Calendar of Events

Museum Events in Lancaster, PA

Landis Valley is one of the most unusual places to find things to do in Lancaster County for the entire family.  And it’s always changing with events, classes, live reenacting, and more examples of 18th and 19th century life than you would believe.  Our events are filled with fun for all ages and focus upon different aspects of life in rural Lancaster County from 1740 – 1940.

Interested in gardening? Be sure to come to the Herb & Garden Faire held every year on Mother’s Day weekend.  Interested the Civil War?  Don’t miss our huge Civil War Days event in late July.  Looking to create a new tradition for Christmas? There are multiple Christmas events.  We even offer several classes and workshops to make ornaments and decorations for Christmas that are perfect for all ages.  Four times a year we also offer Hands-on History Days, where you can learn old skills and crafts that everyone should know.  And Harvest Days, our biggest and oldest event, lets you immerse yourself in all aspects of 18th and 19th century farm life for a day.

Visiting Lancaster County soon?  Check us out and see what’s going on during your

01/17/2025

Illuminated Letter Workshop with Emily Smucker-Beidler

Learn how to use pen and ink to create an elaborate letter in the Fraktur…

03/08/2025 - 03/08/2025

Redware Sgraffito Plate Workshop

The workshop taught by Redware artist Denise Wilz of Wilz pottery will focus on the…

03/20/2025 - 03/20/2025

Landis Valley 2025 Winter Institute: False Grain Painting Candle Box

Learn the art of false grain painting with Artist and Author Jim King! Grain paint…

03/20/2025 - 03/21/2025

Winter Institute 2025 Tatting: From Needle to Shuttle: Workshop

From Needle to Shuttle Have you ever been curious about tatting? Here’s your chance. This class…

03/20/2025

Winter Institute 2025: Beeswax Candle Dipping

BEESWAX CANDLE DIPPING, CINNAMON ORNAMENT and COLONIAL HISTORY PROGRAM Step back in time to discover…

03/21/2025 - 03/23/2025

Winter Institute 2025: From Fleece to Fabric

Learn how to process wool into fabric by hand starting with the sheep! In “From…

03/21/2025

Landis Valley 2025 Winter Institute: False Grain Painting 5 Frames Workshop

Learn the art of false grain painting with Artist and Author Jim King! This class…

03/22/2025 - 03/23/2025

Winter Institute 2025 Tatting: Tatted Hanky Workshop

Create a special heirloom. This would be a perfect gift for a bride, baby (bonnet…

06/20/2025 - 06/22/2025

Landis Valley Summer Institute: Flax: from Field to Fabric

Learn how to process flax into fabric by hand starting in the field! In Flax:…

07/11/2025 - 07/13/2025

Landis Valley Summer Institute: Flax: from Field to Fabric

Learn how to process flax into fabric by hand starting in the field! In Flax:…