compete against others in same age catergories in punting, passing and kicking. Family Roller Skating: MayBring the whole family out to the rink! Giant Yard Sale: May and SeptemberEarn cash selling your unwanted stuff or find inexpensive new treasures. 300+ vendors set up stands twice a year on a May and September Saturday at the Old Hamilton Watch parking lot off Rider and Columbia Avenue west of Clock Towers. Vendor space is $10 and public admission is free. Family Film Series: June-AugustWatch family movies under the stars every summer Wednesday starting at dusk at Buchanan Park. Candy and popcorn are sold just like in the movie theatre, but there's no admission fee. Bring your blankets and chairs. Playground Ice Cream Social: JuneJoin us at one of our six playground sites for ice cream & fun! Family Pool Party: JulyEnjoy a warm summer night at the pool (for FREE!)! Games for parents & kids to compete against each other. Special food items & prizes! Family Playground Penny Bingo: JulyJoin us at one of our six playground sites for an evening of Bingo! Family Home Run Derby: SeptemberSwing for the fences! Come out as a family and see who has the bragging rights for hitting the furthest. Age and gender categories. Fall Family Fun Fest: OctoberHayrides, campfire with Smores, storytelling, flashlight tag and more! What else is better on a Friday night? Bring the family and have a Fall-tastic time. Family Puppet Show: Cinderella: NovemberLimited seating. MUST purchase tickets at the Lancaster Rec Center. Family Turkey Bingo Night: NovemberA fun night of bingo for parents and children! Play will be on hard cards (25c per card per game). Subs, hot dogs and drinks will be sold. Family Cookie Decorating: DecemberDecorate enough cookies to enjoy throughout the season. Let the mess be on us! Family Candy Cane Hunt: DecemberMake a collection bag for a candy cane hunt at Musser Park. Hot chocolate and prizes available at the YWCA after the hunt. Remember your flashlight and dress warm! Safe Sitter Babysitter's Course: Scheduled throughout school yearGet the skills and confidence to babysit for family, friends and neighbors at this medically accurate, hands-on class that teaches how to care for children and handle emergencies. One-day class for boys and girls ages 11-15 is held periodically during the school year at the Lancaster Rec Center. Class includes babysitter's manual, completion card and certificate. $29 for one-day class. Summer Food: June-AugustNon-profit organizations within and surrounding Lancaster City can receive balanced and nutritious meals for children 18 years and under at no cost. Breakfast, lunch and snack are delivered to your site Monday through Friday. To participate, staff must attend training. Contact Jill Diller at 392-2115, x128. Site Agreement |
