26 Feb March 2026 Susquehanna Valley Happenings: York & Lancaster Events

Quick March calendar (at a glance)

• Mar 1 (Sun) — York JCC Purim Carnival (York County)
• Mar 6 (Fri) — First Friday: Lancaster Science Factory (Lancaster County) + York History Center (York County)
• Mar 8 (Sun) — Charter Day @ Landis Valley (Lancaster County)
• Mar 14 (Sat) — York St. Patrick’s Day Parade (York County)
• Mar 20–22 (Fri–Sun) — Zenkaikon (Lancaster County)
• Mar 25–28 (Wed–Sat) — Lancaster–Lebanon Quilt Show (Lebanon County add-on)
• Mar 27 (Fri) — Peppa Pig: My First Concert (York County)
• Car Corner — Bookmark the South-Central PA car show calendar (and a couple early March listings)

March Happenings (full details)

York JCC Purim Carnival (York County)

When: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12:00–3:00 PM
Where: York Jewish Community Center, York, PA
Cost: Free (optional $10 wristband for unlimited carnival games; family cap noted by the JCC) (York JCC)
Why go: Family-friendly, costumes encouraged, bounce house, face painting, games, snacks, and a great “get out of the house” Sunday plan. (York JCC)
Read More: https://yorkjcc.org/event/2026-purim-carnival/

First Friday Double Feature

First Friday @ Lancaster Science Factory (Lancaster County)

When: Friday, March 6, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM
Where: 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA
Cost: Free (The Lancaster Science Factory)
Why go: Free admission + hands-on exhibits that are perfect for families (kids must be with an adult). (The Lancaster Science Factory)
Read More: https://lancastersciencefactory.org/event/first-friday-the-lancaster-science-factory-2-2/2026-03-06/

First Friday @ York County History Center — Trivia & Tacos (York County)

When: Friday, March 6, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM
Where: History Center Museum, York, PA
Cost: Free (York County History Center)
Why go: An easy, low-cost night out downtown—perfect if you want something social that isn’t a long commitment. (York County History Center)
Read More: https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/first-friday-march/

Charter Day @ Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum (Lancaster County)

When: Sunday, March 8, 2026, 12:00–4:00 PM
Where: Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, Lancaster, PA
Cost: Free admission (Landis Valley Museum)
Why go: Living history + hands-on demos (blacksmithing, weaving, cooking, tinsmithing) and kid-friendly activities like scavenger hunts. (Landis Valley Museum)
Read More: https://www.landisvalleymuseum.org/event/charter-day

York St. Patrick’s Day Parade (York County)

When: Saturday, March 14, 2026, step-off at 1:00 PM
Where: Downtown York — Market Street (Penn St to Queen St)
Cost: Free to watch (York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade)
Why go: A York classic—bagpipes, Irish dancers, floats, and a full day downtown vibe. Arrive early for parking and a good spot. (York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade)
Read More: https://www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org/parade-2026

Zenkaikon (Lancaster County)

When: March 20–22, 2026 (with Thursday programming for some pre-registered members) (Zenkaikon)
Where: Lancaster County Convention Center (and nearby partner hotel spaces), Lancaster City
Cost: Ticketed (membership required; pre-registration discounts available) (Zenkaikon)
Why go: Anime/gaming/sci-fi/cosplay weekend with vendors, panels, and a fun downtown Lancaster atmosphere. (Zenkaikon)
Read More: https://zenkaikon.com/registration/

Lancaster–Lebanon Quilt Show

When: March 25–28, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM daily
Where: Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Lebanon, PA
Cost: Free admission + free parking (LancasterPA.com)
Why go: Even if you don’t quilt, it’s fun to browse the displays, shop vendors, and see some seriously impressive work. (LancasterPA.com)
Read More: https://lancasterpa.com/things-to-do/lancaster-quilt-show/

Peppa Pig: My First Concert (York County)

When: Friday, March 27, 2026 — 2:00 PM (sensory-friendly) & 6:00 PM
Where: The Pullo Center at Penn State York, York, PA
Cost: Ticketed (prices vary; fees may apply) (Pullo Center)
Why go: A great “first live show” for little ones—interactive, kid-friendly, and the 2 PM option is designed to be sensory-friendly. (Pullo Center)
Read More: https://pullocenter.york.psu.edu/peppa-pig-my-first-concert/

Quick Car Corner (bookmark this)

March is usually a warm-up month for local shows—so here’s the South-Central PA car show calendar to bookmark and check as spring ramps up: (Car Cruise Finder)
https://carcruisefinder.com/car-shows/category/pennsylvania/south-central-pa/

(Tip: this page updates—so it’s handy to re-check weekly as new flyers get posted.) (Car Cruise Finder)

That’s your March 2026 Susquehanna Valley Happenings — York & Lancaster favorites, plus a couple easy add-ons. If you’d like, message us and we’ll help you build a “where should we live?” short list based on the areas you’re already spending time in.

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